Format: MOVIE
Episodes: 1
Episode length: 75 min
Status: Finished
Aired from: Jul 20, 2002
Until: Jul 20, 2002
Season: Summer 2002
Source: Manga
Average score: 75%
Mean score: 75%
Popularity: 80,498
Favorites: 1,846
Studio: Studio Ghibli
Producers: GKIDS, Walt Disney Studios
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Romaji: Neko no Ongaeshi
English: The Cat Returns
Native: 猫の恩返し
Synonyms: Haru en el Reino de los Gatos O Reino dos Gatos Le Royaume des chats Narzeczona dla kota Das Königreich der Katzen Katteprinsen La ricompensa del gatto Katternas Rike Kissojen Valtakunta

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The Cat Returns

★ 7.5 80,498 members

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)