A Whisker Away (2020)
A Whisker Away is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
The verdict
A Whisker Away landed among the stronger Japanese films of its release window. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 1,512 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 104 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 44m on it?
1h 44m of Japanese animation with a drama streak, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 1,512 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tomotaka Shibayama
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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