Nekogahara: Stray Cat Samurai

In Nekogahara: Stray Cat Samurai, a ronin cat with a dark past wanders a feudal Japanese world where all characters are anthropomorphic felines, blending samurai drama with feline charm. Published by Kodansha USA from 2016 to 2018, this five-issue series is the creation of writer and artist Hiroyuki Takei, known for his distinctive visual style. It stands out for its unique premise—a lone, scarred cat navigating a society of stray and clan cats—and its rich, atmospheric art that brings a fresh, playful take on the wandering warrior archetype.