Synopsis

In a small shop nestled in Ibaraki Prefecture resides a charmingly peculiar cat distinguished by her thick, black "eyebrows." She is known as Hachi, a name inspired by markings on her fur that resemble the Chinese character for "eight"—a number considered auspicious. Consequently, customers frequently visit to purchase lottery tickets and whisper hopes for everything from substantial winnings to excellent grades. Unperturbed by the attention, Hachi spends her days dozing on a bookshelf or tucked