The Cat Returns poster

The Cat Returns( 2002)

TV-MAAdventureFantasyAnimationDramaFamily
71%
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It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Chizuru Ikewaki

      Haru Yoshioka (voice)

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      Yoshihiko Hakamada

      Baron (voice)

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      Aki Maeda

      Yuki (voice)

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      Tetsu Watanabe

      Muta (voice)

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      Yousuke Saito

      Toto (voice)

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      Takayuki Yamada

      Lune (voice)

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      Hitomi Sato

      Hiromi (voice)

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      Kenta Satoi

      Natori (voice)

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      Mari Hamada

      Natoru (voice)

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      Kumiko Okae

      Haru's Mother (voice)

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      Tetsuro Tamba

      Cat King (voice)

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      Yo Oizumi

      Japanese Teacher (voice)

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      Yoko Honna

      Chika (voice)

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      Ken Yasuda

      Machida (voice)

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    A review by Alunauwie

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    Written by Alunauwie on Tue Sep 30 2025
    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 here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)...

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    Videos 3Backdrops 52Posters 120

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    54016370.00

    Keywords

    • chase
    • cat
    • self-discovery
    • maze
    • human animal relationship
    • prince
    • crow
    • sequel
    • anthropomorphism
    • grass
    • sword fight
    • based on manga
    • kindness
    • protector
    • compassion
    • tower
    • schoolgirl
    • schoolgirl uniform
    • cat vs bird
    • talking cat
    • bride-to-be
    • anime
    • high school girl
    • japanese school
    • anthropomorphic animal
    • animal transformation
    • adventure