Synopsis
Hamaneko is a distinctive visual project launched by Hachinohe Portal Museum "hacchi," situated in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. The animation unfolds along the coastline of Hachinohe, depicting its landscapes and daily life through the eyes of Hamaneko, a girl hailing from the planet Nekoryoshka, and her companion Kabu, a black-tailed gull. The visuals are produced using textile-based animation techniques. The food-related aspects in the story are original dishes created by Yuki Miura, the head chef at [Bistrot Pot d’Etain], also located in Hachinohe.
Background
The special was originally screened at the museum on November 27, 2014. On December 8, 2014, it was uploaded to YouTube by the museum's official channel.