Shinchosha Co., Ltd. has published the first volume of the manga 'Living with a Cat in a Haunted House,' currently serialized on the web manga site 'Kurage Bunch,' today, Thursday, July 9.

This work is a horror comedy about the protagonist Kotaro, who moves into a haunted property, and his pet cat Koneko, as they begin an unusual cohabitation with ghosts. The charm lies in the contrast between the eerie supernatural phenomena typical of haunted properties and the adorable nature of Koneko, making it a 'kowakawaii' (scary-cute) title.

Additionally, exclusive monochrome illustration cards will be distributed at Animate, Kikuya Bookstore Group, and Shozen / Horinbo Bookstore. Be sure to pick up your copy!

Author's Comment

A horror comedy featuring a protagonist who starts a new life in a haunted property, supernatural apparitions, and a single kitten.

Scary but cute, cute but scary.

I hope readers can enjoy the protagonist's emotional journey—torn between the supernatural and the kitten—feeling as if they're living alongside them.

Book Description

"The cat is staring at nothing... or is it playing with a ghost??" Kotaro moves into a haunted property due to certain circumstances. Strange noises, figures that shouldn't be there, looming grotesque forms... While Kotaro cowers in fear, his pet cat Koneko cheerfully plays with the ghosts!? Pet-friendly, ghost included. The cohabitation horror comedy begins!

'Living with a Cat in a Haunted House' © Namie Sawabe / Shinchosha

Read the series here

Author Profile

Namie Sawabe

Winner of the Kurage Manga Award Encouragement Prize for 'Osamu-kun is a God.' Later published a one-shot titled 'The Ordeal of a Certain Literary Youth' on Kurage Bunch. Serialized 'Living with a Technical Intern' (a honey comic essay). This is her debut tankobon.

Book Details

[Title] Living with a Cat in a Haunted House

[Author] Namie Sawabe

[Release Date] July 9, 2026

[Format] B6

[Price] ¥770 (tax included)

[ISBN] 978-4-10-772955-2

[URL] https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/772955/

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