Mahito Maki

Mahito Maki is an introspective boy navigating profound grief following the loss of his mother. After moving to his grandparents' estate during wartime Japan, he struggles to bond with his new stepmother, Natsuko. His life changes when a mysterious heron guides him into a surreal underworld journey. Through these supernatural trials, Mahito evolves from a grieving child into someone capable of facing life's deepest uncertainties.