Mei and the Kittenbus

2002Movie13 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful animated movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Story

Mei is eating a caramel on one very windy day, when suddenly a whirlwind appears and starts chasing her. The whirlwind turns out to be a baby cat bus. Mei offers the kitten a caramel and the two become friends. That night, the baby cat bus visits Mei. Letting Mei ride inside him, he leaps out into the sky. They head for the midnight forest full of ghosts. Other cat buses large and small have also gathered together.

Feels like

  • Studio Ghibli
  • Short Film
  • Magical Realism
  • Children's Animation
  • Wholesome
  • Family-Friendly
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic
  • Japanese Animation

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by
Toshio Suzuki
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

October 1, 2002 · 13 min · Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Released
October 1, 2002
Runtime
13 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Animal-Vehicle Hybrid, Art Evolution, Covers Always Lie +8

  • Animal-Vehicle Hybrid
  • Art Evolution
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Cute Kitten
  • Mini-Me
  • Name and Name
  • Retraux
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Tastes Like Friendship
  • What Happened to the Mouse?

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mei and the Kittenbus worth watching?"

Questions about Mei and the Kittenbus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mei and the Kittenbus worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Mei and the Kittenbus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Mei and the Kittenbus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Mei and the Kittenbus?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Mei and the Kittenbus in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.