Mei and the Kittenbus
Little Mei, munching on a caramel during a blustery afternoon, finds herself pursued by a sudden whirlwind. The swirling gust reveals itself to be a baby cat bus, a curious creature with wide, glowing eyes. Offering her candy as a peace offering, Mei forges an instant bond with the magical kitten. That very night, her new friend returns, inviting her inside its fluffy interior for a journey. They leap into the starry sky, soaring toward a midnight forest alive with gentle ghosts and a gathering of other cat buses, a whole family of them glowing in the dark.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | めいとこねこバス |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (70 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A miniature masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki, this short film captures the pure, unguarded magic of childhood discovery. The animation feels like a soft, wind-swept dream, where a simple caramel becomes a token of friendship with the impossible.
What lingers after the credits is the gentle awe of a secret world, humming just beyond our perception. It’s a brief, beautiful reminder that wonder often arrives on a windy day and in the most unexpected, fluffy forms — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
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