Yodokawa, the acclaimed manga artist behind “Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord,” is set to release a new manga titled Neko ni Hakuchō, Hotaru ni Koban (Cats and Swans, Fireflies and Gold Coins) on Friday. The announcement was made by Kadokawa’s Kadocomi website on Monday. Yodokawa has hinted that the new series may explore a yuri (girls’ love) theme.
Details of the New Series: Neko ni Hakuchō, Hotaru ni Koban
The highly anticipated new manga, Neko ni Hakuchō, Hotaru ni Koban, will begin its serialization on Kadokawa’s Kadocomi website. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the potential for a yuri storyline has already generated buzz among fans. This new venture follows the conclusion of Yodokawa’s previous work, “Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord,” which wrapped up in August 2024.
Yodokawa’s Previous Work: “Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord”
“Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord” (Japanese title: Maitsuki Niwatsuki Ōyatsuki) was a popular yuri manga written and illustrated by Yodokawa. The series was serialized on Kadokawa’s Comic Newtype web manga site from June 2021 to August 2024, concluding with five compiled book volumes. Yen Press licensed the manga for English release, with the fifth and final volume slated for publication in English on September 23.
The manga followed the story of Asako Suga, a manga editor who moves into a detached house with a garden after a breakup, only to discover that her landlady also lives on the property. The series explored the developing relationship between Asako and her landlady, Miyako, who was a former idol. Reviewers noted its slice-of-life and romance genres, praising its visual expressiveness and subtle humor.
Author’s Style and Themes
Yodokawa is known for their work within the yuri genre and slice-of-life narratives. Their previous works, including “Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord,” often feature nuanced character relationships and a gentle, slow-burn romantic pacing. Fans can likely expect a similar thoughtful approach to storytelling and character development in Neko ni Hakuchō, Hotaru ni Koban, especially given the tease of a yuri theme.
