Catnapped! The Movie

Aimed at younger kids, but with enough creativity and vibrancy to please a more mature audience. It's one of those films I wished I'd seen when I was younger, though considering its release date that would've been impossible. I can still enjoy a good fantasy adventure, especially when the fantastical elements still feel fresh and original.

Toriyasu's dog has been missing for a week, and nobody knows where he has gone. Then one night, Toriyasu and his younger sister are taken from their beds by cats. They take the two kids to their kingdom. Their dog ended up there and fell into the hands of a princess who wants to seize control of the Kingdom. It's up to Toriyasu to try and calm down his dog.

The art style is cute, and the animation is splendid. The designs are interesting too and the film is bursting with creativity. The story is very simplistic though and the film is clearly aimed at younger kids. It's a shame Nakamura wasn't able to find a better balance, but I still had a pretty good time with Catnapped. This is an easy recommendation for animation fans.