Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here

A quiet, heartfelt tearjerker that follows children in an orphanage as they navigate abandonment and hope, with moments of warmth and gentle humor.

Created by

Makoto Naganuma, Ryuichi Inomata

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Mana Ashida, Rio Suzuki, Hiyori Sakurada

Overview

There are over 600 orphanages across the nation, housing approximately 30,000 children; Most of them had been abused by their parents. Maki, was placed into the orphanage "Kogamo no Ie", after her mother, Ryoka, was arrested and jailed. There she was handed over to the care of Kana, and also Sasaki, the eccentric caretaker of the home. Under Sasaki's management, the home is a calm and safe haven from all the madness of the real world. At the home, Maki befriends 3 other little girls, who all go by their nicknames instead of their real names. Piami who plays the piano really well, Bombi who came from a very poor family, and Post, who is the leader of all the kids.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, found family, trauma, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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