Inhabitants of a small Japanese town become possessed by spirals, called uzumaki.

Hug Chickenpenny is an anomalous child. Born from tragedy and unknown paternity, this asymmetrical and white-haired baby inspires both ire and pity at the orphanage, until the day that an elderly eccentric adopts him as a pet. The upbeat boy’s spirit is challenged in his new home and as he is exposed to prejudiced members of society in various encounters. Will Hug and his astronautical dreams survive our cruel and judgmental world?

A drama set in the 1920s hobo underworld and centered on the unusual friendship between an adventurer and a young prostitute.