The Cat Returns (Neko no Ongaeshi) (2002)

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One word- BEAUTIFUL!

“I have this anime on DVD, and for me it is just stunning. i have also enjoyed Princess Mononoke and Castle of Cagliostro, but what makes this movie stand out for me is that it is so relaxing to watch.True, it is one of the weaker Ghibli efforts, but I think some of the criticisms are a little unfair. The only problem is that it is a little too short, only 75 minutes, but you'll love it anyway. the animation is beautiful, some lovely colours in the ballroom scene. The music was gorgeous, and being a singer I look out for this in every movie. The storyline while simple, is surprisingly well told, and is also fast-moving. The voice talents is where I have to make a confession. I have only watched the version with the English voices, which were a delight. Anne Hathaway voices Haru wonderfully,” read more

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""The Cat Returns" involves traveling to another world, inhabited only by cats, but cats that talk, dance, and act much like humans. The girl in the story must rely on The Baron, the cat figurine that comes to life and is voiced by Cary Elwes, to rescue her from the world so she doesn't turn into a cat permanently. "

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