Chapter 1-2: Kafka’s Escape & Prophetic Past

• Kafka Tamura, 15, runs away from home, seeking to escape a dark prophecy involving patricide and incest.

• Introduces the Rice Bowl Hill Incident, where Nakata lost his memory during WWII after witnessing a strange event.

Chapter 3-4: Chance Encounter & Nakata’s Condition

• Kafka meets a girl named Sakura on the bus; he’s unsettled, fearing she could be his sister.

• Nakata, after his childhood accident, has amnesia and no understanding of abstract concepts. He talks to cats and finds missing ones.

Chapter 5-6: Settling in Takamatsu & Miss Saeki’s Mystery

• Kafka arrives at the Komura Memorial Library, meeting Oshima and Miss Saeki.

• Nakata encounters a man named Johnnie Walker who owns a strange, sinister store and collects cats.

Chapter 7-8: Kafka’s Growing Isolation & Nakata’s Search

• Kafka settles into Takamatsu, discussing his troubled past with Oshima but remains secretive about his father.

• Nakata continues his search for missing cats and faces strange situations with Johnnie Walker.

Chapter 9-10: Kafka’s Dark Memory & Nakata’s Moral Dilemma

• Kafka wakes up covered in blood with no memory of what happened, fearing he committed a crime.

• Nakata confronts Johnnie Walker and kills him to save the cats, which leaves him guilt-ridden.

Chapter 11-12: Kafka at the Cabin & Nakata's Guilt

• Kafka stays at Oshima’s cabin and reflects on his journey.

• Miss Saeki's tragic past is revealed, as she mourns the loss of her first love.

• Nakata deals with the aftermath of his actions.

Chapter 13-14: Journey into Shikoku & Kafka's Yearning

• Nakata and Hoshino begin their journey toward Shikoku to find a mysterious entrance stone.

• Kafka contemplates his connection to Miss Saeki and his dark fate.

Chapter 15-16: Kafka's Ghostly Encounter & Nakata's Progress

• Kafka begins to see a ghostly image of young Miss Saeki and suspects she could be his mother.

• Nakata and Hoshino continue their search for the entrance stone, their bond growing stronger.

Chapter 17-18: Kafka’s Inner Struggles & Nakata’s Search Deepens

• Kafka struggles with his feelings for Miss Saeki, unsure of his destiny.

• Nakata becomes increasingly determined to find and close the entrance stone, sensing its significance.

Chapter 19-20: Oshima’s Support & Nakata’s Quest

• Oshima continues to support Kafka, offering advice and guidance on his journey.

• Nakata and Hoshino encounter more challenges as they approach the entrance stone.

Chapter 21-22: Kafka Faces His Fate & Nakata’s Companionship

• Kafka learns of a murder tied to his father and grows more fearful of fulfilling the prophecy.

• Nakata and Hoshino bond over breakfast and share a quiet moment of reflection as they continue their quest.

Chapter 23-24: Kafka’s Revelation & Nakata’s Transformation

• Kafka reflects on his past and deepens his emotional connection to Miss Saeki.

• Nakata continues his quest, uncertain of what lies ahead, but determined to close the entrance stone.

Chapter 25-26: Kafka’s Obsession & Nakata’s Task

• Kafka becomes more obsessed with Miss Saeki and wonders if she’s his mother.

• Nakata and Hoshino, with the help of Colonel Sanders, locate the mysterious entrance stone.

Chapter 27-28: Kafka's Growing Despair & Nakata’s Fate

• Kafka confronts his inner darkness, unsure if he’ll escape the prophecy.

• Nakata and Hoshino prepare to face the entrance stone, which now seems impossible to move.

Chapter 29-30: Colonel Sanders' Influence & Kafka’s Growth

• Colonel Sanders helps Hoshino and Nakata find the entrance stone.

• Kafka reflects on his journey, ready to face the future, even if it means confronting his past.

Chapter 31-32: Kafka and Miss Saeki’s Connection & Nakata’s Struggle

• Kafka opens up to Miss Saeki, and they share a deeply emotional moment, despite her emotional distance.

• Nakata’s connection to the entrance stone grows stronger, and he prepares to confront the unknown.

Chapter 33-34: Kafka's Reflection & Nakata’s Task

• Kafka faces the reality of the prophecy and his emotional struggles with Miss Saeki.

• Nakata and Hoshino move closer to the entrance stone, which weighs heavier with each passing moment.

Chapter 35-36: Kafka's Emotional Goodbye & Nakata's Mission

• Oshima takes Kafka back to the cabin to protect Miss Saeki from the police, who are closing in on him.

• Nakata, with the help of Hoshino, continues his search for the entrance stone.

Chapter 37-38: Kafka's Inner Turmoil & Nakata's Final Journey

• Kafka reflects on his relationship with Miss Saeki and the complexities of love and fate.

• Hoshino and Nakata’s journey continues, leading them toward the elusive entrance stone.

Chapter 39-40: Kafka’s Encounter with Fate & Nakata’s Challenge

• Kafka has a surreal encounter with Sakura and faces the prophecy head-on.

• Nakata and Hoshino, guided by Colonel Sanders, make progress in their search for the stone.

Chapter 41-42: Kafka's Quest for Closure & Nakata’s Task

• Kafka continues to search for meaning, guided by Crow’s advice.

• Nakata’s task becomes clearer, but the entrance stone grows heavier and more difficult to manage.

Chapter 43-44: Kafka’s Dark Reflection & Nakata’s Final Decision

• Kafka struggles with his past and the prophecy, feeling increasingly lost.

• Nakata and Hoshino prepare to confront the entrance stone, understanding its deep significance.

Chapter 45-46: Kafka's Inner Journey & Nakata’s Resolution

• Kafka meets both the young and middle-aged versions of Miss Saeki, confronting his past.

• Hoshino spends a restless day contemplating the entrance stone, with Toro’s help guiding him.

Chapter 47-48: Kafka’s Revelation & Nakata’s Sacrifice

• Kafka finds forgiveness within himself, while Nakata faces the culmination of his journey.

• Hoshino closes the entrance stone after a fierce struggle, and Nakata dies peacefully.

Chapter 49: Kafka’s Return & Hoshino’s Reflection

• Kafka returns to the library and prepares to face the police and go home.

• On the train, Kafka reflects on everything that has happened, feeling ready to move forward in his life.