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Ghost Cat Anzu (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Ghost Cat Anzu (2024) movie poster

Ghost Cat Anzu is a 2024 animated drama directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, starring Mirai Moriyama as Anzu, Munetaka Aoki and Kari Wahlgren. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $663,275 worldwide. It holds 69% on TMDB.

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Ghost Cat Anzu (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Animation , Drama , Family , Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ghost Cat Anzu About?

The premise of Ghost Cat Anzu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After being left by her father, young Karin finds herself living in a rural Japanese temple with her grandfather. There, she encounters Anzu, a large, lazy cat spirit assigned to care for her. Initially suspicious of her new guardian, Karin playfully interferes with Anzu’s attempts to earn a living for the temple, while also befriending the unusual spirits inhabiting the surrounding forest.

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Cast & crew

Ghost Cat Anzu Cast & Characters

Mirai Moriyama leads the cast as Anzu, with Munetaka Aoki as Tetsuya and Kari Wahlgren as Hag, Mrs. Tsurumaki. Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nobuhiro Yamashita

More films directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, best-rated first: Linda Linda Linda, Swimming in a Sand Pool, Let’s Go Karaoke! and Lucky Owl with Shimako.

Full filmography
Ratings

Ghost Cat Anzu Reviews & Ratings

Ghost Cat Anzu holds 69% on TMDB.

Plot

Ghost Cat Anzu Plot Summary

What happens in Ghost Cat Anzu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story unfolds with Karin, an 11-year-old girl, as she embarks on a transformative journey alongside her father, Tetsuya, to the serene Sousei-Ji temple, the residence of her grandfather. Tetsuya, burdened by the pressures of gambling debts, arrives at the temple with high hopes of pleading for financial assistance from his estranged father. However, after being turned down and left in despair, he promises Karin that he will return on the anniversary of her mother’s death, leaving her behind with a sense of longing and disappointment.

Full summary

The whole story of Ghost Cat Anzu, scene by scene

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Box office

Ghost Cat Anzu Box Office

Ghost Cat Anzu grossed $663,275 worldwide. $218,261 came from the US and Canada and $445,014 (67%) from the rest of the world.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$663.3K

US & Canada
$218.3K
International
$445K
US & Canada 33% Rest of the world 67%
Videos

Ghost Cat Anzu Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers and 2 clips.

All 6 videos
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Trailer Official English Trailer
  • Teaser First Look Teaser [Subtitled]
  • Teaser Official Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Clip Official Clip: Forest Spirit Party! [Subtitled]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ghost Cat Anzu?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who does Karin accompany to the Sousei-Ji temple?

Cars

Cars in Ghost Cat Anzu

17 cars on screen, including the Honda Super Cub and the 1995 Lincoln Town Car Reikyusha.

All 17 cars
  • Honda Super Cub in Ghost Cat Anzu Honda Super Cub Important role
  • 1995 Lincoln Town Car Reikyusha in Ghost Cat Anzu 1995 Lincoln Town Car Reikyusha Important role
  • 2007 Toyota Coaster in Ghost Cat Anzu 2007 Toyota Coaster Important role
  • unknown in Ghost Cat Anzu unknown Important role
Details

Ghost Cat Anzu Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Bakeneko Anzu-chan” and “Anzu, chat-fantôme”.

Also known as
  • Bakeneko Anzu-chan
  • Anzu, chat-fantôme
  • 猫妖小杏
  • 고스트캣 앙주
  • 佛系貓物語
  • ภูตเหมียว อันซุ
  • آنزو گربه شبحی
  • Anzu. Kot-duch
  • Anzu, gat fantasma
  • Anzu. Gato fantasma
  • ภูตเหมียวอันซุ
  • Кот-призрак Андзу
+5 more
  • Mèo Ma Bê Tha
  • אנזו חתול הרפאים
  • Katinas vaiduoklis Andzu
  • Кіт-привид Анзу
  • Anzu: kass vaimumaailmast

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FAQ

Ghost Cat Anzu FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ghost Cat Anzu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ghost Cat Anzu?

Ghost Cat Anzu runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Ghost Cat Anzu released?

Ghost Cat Anzu was released on November 15, 2024.

Who directed Ghost Cat Anzu?

Ghost Cat Anzu was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.

More films by Nobuhiro Yamashita

Who is in the cast of Ghost Cat Anzu?

Ghost Cat Anzu stars Mirai Moriyama as Anzu, Munetaka Aoki as Tetsuya and Kari Wahlgren as Hag, Mrs. Tsurumaki, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Ghost Cat Anzu make at the box office?

Ghost Cat Anzu grossed $663,275 worldwide ($218,261 domestic, $445,014 international).

How is Ghost Cat Anzu rated?

Ghost Cat Anzu has 69% on TMDB.

Does Ghost Cat Anzu have a post-credit scene?

No. Ghost Cat Anzu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ghost Cat Anzu in?

The original language of Ghost Cat Anzu is Japanese.

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