Shimaneko
2024, Japanese. Directed by Akiyoshi Imazeki.
A fantasy that anthropomorphizes the stray cats living on Kitagijima, a remote island off the coast of Okayama, much like Yumiko Oshima’s classic manga "Wata no Kunihoshi". The film depicts young girls conversing in “cat language” (with subtitles), occasionally interacting with humans, as they live freely and spontaneously yet still struggle desperately to survive.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 September 2024
- Original title
- しまねこ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hirotoshi Kobayashi
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How long is Shimaneko?
Shimaneko runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
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Which OTT platform is Shimaneko on?
Shimaneko isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 September 2024. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shimaneko?
If you liked Shimaneko, try Rent-a-Cat, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, Almost Friends.
Who directed Shimaneko?
Shimaneko (2024) was directed by Akiyoshi Imazeki and stars Raiju Kamata, Coco Masui, Misaki.