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this is a super sweet manga about two dog lovers slowly getting close to each other. the dogs are So loveable. I imagine I’ll get more invested as the series continues! I have no complaints—this book is doing exactly what it wants to do.

"Chiharu's bold personality in a petite frame strikes a contrast in every way to her scaredy-cat Rottweiler Tsubu-chan-and the same could be said for the sturdy but shy Kiyotaka and his outgoing Pomeranian, Monjuro. Yet, for these inseparable pairs, their long walks together are the highlights of the day. One encounter leads to another, and before long, these two unusual duos find their feelings changing..."

This story highlights the most beautiful thing about the companionship between a human and its pet. A relationship that starts out distant, but that time manages to give something solid and inspiring to witness. There is chaos, laughter, and an unexpected encounter that will lead to friendship. The purity of this story is delicate and fresh, causing the reader to become fond of every aspect of it. From the concept that appearances can be deceiving, to the little ones protecting, it is hopeful to learn more stories of this nature.

As for the art of the manga, incredible. It is simple and perfect, sweet and comfortable. A manga worth recommending.

Thanks NetGalley & Kodansha Comics for this ARC!
(4.5/5)

I recently got into manga because of shows I watch but this was different from those. This was so cute! The connection between people and their pets and how it comes to be. The art is also so cute!

This is a delightful story from start to finish.
Pupposites Attract is an episodic manga following two dog owners, each of them with a dog that is the complete opposite of what would match their appearance. One chance encounter on a walk leads to the protagonists crossing paths more and more often while taking their dogs out, one thing leads to another and something akin to a friendship starts to blossom, both between the owners and the dogs themselves.

The art is very cute and I especially love the different expressions the dogs pull. The writing is very lighthearted and easy to follow but still taking time to flesh out the characters bit by bit. In this first volume you already see some hints of romance flourishing but the characters are both still quite timid about their closeness with one another so I wonder how their relationship will progress.

On a more technical aspect, I really liked the choices for lettering especially the SFX.

Very excited for the next volume.

Pupposites attract is a romance manga with dogs!
Chiharu, while short she has strong willpower. In turn keeping Tsubu-chan, her rottweiler, in check. In contrast to Chiharu theres Kiyotaka. A shy sweet guy with quite the outgoing Pomeranian, Monjuro. Monjuro being quite the explorer finds Tsubu-chan and Chiharu. More encounters these friends have the more they realize feelings are coming in to play.

Really enjoyed this manga, quite excited to read vol. 2. I love the opposites attract trope, it works really well. Especially with the dogs almost being mismatched regarding personality, the dogs seem very real! Reminds me of my own pup. Loved that there were bonus scenes and info on both owners. Even the guide regarding japanese related terms.

Can't say I have any complaints. Overall a really wholesome cozy story so far.

This is a cute, breezy read! It's fun to see our two human leads show parts of themselves through their dogs. The woman having a big sweetheart of a Rottweiler with a cute name, while the man adores his spoiled, manly named Pomeranian. It's a nice change of pace compared to how said breeds get thrown into gender stereotyping . You get a bit of the dogs' POVs as well, which I always like in these sorts of stories. It's a nice time, especially if you love dogs, and seeing them be cute and good dogs. Oh, and maybe the humans are falling in love, too!

A very sweet and short manga perfect for dog lovers. Light hints of romance, more like the first crush flutters. The art is wonderful and there are translation notes in the back. A very easy read, this is book one and I would love to read book two when it comes out!

Thank you to Hono Natsuna and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 rounded up ✨️

(Read courtesy of NetGallery, thank for giving me this opportunity 🙏)

Sigh....I'm afraid I will forever fall victim to the smaller woman & big dog x big man & tiny dog trope. Seriously, I cannot get enough of it.

This was genuinely such a heart warming read, and I feel melted with the images of the dogs and how beautifully the panels are drawn. I'm absolutely in love with the two main characters, as well as all interactions between them. There's something about reading about dogs in graphic novels that will melt me every time. I'll definitely be picking up the next copy 🫶

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC!
4 stars

This is an extremely cute manga. I enjoy both the dogs and people being such opposites, both of each other and what you'd expect. It made for a very fun dynamic, and I loved watching both the people and the doggos interact. The art is also very cute, which is a bonus for what's already a very cute idea. So yeah, if you're looking for a cozy slice of life romance manga with puppers, I definitely recommend!

Pupposites Attract is something I've never read before-- a dog manga (I've read plenty of cat manga). This is a cute romance centered on two dog owners and their very different dogs and approaches to dog ownership. Dog fans will enjoy the look into human-canine relationships and romance fans will like the growing relationship between the human leads. Ideally, the audience will enjoy both aspects. It's also nice to find a josei series in the wild like this, since the josei (adult woman) demographic is often overlooked.

This is a cute, comfort read with lovely dogs and their adorable humans. This first volume is fine to read on its own. If you want the story to continue, then you will have to wait for volume 2.

The art, especially of the dogs, is so cute.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me access to an eARC!

Este fue un manga realmente lindo, sigue la historia de Chiharu y Kiyotaka, quienes cada uno tiene de mascota un perro que no se parece a ellos,
Me gustó mucho ver el acercamiento que van teniendo y las interacciones que tienen con sus mascotas.
Definitivamente quiero seguir leyendo y ver como va avanzando su relación.

Chiharu and Kiyotaka both have pets that don't match their image. Chiharu's a bold young woman with a shy rottweiler named Tsubu and Kiyotaka is a shy guy with a bold Pomeranian named Monjuro. When they keep meeting during their walks, a friendship blooms.

This is a cute first manga for someone just getting involved in the scene or a good slice of life palate cleanser to read in between dense series. There's not too much of a plot here, but all the characters, including the pets are fun and adorable. Looking forward to more.

This was so cute!! Really sweet, but at the end of the day i felt like it wasn’t really memorable, i might pick up vol2 if it’s on NetGalley but i probably won’t seek it out

This is literally perfect. The "pupposites" in question are actually perfect complements to each other, and the animal content is well-balanced- enough to enhance and share details about the main characters, but not giving the dogs all the personality and fun panels. I can't wait to read the next one and see Chiharu and Kiyotaka's friendship and romance develop.

Happy release day to Pupposites Attract! Thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy in exchange for honest feedback.

4.25 Stars!

This adorable slice-of-life manga stars two polar opposites; Chiharu, a determined woman with ample physical strength, and Kiyotaka, a large, sweet man with pushover tendencies. The two begin a casual friendship after their dogs, Chiharu’s gentle Tsubu-chan and Kiyotaka’s energetic Monjuro-chan, meet. The couple quickly become closer as they admire each other's differences in handling daily life.

Hono Natsuna knocked it out of the park with this delightful odd couple perfect for fans of sweet slow burn romances, light comedy hijinks, and anyone who works hard so their dog can have a better life. Of course, I loved every adorable frame of Tsubu-chan and Monjuro-chan! What really drew me in was the story behind how Chiharu bonded with Tsubu-chan and the involvement of her father as an service/rescue dog trainer. I was surprised and charmed by the moments of sincere depth of emotional connection given the levity of the rest of the novel. I'm looking forward to the next book to see the progression of the main relationship and hopefully learn more about how Kiyotaka got Monjuro-chan!

This book is the perfect short, sweet, and funny treat to read while cuddling your pets.

Aw, syrupy sweet! I need volume 2, now!

This is opposites-attract in so many ways! The bodies of human and dog don’t seem to match their personalities (big lugs are shy, bitty ones are friendly), each owner’s dog has the opposite personality to their own, and, of course, the budding romance between the humans, who are so different from one another.

I dearly hope volume 2 has these two clue in and do a date by the end. For a first volume, the pacing of the romance feels great. They JUST met, I don’t need a marriage proposal! But I want to see these two turn into social messes around one another next release!

Now, of course, the art of the dogs is more important than the art of the humans, right? Right! And it’s just cuteness every time. Monjuro the pom is just a happy cloud with feet. They must be a delight to draw, since they’re fairly simple, but also always moving. Tsubu the rotweiler is more complex, but not too energetic, most of the time, so there’s not much action the artist has to conquer. Also, Tsubu has the cutest accessories.

So, yeah, I need volume 2! Snap snap, come on!

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

Thank you to Netgallery and Kodansha Comics for an early release copy of Pupposites Attract volume one by Hono Natsuna.

Pupposites attract is a cute and sweet romance manga that follows the cute romance between Chiharu and Kiyotaka who both a love their animals, it just so happens that their animals are in completely different from themselves, while Chiharu personality is bold her “scary” Rottweiler is a scaredy-cat, Kiyotaka is shy but his Pomeranian is outgoing.

I really love the art style in here, there a plenty of cute scenes with the dogs and both owners, Some scenes are cutesty and others are more heart-felt, I loved these characters and their dogs, I think all of them have a good dynamic with the characters.I wish we would have gotten just a few more pages with the characters romance but we are getting a second volume in October! I can’t wait to see where their love story goes, the special scenes at the end are adorable! Overall a very sweet and cute romance between animal lovers!

Such a joy to read this cute manga! Read it in one sitting and had a great time getting to know the characters and their dogs 🥰 will definitely want to continue this series

This is just the cutest story I have ever had the joy to read! I loved the characters and of course the lovely doggies!

I enjoyed the artwork and can't wait to see what comes next!