# Mei and the Kittenbus (2002)

> Mei forms an affectionate friendship with a magical Kittenbus during a joyous nighttime journey through the forest.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/97041

## Facts

- Runtime: 13 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Hayao Miyazaki
- Cast: Chika Sakamoto, Hayao Miyazaki
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803038/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, gentle, joyful, family movie night, children's viewing

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey through the night unfolds as a young girl befriends a magical bus.

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