IF YOU SEE A CAT

IF YOU SEE A CAT

Kodansha · April 3, 2026 · VR, Adventure, Story Rich, Casual, Indie

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IF YOU SEE A CAT price by region

IF YOU SEE A CAT costs £11.70 in the United Kingdom, €13.11 in Europe (EUR), $19.99 in the United States, $19.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$25.99 in Canada, NZ$28.99 in New Zealand, A$29.50 in Australia, R$59.99 in Brazil and zł72.51 in Poland right now.

Cheapest IF YOU SEE A CAT offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £11.70 −30% £16.75 £11.70 2
Europe (EUR) €13.11 −33% €19.50 €13.11 2
United Statesyour region $19.99 $19.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $19.99 $19.99 — 1
Canada CA$25.99 CA$25.99 — 1
New Zealand NZ$28.99 NZ$28.99 — 1
Australia A$29.50 A$29.50 — 1
Brazil R$59.99 R$59.99 — 1
Poland zł72.51 −21% zł91.99 zł72.51 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About IF YOU SEE A CAT

IF YOU SEE A CAT is a 37-minute VR animated film directed by internationally acclaimed animator Atsushi Wada, winner of the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and one of Japan’s leading animation artists.Combining hand-crafted animation, immersive VR storytelling, and powerful performances, this interactive cinematic experience invites viewers to witness a deeply personal story from a unique perspective. The film has been recognized at major international festivals, including: Venice International Film Festival (VR Section Nominee)International Film Festival Rotterdam (Official Selection)Feinaki Beijing Animation WeekVerzió International Human Rights Documentary Film FestivalPiccolo Festival AnimazioneCarthage Film Festival XR ProgramJapanese voice performances feature acclaimed actors Ryuya Wakaba and Ryoko Yuui. Available with Japanese and English audio, plus Simplified and Traditional Chinese subtitles. 

Become Part of the Story in VR

In Japan, it is said that one in twenty people receives treatment for some form of mental illness. Japan’s mental healthcare system faces various challenges that stem from historical context, the inherent complexity of mental health treatment, and the structural distortions within the system itself. In this work, a boy who sees his deceased beloved cat as a hallucination is diagnosed with a mental illness solely because he “sees cats”. Within the VR experience, players assume the perspective of the hallucinated cat, observing the boy’s hospital experiences. This closeness allows for a vivid, immersive exploration of mental healthcare issues, family relationships, and the meaning of finding peace in oneself. Observing events from this unusual vantage point creates a powerful sense of closeness, allowing you to quietly experience the boy’s emotional world as it unfolds around you.The experience blends minimalist animation, immersive 360° visuals, and emotional storytelling into a unique VR film experience. 

Story


After the death of his beloved cat Nyago, a young boy named Naoki begins claiming he can still see his pet.Concerned, his mother takes him to a psychiatric hospital, where he is diagnosed with a mental illness simply because he “sees cats.” He is admitted for treatment, and the hospital attempts to erase Nyago through medication.Inside this VR experience, you inhabit the perspective of the hallucinated cat itself, observing Naoki’s life from within his world.Three months later, Nyago disappears. Though doctors declare Naoki “recovered,” he leaves the hospital emotionally hollow.Back home, Naoki withdraws from the world—until one day he sees a girl playing with a stray cat outside his window. Slowly, he begins to reconnect with the world around him.Through quiet moments of friendship and understanding, Naoki, his mother, and the memory of Nyago begin to rediscover what healing truly means.

A Visual Masterpiece from the Acclaimed Atsushi Wada

Atsushi Wada is one of Japan’s most internationally recognized animation artists.His short film Great Rabbit won the Silver Bear at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival, and his work has been screened at major festivals worldwide. Wada’s films are known for their distinctive style, quiet humor, and subtle exploration of human emotion.Major works include:
My Swamp (2017)

Birds of the Peninsula (2022)

Ikimono-san (2023)

Official Screening


Feinaki Beijing Animation Week Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival
Piccolo Festival Animazione
Carthage Film Festival (JCC) XR Program

Main Cast (English)

Naoki: Akinari Sato
Midori: Ayumi Tsunematsu
Doctor Inai: Kentaro Tone
Nurse Takagashira: Emiko Takeuchi
Nurse Mikita: Wataru Komada

Main Cast (Japanese)

Naoki: Ryuya Wakaba
Midori: Ryoko Yuui
Doctor Inai: Kentaro Tone
Nurse Takato: Emiko Takeuchi
Nurse Mikita: Wataru Komada

Main Staff

Director/Screenplay : Atsushi Wada
Producer : Kenji Ishimaru
Planning and Production: Kodansha VR Lab Co., Ltd.
Production and Copyright: Kodansha Ltd.

IF YOU SEE A CAT — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Apr 25, 2026
A 40 minute VR short film about Mental heath and Loss in Japan, specifically about a boy losing his pet cat, its certainly a very heavy watch, I find it interesting though that its not really advocating for traditional hospitalization treatment in fact its quite scathing about the lack of Care and attention these patience are given in hospital. instead it seems to be advocating for a more community driven treatment. I thought it was quite good all though I can see the price being a little high for most people. also the English voice acting was a little rough at times, not bad but clearly not native speaker as some sentences are a little stilted at times.
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