For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori; translator of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN; a tender and mesmerizing story about kindness; community and the wonder of life On the outskirts of Tokyo; in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway; local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times. A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman; willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend; while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat. Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes; SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral; it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments; community and connection may lead us to a happier place. MAKOTO SHINKAI is the hugely popular and multi award-winning manga artist and anime filmmaker of YOUR NAME. His debut work SHE AND HER CAT was a bestseller in Japan. It is inspired by his highly praised mini anime and will be published in fourteen languages