A Cat That Loved a Fish

Description

A pair spend a day at the aquarium and explore the different fishes, while one of them muses about their secret feelings for one another. Two young people dealing with their ambiguous relationship.

Type

Manhwa

Related Series

N/A

Associated Names

El gato que amó al pez

Our Love That Fell Asleep

Un chat qui aime un poisson

Un gatto che amava un pesce

Кошка, которая любила рыбку

قطة أحبت سمكة

고양이를 사랑한 물고기

Groups Scanlating

MegKF

Latest Release(s)

c.Oneshot by MegKF 19 years ago

Search for all releases of this series

Status in Country of Origin

Oneshot (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

N/A

Forum

0 topics, 0 posts

Click here to view the forum

User Rating

Average: 6.9 / 10.0 (351 votes)

Bayesian Average: 6.85 / 10.0

13%

21%

24%

11%

10%

Last Updated

April 12th, 2025 3:07pm PDT - 3 weeks ago

Image [Report Inappropriate Content]

Genre

Drama Romance Shoujo
Search for series of same genre(s)

Categories

Log in to vote!

Category Recommendations

Flip!

Gitei to Tsunagaru Karada, Kedamono no Koi

Kokoro no Kajitsu

Bokura wa Ikenai Koi ni Ochiru

Ore no Katachi wo Oboete yo, Onii-chan?

Recommendations

[unknown series]

Author(s)

YOON Mi-kyung

Artist(s)

YOON Mi-kyung

Year

2005

Original Publisher

Seoul Cultural

Serialized In (magazine)

Wink (Seoul Cultural)

Licensed (in English)

English Publisher

N/A

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #745

(-40)

Monthly Pos #1691

(-150)

3 Month Pos #2227

(-1089)

6 Month Pos #5004 (No change)

Year Pos #7139

(-11)

List Stats

On 53 reading lists

On 168 wish lists

On 1309 completed lists

On 11 unfinished lists

On 235 custom lists

Note: You must be logged in to update information on this page.

Forum Posts Click to view the forum

User Comments [ Order by time added ]

Ethereal Atmosphere: Reader Interpretation Enjoyment!

by MightyMaeve
17 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

Like Bloogal and Bjorie mentioned, I agree that the symbolism was potent and beautifully illustrated. The words were carefully and deftly chosen to create an ethereal atmosphere that the reader could find their own meaning - almost like a launching pad to explore within ourselves. Very touching.

Was this comment useful? Yes

all time favorite

by xono
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

this is awesome. i read this long time ago and whenever i see the print, i read this again. the art is simply awesome. the story pacing is just right. the ending will either leave you asking for more but it's enough that it explained what's really going on between the two protagonist.

... Last updated 16 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

abstract, indeed

by shinorei
17 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

Like Bride of the Water God (her other work), this oneshot plot's similarly abstract in a way that makes the reader thinks as they read, unlike other manga. Cute.

... Last updated 17 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

beautiful

by djbreezy
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

This is the first time I've read something like this. The art is amazing, but the plot is just amazing. But I can't say there really is a plot though, it's more of a snippet of someone's life. It's more like a poem that's represented through a manwha. It's very different and is perfect as a one-shot.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Very pretty.

by yumemiru
15 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

I love how subtle the incestuous tones are in this oneshot. It's not until the last few pages that you realize what's going on. I really like how we only get to see these small bits and pieces of moments in their lives. As the audience, we don't get the whole story, but really, we don't need the whole story to appreciate what's going on. It's lovely and I love how this oneshot captures the feelings and thoughts of the main girl.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Beautiful and packed with subtle symbolism.

by eriberri
9 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

A story of two souls destined in love but separated by the invisible barrier of propriety and fear; they cradle their hidden feelings close as the fragile and precious things that they are. It's bittersweet but not terribly depressing as it leaves things open enough that one can still imagine the possibility of a happier outcome for them.

This manga is short and sweet, but so lovely with the subtle ways in which it portrays their hidden feelings. I love the symbolic '[prehistoric] fish that must long for water' reference to their deep and unfulfilled hidden love, and the zen thought 'In order to simply encounter a person (in a meaningful way) you need to have passed by them 3000 times in the past (that is, in past lives)', that gives their presence in each others lives that much more depth when you consider it on the level of two souls finally coming together.

(Note: the phrase above is my interpretation of what was written in the manga. It differs from what was actually written in the manga, which I believe was incorrectly translated into English, but I could be wrong.)

Also, the art in this is gorgeous and perfect for the story being told. Recommend!

... Last updated 9 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

short and sweet...well, meloncholic

by Kiba Girl
10 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I couldn't stop thinking "how interesting" when they were going through the fish and was curious about the thoughts on one in particular. At the end it all made perfect sense. This manga is rather melancholic, but it's definitely high on my 'will read again' list for a multitude of reasons; art, story progression (little though it may be) and deep.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Atmospheric longing

by Yankee-chan
11 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

This oneshot is not just one, that comes up with pretty drawings and well designed characters, but also with a deep atmosphere. I got just sucked in and caught up in the short glimpse given by the author, while slowly realizing the longing that is represented. It's a great read, considering the short range given and the good use that was made of it. A rare one, that stays in mind.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Very Pretty

by astroasis
15 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

The art in this one-shot is phenomenal. I definitely have no complaints about that! The depth of the emotions and characters is also splendid. Mi-Kyung Yoon says things and shows things in unique ways, really using every panel on every page to spin a web of emotions and thoughts. However, I felt this one-shot focused a little too much on the characters' feelings. There really wasn't any story here. It comes off more as a snapshot of two characters' lives. Which isn't necessarily bad, mind you, it's a beautiful thing... but it leaves me wanting more.

I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for this artist's other works.

... Last updated 15 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

hmm.

by aoi_tenshi
17 years ago

Rating: N/A

nice, simple, read in your freetime 🙂

Was this comment useful? Yes

Pages (3) [ 1 2 3 ]