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Neko no Ongaeshi
Synopsis: "Neko no Ongaeshi", also known as "The Cat Returns", is an anime film that follows the life of Haru, an ordinary girl who saves the life of a mysterious cat and ends up being rewarded with a life of feline adventures. As Haru is transported into the world of cats, she faces challenges and unexpected encounters, learning valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and the true meaning of being herself. With a charming mix of comedy, action and fantasy, this captivating anime promises to take viewers to a world of pure imagination and fun.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
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Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Neko no Ongaeshi
- Anime Name in Japanese: 猫の恩返し
- Anime Name in English: The Cat Returns
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Production information
- Producers: None found, add some
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- Studios: Studio Ghibli
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 20-Jul-02
- Genres: Aventura, Premiado, Drama, Fantasia, Antropomórfico
- Subjects: Animation
- Target: Shoujo
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.72
- Popularity: 870
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Neko no Ongaeshi", also known as "The Cat Returns", is a Japanese animated film directed by Hiroyuki Morita and produced by Studio Ghibli.
- The film was released in 2002 and is based on a manga of the same name written by Aoi Hiiragi.
- The story follows a young girl named Haru, who saves a cat from being run over and ends up discovering that he is a prince of the Cat Kingdom and that she has been chosen to marry him.
- Along his journey, Haru meets several interesting characters, such as the fat cat Muta and the elegant Baron Humbert von Gikkingen.
- The film is a mix of fantasy, adventure and comedy, with beautiful animation and a charming soundtrack.
Main Characters
- Haru Yoshioka - The protagonist of the film, a girl who saves a cat on the street and ends up discovering that he is a prince of the Cat Kingdom.
- Baron Humbert von Gikkingen - The cat that Haru saves, who is actually a noble anthropomorphic cat and helps Haru deal with his situation in the Cat Kingdom.
- Yuki - Baron's younger sister, a cat who also has the ability to transform into a human and who helps Haru on her journey in the Cat Kingdom.
- Natoru - One of the Cat Kingdom's employees, responsible for maintaining order and ensuring that Haru fulfills her duties as the cat king's special guest.
- The Cat King - The king of the Cat Kingdom, a giant and extravagant cat who decides Haru's fate upon his arrival in the kingdom.
Summary and events
- Haru saves a cat on the street and discovers that he is actually Prince Lune of the Cat Kingdom
- Haru is taken to the Cat Kingdom and finds herself transformed into a cat
- She knows a variety of eccentric characters
- Haru is promised to Prince Lune, but questions if she belongs to the Cat Kingdom or the human world
- She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges and dealing with her own doubts
- In the end, Haru makes an important decision and returns to the world of humans
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Meaning of Neko no Ongaeshi
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猫の恩返し
- 猫 (neko) - means "cat"
- の (no) - Possessive particle, indicates that the next term belongs to the previous one.
- 恩返し (ongaesha) - It means "return of a favor" or "retribution"
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