I find this story to be perfect for anyone has retired from society in one way or another. I find it teaches valuable lessons. The concept of the free high school, the way that idea is worked, I find fantastic. I'd love more details, would love if it could be viable in the real world. I'll definately be rereading this. It's a very real, very relatable (to me anyway) human story. Some say the main character is overly melodramatic, but this fits the relate-ability bill for people that tend to have rollercoaster emotions that take them to the depths of hell

... Last updated on December 24th, 2010, 11:44pm

I'm not an avid reader of the Shoujo genre, but Cat Street didn't live up to the expectations that Skip Beat and Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu had set up for me (the only other two series that I've read in the Shoujo genre). That doesn't mean, however, that it wasn't good.

I enjoyed Cat Street, and the rating should support that statement. Nothing was overly stretched out, but it ended earlier than I had expected...which seems to be a good thing since it ended quite smoothly, a rarity for any loved series. I liked how the main characters didn't ignore their roots nor their past; it brought good moral value to the entire story. The romance didn't seem like it was too strong, nor the drama, but that seemed to be one of the key points that makes this manga shine as much as it does.

All in all, it was a good read. My expectations just seem to be too high after Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu, but I do feel that it was at the same level of Skip Beat.

... Last updated on April 4th, 2010, 8:24pm

OMG!! I LOVE THISS <33 it is now officially one of my favourite mangass !<33 so goodd !! In the beginning i was all like 'OMG who is she gunna end up wif ?!' well, i kinda had a slite feeling who Keito was gunna end up wif, in the beginning...x3 but wasn't 100% suree..xP it was predicable and yet not so predictable xD i LOVE it!! i love the enddingg! -sigh- this story is so beuatiful it made me want to cry while reading it!! And, man, did i wanted to cry when R** left so suddently.. -sniff- and i feel sad for himm...:'[ WELL, still loving it <33

this manga is a MUST READ !! so EVERYONE OUT THERE READD THISS !! i asure EVERYONE that they wunt regret itt !! : DD

You know you have read a good manga when you can reread it over, knowing everything that will happen next, and still experience positive emotions. I have reread this manga over and over again, and even on the 5th run through...
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I was still able to cry at the sad and touching parts and laugh at the funny parts.

It was everything I love about manga all wrapped in one: a slice-of-life plot about facing life's obstacles with a beautiful and NATURAL romance, with a touch of light-hearted comedy at times. In addition, the main character, Keito, has a strong personality, as opposed to the countless mangas out there where the main girl's purpose in life is too get a boyfriend.

The reason why i stress the "natural" is because the romance in this series felt very realistic and beautiful. It breaks the norm of the predetermined couple, but does not fully surprise the reader in the end. As I read the manga, the subtle build-up was a good transition to the final couple.

The plot was amazing as well. All the countless lessons learned...some of which have inspired me. At times I felt I could relate to some of the characters. All the characters are lovable, by the way. Even Chika, who angered me a certain time, and Nako, the former antagonist.

Kamio made a good decision by ending the manga where It was. I resent the countless mangas out there whose endings were prolonged and did not stay true to the original plot.

The only thing the manga lacked was the depth-ness for the family. I have seen the drama, and although it was not as good as the manga, I appreciate how they had family development. (The only other thing is how i wished they had more.....

XD but that's just a matter of preference)

Overall, I recommend this manga to anyone, no matter the gender or age. Although, I'm not sure it will be appealing at first to the shoujo-crazy preteens out there.

... Last updated on May 4th, 2009, 5:51pm

I looked at the ratings on this site before I started reading Cat Street, and I noticed that almost half of the people who have rated it gave it a 10. I began reading with very high expectations because of this, and I was not disappointed. I finished it very quickly and it was definitely worth the read. The focus on friendship and characterization really puts this manga above a lot of other shojo/romance manga. The characters aren't typical, they are all well developed, and the manga doesn't only focus on romantic relationships but also the relationships between a very close group of friends. A must read for any shojo fanatic.

I loved it.

The story is about a mentally damaged young girl, and how she slowly comes out of her shell, and blossoms into a successful young woman, with help from her friends and the person she eventually falls in love with.

I found the premise strange at first. Okay, so she failed as a child actor. Big deal. Is that really something to mope about for years? But I went with it and soon realized that it's really just a plot device for the mangaka to address her message. The story carries a strong hopeful message for all the teenagers out there making their way into adulthood. In lesser hands, it could've read like some pandering afterschool special. But Kamio created such an awesome foursome of characters, they immediately draw you into the story, and before you know it, you're hooked. While there is romance, the main focus is on growing up and finding your way in life. And it's so refreshing to see teenage characters seriously tackle these challenges and slowly grow into successful adults.

I absolutely adored the foursome's friendship. It felt real and relatable. Rarely does manga capture the dynamics of friendship - with all its glory and pain - so well.

And this manga is addicting - especially when the romance kicks in. The main couple is not obvious from the get-go. And they both matured on their own before finally getting together, which is a major plus in my book. I loved the moment when they finally confessed their feelings to each other.

Admittedly, there is melodrama and contrivance in the story, but they're all used to service the manga's main message. And Kamio surprised me with the way she executed them. There is maturity and sophistication to the storytelling - such as Keito's sobbing confrontation with her first love rival, Keito's friendship with her childhood rival, the trials of acting (IMO, even better presented than Skip Beat), the way the foursome age and change over 3 years. I didn't even mind the kidnapping plot. While it was over-the-top, it was in the story to acknowledge people less fortunate than Keito.

Kamio has definitely grown as a writer since HYD.

All in all, Cat Street is well worth reading. Only 8 quick volumes leading to a very satisfying ending.

every one has taken all my positive thoughts of this manga and i have to say its trullyy the best and most memorable, im gna miss the daily dose of cat street dam

Each time A Willful Muse releases a new chapter of Cat Street, my heart misses a beat. I read a lot of mangas but this is one of my favourite of all time. It's not a manga that I read, I like and then I forget, it touches me somewhere deeper inside.

super addictive from the beginning to near the middle.
died down for awhile.
then it went back up after 2 chaps or so. (its standard, i am saying). As it wasn't able to keep my interest for the whole time, i am not giving it a higher score. The art is applausable and pretty, imo.
i would've liked there to b more romance but the drama was intriguing so i felt okay with it.
also, the way the characters grow up tugged at my heart - nice storytelling. The pairing? I love it - supported them all along...although i found myself slightly disappointed that the other guy didn't put up a bigger fight...
i would recommend ppl to read this.
it gives off a special flavour i guess.

... Last updated on September 7th, 2008, 11:35am

To start out, the summary makes it seem like it focuses on Keito, her acting and "love" but it's really nothing like that. For one thing, Taiyou disappears early on and she moves on. And it barely dabs in her acting. It's more a story of healing and friendship. Started out a little slow for me but I'm really enjoying the later chapters. I really got into it the further I read. I really like how the four of them have such a strong friendship. Keito definitely has some character depth considering what a broken, antisocial person she was in the beginning, only going through the motions of life and spending most of her time in her room. She is weepy at first but she's no longer a weak girl when she takes revenge in a later chapter. Momiji didn't seem like much to me but her character is explored further in the newer chapters when she's bullied because of the costume she wore. I like the computer nerd, Kouichi, a lot, even though it was weird he liked his sister so he acted like he hated her. Rei I didn't like at first, being a playboy, but after he got mad for Momiji I liked him a bit more. This series has some interesting characters, all "stray cats" as Rei says. It's not big on story and plot, true, but its more into character development.

... Last updated on October 31st, 2008, 11:19am