Mei and the Baby Cat Bus
2002 • Studio Ghibli
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2002
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Genres
- Adventure · Fantasy
A short film only screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This work is a mini-sequel to the film My Neighbor Totoro.
Mei is eating a caramel on one very windy day, when suddenly a whirlwind appears and starts chasing her. The whirlwind turns out to be a baby cat bus. Mei offers the kitten a caramel and the two become friends. That night, the baby cat bus visits Mei. Letting Mei ride inside him, he leaps out into the sky. They head for the midnight forest full of ghosts. Other cat buses large and small have also gathered together. In the forest, Mei encounters...
Synopsis from AniList
Where to find one
Search for Mei and the Baby Cat Bus on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Mei and the Baby Cat Bus was created in 2002 as a short film exclusively for exhibition at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the film serves as a whimsical sequel to his 1988 masterpiece My Neighbor Totoro, focusing on a brief, surreal adventure experienced by the youngest sister, Mei. It was produced by Studio Ghibli to provide a unique, site-specific experience for museum visitors, adhering to Miyazaki's long-standing policy of keeping these shorts accessible only within the museum's walls.
The film's visual design maintains the aesthetic established in the original feature, emphasizing the lush, textured animation style characteristic of Studio Ghibli's early 2000s output. By introducing the 'Baby Cat Bus'—a smaller, kitten-like version of the iconic original vehicle—Miyazaki expanded the lore of his world while exploring themes of childhood wonder. The short was met with great affection from audiences, solidifying its reputation as a rare and prized piece of Ghibli heritage that remains largely sequestered from global home media distribution.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real anime collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Mei and the Baby Cat Bus
Mei and the Baby Cat Bus is a anime in the Anime catalog on collecto.rs. 2002 • Studio Ghibli. Catalog data is sourced from AniList. No public anime collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Mei and the Baby Cat Bus on collecto.rs?
Mei and the Baby Cat Bus doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Mei and the Baby Cat Bus?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your anime, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other anime collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Mei and the Baby Cat Bus catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Mei and the Baby Cat Bus is sourced from AniList. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs anime tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your anime is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every anime you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
