A Whisker Away

A Whisker Away is a Japanese animation movie written by Mari Okada. The movie follows a girl with a mask with the ability to turn her into a cat. And her use of this ability to get close to her crush; she finds she is faced with the difficult decision of having to give up her human life.

Summary
"A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur."

- Official Netflix Synopsis

Plot
Miyo Sasaki is a weird second-year junior high student, who falls in love with her classmate Kento Hinode. Muge tries to make Kento notice her every day, but all in vain. Nevertheless, while carrying a secret she can tell no one, Muge continues to pursue Kento. Muge discovers a magic mask that allows her to transform into a cat, however, there is also a probability that she might never become human again, if she continues using the mask.

Cast and Characters

 * Mirai Shida as Miyo Sasaki
 * Natsuki Hanae as Kento Hinode