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)
Description
Type
MovieSeason
Summer 2002Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
MangaEpisodes
1
Episode Length
1h 15m
Score
7.27 (62)Popularity
#2074 (128)Related Anime
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Alternative Names
Romaji
Neko no Ongaeshi
English
The Cat Returns
Japanese
猫の恩返し
Synonyms
The Cat's Repayment