Kuro ga Ita Natsu

Nobuko, a young girl living in Hiroshima, saves a kitten from crows in the summer of 1945. Despite initial hesitation from her parents, she eventually convinces them to let her keep the kitten, which she and her brother name Kuro. As the family's situation becomes increasingly strained due to World War II, Kuro provides a source of comfort and joy. However, when Kuro begins acting strangely one morning in August, Nobuko and her family must confront the harsh realities of their situation.