The Cat and the Dragon

A gentle, bittersweet fantasy that unfolds slowly, blending cozy slice-of-life warmth with a quiet ache of belonging and difference.

Created by

Oh Jin-koo

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Takehito Koyasu, Kikuko Inoue, Fuka Izumi

Overview

An orphan since hatched, a lone dragon named “Uncle Wings” is taken in by a family of magic-wielding cats and raised as one of their own. As Uncle Wings grows, he becomes the cats’ protector, determined to keep them safe from humans. But as he watches the cats connect with humans using their magic, Uncle Wings slowly starts to warm up to humans in this heartfelt, bittersweet tale.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, whimsical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Found family, family, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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