AMBot | 07/04/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Starting July 19, 2026, the animated film "Bakeneko Anzu-chan" (Original title: Bakeneko Anzu-chan) will be available exclusively for streaming on Netflix. The production is based on the original work by Takashi Imashiro.

The story follows the 37-year-old supernatural cat Anzu and the eleven-year-old Karin during an unusual summer adventure. The project emerged as a cross-border collaboration between Japan and France. The character animation was handled by Studio Shin-Ei Animation, while Miyu Productions from France was responsible for background design and coloring. The directors are Yōko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita.

The international co-production celebrated its premiere in July 2024. The cinematic adaptation combines different artistic traditions into a shared work.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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