The Cat Returns
Neko no ongaeši
Directed by:
Hiroyuki MoritaScreenplay:
Reiko YoshidaCinematography:
Kentarô TakahashiComposer:
Yūji NomiCast:
Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Takayuki Yamada, Yōko Honna, Atsuko Tanaka, Hitomi Satō, Tetsu Watanabe, Tetsurô Tamba, 濱田マリ, Kenta Satoi (more)Plots(1)
Haru-chan, a normal girl in a normal town, saves a strange cat carrying a present from being overrun by a truck. In return she's going to receive lots of favors, including marriage to the crown prince of Cat Kingdom. As she finds that a bit too much, she gets into contact with the Cat Business Office. Together with CBO's owner, the Baron, she enters the Cat Kingdom to try and prevent her marriage. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Reviews (1)
Even in the most instructive fashion, Studio Ghibli never fails, and through its amazing characters (Baron), surprising amount of lines (I was tearing up from laughter during the chase in the labyrinth), and touching soundtrack, I could only stare in surprise at how comprehensively this short fairy tale works, even though it is based on a concept very similar to the year older Spirited Away. If not for the persistent feeling that in the end The Cat Returns functions almost like the first installment of a really epic series, I would have given my review the highest rating, but even so, the memories of the adorable Haru will remain extremely positive.
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