Moon's Curse of Love "A Werewolf Story"

Needs to work on the grammar in parts

I do like the story author, i hope the new chapters will come soon..... Keep writing on!!! More power!!! Dont read those bad vibes comments, they just know how to nag, write ur own stories peps, lets see if u can compose even a chapter like the author can do. Have a blessed day!!!

Well written. Kept my interest the whole time!

how much longer till you update the story as waiting a long time between your updates makes it far harder to keep into the story line for alot of readers....

Cat Street is one of the older mangas that caught my attention. I won't claim it's absolutely incredible, but I do think Cat Street deserves some recognition.  
  
The story is remarkable to me and gives me chills every time I read it. It's genuinely surprising because the male lead isn't who you'd expect at first (I thought it was going to be Taiyou or Rei). The artwork isn't the best, but it's still quite acceptable. For me, all the characters are great; we can clearly see the development of each one, especially the main character.  
  
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this manga. When I reached the ending, it just sent shivers down my spine. Those final inspiring words were like... WOW. So, I think I'm going to give it a 9/10.  
  
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A tale to cherish and find inspiration in! While numerous shoujo manga often tread the familiar ground of exploring love and its intricacies, Cat Street takes a significant leap forward, inviting readers on an emotional voyage through the life of Aoyama Keito—a former child actress living in seclusion following a traumatic experience in the theater world. In her journey, she encounters three steadfast friends who are also seeking their own life purposes. As their paths intertwine at El Liston, their youth turns a new page, and they advance together into an uncertain future.

The artwork, meticulously crafted with panel planning and always innovative in conveying the deepest emotions of the complex yet kind main characters, is a joy to read. Although some have remarked that the artwork in this manga isn't among the best, I believe that judgment is somewhat harsh. What the mangaka (author) truly aims to do is capture the minutest details of the characters' expressions and emotive gestures, enabling readers to empathize with them. You can even notice the changes as you observe each character mature and eventually 'graduate' from school—especially Kouichi Mine.

The story is the genius at work here, featuring an inventive plot that transports readers far from typical high school scenarios filled with jealous rivals and convoluted childhood friendships. The narrative flows naturally, capturing the genuine essence of 'chasing one's dream down the rainbow (ribbon, for Momiji's case) path.' With a diverse cast of characters from various walks of life, readers are given a balanced story that allows them to connect with each character's circumstances. And it certainly includes its share of plot twists and surprises for the readers, though I don't intend to reveal all here, so let's move on to—

The characters are intriguing and well-developed—even an introverted character like Kouichi will touch your heart when you glimpse into his emotions. Moments like these highlight the true brilliance of Cat Street, bringing me back to how Kamio Yoko employs delicate strokes to bring each character to life—not through extravagant artwork or outlandish storylines but through small characteristics that make each character human.

To be honest, I'm somewhat embarrassed by myself for putting this manga aside so many times. It's a remarkable masterpiece, and my only regret is that I should have uncovered this gem's hidden beauty much earlier!

The story delves into themes of dreams, self-discovery, love, and friendship... To be honest, this is the first time a manga's story has truly resonated with me on such a deep level. I was so moved that I often had to pause my reading to wipe away tears that were welling up. I could really relate to the story and its characters—the feeling of isolation, questioning what you truly want in life, losing and rediscovering your dreams, and realizing you're not alone. This is one of those rare plots that has genuine depth. It's like saying we're all like stray cats without a place to go until our hearts find it.. ^^  

The art was another aspect I eagerly anticipated. Everything was beautiful—clean lines, great attention to detail, nice shading, and the proportions and measurements of the figures were spot on. It's just stunning. There’s nothing more I can say about it—it’s simply gorgeous.  

I adore all the characters, even the so-called villains. It's unusual for me not to have anyone to dislike (a big surprise), but I don't consider them as true villains; they're more like obstacles because I understand their feelings. My favorite character is probably Rei—he helped Keito the most in her journey out of depression, and he has an incredible love for her. Don’t get me wrong, Kouichi isn’t a bad choice either. I just prefer Rei since he even helped Keito and Kouichi come together. I’ve come to believe now that "Love is sacrifice"... ^^ All the characters are lovable!  

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this manga—the plot, the characters, and the art. I got so excited that I wanted to finish it in one sitting (but couldn’t because of work)... This manga evokes mixed emotions and makes you reflect on questions like "What do you truly want in life?" and "Should you give up or chase after your dreams?"... Another great thing is that the characters are few but memorable, which is perfect for someone like me who has a short memory haha.. XD  

Overall, I must say the concept of this manga is a masterpiece. Just like cooking, where you need the right ingredients and seasonings to make something delicious, Cat Street has all the qualities that make it an exceptional manga—it will capture your heart. You'll definitely learn a lot from this manga. It's an amazing read and absolutely worth your time. Pick it up—you won’t regret it, I promise!! ^o^

This series began with great promise, particularly in the first chapter, which effectively sets up Kieto's career as a child star and the immense pressures that contributed to her feelings of alienation, isolation, and lack of normalcy. Witnessing these pressures build up and eventually break her after being betrayed by someone she considered a friend made for an instantly engaging opening, leaving me curious about where the series would go. For the most part, I genuinely enjoyed the series up until the halfway point. Even though it occasionally dipped into melodrama due to how intensely the characters reacted to minor developments, this was entirely consistent with their histories. Each character suffered from mental conditions, negative social experiences, or traumatic events that gave them debilitating challenges, turning what might be trivial to an average person into major obstacles capable of ruining lives. Watching the characters discover a sense of belonging at El Liston and with each other, and using their newfound confidence and support to confront their insecurities and struggles, is truly inspiring.  

Unfortunately, the second half of the series noticeably declines in quality. For one, and this isn't necessarily the manga's fault, the translation I was reading shifted to a worse scanlation. Unfortunately, since the series has no official English release, this was the only way to experience it. The downgrade in translation drained all personality and character from the dialogue, with characters constantly speaking like robots (random shifts to third person and non-sequiturs), along with repetitive and poor grammar.  

As for the manga itself, it really loses focus in the second half. I knew the series would include romance—it was one of the reasons I was interested in reading it—but it is incorporated extremely poorly. While the main cast is certainly interesting enough, seeing how the introduction of romance between them could strengthen or fracture their bonds would have been a worthwhile development. However, there isn't enough time to make any romantic developments feel earned beyond characters' attraction to one another. Within the 36 chapters of this series, in which romance is secondary, there are multiple confessions, a love triangle, and attempts to initiate and follow two separate romantic pairings. But there isn't enough room to fit anything substantive, interesting, or exciting into any of the romances. It feels very superficial and heavy-handed, especially compared to the narratives surrounding the anxieties and difficulties the characters face in their lives. There's a harsh shift when you move from a good, if sometimes clumsy, exploration of how the characters try to deal with themselves and their place in society to the most bland, flat, undercooked romances. These attempts at romance derail what was previously good (the friend group) about the series while introducing some truly tired tropes.  

Outside of the romance, the second half also struggles with how rushed various developments end up being. The characters' lives change, but because so little depth is given to their new status quo, the changes feel like an afterthought, like set dressing. Again, this stands in stark contrast to what came before, where the characters felt more grounded and responsive to their environments due to the greater focus on how they engaged with and interacted with them, manifesting in their various neuroses and quirks. After the timeskip, everything feels very disconnected from the characters, making them less interesting, as well as the narrative developments (some of which are over the top) that follow.  

The series ultimately feels like it should have ended sooner (concluding with volume 3 would have been satisfying) or been significantly longer (to allow time for romances to develop and be explored in detail, show specifics of the characters molding/being molded by their new states in life post-timeskip, etc.). That said, I enjoyed the series overall and don't regret reading it. Seeing the characters find both internal and external motivation to keep moving forward and not let life pass them by due to fear, rejection, or failure was satisfying and ultimately conveyed well. I only wish the second half of the series had been executed at the level of the first. <p>