Cats with Strange Gestures Assemble! 'Nekomaru' 2026 Summer/Autumn Issue to be Released on May 21

Kojiro (8-year-old male), who sits with gestures like a middle-aged man, makes a majestic appearance on the cover.

They are cats, but maybe not cats; cats with such fascinating mysterious gestures and expressions have gathered. We covered cats that are somewhat un-cat-like, such as cats with an audacious presence, cats that create bizarre scenes because they love hammocks too much, and cats that reign as bosses at retired horse ranches.

In addition, the submission corners are full of highlights, including the announcement of the '42nd Nekomaru Grand Prize' selected from a massive number of submitted photos, the 'Cats Transformed!' corner where you can enjoy their growth since they were kittens, heartwarming essays expressing love for cats, and chuckle-inducing episodes.

'Nekomaru' 2026 Summer/Autumn Issue Vol.52 Table of Contents

Special Feature: 'Maybe Not a Cat!?'

Hammock-loving 'Uni' (13-year-old male). An unforgettable impact at first glance.

'Meto' (estimated 6-year-old male) serves as the boss at a ranch where horses retired from racing and breeding spend the rest of their lives.

Do cats sometimes forget they are cats while living with humans? We interviewed cute cats with behaviors and expressions that make you want to say 'You're not a cat!?' even though they are cats.

Moments sent by owners nationwide when they think 'Maybe it's not a cat'.

Cats appearing in 'Maybe Not a Cat!?' - 'Meto', the boss of the retired horse ranch - 'Uni', who loves hammocks - 'Koiume', a reincarnation of a rabbit? - 'Kojiro', a big man in both body and mind - 'Toramaru', who spends time with children like real siblings - 'Pan', with a pattern just like a red panda

Funny and Cute! Fulfilling Submission Corners

Eyes tell stories more than words. A large gathering of cats with powerful eyes that vividly convey what they want to say.

Approximately 550 cute and funny cats, captured precisely because their photographers are owners and cat lovers, make an appearance. From moments that will make anyone living with a cat laugh in agreement, to miraculous moments that will make you wonder 'How did this happen!?', we deliver them all without exception. Readers' posts overflowing with cat love will surely bring a smile to your face.

[Product Overview] 'Nekomaru' 2026 Summer/Autumn Issue Vol.52 Price: 1,210 yen (1,100 yen base + tax) Format: A4 size / 112 pages Release Date: May 21, 2026 Publisher: Tatsumi Publishing Co., Ltd.