Who created the source material for Cat Soup?
Nekojiru created the source material for Cat Soup before taking her own life on the 10th of May 1998. Her real name remains unknown to most audiences today.
Questions about Cat Soup
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the film Cat Soup released in Japan?
Director Tatsuo Satō adapted the original manga into a short film released direct-to-DVD in Japan on the 21st of February 2001. The release utilized unique visual styles that defied standard animation practices of the early 2000s.
What awards did Cat Soup win after its release?
Cat Soup won an Excellence Prize (Animation Division) at the 2001 Japan Media Arts Festival and received the Best Short Film award at the 2001 Fantasia Festival. It also earned the Silver Award for Animation from the 2003 New York Exposition of Short Film and Video.
How many television episodes were produced featuring Nyaako and Nyata?
Nyaako and Nyata appeared in a series of 27 two-minute television episodes collectively titled without a specific name provided in the text. The series appeared in 1999 as a segment on TV Asahi's program.
Who licensed Cat Soup for distribution in North America?
Central Park Media licensed the film in North America under its Software Sculptors label and was released on DVD on the 9th of September 2003. This distribution strategy brought the surreal story to Western audiences who had little exposure to such avant-garde content before.