Hachisuke is a cat humanoid living in a world where humans and cats coexist. But Hachisuke is withdrawn and has difficulty being loved by humans. After all, cats are still treated as cute “objects” for humans. See the world through Hachisuke’s eyes as he tries to fit into modern society and endure the prejudice that comes with being different.
Story about how it feels to be a minority that people feel like they have a right to touch and talk about. Direct parallels are drawn between the treatment of the cats (paying them lesser, touching them, talking suggestively to or about them, etc) and the treatment of women, as well as the vilification of those who dare to fight back against these people.
It’s a really well thought-out story that makes one sit and reflect. And it’s told with cute little cat people…
