Synopsis

A peculiar signboard cat resides on a shopping street near Mito Station. He is known as Hachi, and the figure-eight marking on his forehead has made him quite popular. Many believe it to be a symbol of good luck, charmed by his endearing, sorrowful expression. The tobacco shop where Hachi resides is frequently bustling with customers seeking lottery tickets and making hopeful pleas. Unaware of his influence, Hachi dozes at his leisure or retreats to the store's back room. Throughout the three da