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The Cat Returns (Neko no Ongaeshi, 2002)
An unexpected sequel to Whisper of the Heart (Mimi wo Sumaseba). And it's quite different from its prequel, in many ways diametrically opposed – if it weren't for one character that connects these works, it would be impossible to understand what's what.
That was a beautiful, realistic, and simple story about life.
Here – there are fairy tales, magic, and lots and lots of cats. Something in the spirit of The Nutcracker and Thumbelina. Of course, it doesn't have the same magic as Miyazaki's films; Toshio Suzuki filmed a classic fairy tale, similar to European ones. I think the film is ideal for children, especially since the beautiful animation from Studio Ghibli has been preserved, which is visible in the characters and landscapes (perhaps the characters, especially Haru, are even more original here than in most films; her face isn't drawn in the usual way, and her emotions are wonderful). But otherwise – nothing particularly unusual. Unfortunately.
6/10
An unexpected sequel to Whisper of the Heart (Mimi wo Sumaseba). And it's quite different from its prequel, in many ways diametrically opposed – if it weren't for one character that connects these works, it would be impossible to understand what's what.
That was a beautiful, realistic, and simple story about life.
Here – there are fairy tales, magic, and lots and lots of cats. Something in the spirit of The Nutcracker and Thumbelina. Of course, it doesn't have the same magic as Miyazaki's films; Toshio Suzuki filmed a classic fairy tale, similar to European ones. I think the film is ideal for children, especially since the beautiful animation from Studio Ghibli has been preserved, which is visible in the characters and landscapes (perhaps the characters, especially Haru, are even more original here than in most films; her face isn't drawn in the usual way, and her emotions are wonderful). But otherwise – nothing particularly unusual. Unfortunately.
6/10