Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
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Chizuru Ikewaki
Haru Yoshioka (voice)
Yoshihiko Hakamada
Baron (voice)
Aki Maeda
Yuki (voice)
Tetsu Watanabe
Muta (voice)
Yousuke Saito
Toto (voice)
Takayuki Yamada
Lune (voice)
Hitomi Sato
Hiromi (voice)
Kenta Satoi
Natori (voice)
Mari Hamada
Natoru (voice)
Kumiko Okae
Haru's Mother (voice)
Director
Hiroyuki Morita
Screenplay
Reiko Yoshida
Tagline
"It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?"
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Revenue
$54,016,370
Production
Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Mitsubishi, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TOHO, Tokuma Shoten
Alunauwie
September 30, 2025
The Cat Returns delivers a whimsical and imaginative tale about a girl drawn into a secret feline kingdom, supported by charming animation and a light-hearted tone. While the plot is engaging and accessible, certain character choices and missing narrative details slightly weaken the emotional impact. Still, it remains an enjoyable watch, especially for cat lovers and fans of fantasy adventures. ...
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