--- product_id: 22870245 title: "Baron: The Cat Returns" price: "€ 23.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/22870245-baron-the-cat-returns store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Baron: The Cat Returns **Price:** € 23.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Baron: The Cat Returns - **How much does it cost?** € 23.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/22870245-baron-the-cat-returns) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Baron: The Cat Returns [Aoi Hiiragi, Aoi Hiiragi, Naoko Amemiya] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Baron: The Cat Returns Review: This book is a Graphic Novel / Manga and is printed in Japanese Style (back to front). - As the title says - thought I'd point this out since it's not in the books description. I purchased this for my daughter based on the reviews, but somehow missed that this was a graphic novel / manga book and it basically confused her and she stopped reading it. Never heard of the movie (we don't watch these sorts of shows). Mostly, my daughter liked the picture of the cat and since this book showed up in "Kids books" on desertcart, I figured I'd give it a go. I'm sure it's a fantastic story and wonderful book - but it's poorly described and isn't the sort of book my kids or I are in to. So, it's going back. I'm giving this 5 starts so I don't hurt the rating of the book any - my review is here for informational purposes so the uninitiated such as myself can be informed. Review: Excellent - After watching the movie for years I bought the bill for my son. Lifelong family favorite. He enjoyed the book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #561,363 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #454 in Children's Manga (Books) #3,166 in Fantasy Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (220) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Grade level | 4 - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 1591169569 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1591169567 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | The Cat Returns | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | April 5, 2005 | | Publisher | VIZ Media LLC | | Reading age | 10 - 13 years | ## Images ![Baron: The Cat Returns - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YiMwcRW8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a Graphic Novel / Manga and is printed in Japanese Style (back to front). *by K***S on November 24, 2015* As the title says - thought I'd point this out since it's not in the books description. I purchased this for my daughter based on the reviews, but somehow missed that this was a graphic novel / manga book and it basically confused her and she stopped reading it. Never heard of the movie (we don't watch these sorts of shows). Mostly, my daughter liked the picture of the cat and since this book showed up in "Kids books" on amazon, I figured I'd give it a go. I'm sure it's a fantastic story and wonderful book - but it's poorly described and isn't the sort of book my kids or I are in to. So, it's going back. I'm giving this 5 starts so I don't hurt the rating of the book any - my review is here for informational purposes so the uninitiated such as myself can be informed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by C***L on July 3, 2024* After watching the movie for years I bought the bill for my son. Lifelong family favorite. He enjoyed the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The manga is a masterpiece unlike the movie adaptation. *by S***U on December 29, 2018* The original manga of The Cat Returns by Aoi Hiiragi has a much more subtle, evocative message than its movie adaptation. The manga's primary theme involves coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, and it has a more magical realist touch that blurs the line between inner and outer. However, the movie solely places emphasis on believing in oneself, which feels trite by itself. It, thereby, changed significant plot elements, which degraded Aoi Hiiragi's original numinous vision. Moreover, the manga has many oneiric scenes that the movie left out, some of which tread on metaphysical territory that is difficult to discuss without spoiling. The manga has a high-art vibe that makes you question whether our inner worlds could be considered "alive" and what it means to bond with other beings; it effectively conveys such profound, deep questions through its use of ambiguity during key moments, giving it an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere. The manga somewhat resembles a story by Kenji Miyazawa. Overall, I recommend the manga. The movie did a disservice to Aoi Hiiragi's vision. It is very hard to appreciate a movie adaptation when you see how superior the original source material is. Granted, I still recommend watching the movie but only after you've read the manga. It is nice to compare and contrast them. Finally, on a humorous note, the title "The Cat Returns" doesn't make sense in the context of the movie's plot, but it does makes sense in relation to the original manga. The original manga of The Cat Returns by Aoi Hiiragi has a much more subtle, evocative message than its movie adaptation. The manga's primary theme involves coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, and it has a more magical realist touch that blurs the line between inner and outer. However, the movie solely places emphasis on believing in oneself, which feels trite by itself. It, thereby, changed significant plot elements, which degraded Aoi Hiiragi's original numinous vision. Moreover, the manga has many oneiric scenes that the movie left out, some of which tread on metaphysical territory that is difficult to discuss without spoiling. The manga has a high-art vibe that makes you question whether our inner worlds could be considered "alive" and what it means to bond with other beings; it effectively conveys such profound, deep questions through its use of ambiguity during key moments, giving it an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere. The manga somewhat resembles a story by Kenji Miyazawa. Overall, I recommend the manga. The movie did a disservice to Aoi Hiiragi's vision. It is very hard to appreciate a movie adaptation when you see how superior the original source material is. Granted, I still recommend watching the movie but only after you've read the manga. It is nice to compare and contrast them. Finally, on a humorous note, the title "The Cat Returns" doesn't make sense in the context of the movie's plot, but it does makes sense in relation to the original manga. The manga is one volume and pretty short. My criticism of the movie is that it changed the fundamental meaning of the story. The movie did adapt pretty much everything from the manga, but it changed some significant plot elements. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/22870245-baron-the-cat-returns](https://www.desertcart.at/products/22870245-baron-the-cat-returns) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*