Based on the "Memories" anthology segment titled "Cannon Fodder," directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, the narrative centers on an unnamed boy within a fascist society entirely focused on cannon operations. The boy attends school where he studies the workings of cannons and aspires to one day fire the cannon like the commanding officer. His father serves as a cannon loader, enduring the physical strain of the labor. His mother is also part of their militarized daily existence. The story portrays a single day in their lives, depicting a cyclical routine defined by the demands of the cannon system. No specific character names, personal backgrounds, arcs, or development details are provided within the documented material.