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The Cat Returns (2002)
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Cast: Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Tetsu Watanabe
Runtime75 min
RatingU
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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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The Cat Returns (2002) is a critically acclaimed anime film directed by Hiroyuki Morita. The fantasy adventure follows a young girl who rescues a cat that turns out to be the Prince of the Cats. The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, earning a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of imaginative, whimsical fantasy films will delight in the charming adventure of 'The Cat Returns' from director Hiroyuki Morita. With its imaginative cat kingdom, delightful character performances by Chizuru Ikewaki and Yoshihiko Hakamada, and visually stunning animation, this 2002 film offers a magical, heartwarming tale that will captivate audiences of all ages.
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The Cat Returns is a 2002 Japanese anime fantasy film directed by Hiroyuki Morita from a screenplay by Reiko Yoshida, based on the 2002 manga Baron the Cat by Aoi Hiiragi. It was animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network, Hakuhodo, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Mitsubishi and Toho, and distributed by the latter company. It stars Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Tetsu Watanabe, Yosuke Saito, Aki Maeda and TetsurÅ Tamba. This is Hiroyuki Morita's first and only film as director for Studio Ghibli.
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