Wolf Children

In Tokyo, young Hana encounters a mysterious man whose presence captivates her heart. Their connection deepens, leading to a beautiful yet complex romance that shapes their lives.

Hana's love story culminates in the birth of their two children, Yuki and Ame. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, filled with joy and familial bonds.

Tragedy strikes when the children's father dies in an accident while hunting shortly after Ame is born. This event leaves Hana to navigate the complexities of motherhood alone.

As a single mother, Hana grapples with raising her unique children, Yuki and Ame, who frequently shift between their human and wolf forms. Their antics lead to increasing concerns from the outside world.

After receiving noise complaints and a troubling visit from social services, Hana decides to move her family to the countryside. This transition is aimed at providing her children with a more secluded and protected upbringing.

In the countryside, Hana starts to restore their dilapidated home while learning essential farming skills from a wise old man named Nirasaki. This mentorship helps her connect with the local community.

While chasing a kingfisher, Ame finds himself in a life-threatening situation as he nearly drowns in a river. His sister Yuki bravely rescues him, which reinforces Ame's confidence in his wolf abilities.

Yuki expresses her desire to attend public school, and Hana allows it under the condition that she hides her wolf lineage. This decision opens a new chapter for Yuki as she begins to socialize with other children.

While Yuki thrives at school, Ame experiences bullying from classmates, leading him to skip school frequently. He escapes to the forest where he learns survival skills from an elderly fox.

During fourth grade, new transfer student Sōhei challenges Yuki, triggering an unintended transformation that injures his ear. This event ignites tension but ultimately leads to a friendship between them.

Tensions rise within the family when Yuki confronts Ame about his truancy. This culminates in a physical altercation, highlighting the struggles between the wolf and human sides of their identities.

On a day when classes are dismissed early due to a fierce storm, Hana prepares to pick up Yuki from school. Meanwhile, Ame sneaks into the woods to assist his ailing fox mentor, igniting concern for his safety.

While searching for Ame, Hana encounters a dangerous moment where she slips off a cliff. In this critical situation, she receives a vision of her children's father, who reassures her about their paths.

In a powerful moment, Ame transforms fully into an adult wolf to rescue Hana. This marks a bittersweet turning point as he chooses to embrace his wolf identity and set off on his own journey.

A year later, Yuki embarks on her own adventure by moving into a middle school dormitory. Meanwhile, Hana reflects on her extraordinary journey of raising wolf children, finding fulfillment in their shared story.