猫の恩返し
It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?
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.
The Cat Returns (2002) is a adventure, fantasy, animation, drama and family film directed by Hiroyuki Morita, released on July 19, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda and Tetsu Watanabe. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,522 ratings.
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Chizuru Ikewaki
as Haru Yoshioka (voice)
Yoshihiko Hakamada
as Baron (voice)
Aki Maeda
as Yuki (voice)
Tetsu Watanabe
as Muta (voice)
Yousuke Saito
as Toto (voice)
Takayuki Yamada
as Lune (voice)
Hitomi Sato
as Hiromi (voice)
Kenta Satoi
as Natori (voice)
Mari Hamada
as Natoru (voice)
Kumiko Okae
as Haru's Mother (voice)
Tetsuro Tamba
as Cat King (voice)
Yo Oizumi
as Japanese Teacher (voice)
Directed by Hiroyuki Morita, written by Reiko Yoshida, Aoi Hiiragi and Hayao Miyazaki, produced by Toshio Suzuki, Nozomu Takahashi and Chiyoshi Tanaka.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 2,522 ratings.
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. Read the full review…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The Cat Returns (2002) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Cat Returns (2002) includes Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Tetsu Watanabe and Yousuke Saito. The film was directed by Hiroyuki Morita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Cat Returns was released on July 19, 2002 and runs for 1h 15m.
The Cat Returns (2002) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 2,522 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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