"Nyanko [ Kitty ]:" "The Movie 3" "Fansubbed." "Pito ( male, 4 years old) has a crush!" "His sweetheart lives next door." "There she is!" "Her name is Nana." "Unrequited love..." "Sakura ( female, 4 years) lives with Pito." "She loves her food!" "Mum is making dinner." "Sakura can't wait!" "These two have never really got on well." "Pito sometimes torments Sakura" "Cut it out, Pito!" "This boy and girl don't talk." "They've been living together for three years." "And always felt the same way." "Enjoying a good meal..." "...at a distance." "He doesn't wait to finish." "Oh!" "He's looking out the window for his friend." "Can she be seen?" "Sakura's checking for Pito's leftovers." "She's got a crazy appetite!" "Oh dear." "Pito!" "This time he's looking from the balcony." "I wonder if he'll get a chance to show Nana he likes her?" "Out of luck...didn't get to see her." "Pito!" "Don't take it out on Sakura." "Poor Sakura..." "But she's not worried..." "Mum put this door in for her... it's been set up with a trick..." "This door only opens for Sakura!" "If Pito pushes it, it won't open" "The trick is..." "Sakura's collar has a magnet." "The secret to opening the door..." "like a magic key" "She gets some peace and quiet." ""Haven't you had your dinner already?"" "All she does is eat!" "Sakura's going for this empty catfood tin" "What a piggy!" "The empty can is stuck to the magnet." "It looks like a big medal around her neck!" "Doesn't she look stylish!" "Seems like she's going for a walk." "She can't get rid of it..." "This is what you get for being piggy! Rid of it at last!" "Phew." "Today again, Pito's on the balcony watching next door" "Any sign of his sweetheart?" "There she is!" "It's Nana." "This could be his best chance to tell her how he feels!" "Today, again, he doesn't get to talk to her." "Passing right by Sakura" "Rough day when you're lovesick." "Sakura's having quite a day too..." "Oh dear!" "She's done it again." "Tokashiki Island, Okinawa" "Every morning, before the people are up This island is all about the cats." "In the town, it's time for breakfast." "Every morning, twenty neighbourhood cats... and a dog, happily eat breakfast together." "This cat enjoys an island morning in an odd place" "It's a lifeguard tower" "The best spot to view the sea." "His name is Chip." "Dozing off to the sound of the waves..." "He's got the best view on the island all to himself" "The wind feels good too." "As the sun climbs higher" "The island fills with people having fun at the beach." "As you can see, his special seat has been taken by the lifeguard." "Chip is not happy!" "May as well wander into town." "Kitty kitty!" "Kitty!" "Kitty!" "Kitty!" "Kitty!" "Kitty!" "But the town is bustling during the day ...and it's boiling hot." "There's nowhere to get some peace and quiet." "Evenaing, and the beachgoers have finally gone home." "The lifeguard has cleared out." "Chip has the coral waters to himself." "Magic Water" "Wasabi. ( male, 1 year old)." "Wasabi's favourite thing is..." "Cat-tail grass... nope." "Cat food... nope." "He's not really wanting the toilet...." "It's the water!" "Playing with water is his favourite thing of all." "His head's already soaked." "He loves watching the it go down the plughole" "He can't figure out how the water flows." "He didn't get enough play time." "He asks his owner..." "Those sad eyes... she can't resist." "It's back! Looks like fun" "His head gets in the way." "Another request..." "Still at it." "Michael ( male, six months, Scottish Fold )" "He's feeling a little hard-done by." "Because lately he's been living together with a dog And there's been lots of hassles." "Like when he's trying to play with the Cat-tail grass." "Straightaway the dog barges in!" "It should be called dog-tail grass!" "Michael's left out." "And when Michael's trying to get a drink of water..." "The dog yoinks it!" "Michael can't drink in peace." "One day, Michael gets a new friend." "Hello Toro!" "Toro is a one-month-old kitten." "This is the first time Michael's seen someone smaller than he is." "He's fascinated." "Finally he's able to stand up for himself." "He's so lively now!" "Toru seems very fond of him." "He's like a big brother." "One year of happiness later..." "Michael, the "big brother"..." "And "little" brother Toru!" "Look how big he's got in one year!" "Toru's rushing around madly." "Michael's not into that." "Time for a snack" ""Walky walky!"" ""He keeps walking"" "Michael!" "Oh." "Big Toru's grabbed it." "The roles have reversed." "I knew it." "Hard done-by, again." "Sagamihara city, Kanagawa." "One cat lives here." "His playing is a little clumsy." "Kuri ( male, two years) is blind." "Three years ago, he was found, cowering in a supermarket carpark" "He had a cold, and infected eyes and nose." "He was desperately crying." "A woman had finished shopping and was getting in her car when she heard his voice." "It seemed like... he wouldn't last the day." "His spiky fur looked like the burr coverng a chestnut, so they called him Kuri [ Japanese chestnut]" "They dropped everything to look after their sick family member" "But he had already lost his sight." "The family was at a loss." "But there was no need to worry." "Kuri could find things by the tiniest sounds, or air movements." "He was playing and running around like a champ!" "Stairs were no problem." "He lives without letting his disability beat him." "He is an inspiration to the family." "Two years ago, he was hit by illness again." "When he developed diabetes." "His blood sugar level was critical - four times the normal." "Now he goes for tests once a month." "Eldest daughter Eriko takes him to the vet." "Every four months he has to have treatment." ""Good luck Kuri." "Bye bye."" ""Thanks!"" "Soon the daily routine begins" "The treatment is tough and makes Kuri get thin." "The vet and the family have got used to this." "But a miracle has happened." "Kuri has beaten the illness." "Today's test result is good." ""Kuri!"" "Kuri won't forget the voice of the vet." ""He was a bit angry at first, maybe because his condtion was bad"" ""Yes."" ""He's learned the sound of my voice."" ""If I call him the right way, he answers."" "He's a hit with the nurses." "They love to see him again." "His blood sugar is under control, but he's still on a restricted diet." "Just a little bit." "And he always gets his medicine." "And insulin injection" "This is Eriko's job." "Every day since leaving the vet clinic." ""Dinner!"" ""Sorry to keep you waiting."" "Due to the restricted diet, Kuri's famished." ""Eat." "Yes!"" "Uh huh." "Quite an appetite!" "Eriko puts five pieces of catfood aside" "As a treat for after the injection." "Be brave Kuri!" "The injection hurts, but it's done out of love." ""have your treat"" "Good meal." "Sorry for keeping you waiting." "He wants to go out in the hall to play" ""It has to be these, or it's no good."" "Kuri's playing soccer" "He skillfully dibbles the ball, by listening to the rolling sound" "Blindnes is nothing to him." "It's just like he can see the ball." "Not quite... that's it!" "Soccer is the perfect exercise for diabetic Kuri. "Haha." "Are you worn out, Kuri?"" "The family have learned a lot from Kuri." ""Without the support of the family and neighbours" "Kuri wouldn't be alive today."" ""People being alone is no way to live, I feel"" "Kuri the blind soccer player." "Though his eyes see no light... he lives his life facing forwards." "Shirohama town, Wakayama." "A one-month-old kitten goes for a wobbly walk" "[ Meow." "Meow ]" "Marimo, ( female, one month old) calls for her mother." "Here she is... it's Benji, a female dog" "Benji lies down and cuddles up to Marimo." "My goodness!" "Marimo's having a drink of milk." "What an amazing sight." "Three weeks ago, before the kitten could walk." "She was cowering on the roadside." "It was Benji who first found her there." "The concerned family brought her home." "From then on, Benji and the kitten were inseparable." "They sleep together." "And in the morning" "She has a drink of milk" "Benji showed no sign of being pregnant." "But started producing milk." "She's drinking well." "This is how the kitten and dog started living as parent and child" "These two are never apart for even a moment." "Suddenly Benji starts to run" "Next door's dog, Lucky ( male Papillon)" "If he tries to come near Marimo he gets chased out by Benji" "Benji quickly goes back to Marimo." "These two are great buddies." "?" "She has a mother's look on her face." "The love between a parent and child can cross the great divide between cats and dogs." "Tashiro Island, Miyagi Prefecture." "Floppy-eared Jack ( male), lives on the island." "The island's livelihood comes from the fishing industry" "Since ancient times, people here have believed that "Cats bring the big fish"" "Now the human population has declined" "There are more cats than people." "They seem to be taking it easy, but..." "The island is made up of four different cat territories, with strict rules of cat society." "Firstly, ones that hanging out at the fishermen's lodgings." "they're known as the "lodge cats"" "They're given a share of the fishermen's meals." "Next up... Mrs Hatakeyama looks after them with the local specialty, "Golden fried rice"" "They're called the "fried rice cats"" "Every day she throws them the special egg-fried-rice" "And here in the middle of the town, they're called the "town cats"." "Turf wars are always breaking out." "You could call it a combat zone." "When the day's catch is being unloaded" "The cats get the rejected fish that are no good to sell." "This group is known as the "shore cats"" "There's fierce competition for the fresh fish." "The famous Floppy-eared Jack is part of this grroup If they're not strong, they don't get to eat." "It's a harsh way of life." "But Jack is too timid to compete" "Oh!" "They're pinching the fish that's meant for the market." "That's a no-no!" ""Keep them out of there"" "Jack!" "Too slow." "Missed his chance." "In this corner too..." "Again!" "They've finished unloading the day's catch." "He's starving." "Another day's problem...." "Neichan ( male)." "All scar-covered face and mean eyes!" "He stakes out this spot when it's time for a the fried rice." "When he gives the town cats "the look", they know who's the boss!" "That big-shouldered swagger." "He's packing a punch." "No one can match him." "He makes quite an impression." "When they throw the fish among the cats, Nei-chan comes in from behind" "And sweeps them all out of his way." "Oh." "It's Jack." "He likes playing with this twig." "Nei-chan is here." "But Jack hasn't noticed." "He's only paying attention to his toy" "Finally he notices..." "Jack!" "This is a losing game." "Retreat!" "As I thought." "It's a retreat!" "But it's one thing after another..." "This young hoodlum Hankaku is capable of trouble." "They call him Hankaku "[ Half-width"] because of the white triangle that covers half his nose." "This gangster Hankaku causes trouble here and there." "He does like to start fights, but he's not always as tough as he acts." "He and Jack don't get on." "Jack managed to scare him off once before." "Yes, the very same Hankaku." "But the outcome this time..." "Jack turns his back in submission." "The same day, Jack's taking his noon nap." "Here's Hankako!" "Hankaku, Jack's just relaxing." "Looks like Hankako doesn't approve." "It's on!" "This time, Jack is going all out" "We won't be seeing his back this time!" "Jack's buddy turns up." "And attacks Hankaku!" "The chase is on." "Jack doesn't quite know what happened." "Jack meets up with his friend." "Seems like Hankaku has taken off." "He certainly helped out." "It's good to have a solid friend." "That was good, wasn't it, Jack?" "Tourists who come to Tashirojima island have one thing in common." "They love cats." "Today they've come from Sendai City" "Jack-seekers." "This is the tour leader." ""Mr Naito of the Ishinomaki town hall welcomes you to Tashirojima"" "This group of 20 tourists have come to meet Jack." "It's a little odd..." ""Ah!" "Jack!"" "Good timing." "Jack has been spotted." ""Jack!" "Jack!"" "Jack's not used to this." "He's puzzled." ""Did you get a photo?"" ""It's the famous Jack!"" "Lately the fishermen have been giving Jack the special treatment too" ""Jack." "Here!"" "They throw the fish right to him." "Tasty!" ""Here"" "Jack gets the star treatment here." ""Specially for Jack" it's Mr Hama." "Four years ago he moved to the island with his wife." "They're great supporters of Jack." "When he returns from a fishing trip" "Jack's always there to welcome him back" "And as usual" "He gets some of Hama's home made crunchy sardines." "Today, Hama is returning to the port." "There's a cat watching intently from the far side of the harbour." "It's Jack." "He spots Hama's car and dashes towards it." "Something's made this normally laid-back kitty run" "He always knows his favourite person!" "Hama and his wife have seen him" "I expect Jack will be hungry again." "Just like before, he's begging to Hama" "Hama brings him the freshest fish!" ""Better than frozen."" "Yes, Jack and Hama have a special friedship." "Floppy-eared Jack." "He hasn't changed." "Not even one little bit." "DJ Kitty!" "Emma ( female, six months old)." "Her hobby is a little unusual." "She's a..." "D.J." "When she sees the record spin, out comes the paw." "Ooops." "Slipped a little." "That's better." "This is good!" "Nice scratch!" "She's on it!" "No matter what, she's on it." "Session time with her owner." "Check it out!" "Oops!" "Now she's spinning herself!" "Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist monastery, Tokyo." "There's one wandering cat here, called Miya ( female, 9 years old)" "Born and bred in Shitamachi area, she's a true Tokyo girl." "Today she's going for a walkabout." "She's been hanging out at this Buddhist item shop for six years." "But when she feels like going for a wander" "She often doesn't come back for two or three days." ""Cute!" "Don't touch!" "Lets get going." "Her sociable nature make her a favourite with passers-by" ""Cute." "Rolling over. "" ""Cute."" "In this town, everyone knows Miya." "Whenever she goes for a walk, they call out to her." ""Miya-chan!" "Miya-chan"" ""Miya-chan"" ""Miya-chan." "Yes, here you go!"" "She's certainly the favourite round here." "She spends each day wherever her fancy takes her." "Mimi, In her favourite place." "Taishakuten monastery." "Born and bred in Katsushika, Shibamata." "Miya the wanderer is at ease." "Amagasaki City, Hyogo." "This house has a wall covered with photo memories." "To me, these are alive even though these wonderful moments have passed." "I learned a lot from Cha" "A life lived to the fullest..." "This is the story of the cat in the legwarmers." "Our story begins one year earlier." "(Cha, male, 1 year) has disabled hind legs." "He always wears legwarmers." ""Cha-kun!"" ""Cha-kun" Abandoned shortly after birth" "He was found and cared for, But his back legs couldn't move" "He was unable to walk." "She met Cha through a friend" "No longer lost, he became one of the family." ""Cha!" "Cha-kun!"" "Myoken had never had a cat before." ""Cha-kun!"" ""Cha.." "Shower." "Yes"" ""Feels good, Cha"" ""You had a wee before"" "Due to his disabled lower half, Cha is unable to go to the toilet by himself" ""Cha, isn't it good to have a little wee!"" "Cha loves a shower" "Sometimes he drifts off to sleep." "If the water's turned off too soon..." ""That's no good"" "...she gets told off!" ""Yes, Cha"" ""Yes, Cha"" "Cha has been pampered all over." "Myoken is like a mother to him" "When she gets a day off work, they're never apart for a moment." "She carries him round like a baby while doing the housework." "If she turns her attention elsewhere for a moment  he gets grumpy "Cha, I'm just looking at the computer" Myoken's life revolves around Cha." "How has she managed it?" "The truth is, since she took Cha in" "Myoken has also been troubled by a serious illness." "Cha's example has encouraged her to live without being beaten by it." "Together, they are determined to live." "She knits him special legwarmers to protect him from injuring his hind legs which have no feeling." "Just one year old, he loves to play." "Although he may be disabled, he gets around the room quickly and no longer gets hurt." "Because of Myoken's handmade legwarmers." "She's able to live at ease." "Each stitch is made with love." ""It's done, Cha-kun. "" "With these, he can safely rush around the place" "Cha had been abandoned because of his disabled body" "But then he met Myoken and his destiny changed." ""Cha-kun" Cha has taught Myoken a lot about living bravely." "They have a strong bond." "If I can do anything to can help him live," "I'll do it gladly." "A year later, Cha became sick and died." "He died quietly in his sleep, in her arms." ""The loss is very sad."" ""But he's only changed form." "We'll always be together. "Nothing has changed."" "A wall covered with memories of their time together that will never fade." "Yamato ( 5 years, male)." "He's big in size, but small in courage." "He's always relying on his one-year-older sister." "Her name is Tissue." "They live in peaceful harmony in this house." "But lately there's been strange noises from upstairs." "[ Tissue, female, six years] and Yamato notice a hint of something strange..." "What could it be?" "It's actually a pair of two-month-old kittens living upstairs!" "Aki, female, and Shinemon, male have had their immunisation." "So today they move downstairs, and meet the other cats for the first time." "The kittens are playing in a frenzy" "They don't know what's going to happen." "At last, they meet." "Whatever will happen?" "At first, Tissue tries to frighten the kittens." "But it's Yamato who ends up scared!" "Tissue makes it clear she's the senior cat round here." "Yamato is fascinated by the kittens." "But..." "He's not too sure about getting close!" "There's interest, but it's not leading to friendship." "Afternoon snack time." ""Yes." "Snack!" "Come" "Come!" Older cats first." ""Aki-chan." "Shinemon!"" "But the kittens have boldly barged right in! The older cats try to scare them off," "but the kittens don't listen." "Oh dear!" "They've taken over Tissue's bowl." "And trying to get Yamato's as well." "20 days after first meeting." "And there's something different about Yamato" "He's got a bald spot on the back of his head." "This hair loss is caused by stress, due to the difficult relations with the kittens "Were you crying?"" ""Waa...waa... crying?" "It's all right."" ""Yamato's hair loss is the type caused by stress." "It happens all the time"" "Three months later." "The owner was concerned about the problems between the four cats, so she made four separate cat beds." "The cats like going on top of the cupboard." "The "bunk bed" is completed." "Yamato is there in a flash." "Before long, all the cats are there." "Yamato is sound asleep" "Soon, they seem to be getting along together" "You may notice his bald spot has gone." "All is well." "Stair tumble" "We're here to see one cat Tsuki, female, 1 year old." "Oh my!" "What a way to come down the stairs." "This strange behaviour..." "It's certainly appealing though, and she's happy to indulge her owner" "You made it." "Good girl." "Good girl." "If he praises her, she'll do it any number of times." "But why does he come down the stairs like this?" "Fujiyoshida city, on the plateau stretching out from the foot of Mount Fuji." "The hot springs inn has been operating here for 23 years." "This inn has a famous cat." "Mimi ( female ) is 23 years old." "That's over a hundred in cat years." "She was making her first newborn cries in the same year the inn opened." "She's been living here ever since." "Granny Mimi can still give the young cats a run for their money." "Look how well she walks." "What's the secret to staying so healthy?" "First of all, her favourite meal is raw fish." "Her favourite food is one secret to staying young." "But that's not all." "Granny Mimi's health secret no. 2 ... Traditional mugwort treatment." "Good for the bladder and heart." "The practitioner is her owner, so she gets the treatment every day." "Two years ago Mimi had heart problems" "It came on very suddenly." "First she was put on a respirator" "But she started to decline" "She was given CPR." "Nothing was helping." "We tried Japanese acupuncture." "Electro-acupuncture seemed to have the same effect." "It seemed to get her heart moving." "Using acupuncture, her owner performed a lifesaving miracle." "Still getter better to this day, she gets the mugwort every day without fail." "Granny Mimi's health secret no. 3..." "Going for walks." "Moderate exercise is good for the body." "Health secret no. 4" "The sweet water and air of Mount Fuji." "As I thought, the number one thing..." "teamwork with her owner." "It's Mimi's font of life." "Funabashi city, Chiba." "There's a cat at the station of this dormitory town." "Every day he's at this spot, seeing the commuters off." "Misuke's ( male, 12 years old) day begins." "He's been coming here for 12 years." "The station shopkeeper is his best friend." "Like a godmother." "Misuke's the favourite of the people at the station." "Doesn't take long before they start coming to see him." "This gentleman brings breakfast for Misuke every day." "Even if he doesn't need to catch a train." ""What's going on?" "Are you full?"" ""Odd."" "Oh." "You don't have an appetite this morning?" ""Oi." "Kitty!"" "Ah." "Looks like your throat is dry." ""Here, here." "Eat!" "What's up with you?"" "Now his throat's moistened." "One more try." "This time he's eating." "With breakfast finished, he can go round doing his daily routine" "Oh my." "He's soon spotted by a fan.." "But over this way  there's a dog." "Seems like Misuke's not great with dogs." "At this station, no one's a stranger to Misuke." "He's a big hit with small children." "Station cat Misuke, on afternoon patrol at the bike stands." "Everything seems in order." "Waking up from his afternoon nap, he groggily returns to the shopkeeper." "She's finished her shift, and says goodbye." ""Bye bye." "I'm going home"" "Misuke's a little lonely." "Evening rush hour." "More fan greetings." "It's a bit much." "Really, he's waiting for one person." ""Hahah, Mi-chan!"" "This gentleman here." ""Mi-chan." "Dinner."" "Every day on the way home from work, he brings dinner for Misuke." "He's done this for 12 years." ""Times are tough all around." "Misuke helps us through it."" ""He brings us peace and calm."" ""Ahh, you've eaten it all up."" ""It's good again."" "To the people at the station, Misuke is an oasis for the soul." "The day's toil comes slowly to an end." "Misuke, is Mr. Tired." "Temple Drum Paradise" "When she hears this sound..." "She can't hold back." "Kochibi ( female, 8 years) loves the fish-shaped wooden temple drum." "Or... maybe it's not the sound." "She really likes being tapped with the stick." "She likes being tapped all over." "It's still good if they're not hitting the drum" ""come, come"" "Ahh." "It's a shoulder massage she's after." "A slipper is fine too." "Looks like the drum is her favourite, I think." "January 2008." "A home in Neyagawa, Osaka" "Six kittens live here." "Two weeks old." "Getting lots of love from their mother, and growing fast." "But it's a struggle when you have six of them." "One of the kittens as quietly snoozing." "His name is Cha. ( male, two weeks old)" "He's the smallest of the litter." "It's always a struggle to compete." "Like being the youngest child." "It's rough." "His concerned owner finds him a place." "And again." "Maybe this time." "Try your best!" "Ahh." "He's found the milk." "Because of the difference in feeding, there's a difference in body weight" "The biggest kitten is 240 grams." "This one is 217 grams." "The one called Cha is only 193 grams." "He's the tiniest." "It's a little worrying." "One month later." "The kittens have started walking." "They're great buddies." "Over there..." "Cha?" "There he is." "Napping by himself as usual." "Oh." "Cha." "Typical!" "Two weeks later." ""Dinner!" "Dinner!"" "They all turn up for the dinner call." "They've moved on from milk to baby food ." "They've all got a healthy appetite." "But again, Cha's not there." ""Where's he gone?" "1..2..3..4..5!" "I thought so, one missing."" ""Cha..." "Cha..." "Dinner!"" ""There you are." "Dinner!" Napping as always." ""Dinner." "Here." "Dinner" Urged on by his owner, he's eating." "At last!" ""He's late to start." "Or you could say he's a bit slow."" ""You know..." "It's a struggle." "But I can't live without them" "This tiny life is a blessing." "She wishes other people could feel this happiness." "To choose to raise of six newborn kittens." "Two months since their birth." "One by one the kittens are given away." "With each passing day, the room gets less crowded." "The last one left..." "The one who caused her the most trouble" "Playing alone in this big room." "" I didn't think he'd grow on me so much."" ""I've got it bad already!"" ""It's good." "It's still increasing"" ""It's all right, it's all right."" ""If I think about him leaving..."" ""What to do?"" ""I won't see him again." So, little Cha will be getting a new owner." "This is her last evening with Cha." "Okamura is making a scrapbook of him growing up" "Filled with photo memories" "When he was born three months ago, he weighed only 70 grams" "Cha." "Always the last one of the group." "Okamura continues to watch over him." "Who else but cha causes this much concern?" "Tomorrow will be a journey." "The next day, a new owner has come from Fukuoka city." "Kusakabe got in touch with Okamura through a blog." "She's come to pick up Cha." ""Here." "Come!"" "A month ago, Kusakabe's cat named "Custard" became sick and died." "Kusakabe has been very sad." "Okamura was concerned, and knew Cha could help" "She wanted to cheer Kusakabe up with a new cat." ""Here"" "Unsuspecting Cha..." "Doesn't know what the box is for, and innocently plays in it." ""Ummm... this is an album..."" ""Wonderful!"" "The scrapbook made last night." "Okamura will always remember Cha." "She has handed him over to Kusakabe." "She wants her to know all about Cha." "[ be happy ]" ""Bye bye"" "Heading for Osaka Station." "Nearly time to part." ""Thank you."" ""Please."" "Cha is beginning a journey." "Leaving behind a warm goodbye." "It wouldn't be true to say Okamura's lonely." "But there's a special kind of cheerfulness here." "Leaving Osaka far behind, Cha has arrived in Fukuoka." "To begin a new life here with Kusakabe." ""Come." "Come.."" "He sees his new home for the first time." "He's a little confused." "After a day, he's getting used to things little by little." "Kusakabe is feeling relieved." "Custard is watching over them both." ""The home was feeling a little empty."" ""It just takes an animal and everything changes."" "Now Cha is Kusakabe's support." "This tiny kitten has brought a smile to this home."