The Yani Neko anime is airing weekly on TOKYO MX, BS11, AT-X, and ABEMA, with an opening theme music video, support illustrations, and manga reprints following its July 2026 premiere. A free ABEMA marathon of the first six episodes aired on August 13, and a retrospective screening with a Top 5 commented scenes list ran on Niconico.
The Yani Neko anime, based on Nyan Nyan Factory's manga about a chain-smoking slacker beastman, premiered on July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. The animation studio is Vibely Animation Studio, with direction by Taku Kimura. The opening theme is "Nan mo Nee" by Wasureranneyo, and the ending theme is "Kemuri to Blue" by Necry Talkie.
The series launched with an unusual dual-version release model. Some episodes aired as the terrestrial On Air Version and an Evil Dragon Release Version, which follows the original direction, on AT-X and select streaming services. The series also began airing on ABEMA with a one-week free window. In August, ABEMA hosted a free marathon of episodes 1 through 6, while Niconico held a retrospective screening of the same episodes and released a Top 5 Most Commented Scenes list, led by Imoko nursing a sick Yani Neko in episode 1.
The anime's popularity translated into manga sales, prompting Kodansha to reprint all existing volumes of the Chainsmoker Cat manga. The opening theme's music video drew attention for its guest lineup, including voice actors Yuuko Natsuyuki and Tetsu Inada, director Taku Kimura, and creator Nyan Nyan Factory, as well as cameos from the Kaiji series. Support illustrations for episodes 7 and 8, drawn by manga artists Shinsuke Kondo and Kei Keizan, generated fan buzz on X.
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Support illustrations for episodes 7 and 8 of the anime Yani Neko were released, drawn by manga artists Shinsuke Kondo and Kei Keizan. Fans on X reacted with jokes and delight, praising the crossover of styles. The comedy series, based on the manga by Nyan Nyan Factory, airs on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X.
Kodansha is reprinting all existing volumes of the Chainsmoker Cat manga after the anime adaptation drove sellouts at bookstores. The first batch arrives after Aug 19, with another next month. The editor thanked readers for embracing the series' characters, noting the decision to serialize it came three years ago.
The music video for Wasure Ran Nee Yo's "Nann mo Nee," the opening theme for the TV anime Yani Neko, has been released. It features a lavish guest lineup including voice actor Yuuko Natsuyuki, Tetsu Inada, director Takumi Kimura, and original creator Nyan Nyan Factory, drawing enthusiastic comments on X.
The music video for Wasurelanneyo's "Nannmonee," the opening theme of the TV anime Yani Neko, was released on August 13. It features voice actors Yuko Natsuyoshi and Tetsu Inada, director Taku Kimura, and original creator Nyan Nyan Factory, plus cameos from the Kaiji series.
ABEMA will air the first six episodes of the Yani Neko anime in a free marathon starting August 13 at 10:00 a.m. All episodes remain free to watch for one week after broadcast. The anime, based on Nyan Nyan Factory's manga about a chain-smoking slacker cat, began airing in July.
Dwango announced a free retrospective screening of Yani Neko episodes 1-6 on Niconico Live Broadcast on August 13 at 10:00 PM. The Top 5 Most Commented Scenes, based on comments for episodes 1-3, was also released. The list is led by Imoko nursing a sick Yani Neko in episode 1.
The TV anime Yani Neko will release an Evil Dragon Liberation Version on AT-X and select streaming services, alongside the On Air Version. The version respects the production intent of the original work by Nyan Nyan Factory. The series began airing on July 2, 2026.
The TV anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga Yani Neko will premiere on July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. Some episodes will have two versions: the terrestrial On Air Version and the Evil Dragon Release Version, which follows the original direction. The Evil Dragon Release Version will air on AT-X and select streaming services. Reprints of manga volumes 1-11 with cast comments on the obi strips have also been announced.
The main promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga "Yani Neko" was released on May 31. The PV opens with a landlord humming while sweeping, only to have cigarette butts dropped by the protagonist Yani Neko rain down on his head. It also introduces supporting characters Yaku Neko, Hame Neko, Kansai Neko, and Aru Neko. The opening theme is "Nan mo Nee" by rock band Wasureranneyo, and the ending theme is "Kemuri to Blue" by Necry Talkie. Both bands provided comments. The anime is a comedy set in a world where humans and beastmen coexist, following the daily life of a heavy-smoking slacker beastman. It will begin airing on July 2 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. The animation studio is Vibely Animation Studio, with direction by Taku Kimura.