Mei and the Kittenbus movie poster

Mei and the Kittenbus

October 1, 2002 0h 13m 7.2/10 (70 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Mei and the Kittenbus is a animation/adventure film. directed by Hayao Miyazaki. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hayao Miyazaki, Chika Sakamoto, and Hiroaki Suzuki

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 0h 13m 13 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (70 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Studio Ghibli

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mei and the Kittenbus about?

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 be...

Who directed Mei and the Kittenbus?

Mei and the Kittenbus was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

How long is Mei and the Kittenbus?

Mei and the Kittenbus has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).

When was Mei and the Kittenbus released?

Mei and the Kittenbus was released on October 1, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mei and the Kittenbus?

The main cast of Mei and the Kittenbus includes Hayao Miyazaki, Chika Sakamoto, Hiroaki Suzuki, Hiroshi Ootaki.