The Cat Returns

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)

Trailer

Characters & Voice Actors

Humbert von Gikkingen DanshakuMain

Yoshihiko HakamadaJP

Haru YoshiokaMain

Chizuru IkewakiJP

HiromiSupporting

Hitomi SatouJP

TotoSupporting

Ryou HorikawaJP

LuneSupporting

Takayuki YamadaJP

YukiSupporting

Aki MaedaJP

Naoko YoshiokaSupporting

Kumiko OkaeJP

Neko OuSupporting

Tetsurou TanbaJP

NatoruSupporting

Mari HamadaJP

NatoriSupporting

Kenta SatoiJP

MutaSupporting

Tetsu WatanabeJP

NarratorBackground

Staff

Hayao MiyazakiPlanning

Reiko YoshidaScript

Aoi HiiragiOriginal Creator

Norio MatsumotoKey Animation

Tadashi HiramatsuKey Animation

Toshio SuzukiProducer

Hiroyuki MoritaDirector

Yoshiharu SatouKey Animation

Relations

CharacterWhisper of the Heart

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