Neko-chan around the world

The Neko-chan franchise saw several exportations throughout the world. This includes video games, merchandise, anime, and even manga.

Neko-chan was very difficult to be exported to some countries, such as the United States.

This article lists international versions of Neko-chan-related media.

United States
In 1992, Pocket Neko-chan 2 was localized for American audiences as Kats 'n' Kitt'n. Despite selling well, it didn't go over with critics, who felt that the game looked too Japanese for an American audience. The game was published in the US by Nestar, a subsidiary of Gaming Game.

In 1995, Super Neko-chan Taisen 2 was released in the US as Cattle, being a pormentau of the word "cat" and "battle". Just like Kats 'n' Kitt'n, it was published in the US by Nestar. Unlike Kats 'n' Kitt'n, it did see a European release. This localization added some features that were originally absent from the Japanese release. The game sold well and was received well by critics. It was the last game published by Nestar, before being bought by Microsoft. Following this, a localization of PC Neko-chan Taisen was released, christened Cattle 2, being published by Microsoft.

In 2002, Advance Neko-chan was localized as Kats 'n' Kitt'n 2, but due to the mixed reviews of the first game, it was very rare, with every mention of it being removed from Microsoft's website and all subsequent copies of the game being destroyed only a day after its release. Nowadays, the game sells on eBay for about $1,500.

In 2007, C.O.V.I.D. America announced the release of the Neko-chan games in the US via the Wii's Virtual Console. These games would get subsequent rereleases in the US ever since, even including the original Japanese version of Pocket Neko-chan 2 via the 3DS Virtual Console, as well as Kats 'n' Kitt'n 2 and its Japanese counterpart via the Wii U Virtual Console.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive an English dub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary

Canada
All of the Neko-chan US releases were also brought over to Canada.

In addition, the European French dub of Anime Neko-chan, named Neko-chan: La chatte parlant (Neko-chan: the Speaking Cat) was also aired in Quebec.

Latin America
Most of the Neko-chan US releases were also brought over to all of Latin America.

In 1995, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was produced in Chile, named Gatínhabla, being a pormentau of the word "gatita" (kitten), "tín" (a suffix), and "habla" (talks). It was popular in Chile, spawning merchandise and internet memes. In Chile, it aired between 1995 and 2004 via the Chilevisión program El Club de los Tigritos, whereas in other regions, it aired on the standard schedule of each region's channel (e.g. Canal 5 in Mexico).

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Latin American Spanish redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Brazil
In 1995, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, named Falatinha, being a pormentau of the word "fala" (talk) and "gatinha" (kitten), airing on Rede Manchete and kept airing, even after the channel got rebranded to RedeTV!.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Brazilian Portuguese redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Chile
Several Neko-chan merch were also exported to Chile by different companies, carrying the Gatínhabla branding seen in the anime.

El Kadsre
In 1990, English and Spanish dubs of Anime Neko-chan were made, simply titled Neko-chan, originally airing on El TV Kadsre 1, before moving to El TV Kadsre Kids after that channel launched. It was popular enough to receive merchandise.

The English dub and Spanish redub, as well as the original Japanese version of Anime Neko-chan, were also available in El Kadsre.

Mainland China
In 1989, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled 讲话小猫 (Talking Kitten).

Several Neko-chan bootlegs flooded the Chinese market back in the '90s, such as unlicensed Famicom games, including ROM hacks.

In 2005, several Neko-chan titles were released for the iQue Player, a Chinese console that plays N64 games.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Simplified Chinese redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary. It was kept with its original Japanese title romanized to Chinese, now being named 啊你么讷考产. Due to China's ban on most international cartoons in TV back in 2006, it was instead distributed online, as well as on DVDs and VCDs.

Taiwan
In 1990, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled 講話小貓 (Talking Kitten). It was popular, receiving merchandise, including bootleg ones.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Traditional Chinese redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary. It was kept with its original Japanese title romanized to Chinese, now being named 啊你麼訥考產.

Hong Kong
In 1991, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled 講話小貓 (Talking Kitten).

Several Neko-chan video games for Nintendo consoles were also released in Hong Kong by Mani (formerly known as "Simon and Toys").

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Cantonese redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary. It was kept with its original Japanese title romanized to Chinese, now being named 啊你麼訥考產.

India
In 1999, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, simply titled Neko-chan (णेकोछन्).

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Hindi redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Japan
All of the Neko-chan games and most of its merch were released in Japan, due to it being the country the series originated.

North Korea
All Neko-chan-related things were banned in North Korea due to the country's ban on foreign things. However, in a photo taken by a North Korean, a Neko-chan plush could be seen in the background. North Koreans could get any doll from especially China, with Neko-chan being one of them, so most people in the country didn't realize it was a foreign character.

South Korea
Following World War II (which also caused Korea to be split in two), South Korea began placing a ban on Japanese products, which also resulted in localization difficulties for the Neko-chan franchise.

Unlicensed translations of Manga Neko-chan were released in South Korea as 말하는 고양이 (Talking Cat).

Mega Neko-chan 3 was also released for the Super Gam*Boy (the Korean version of the Mega Drive/Genesis) as 슈퍼 고양이 (Super Cat).

Super Neko-chan Taisen 2 was released in South Korea as 카틀 (Cattle) for the Hyundai Super Comboy (the Korean SNES model). Whle being mostly identical to its US release, some assets were used from the Japanese version (such as the title music). Due to South Korea's ban on Japanese media at the time, Neko-chan's nationality was changed in this version to be South Korean.

In 1998, after South Korea partially unbanned Japanese stuff, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, simply titled Neko-chan (네코짱).

In 2004, South Korea fully unbanned Japanese stuff, and as a result, Manga Neko-chan was officially translated, being christened 만화 네코짱.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Korean redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary. It was kept with its original Japanese title romanized to Korean, now being named 애니메 네코짱.

That same year, several Neko-chan video games were released, including rereleases of classic titles such as Super Neko-chan.

In general
In 1995, Super Neko-chan Taisen 2 was released in Europe as Cattle, being published by Nestar, being mostly identical to its US release.

In 2007, C.O.V.I.D. Europe announced the release of the Neko-chan games in Europe via the Wii's Virtual Console. These games would get subsequent rereleases in Europe ever since, even including the original Japanese version of Pocket Neko-chan 2 via the 3DS Virtual Console.

France
In 1994, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled Neko-chan: La chatte parlant (Neko-chan: the Speaking Cat), airing on M6. It became semi-popular, with some merch being exported to France.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a French redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Germany
In 1997, a rare dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, christened Katzesprechen. It was only sold through VHS tapes.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a German redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Greece
Anime Neko-chan would receive a Greek dub in 2008, simply titled Neko (Νεκο), to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Italy
In 1996, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled Neko-chan: La gatta parlante (Neko-chan: the Talking Cat), airing on Rai 2. It became famous, with a lot of merch being exported to Italy.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Italian redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Netherlands
Anime Neko-chan would receive a Dutch dub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Norway
Anime Neko-chan would receive a Norwegian dub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Portugal
In 1998, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled Neko-chan: A gata falante (Neko-chan: the Talking Cat), airing on various regional channels in Portugal.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a European Portuguese redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Spain
In 1993, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, titled Neko-chan: La gata hablante (Neko-chan: the Talking Cat), originally airing in La 2, before being moved to Clan after that channel launched.

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a European Spanish redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

Sweden
Very few Neko-chan merch made it to Sweden, christened Katt som pratar (The Cat That Talks).

Anime Neko-chan would receive a Swedish dub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.

United Kingdom
The 2008 English dub of Anime Neko-chan was also available in the UK.

Russia
In the year 2000, a dub of Anime Neko-chan was made, simply titled Neko-chan (Неко-чан), airing on Channel One Russia

Anime Neko-chan would also receive a Russian redub in 2008, to celebrate Neko-chan 's 20th anniversary.