Ghost Cat Anzu

A fun and unique anime about a girl who ends up spending her summer with a cat who behaves and talks like a human being. And nobody seems to mind (because he's a ghost cat after all). If you're willing to accept the film's reality, this is a quirky and loveable fantasy animation, though without that final touch to make it truly spectacular.

The rotoscoping is nice and the background drawings are perfect for catching that rural summery vibe. The characters are cute, the story is interesting and the pacing is slick, but the finale is a little underwhelming, especially when comparing it to other films of its kind. Still, a worthwhile experiment by Yamashita.