“Cat Nyatto journeys to mend his sister's torn soul, dragging her brain-dead body through surreal, disturbing encounters.”
Cat Soup
ねこぢる草
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Synopsis
Cat Nyatto journeys to mend his sister's torn soul, dragging her brain-dead body through surreal, disturbing encounters.
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: ANN)
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Community consensus
Derived from 55 sampled reviews
What 55 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.79 · some divergence
6.6 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 2.0
↑ 1.96
Running avg · Feb 2008 → Apr 2026
- 10 “The story is a flawless 10 and genuinely terrifying—Soul scared me. While definitely not for kids, it’s fun if you’re up for scary anime. Highly recommended for adult viewers craving horror. The...”
- 8 “This movie delivers a captivating experience through its philosophical depth, striking imagery, and the emotionally resonant story of a small cat's quest to reclaim his sister's souls. Despite its...”
- 10 “Cat Soup is an absolute favorite—awkward, creepy, adorable, and thought-provoking all at once. It opens cute and spirals into disturbing territory, yet stays fun and quirky throughout, making it...”
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- Format 1 × 32′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 32m all episodes
- Aired Feb 2001 – ongoing
- Source Ova media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0565 catalog
Produced by
- Starchild Records Producer
- King Records Producer
Licensed by
- Central Park Media Licensor