The Cat Returns

Also known as: Neko no Ongaeshi / 猫の恩返し

The Cat Returns is a movie by Studio Ghibli that premiered in Summer 2002. It is finished airing with 1 episodes of about 75 minutes each. Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy. Average AniList score: 7.5/10.

Synopsis

The Cat Returns is something of a loose spin-off of "Whisper of the Heart" as it features two characters from that film: Muta (the cat from "Whisper") and the Baron (the cat statue from "Whisper"). There is no other connection between the two movies and this is not a sequel. The story is based on Neko no Danshaku (Baron of Cat) by Hiiragi Aoi.

The main character of the story, Haru, is a clueless, ordinary 17-year-old girl. She has no special abilities and neither is she an extraordinary beauty. When faced with reality, she is unable to make decisions for herself, thus often sways to others' opinions to avoid challenge. One day, Haru saves the life of a cat without considering her own safety. The cat turns out to be the Cat Prince from the Kingdom of Cats, however as a result, Haru is trapped in the world of cats. Can Baron and Muta rescue Haru who has wandered into the world of cats?

(Source: AniDB, edited)

The Cat Returns episodes

  1. Episode 1: Complete Movie — aired July 20, 2002

Main characters

  • Haru Yoshioka (Main) — voiced by Chizuru Ikewaki
  • Humbert von Gikkingen Danshaku (Main) — voiced by Yoshihiko Hakamada
  • Yuki (Supporting) — voiced by Aki Maeda
  • Muta (Supporting) — voiced by Tetsu Watanabe
  • Hiromi (Supporting) — voiced by Hitomi Satou
  • Toto (Supporting) — voiced by Ryou Horikawa
  • Neko Ou (Supporting) — voiced by Tetsurou Tanba
  • Lune (Supporting) — voiced by Takayuki Yamada
  • Natoru (Supporting) — voiced by Mari Hamada
  • Natori (Supporting) — voiced by Kenta Satoi

Related anime

Anime like The Cat Returns

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy · Season: Summer 2002