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Shimaneko

20241h 1mMovieDramaComedy

A fantasy that anthropomorphizes the stray cats living on Kitagijima, a remote island off the coast of Okayama, much like Yumiko Oshima’s classic manga "Wata no Kunihoshi". The film depicts young girls conversing in “cat language” (with…

DirectorAkiyoshi Imazeki
WriterHirotoshi Kobayashi
ProducersAkiyoshi Imazeki·Ryōichi Sugiyama

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Shimaneko isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Akiyoshi Imazeki

RKRaiju Kamata
Raiju Kamata
Choco
CMCoco Masui
Coco Masui
Cocoa
MMisaki
Misaki
Mint
GRGo Riju
Go Riju
Choco's owner
HOHako Ohshima
Hako Ohshima
grocery lady
HSHinako Saeki
Hinako Saeki
drunk lady
KH
Kyōko Hiraoka
MO
Makoto Okiyama

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Shimaneko — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shimaneko?

Shimaneko isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Shimaneko on Netflix?

No, Shimaneko is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Shimaneko on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shimaneko isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Shimaneko for free?

Shimaneko isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.