The Cat Returns
Neko no Ongaeshi
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Synopsis
High school student Haru Yoshioka is bored with the monotony of life. One day, she saves Prince Lune of the Cat Kingdom from being run over by a truck. As a token of gratitude, the Cat King sends her "presents" and invites her to the Cat Kingdom to become Lune's wife. Haru's inability to properly communicate with the cats leads to the misunderstanding that she has accepted the proposal.As Haru ponders on ways to escape the predicament, a mysterious voice instructs her to search for the Cat Bureau. However, not long after she finally arrives at the bureau, a horde of cats swarms in and forcibly takes her to the Cat Kingdom, along with a member of the Cat Bureau. Concerned for their safety, owner of the Cat Bureau, Baron Humbert von Gikkingen, follows close behind.The more Haru immerses herself in the activities of the Cat Kingdom, the more cat-like she becomes. To her dismay, she soon learns that, unless she can find her true self, she may become a cat permanently. Haru's adventures in the world of cats lead her down a path to self-discovery, allowing her to return as a more confident person.
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About The Cat Returns
Meet The Cat Returns (Neko no Ongaeshi), an adventure, fantasy and drama anime by Studio Ghibli (2002). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: High school learner Haru Yoshioka is bored with the monotony of life. One day, she saves Prince Lune of the Cat Realm from being run over by a truck.
As things develop, as a token of gratitude, the Cat King sends her "presents" and invites her to the Cat Realm to become Lune's wife. Haru's inability to properly communicate with the cats leads to the misunderstanding that she has accepted the proposal.As Haru ponders on ways to escape the predicament. However, not long after she finally arrives at the bureau, a horde of cats swarms in and forcibly takes her to the Cat Kingdom, along with a member of the Cat Bureau.
As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Studio Ghibli, so the studio's house style defines how The Cat Returns looks and moves on screen. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- What order should I watch The Cat Returns in?
- Watch The Cat Returns in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is The Cat Returns still airing?
- The Cat Returns is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is The Cat Returns worth watching?
- It holds a 7.8/10 community score and is tagged adventure, fantasy and drama. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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