The Cat's Child

猫の子

The Cat's Child

Katarina Woodman

At an Izakaya in the Edo period, one hand towel sometimes disappeared at night. One night, when the tavern owner went to work, he heard lively music from an empty area where no one was. When he went to investigate, he saw many cats gathered and at the center of it, his cat was dancing with a towel on its head. The owner said that he was convinced that it was because of his cat that the towel kept disappearing.

The place where this cat was dancing was called Odoriba, and later it became known as the valley of Nekomagaya in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture. In 1723 (8th year of Kyoho), a shrine dedicated to cats was built in Yanakacho to calm the spirits, and the entire village was designed with cat motifs everywhere.

The village headman of Kamo Village (now Kamo Town) borrowed money from a wealthy man to save the village when their crops failed. Although he repaid the debt, the wealthy man plotted against him and falsely accused him of not paying. In despair, the village headman died of an illness. The wealthy man then confiscated the land collateral for the debt. When the village headman's wife, Omatsu, attempted to complain to the bugyō (magistrate)'s office, the bugyō accepted the wealthy man’s bribe and gave an unfair judgment. Then, when Omatsu tried to complain directly to the daimyō, she failed again and was executed. At the death of her beloved human, Omatsu's young kitten grew angry, seeking revenge, and rose as a bakeneko to destroy the daimyō and the bugyō's families.

Her hatred for humans grew until one day she found an innocent abandoned child.

A boy.

メインキャスト

Arata the Kitten

Name: Kitten (Cat World) / Arata (Human World)
Residency: Cat World
Occupation: High School Student
Personality: Easy-going, simple, friendly
Characteristics: Inhereted cat characteristics

Self Introduction:
I was raised in the cat world, now I am in the human world. I'm an easy-going 15 year old and just want to have friends. I love ramen and I enjoy going to high school to make many fun memories with my best friend.

Favorite Food: Ramen
Hobbies: Listening to music
Favorite Music Genre: Pop
Dream Travel Location: Tokyo Disneyland
Favorite TV Show: Anime
Collectables: Anime Figures
Favorite Drink: Orange juice
Languages: Cat Language, Japanese

Chiyo Omatsu

Name: Chiyo Omatsu (Omatsu-no-Chiyo)
Residency: Cat World
Occupation: Caregiver of a young person
Personality: Serious, reserved, untrusting of others

Self Introduction
I am a Bakeneko from the Edo Period. I hate humans, but I am currently raising a human boy. Although I think I have a quiet personality, I'm always unguard and wary of others.

Favorite Food: Fish
Hobbies: Stargazing
Favorite Music Genre: Classical Music
Dream Travel Location: None
Favorite TV Show: Documentaries
Collectables: Ancient Text
Favorite Drink: Tea
Languages: Cat Language, Japanese

Alice Smith

Name: Alice Smith; Ally
Residency: Village in the Valley of Cat Demons
Occupation: High School Student
Personality: Modest, considerate, friendly
Characteristics: Amercan family, grew up in Osaka

Self Introduction:
I was born to American family, but I lived in Osaka until the age of 15. I just transfered to a new school. Although I'm a bit reserved, I still have a caring and friendly personality.

Favorite Food: Warm Foods
Hobbies: Taking Pictures
Favorite Music Genre: Pop Rock
Dream Travel Location: Europe
Favorite TV Show: Drama Series
Collectables: Paper Cranes
Favorite Drink: Matcha Late
Languages: English, Japanese

Coco-Chan

Name: Coco (Coco-Chan)
Residency: Alice's House
Occupation: Pet Cat
Personality: Cheerful, sociable, a little gluttonous
Characteristics: Very self focused and amiable

Self Introduction: I am Alice's beloved cat! I love my person! Due to my personality, I think everyone is m friend. I am cheerful, sociable, and love food.

Favorite Food: I eat anything
Hobbies: Hanging Out
Favorite Music Genre: Noise
Dream Travel Location: Anywhere with an adventure
Favorite TV Show: Fishing Shows
Collectables: Balls
Favorite Drink: Milk
Languages: Cat Language