A Whisker Away

About A Whisker Away

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• Making / Production
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About

A Whisker Away is a 2020 Japanese animated film directed by Junichi Sato and Tomotaka Shibayama. It is produced by Studio Colorido and Twin Engine. The film falls under the anime genre and tells a heartwarming story of love, identity, and the importance of cherishing oneself. The story revolves around Miyo Sasaki, a young girl who is secretly in love with her classmate, Kento Hinode. However, despite her efforts to win his affection, Kento remains oblivious to her feelings. In her desperation to get closer to him, Miyo discovers a magical mask that allows her to transform into a cat named Taro. As Taro, she spends time with Kento and gets to experience the thrill of being near him. But as she gets consumed by her double life, the line between her human self and the cat persona begins to blur, raising questions about who she really is and what truly matters in life.

Making / Production

A Whisker Away is a collaboration between director Junichi Sato, known for his work on Sailor Moon and Aria, and Tomotaka Shibayama, who brought his experience from animated films like My Little Monster. The film was produced by Studio Colorido, a relatively new animation studio that has gained recognition for their visually stunning and emotionally engaging projects. The production took place over several months, combining traditional hand-drawn animation with modern digital techniques to bring the magical and fantastical elements of the story to life.

Actors

• Miko Sawada as Miyo Sasaki / Taro
• Natsuki Hanae as Kento Hinode
• Jun Fukuyama as Yuji Kakinuma
• Aoi Yuki as Kaoru Mizutani
• Kazuo Oka as Masaaki Sasaki

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• A Whisker Away is the first feature-length film directed by Tomotaka Shibayama.
• The film was released on Netflix worldwide, allowing it to reach a global audience.
• The story of A Whisker Away was inspired by the traditional Japanese belief that cats have the ability to become humans and vice versa.
• The film explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the power of love.

Awards

No awards have been mentioned for A Whisker Away at the time of writing this text.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, reality isn't what it seems." - Miyo Sasaki
• "This mask lets me become someone who is closer to you." - Miyo Sasaki (as Taro)
• "Even if we're not together and we're not talking, you're still a special person to me." - Kento Hinode

Music, Soundtrack

The music for A Whisker Away was composed by Mina Kubota. The film features a blend of melodic and whimsical tracks that enhance the emotional impact of the story. The soundtrack includes songs such as "Answer" performed by Taichiro Hirokawa and "Hana ni Bourei" performed by Yorushika.