Mochi The Pug Is Back With His Family For More Funny Comics By Gemma Gené (23 New Pics)

Gemma first began drawing Mochi in 2014 after moving from Barcelona to New York. She would sketch him while riding the subway, not knowing the drawings would later reach hundreds of thousands of people online. “Mochi is a very sweet and happy dog that sees life in a particular way,” she once explained. “He is super sweet and well-behaved, but he can be very sassy and pretty much does whatever he wants.”

What makes Gemma's comics connect so strongly with readers is how familiar the moments feel. Many dog owners have told her they recognize their own pets in Mochi’s antics. “A comment that I get a lot is, ‘Do you have cameras in my home because my dog does the exact same thing!’” Gemma said. This shared experience has led to what she calls “a very supportive dog-loving community that has gradually grown over time.”

As her life changed, so did the comics. Mochi now shares the spotlight with Huey, Duey, and Gemma’s two daughters, Yellow and Purple. Not every fan embraced the shift at first. “I understand it, though, many people are here for Mochi and are not interested in anyone else,” she admitted. “The thing is, the comic is really about my life and my personal vision of my family… My family looks very different from what it was when the comic started, and the comic has reflected that.”

Outside of the comics, Gemma has released books, calendars, and even a Mochi plushie. Despite the busy schedule, she keeps her focus clear: “I just want to make good stories and hope it will reach someone who will appreciate them.”