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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 32 min
- Total watch time
- 32 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 21, 2001
- Season
- Winter 2001
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Original creator
- Nekojiru
- Music
- Utollo Teshikai
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
0h 32m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals95%Surreal Comedy91%No Dialogue87%Philosophy84%Cosmic Horror81%Body Horror80%Afterlife80%Urban79%Seinen79%Primarily Animal Cast79%
overview details
Synopsis
Cat Soup is an extremely difficult film to describe, due to its awesome surrealism and almost nonexistant dialogue. It is more a work of art than an anime. There are many underlying themes, such as the transcience of man's existence, but it can be enjoyed without understanding any of them. The plot, though simple, isn't necessarily understandable without being explained. The main character, a cat named Nyatto, embarks upon a journey to save his sister's soul, which was ripped in two when Nyatto tried to save her from Death. She trails after him, brain-dead. They encounter many brilliant, mind-bending situations, beginning with a disturbing magic show. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Cat Soup?
Cat Soup has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 47% of 11,090 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #1 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 16.7K AniList users who started it, 0.6% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 16.1K have finished it.
At about 32 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Horror, Psychological — especially animals, surreal comedy, no dialogue, philosophy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nekojiru
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Music
- Utollo Teshikai
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Nekojiru Gekijou Jirujiru ORIGINAL
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Cat Soup FAQ
How many episodes does Cat Soup have?
Cat Soup has 1 episodes of about 32 minutes each, roughly 32 minutes in total.
Is Cat Soup finished?
Yes. Cat Soup has finished airing — the final episode aired February 21, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Cat Soup?
No sequel is listed for Cat Soup as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Cat Soup based on a manga?
Yes. Cat Soup adapts the manga by Nekojiru.
Who animated Cat Soup?
Cat Soup was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Tatsuo Satou.