GKIDS has finally announced the Ghost Cat Anzu Blu-ray and digital release date for its latest fantasy coming-of-age anime movie, based on Takashi Imashiroās manga of the same name. This comes after the movie had its U.S. theatrical debut in November 2024.
āPrecocious tween Karin finds herself abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant āghost catā and notorious layabout tasked with looking after her,ā reads the synopsis. āDistrustful of her new guardian, Karin sabotages Anzuās odd jobs for the townsfolk and befriends the eccentric local forest spirits. In an effort to win Karin over, Anzu accidentally makes a deal with the devil, and all Hell breaks loose.ā
When is the Ghost Cat Anzu Blu-ray & digital release dates?
Ghost Cat Anzu will be available to rent or own on digital platforms, starting on January 26. It will then be followed by its Blu-ray release on March 4, which will include bonus features. Since making its debut, the film has earned an 86% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 50+ ratings.
The anime movie is directed by artist YĆ“ko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita, with Keiichi Suzuki (EarthBound) providing the music. The cast includes Mirai Moriyama as Anzu, Noa GotĆ“ as Karin, Munetaka Aoki as Tetsuya, Miwako Ichikawa as Yuzuki, Keiichi Suzuki as OshĆ“ and more. This marks YĆ“ko Kunoās feature directorial debut, which was first filmed in live action, with the animation rotoscoped based on this footage. It is a produced by Shin-Ei Animation and Miyu Productions, while Shout! Studios handles its distribution.
