Ishida Syou

Frequently asked questions

• What is the best way to read the Kokoro Cat Clinic series?

  The series is best enjoyed in the order of publication, starting with We'll Prescribe You a Cat, as the stories are interconnected and characters from earlier volumes often reappear in later ones.

• Are there any film or television adaptations of Ishida Syou's work?

  The novel titled 元カレの猫を、預かりまして。 has been adapted into a television drama series starring Yuki Kashiwagi.

• What other notable works has the author written outside of the cat series?

  Ishida Syou debuted with the novel Tomato Sensei, which won the Japan Love Story Grand Prix in 2014, and she has also authored the Dog Cafe Wan Noir series.

• Does the author have personal experience with the animals featured in her books?

  While she is a dedicated supporter of rescue cats, the author has noted in interviews that she has not personally owned cats, preferring to observe and write about them from a place of deep admiration.