Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 65 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 4, 1990
- Season
- Summer 1990
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Keiji Nakazawa
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Japan, summer of 1945. Nobuko, an elementary school girl, saves a little cat from crows. She desparately wants to keep the cat in her home. It is the time everyone suffers shortage of food, so naturally her parents don't like the idea. But Nobuko manages to convince them. She names the cat Kuro (black). Kuro eventually brings laughter to the family. However, the war situation becomes worse and worse... (Source: sazuma.com)
Should you watch Kuro ga Ita Natsu?
Kuro ga Ita Natsu has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 19% of 150 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated film of 1990, and #21 most popular film of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 256 AniList users who started it, 8.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 206 have finished it.
As a 65-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially historical, war, family life, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Keiji Nakazawa
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Kuro ga Ita Natsu FAQ
How long is Kuro ga Ita Natsu?
Kuro ga Ita Natsu runs 65 minutes (1 h 5 min).
Is Kuro ga Ita Natsu finished?
Yes. Kuro ga Ita Natsu has finished airing — the final episode aired June 4, 1990.
Is Kuro ga Ita Natsu based on a manga?
Yes. Kuro ga Ita Natsu adapts the manga by Keiji Nakazawa.