Ghost Cat Anzu

A gently odd, hand-drawn folktale that drifts between deadpan comedy and quiet sadness, feeling like a dreamy rural summer with sudden bursts of the supernatural.

Directed by

Nobuhiro Yamashita, Yoko Kuno

Genres

Animation, Fantasy, Comedy

Starring

Mirai Moriyama, Noa Goto, Munetaka Aoki

Overview

Precocious tween Karin finds herself abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant "ghost cat" and notorious layabout tasked with looking after her. Distrustful of her new guardian, Karin sabotages Anzu's odd jobs for the townsfolk and befriends the eccentric local forest spirits. In an effort to win Karin over, Anzu accidentally makes a deal with the devil, and all Hell breaks loose.

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, melancholic and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, found family, family, death

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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