Poko

Poko first appears as a mysterious little boy whom Sota Tawara encounters upon returning to his family's udon restaurant. In truth, Poko is a shape-shifting tanuki with the rare gift of taking human form—though his fluffy ears and tail have a habit of popping out whenever excitement gets the better of him. His boundless wonder at the world around him and his near-legendary appetite for udon noodles make every day an adventure. As Poko and Sota share their lives under one roof, an unspoken bond blossoms between them—one that feels unmistakably like the warmth of a father and son. Through his guileless presence, Poko quietly becomes the healing force that mends Sota's weary heart.