The Cat Returns
Episodes
The Cat Returns - Episode 1
The Cat Returns is something of a loose spin-off of "Whisper of the Heart" as it features two characters from that film: Muta (the cat from "Whisper") and the Baron (the cat statue from "Whisper"). There is no other connection between the two movies and this is not a sequel. The story is based on Neko no Danshaku (Baron of Cat) by Hiiragi Aoi. The main character of the story, Haru, is a clueless, ordinary 17-year-old girl. She has no special abilities and neither is she an extraordinary beauty. When faced with reality, she is unable to make decisions for herself, thus often sways to others' opinions to avoid challenge. One day, Haru saves the life of a cat without considering her own safety. The cat turns out to be the Cat Prince from the Kingdom of Cats, however as a result, Haru is trapped in the world of cats. Can Baron and Muta rescue Haru who has wandered into the world of cats? (Source: AniDB, edited)
Episode 1 Viewing Guide & Storyline Overview
Canon EpisodeYou are streaming The Cat Returns Episode 1 in full 1080p Ultra High Definition with English Subtitles and English Dubbed audio options. Episode 1 delivers critical plot developments, high-caliber fight sequences, and character evolutions crafted by top Japanese animation animators.
Powered by 9-anime.si's edge streaming nodes, this episode offers instant zero-buffering playback, adaptive resolution switching (1080p, 720p, 480p), and synchronized dual-audio channels. AniSkip smart timestamp integration automatically detects and bypasses the opening theme (OP) and ending credits (ED) so you experience uninterrupted narrative flow.
Technical Stream & Anime Specifications
Verified Metadata- Japanese Title
- 猫の恩返し
- Animation Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Audio Codec
- Dual Audio AAC 192k (Sub/Dub)
- Video Resolution
- 1080p Ultra HD (60 FPS)
- Episode Duration
- 75 min / ep
- Broadcast Format
- MOVIE • FINISHED
- Community Score
- 7.5 / 10
- Failover CDN
- Active Multi-Server CDN
Key Characters & Voice Cast (Seiyuu)
Official Voice Actors
Haru Yoshioka
Humbert von Gikkingen Danshaku
Yuki
Muta
Hiromi
Toto
Neko Ou
Lune
Episode 1 Frequently Asked Questions
Direct AnswersHow do I switch between English Sub and English Dub for Episode 1?
Use the server selector pills directly above the video player to switch between Subbed and Dubbed streams. Both options feature 1080p crystal-clear playback with crisp audio synchronization.
How does the automatic intro/outro skip feature work?
9-anime.si integrates AniSkip crowdsourced timestamp verification to detect the precise start and end markers of anime opening and ending themes, automatically skipping them without cutting canonical content.
When will the next episode release?
All episodes of this season are available for binge streaming in 1080p on 9-anime.si.