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One afternoon on her way home from school, Haru saves a cat from getting run over by a truck and promptly gets the shock of her life when it stands on its hind legs to thank her. That night, she is greeted by a parade of felines who inform Haru that her earlier heroics saved the prince of the Cat Kingdom. Haru suddenly finds herself inundated with gifts of mice and catnip as means of thanks, culminating in the announcement that she will be taken to their kingdom to marry the prince. With no desire to marry Prince Lune, Haru turns to The Baron and Muta from the Cat Bureau for help, but unable to stop them, Haru is swept away by a horde of cats. Can Haru prevent this marriage of inconvenience and return home before she becomes a cat herself?
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Chihiro and her family are on their way to their new home, when they discover an abandoned amusement park. After Chihiro's family mysteriously turn into pigs, she is thrown into a surreal world of magic and fantasy. Join her as she struggles to survive in the bathhouse of the gods, ruled by an evil witch who has stolen not only her name, but her way back to the real world.
Lots of cats and cuddly things. Cute for the animal lover. Plus a beautiful, stunning Ghibli film.
Both Cat Returns and Spirited Away involve a young girl who learns a valuable lesson in life regarding herself. They are a journey of self-realisation from beginning to end, done in the magical way that Studio Ghibli can capture so perfectly. They are full of wonder and childish imagination that adults seem to lose as they grow up, and encourage us to never let go.
Just what it sounds like, Spirited Away is also about a girl who becomes trapped in another world with little hope of escape, except for the friendship of a single other. If you liked the adventure that Haru went through, imagine that without all the cats and instead with all kinds of spirits in a bath house. Worth a look if you liked The Cat Returns.
Enjoy fantasitc things happening to ordinary girls? How about wonderful worlds where animals can talk? Perhaps you're just a fan of Hayao Miyazaki in general? If you fit all of these requirements, then you should definitley check out both The Cat Returns and Spirited Away!
These movies are both done by the famous Studio Ghibli. They have excellent music, certain parts that will make you tear up, and beautiful animation. I am certain if you liked one you will love the other.
Children will certainly love these movies.
Both movies are about totally normal girls who are flung into a surreal world and adventure. They then have to venture through this new and unusual world to get back home.
Both movies are about little girls, who, because of the dangerous journey into the mysterious world, manage to find out who they really are and grow up.
These two movies are about children with special ability - they see what others can't see. Their unusual powers allow them to enter new word, hidden from normal people eyes. There, they have to find their way out without loosing the old self.
The Cat Returns and Spirited Away each display female protagonists thrust into a strange world because of a subconscious desire of escapism. Whilst not entirely a coming of age, both showcase a growth in character that comes about from new experiences. The fact that both are family friendly and are made by the same studio do little harm either.
The Main charectors in both animes are feeling uneasy about their selves and their lives... That is untill visiting another world that changes their entire perspective on life... and by the end of the movie the charectors mature. I highly reccomend these movies!
Both child-friendly, fun animes. Will apeal to the same types of people.............................
The responsible orphan Sophie led a relatively normal life, safe within the walls of the hat shop in which she works; for outside, it is rumored, the evil wizard Howl roams the land in his mobile black castle. After a chance and mystical encounter, poor Sophie finds herself transformed by a spell which makes her appear to be an old woman, and thus embarks on an adventure to find Howl’s castle and put an end to her curse. A mystical world of talking flames, sentient scarecrows and magic aplenty awaits those who seek the legendary Howl...
If you loved one of these movies you would love the other movie too! They are both from studio Ghibli and they have the same magic feeling to them. Both girls in the movies are strong characters and at the same time are very sensitive. And they both have stories that are unpredictable.
Although produced by two different people, I personally recommend watching Howl's Moving Castle and Cat Returns.
The magic of Miyazaki's worlds has not been lost, as Studio Ghibli produced The Cat Returns. I really enjoyed watching both of these movies, and would recommend these to fans of other Miyazaki movies.
Both Moving Castle and Cat Returns are masterpieces of art and anime, and the stories is very alike. There is a young heroine, who is cursed by the "bad guy". She meets a young and attractive "hero", and soon love is in the air. Both animes have a colourful and cheerful style, and I think anyone would like them both.
These movies are both done by the famous Studio Ghibli. They have excellent music, certain parts that will make you tear up, and beautiful animation. I am certain if you liked one you will love the other.
Children will certainly love these movies.
Animation is beautiful, the charectors are amazing and have feelings... I cant help but fall in love with them! Both main charectors are having problems excepting who they are... but eventually they mature and beome who they wished to be! both animes will have you addicted!
they both are lighthearted Studio Ghibli production full of adventures, comic characters, magic and love/friendship.
Kiki is a young witch who has just turned thirteen, and as tradition dictates she must now leave the safety of her home for a year to undergo witch training. One clear night, Kiki takes off with her cat Jiji and her mother's broomstick to start her new life, and finds herself in a town near the ocean - but she's disappointed to find that people aren't nearly as friendly as she'd imagined they'd be. With nowhere to stay and no outstanding magical skills besides flying, Kiki begins to wonder if she's come to the right place; but after returning a pacifier to a customer of a local shop, its owner, Osono, offers her a place to stay. Kiki soon decides that she'll start her own delivery service, and with the help of newfound friends she sets forth on a journey to discover who she is and how to make it on her own.
These lovable films are about young girls on a quest to find themselves. The movies also deal with cats, and magic. The girls both suffer a period where they don't believe in themselves, but with a little soul searching they quickly get back on the right track.
great movies for children.
Every once in a while, we like to spend some time with a child inside of us - then we can watch one of these movies. They are like a fairy tale, with interesting plot and magical aspects, enchatning characters and happy ending. Both take us for marvelous journey and entertain a lot.
Playfull main charectors oviously need to mature immencely. And eventually they do and become wonderful people. family freindly... light romance... and magical settings! lovly animation and charector development, perfect for all ages!
I can't believe this hasn't been suggested already.. If you loved this heart-warming; albeit somewhat childish, movie then I can think of no other that would pique your interest. Both are by studio ghibli and though he isn't listed as the main director, there is a spark of Miyazaki's brilliance in The Cat returns. A magical world with lovable characters and forbidden romance awaits - what are you waiting for? Watch it!
Satsuki, her younger sister Mei and their father have just moved to their new home in the countryside, where grand adventures await them. One day while playing outside in the garden Mei encounters a small creature and decides to follow it. After chasing it through the bushes Mei eventually finds herself at the base of a large Camphor tree and as she drops through a hole in its roots, she lands on the stomach of a large, sleeping forest spirit named Totoro. The two sisters befriend the gentle spirit and are soon introduced to a world more fantastical than they could ever imagine, from playing with soot spirits to meeting a Catbus, to flying through the air and even making the trees grow. However when Mei disappears, Satsuki must call on the help of her new friends if she wants any hope of being able to find her sister...
Both of these movies are kid friendly, imaginative, and heartwarming. They are both films from Studio Ghibli. They have excellent animation, great storylines, cats, and quirky music that fits the themes.
As it is also a nice fairytale about a little girl and some "monsters" like talking cats or forest spirit. It has the same graphics as both of them are from the same studio (Ghibli)
My Neighbor Totoro is another sweet little film that'll make you smile from Studio Ghibli. Although it is slightly less populated by cats.
Both are films by studio Ghibi and share mythical creatures who communicate with children. Both animes are family freindly and share a little drama. Perfect for all ages and beautiful animation and charector development!
Whisper of the Heart is a touching Ghibli slice-of-life story, about a young girl named Shizuku. While riding the train, she notices a fat cat riding alongside her. Following the cat, she finds a shop where she is told an enchanting story of a gold statue named "The Baron". WotH follows Shizuku in her struggles to grow, and her budding love with the shopkeeper's son.
Both of these movies are created by the same Ghibli Studio, and the Cat Returns is a loosely-based sequel to Whisper of the Heart, involving the same Baron character.
Both WotH and Cat Returns have a very similar world; the characters that are present are in both anime, though in different roles. The stories are very different though, but the mood of the anime is quite similar, with a scent of fantasy and emotion.
Ghibli films are always worth seeing and Whisper of the Heart and The Cat Returns are tied together mainly because they share some characters. They are very different films and, although you could call The Cat Returns a sequel, they tell very different stories. The fantasy elements and similar worlds however mean that if you enjoyed one it's worth seeing the other.
These heartwarming tales center around young girls that meet the statue Baron. The girls go through points of low self-esteem, and don't have a clue of what they want to do with their lives. After meeting Baron they start to believe in themselves, and are no longer afraid to persue their dreams.
Children will certainly love these movies.
If you have seen any of these two movies, you can easly recall the Cat - as a main character or statue. By this figure dircetor connects two anime. Thoug plot is somewhat different, it is sure that if you liked one, you will love another, because these share the same atmosphere and are great, magic adventure.
