The Cat Returns (2002)

The Cat Returns does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a high school girl's journey of self-discovery in a fantasy setting, with no elements related to queer identity present in its plot or character arcs, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

The film features Haru Yoshioka, a high school girl, who is primarily a passive participant in the events, being rescued or guided. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

The film features original characters or characters whose gender remains consistent with their prior, limited appearances in "Whisper of the Heart." No character established as one gender in source material or previous installments is portrayed as a different gender.

The Cat Returns is an original Japanese animated film featuring characters consistent with its cultural origin. No established character, whether from its predecessor or source material, has been portrayed as a different race.