Shimaneko
しまねこ
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画「しまねこ」 予告編【9/7より新宿K’s cinemaほか全国順次公開】
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akiyoshi Imazeki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hirotoshi Kobayashi
- Original Score
- Hirokuni Taneda
- Original Title
- しまねこ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akiyoshi Imazeki
Hirotoshi Kobayashi, Akiyoshi Imazeki
Hirokuni Taneda
Hisaki Sanbongi
Hisaki Sanbongi
Akiyoshi Imazeki, Ryōichi Sugiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Akiyoshi Imazeki
Director
Hirotoshi Kobayashi
Screenplay
Akiyoshi Imazeki
Producer
Hisaki Sanbongi
Director of Photography
Hisaki Sanbongi
Editor
Ryōichi Sugiyama
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shimaneko.
Similar Titles to Shimaneko
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.6
3.0
6.9
6.5
5.6
6.2
5.5
6.3
6.6
6.4
5.8
6.5
7.0
3.3
6.8
3.0
More Like Shimaneko
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shimaneko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shimaneko about?
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.
Who directed Shimaneko?
Shimaneko was directed by Akiyoshi Imazeki.
Who stars in Shimaneko?
The principal cast of Shimaneko includes Raiju Kamata, Coco Masui, Misaki, Go Riju, Hako Ohshima.
When was Shimaneko released and how long is it?
Shimaneko was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Shimaneko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shimaneko was composed by Hirokuni Taneda.