Based on the children's book, a gang of eleven cats, exiled for stealing and sharing a fish, believe to be on a quest for a grand fish of legend, unaware that the tale is made up. Will a lie turned dream become reality for our feisty felines?
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn feline expressiveness that CGI still can't replicate.
Writing
Deceptively simple lie-becomes-truth structure with genuine emotional payoff.
Production
Obscure gem rescued from obscurity—physical media archaeology required.
Director
Shiro Fujimoto
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Shiro Fujimoto largely abandoned animation after this, making Eleven Cats a frustratingly singular work in an otherwise sparse filmography.
The film adapts a beloved Japanese children's book by Noboru Baba, whose stories often feature trickster animals learning communal lessons—reflecting post-war values of collective harmony over individual gain.
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