Mayoi Neko Overrun!

Mayoi Neko Overrun! began as a light novel series written by Tomohiro Matsu with illustrations by Peco, first published by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko imprint in 2008. The story follows a high school boy named Takumi Tsuzuki who runs a confectionery shop and finds himself inadvertently managing a group of eccentric girls, centered around the mysterious character Nozomi Kiriya. The series reflects the popular late-2000s trend of romantic comedy light novels that blend slice-of-life elements with slapstick humor and character-driven interactions.

Following its success in print, the series was adapted into a manga by Kentaro Yabuki, a notable choice given Yabuki's established reputation in the shonen industry. The manga adaptation aimed to emphasize the series' comedic timing and character designs, capturing a wide audience through its high-energy visual style. While the light novels concluded with the author's passing, the series remains recognized as a significant example of the 'moe' character-focused entertainment prevalent in the Japanese media landscape during that era.