Neko wa Ikite Iru

📖 SYNOPSIS

The anime unfolds on the night of March 10, 1945, as American B-29 bombers descend upon a Japanese city. The setting is one of wartime panic and desperation. Masao's mother is consumed by the urgent need to evacuate, seeking safety from the impending air raid. Parallel to her struggle, the family's cat, Inazuma, is also in a state of frantic activity. Inazuma, having recently given birth to kittens, is driven by maternal instinct to protect her newborns. The narrative explores the themes of survival, familial bonds, and the shared experience of fear and uncertainty during wartime, as both human and animal characters navigate the perilous circumstances. The story highlights the universal instinct to protect loved ones in the face of overwhelming danger.