A Whisker Away

2020 104 min ★ 7.9 Animation, Drama, Romance, Fantasy

A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.

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Cast

Mirai Shida

Miyo Sasaki / Taro (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Kento Hinode (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Mask Seller (voice)

Hiroaki Ogi

Kusugi (voice)

Minako Kotobuki

Yoriko Fukase (voice)

Kensho Ono

Masamichi Isami (voice)

Susumu Chiba

Yoji Sasaki (voice)

Ayako Kawasumi

Kaoru Mizutani (voice)

Sayaka Ohara

Miki Saito (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Tomoya Sakaguchi (voice)

Details

Director

Junichi Sato

Screenplay

Mari Okada

Tagline

"The magic that brought us closer."

Status

Released

Original Language

JA

Production

Studio Colorido, Fuji Television Network, Twin Engine, Fuji Creative Corporation, TOHO, KDDI, KADOKAWA, BS Fuji, Dentsu Meitetsu Communications

Reviews

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Alunauwie

August 31, 2025

★ 9/10

A Whisker Away surprised with its beautiful animation and an engaging story centered around themes of escape and identity, especially through the lens of a girl who transforms into a cat. The film explores the internal struggles of the protagonist, Miyo, who feels unloved and misunderstood in her human life but finds comfort and affection when she becomes a cat. This emotional conflict is deepened...