Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for my ARC copy.

Very cute and sweet book. Wasn't expecting a comic style book! I'm pleasantly surprised. Do love a book that involves animals! Will definitely keep a look out for number 2. Will recommend this to friends and families.

Rated 4.5
Big dog / Small women - Small dog/ Big man
This was such a cute quick read. I loved that dogs had opposite personalities. The big good being timid and small dog being hyper/Full on.
It had humour as well. I look forward to seeing how the relationship develops in volume two.
The pictures were also beautiful as well.

Pupposites Attract 1
by Hono Natsuna

Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga | Romance

I really liked the book.
It has an interesting premise, and the chapters are short.
I loved the first chapter the most, because it is so simple and direct. The other chapters build more the story and plot of the book by putting us in the lives of the characters. By the end of the book, I thought they were being too intense in the love they gave to the dogs, but I enjoyed starting to discover the lives of the characters.
The illustrations are really fantastic, they express the emotions of the characters and let the story flow calmly.

SO CUTE! I love the dogs, especially Tsubu-Chan! I can already tell that the romance is going to be super cute, I love both of the characters.

I love how the dogs have “switched” personalities with the big dog being very timid and the small dog being very hyper and loud.

The art is good, the plot is good, and the characters are interesting!

4.5 stars
This was absolutely wonderful. A truly feel-good 1st volume, full of laughter, cuteness, and the beginnings of romance. The dogs and their humans were so fun to read about and I can't wait for the next one!
Also, the art was just beautiful.

Monjuro is a perky Pomeranian. Tsubu is a retiring Rottweiler. Their owners are Kiyotaka and Chiharu. Several chance meetings turn to intentional ones as they all grow closer. But if you think I won’t make a lame joke about the relationship going to the dogs, well, you’re barking up the wrong tree.

As a dyed in the wool cat person, this story should have as much weight with me as little Monjuro, but it has a heart as big as Tsubu. It’s a surprisingly fun and wholesome little romance that gives both warm fuzzies and possibly some mild shedding.

Sometimes it really is the smallest thing, and the switch of the dog personalities so Tsubu is the softest Rottweiler in existence and Monjuro basically owns Kiyotaka, instead of the reverse, was a smart play. It might not feel fresh but it at least reheats the leftovers real well.

This also translates to the owners - Chiharu keeps Tsubu on a short leash, but Monjuro could probably murder somebody in front of Kiyotaka and the latter would just run off to grab a shovel and some bleach. It just makes things a touch more interesting than they would be otherwise.

Honestly, Tsubu low-key steals this volume with his wimpy behaviour. Seeing something this huge be this timid and affectionate is not new, but the mangaka has so much fun that it’s hard not to just go along with it and have a good time. And when he worries Chiharu might forget him? The feels!

These little touches enliven a pedestrian (appropriate given how much they walk the dogs) romance that is just getting started, but is very firmly in the ‘shy to admit it but we’ll get there’ camp.

The art is quite nice, the characters are enjoyable to hang out with, the whole thing is chill without feeling bland. It also has a couple of downright hilarious moments - that bit with the CPR dummy just comes out of nowhere and is hysterically vicious.

Even the anthropomorphism of the pooches is done just lightly enough that I’ll allow it. There’s entirely too much charming stuff in this whole thing - this has the world’s cutest dog bib and it’s not even close.

No, if you don’t like pets or slow-burn romance you won’t enjoy this. But I was able to take a chance on this thanks to Kodansha and, boy, was I ever glad that I did. It’s not the next “wow” romance, but it is utterly sweet and heartwarming. The very definition of ‘feel good’.

4 stars - dogs are still things that happen to other people, but if more of them were like this I might be convinced to change my mind (just kidding, my cats rule, but that doesn’t give a good ending line for the review).

*Arc provided by NetGalley*

4.25 out of 5 stars!

When I saw the cover of this book I knew I had to prepare myself for some cuteness overload, and it really did turn it being one of the cutest most sweetest mana I have read!
Before this I have never read a manga that focuses on dogs or their owners before. The drawing is too cute, the story is too cute and the title speaks for itself.

I can't wait to read more about Chiharu, Kiyotaka and their sweet fluffy companions!

I really liked this it was soo freaking sweet and cute. The dogs are soooo adorable. his younger brother at the park was funny. I hope we get more relationship movement in the next volume. The art is adorable as well. I liked the chapter where we got the dogs POV, I wouldn't !one more of that in the next volume either. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC In exchange for my honest opinion.

A very cute romance manga perfect for dog lovers or meet cute stories. The art in this series is lovely and I highly recommend it if you want a cute pick me up or simply a lighter read.

Ate this up so quickly, it’s absolutely precious. What a heartwarming and soft story, the characters are so delightful and easy to enjoy!

Thank you NetGalley for approving me for this ARC. I loved the main character and their dynamics with one another and with their dogs. While I do wish we got to see a little more of the brother and coworkers, I’m sure that will be included in the sequel or other volumes. I liked how the translation notes had images, it made the terms easy to understand and engaging. Overall, the plot was engaging but also low stakes so it was easy to enjoy and relax while reading the book. I can’t wait to read the second volume!

This is an adorable TOOTH-ROTTING FLUFF about two opposites who get attracted to each other because of all the meet cutes they keep having (BECAUSE OF THEIR ADORABLE DOGS)
I absolutely loved this manga! Cant wait for the next volumes to come
As a owner of dogs and cats, it’s like my favourite fantasy come to life, but alas, we don’t live in this perfect world where love can be found anywhere!
4 STARS for the adorable dogs (and their even more adorable owners)
Thanks to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and to the Author for the ARC!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6709092727

5/5
I absolutely adore this manga. I can't wait to see what the next volumes have in store. Great easy read for dog lovers of any kind.

After seeing this manga everywhere on TikTok I was pleasantly surprised to see it on NetGalley.

This is such a cute story about two people and their dogs, from meeting each other the first time to spending time together and getting to know each other.

I wish it was longer though… I’m just a sucker for a romance WITH CUTE DOGS.

I am hooked! This manga was so cute and so heart warming. I loved the contrast between the dogs but the joint love for their own pets was felt so strongly.

The human/dog relationship was captured so so well and I loved that we got to know the insecurities of the girl when it comes to her ability to control strength. Loved the opposites attract trope just would have preferred a bit more to happen in the plot.

"Pupposites attract 1" is such a cute story. It's full of fluff (no pun intended) :)

The plot revolvs around two characters who keep bumping together because of their dogs. Their relationship blossoms through these chance encounters, and maybe turns into something more? This is such a meet cute story, and i will love seeing if the story gets sequels so that i can see their relationship blossom some more. The story ended in such a cliffhanger that just leaves me wanting more. The book also shows how deep and complex the relationships we have with pets can be, and how they can change how we see the world, and experience certain things.

Not only did i love the main story, but the small extra comics at the end were so cute. Including what would happen if you woke up with your body switched with your dogs', freaky friday style.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I just wanted to check this out because it looked cute--and it IS. It's a sweet little story with dogs and awkward crushes. I can't wait to read more. I love this sort of adorable low stakes happy fluff.

Very cute! Love the characters and the dogs! Such a cute story. Lighthearted and fun. I definitely want to read more!

This was definitely a fluffy (no-pun intended), low-stakes romance. The beginning was very episodic where the chapters are super short while the second half of the story, which I much preferred, expands on the characters and lets us into their worlds. It was definitely heart-warming in. the end, and I'm a huge animal lover and a pet owner so I loved seeing the bonds between the owners and their pooches!

This was my first manga read, to fill up for the 24 in 24 Readathon. I'm glad I picked this up.
It was tricky for me in the beginning, because I couldn't understand the flow of the storyline/plot. But with time I adapted to it. There were also quite new words, thank goodness there was a dictionary at the end.
For the beginners, I'll be quite apprehensive in recommending this one. But if you have been reading mangas for a long time, you'll enjoy this one. It's cute and adorable.