Reincarnated as a puppy adored by a high-spec guy in reality, or a kitten adored by a cheerful master and a calm butler in another world. Which would you choose to be reborn as? "Adored" stories full of happiness: "If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat" to be released on May 20th!
Micro Magazine, Inc. will release "If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat," a new novel by Haru Izumi from Kotonoha Bunko, on May 20, 2026. This "adored" story features a puppy beloved by a high-spec guy in reality and a kitten cherished by a master and butler in another world. The e-book version will also be available on the same day, with special bookmarks as a bonus.
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Micro Magazine, Inc. will release "If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat" (Author: Haru Izumi / Illustration: Akiwashi) from Kotonoha Bunko on May 20, 2026.
Digital book distribution will also begin on the same day.
The digital version will include Akiwashi-sensei's cover illustration as is at the end of the volume!
Bibliographic Information
If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat
Novel: Haru Izumi / Illustration: Akiwashi
ISBN: 9784867169643
Price: 781 yen (710 yen + 10% tax)
Release Date: May 20, 2026
https://kotonohabunko.jp/detail/inuneko/
Synopsis
[Puppy Arc] One rainy day, I woke up to find myself a puppy, and the one who saved me was a seemingly unhealthy older brother. I decided then. I will take him for walks and make him exercise, leading him to a healthy life!
[Kitten Arc] In another world, I, a kitten, was picked up by a calm butler and a cheerful lord, and with my cuteness, I captivated everyone in the mansion. Then one day, when my masters faced a big crisis, I decided to help them in a way "only a beloved cat can"!
— A puppy adored by a high-spec guy in reality, and a kitten adored by a cheerful master and a calm butler in another world.
A story of "being adored" full of happiness, presented by a girl reincarnated into a fluffy form.
Special Offer Information
A "special bookmark" (one type, double-sided) will be presented exclusively at cooperating bookstores!
▼Details here
https://kotonohabunko.jp/spcont/2605_tokuten/
Comments from everyone who read an advance proof of the work are now public!
Reviewers
◎ Reviewer
While based on the concept of reincarnation, the animal's unique perspective and adorable movements are meticulously depicted, allowing me to read through with a consistently heartwarming feeling. Both stories begin with unexpected encounters, and despite the initial frustration of not being able to communicate, the process of invaluable bonds forming between clumsy yet kind-hearted people is very charming. Overall, it is a wonderful and healing work that provides kindness and warmth.
◎ Reviewer
I thought about it once before reading, because my feelings might change after reading. If I were reborn as a dog or a cat, I'd prefer to be a cat. I used to own a dog, so I like dogs more, but strict training is tough, and being allowed to act freely because "it's a cat" seems easier to live with. Both the dog and cat arcs have good owners, and they seem fun, happy, and cute! These are the kind of people I'd want to be owned by. It's heartwarming and adorable, and very healing. I wanted to keep reading. I hope for a sequel.
◎ Reviewer
Are you a dog person or a cat person? I've owned both and like both, so I can't choose. This book was like a simulated experience of what it would be like if I woke up as a dog or a cat. The first half tells the story from the perspective of a "dog." If my owner brother and his friend adored me this much, I'd worry about the overworked brother, and I'd want to grant the friend's kind wishes. I was about to become a "dog person" without hesitation, but then I read the second half from the "cat" perspective, and the master and butler adored the cat just as much. If I'm going to be adored this much, it doesn't matter if I'm a dog or a cat. But it's not just about being adored; I also have to worry about my owners, so it's tough in its own way. Because I have memories of being human, there's a frustration of thinking many things but not being able to express them in words. Even so, I felt that if my desire to convey was strong enough, it would reach my owners. Fluffiness is the strongest, and "dogs" and "cats" who are good at being adored. My heart was filled with adoration.
Author Information
Novel: Haru Izumi
Mainly active on novel submission sites. Handles a wide range from high fantasy to contemporary works. "If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat," which compiles two submitted works, "The Scent of Wheat and Freshly Baked Bread" and "Snow and Waltz," into a single volume, is her first published work.
Illustration: Akiwashi
Illustrator. Has worked on many popular titles such as "Honey Works" MV illustrations, "Project Sekai" illustrations, and "Nijisanji" visuals. Won the Akihabara International Film Festival 2024 Overseas Expansion Award.
Kotonoha Bunko celebrated its 6th anniversary in 2025 and is a literary label for adult women from Micro Magazine, Inc.
We publish various works that resonate with your heart, such as the "My House is a Book Rental Shop in the Otherworld" series, which has sold over 70,000 copies, the explosively popular supernatural story "The Policeman and the Lucky Cat" series, and "Beyond the Farewell," which has been adapted into a TV drama.
Kotonoha Bunko Official Website: https://kotonohabunko.jp/
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Digital book distribution will also begin on the same day.
The digital version will include Akiwashi-sensei's cover illustration as is at the end of the volume!
Bibliographic Information
If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat
Novel: Haru Izumi / Illustration: Akiwashi
ISBN: 9784867169643
Price: 781 yen (710 yen + 10% tax)
Release Date: May 20, 2026
https://kotonohabunko.jp/detail/inuneko/
Synopsis
[Puppy Arc] One rainy day, I woke up to find myself a puppy, and the one who saved me was a seemingly unhealthy older brother. I decided then. I will take him for walks and make him exercise, leading him to a healthy life!
[Kitten Arc] In another world, I, a kitten, was picked up by a calm butler and a cheerful lord, and with my cuteness, I captivated everyone in the mansion. Then one day, when my masters faced a big crisis, I decided to help them in a way "only a beloved cat can"!
— A puppy adored by a high-spec guy in reality, and a kitten adored by a cheerful master and a calm butler in another world.
A story of "being adored" full of happiness, presented by a girl reincarnated into a fluffy form.
Special Offer Information
A "special bookmark" (one type, double-sided) will be presented exclusively at cooperating bookstores!
▼Details here
https://kotonohabunko.jp/spcont/2605_tokuten/
Comments from everyone who read an advance proof of the work are now public!
Reviewers
◎ Reviewer
While based on the concept of reincarnation, the animal's unique perspective and adorable movements are meticulously depicted, allowing me to read through with a consistently heartwarming feeling. Both stories begin with unexpected encounters, and despite the initial frustration of not being able to communicate, the process of invaluable bonds forming between clumsy yet kind-hearted people is very charming. Overall, it is a wonderful and healing work that provides kindness and warmth.
◎ Reviewer
I thought about it once before reading, because my feelings might change after reading. If I were reborn as a dog or a cat, I'd prefer to be a cat. I used to own a dog, so I like dogs more, but strict training is tough, and being allowed to act freely because "it's a cat" seems easier to live with. Both the dog and cat arcs have good owners, and they seem fun, happy, and cute! These are the kind of people I'd want to be owned by. It's heartwarming and adorable, and very healing. I wanted to keep reading. I hope for a sequel.
◎ Reviewer
Are you a dog person or a cat person? I've owned both and like both, so I can't choose. This book was like a simulated experience of what it would be like if I woke up as a dog or a cat. The first half tells the story from the perspective of a "dog." If my owner brother and his friend adored me this much, I'd worry about the overworked brother, and I'd want to grant the friend's kind wishes. I was about to become a "dog person" without hesitation, but then I read the second half from the "cat" perspective, and the master and butler adored the cat just as much. If I'm going to be adored this much, it doesn't matter if I'm a dog or a cat. But it's not just about being adored; I also have to worry about my owners, so it's tough in its own way. Because I have memories of being human, there's a frustration of thinking many things but not being able to express them in words. Even so, I felt that if my desire to convey was strong enough, it would reach my owners. Fluffiness is the strongest, and "dogs" and "cats" who are good at being adored. My heart was filled with adoration.
Author Information
Novel: Haru Izumi
Mainly active on novel submission sites. Handles a wide range from high fantasy to contemporary works. "If I Were Reborn as a Dog or a Cat," which compiles two submitted works, "The Scent of Wheat and Freshly Baked Bread" and "Snow and Waltz," into a single volume, is her first published work.
Illustration: Akiwashi
Illustrator. Has worked on many popular titles such as "Honey Works" MV illustrations, "Project Sekai" illustrations, and "Nijisanji" visuals. Won the Akihabara International Film Festival 2024 Overseas Expansion Award.
Kotonoha Bunko celebrated its 6th anniversary in 2025 and is a literary label for adult women from Micro Magazine, Inc.
We publish various works that resonate with your heart, such as the "My House is a Book Rental Shop in the Otherworld" series, which has sold over 70,000 copies, the explosively popular supernatural story "The Policeman and the Lucky Cat" series, and "Beyond the Farewell," which has been adapted into a TV drama.
Kotonoha Bunko Official Website: https://kotonohabunko.jp/
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