Moon
The large cat that Shizuku often sees
A large cat that Tsukishima Shizuku often sees, named by Seiji during the story, and also has aliases such as 'Muta' and 'Otama'. In the related work 'The Cat Returns', it appears as Lunardo Moon.
Trivia
- Moon is called by various names in different places, but has no canonical real name.
- In the original work, it is a black cat, but the anime film changed the setting.
- Lunardo Moon from the related work 'The Cat Returns' is a reuse of this character.
- It plays the role of leading to the antique shop 'Chikyuya' in the story, exuding presence at the story's center.
- The name Moon, given by Seiji, is one of the official names in the story.
- The multiple names are affectionate nicknames given by various characters or regions.
Alternate names
Muta
Otama
Lunardo Moon
Profile
- Species
- Cat
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A large and fat black cat. In the original work, it is black, but in the anime film, there are settings where the color differs. Because it wanders around various places, it has been given multiple names.
- Weight
- Large
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Large build
- Black cat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Free-spirited
- Detailed personality
- Due to wandering from household to household in various places, it has a laid-back and free personality. Usually easygoing, and sometimes acts capriciously.
- Keywords
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- Large
- Free-spirited
- Charming
- Likes traveling
- Talents
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- Affectionate
- Calms the mood
- Skills
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- Cat-like endurance
- Stealthy footsteps
- Motivation
- To act freely and whimsically, and find comfortable places.
- Habits
- Having its name changed frequently, it is accustomed to unique ways of being addressed.
- Favorite foods
- Fish, Milk
- Favorite places
- Around Chikyuya, Tama City's streets
- Disliked situations
- Being confined, Being forcibly taken
History
- Backstory
- The cat that rode the train used by Tsukishima Shizuku and led her to Chikyuya. It has multiple names and is beloved by people in the area. The story depicts it freely wandering the town streets, indirectly connected to Chikyuya owner Nishi Shiro and Amasawa Seiji. In related works, its real name is Lunardo Moon and it even crosses the sea.
- Debut date
- 1989-08
- Work title
- Whisper of the Heart
- Media type
- Manga
Anime Film Appearance
- Significant event
- Anime Film Appearance
- Description
- In the 1995 Studio Ghibli anime film, it frequently appears at Chikyuya, one of the main settings, under the name Moon.
Live-Action Film Appearance
- Significant event
- Live-Action Film Appearance
- Description
- It also appears as Moon in the 2022 live-action film version.
Appearance in Related Work 'The Cat Returns'
- Significant event
- Appearance in Related Work 'The Cat Returns'
- Description
- In 'The Cat Returns', it appears as Lunardo Moon, one of the protagonist cats.
Relationships
Tsukishima Shizuku
Led Shizuku to Chikyuya on the train, creating a key trigger for the story.
Amasawa Seiji
Named the cat Moon.
Nishi Shiro
Owner of Chikyuya, has interactions with Moon.
Media appearances
Whisper of the Heart
Manga / Supporting
Serialized in 1989
Whisper of the Heart (1995 Anime Film)
Anime / Supporting
Released July 15, 1995
Whisper of the Heart (2022 Live-Action Film)
Movie / Supporting
Released October 14, 2022
Voice cast and creators
Aoi Hiiragi
- Creator name
- Aoi Hiiragi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshifumi Kondō
- Creator name
- Yoshifumi Kondō
- Role
- Character designer
Aoi Hiiragi
- Creator name
- Aoi Hiiragi
- Role
- Writer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Tokuma Shoten
- Creator name
- Tokuma Shoten
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Moon Plush
- Item name
- Moon Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Whisper of the Heart Baron Figure
- Item name
- Whisper of the Heart Baron Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited