Review by Booklist Review
This adorable rom-com about dog owners who bond over their beloved pets is a sweet slice-of-life story for readers who have desperately been seeking some cute dog manga with a dollop of romance. When teacher Chiharu and her enormous rottweiler, Tsubu-chan, meet firefighter Kiyotaka and his tiny Pomeranian, Monjuro, it seems like they couldn't be any more opposite. But the more their paths cross on their daily dog walks, the more it seems they connect over their mutual love of their dogs. This sweet and cozy manga with a slow-burn romance will appeal most to readers looking for cute dog antics, gradual and heartwarming relationship-building, and realistic adult protagonists. While it may find some readers among teens who love dogs, it will do best in an adult collection and is a great first-choice manga for a cozy romance reader.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up--Kiyotaka and his tiny Pomeranian Monjuro keep running into fellow dog owner Chiharu and her large Rottweiler Tsubu-chan while out in their neighborhood. All of their personalities appear to contrast one another at first, but the more chance encounters this quartet have together, the more their feelings begin to change. As its title suggests, this is an enormously cute manga. With incredibly drawn, adorable animals engaged in innocent scenarios, there is no shortage of charm throughout. It also features a slow-burn romance where the attention isn't so much focused on the budding relationship between its adult human leads, but more on their relationships with their respective pets. With many animal-centered manga aimed at a juvenile age group these days, the adult romance angle (though it must be stressed that it's not this title's prominent feature) keeps this title in YA sections at a minimum. The plot isn't the most cutting edge, and probably won't appeal to readers who aren't into either animals or cuteness. But for those seeking a fluffy read, look no further. VERDICT While this manga won't be for everybody, its art and subject matter are unquestionably delightful; a light title that will keep readers smiling.--Joe Pascullo
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