The Cat Returns (猫の恩返し) is a 2002 Japanese animated drama film directed by Hiroyuki Morita of Studio Ghibli. It was theatrically released in Japan on July 19, 2002 through the Toho Company and in 2003 in the United States through Buena Vista Distribution.
It received an Excellence Prize at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival.
Original Japanese Cast
English Voice Cast
- Haru Yoshioka - Anne Hathaway
- The Baron - Cary Elwes
- Muta - Peter Boyle
- Toto - Elliott Gould
- Natoru - Andy Richter
- Natori - René Auberjonois
- Cat King - Tim Curry
- Yuki - Judy Greer
- Hiromi - Kristen Bell
- Prince Lune - Andrew Bevis
- Haru's Mother - Kristine Sutherland
- Little Haru - Katia Coe
Additional Voices
- Greg Berg
- Erin Chambers
- Robert Clotworthy
- Kat Cressida
- Terri Douglas
- Courtnee Draper
- Jason Harris
- Brian Herskowitz
- Mona Marshall
- Randy Montgomery
- Bradley Pierce
- Diz White
Norwegian Voice Cast
- Haru Yoshioka - Siri Nilsen
- The Baron - Christoffer Staib
- Muta - Ivar Nørve
- Toto - Johannes Joner
- Natoru - Helén Vikstvedt
- Natori - Per Jansen
- Cat King - Harald Heide-Steen jr.
- Yuki - Marian Aas Hansen
- Hiromi - Hanne Dancke Arnesen
- Prince Lune - Kåre Conradi
- Haru's Mother - Hildegun Riise
- Trond Brænne