Quiet but very cheerful Kuroneko-chan: A New Rom-Com Manga Debut
The manga world is always full of surprises, and today we have a very special release to talk about. Volume 1 of Hiroki Katsumata's latest work, Quiet but very cheerful Kuroneko-chan, was officially released today, February 20th. This series has been creating quite a bit of buzz online before finally hitting the shelves in book form. If you are looking for a fresh story to dive into, Quiet but very cheerful Kuroneko-chan offers a perfect blend of high school drama and cute comedy.
Meet the Characters: Akama and Kuroi-san
The story follows a young boy named Akama, who is just starting his high school journey. Like many teenagers, he is very much planning to make a grand high school debut. He really wants to become popular and well-liked by everyone, but unfortunately, all his efforts seem to go in vain. He tries too hard, and things just don't go his way most of the time. It is a situation many of us can probably relate to from our own school days.
Then we have Kuroi-san, the "cat girl" who sits right next to him in class. At first glance, Akama thinks that Kuroi-san is judging him. He feels she is giving him a cold, distant look while he struggles with his popularity mission. However, the reality is completely different. It turns out that Kuroi-san is actually very friendly and quite upbeat. Even though she might look quiet or unapproachable, she does her absolute best to accept Akama's invitations and interact with him.
A Romantic Comedy with a Heartfelt Gap
This manga is essentially a romantic comedy that focuses on the "gap" in Kuroi-san's personality. What you see on the outside is not at all what is happening on the inside. This dynamic creates a lot of funny and sweet moments between the two main characters. Understanding why you need to read Quiet but very cheerful Kuroneko-chan becomes clear as you see how these two misunderstood characters slowly start to connect.
The series actually started as a work that Katsumata-sensei announced on his personal SNS. It received such positive reviews from fans that it eventually got serialized on Gangan pixiv. Now, fans can finally own a physical copy of the first volume.
Release Details and Purchase Benefits
To celebrate this big launch, several bookstores are offering special purchase benefits for fans who buy the physical book. If you prefer reading digitally, the electronic version is also available and it comes with exclusive illustration data as a bonus.
- Series Title: Quiet but very cheerful Kuroneko-chan
- Author: Hiroki Katsumata
- Serialization: Gangan pixiv
- Volume 1 Release Date: February 20th
It's really nice to see such wholesome stories getting a proper book release. If you're tired of intense action and just want something lighthearted to read over the weekend, this manga is definitely a good choice.
