Yani Neko Anime to Air Two Versions Including Evil Dragon Release Cut
The dual-version release model, with one cut respecting the original direction, is an unusual approach that lets viewers choose between a broadcast-friendly edit and a version closer to the source material.
Key Facts
- The Yani Neko TV anime adaptation premieres on July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X.
- Some episodes will have two versions: the On Air Version for terrestrial broadcast and the Evil Dragon Release Version following the original direction.
- The Evil Dragon Release Version airs on AT-X and streams on AnimeFesta, DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, Netflix, and Anime Times.
- Reprints of manga volumes 1 through 11 include obi strips with cast comments; Toru Inada provides different comments for each volume.
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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 Yani Neko anime, based on Nyan Nyan Factory's manga, begins airing July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. For some episodes, the production will offer two cuts: the On Air Version for terrestrial broadcast and the Evil Dragon Release Version, which hews to the original direction. The Evil Dragon Release Version will be available on AT-X and streaming platforms including AnimeFesta, DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, Netflix, and Anime Times. The On Air Version will stream on ABEMA, d Anime Store, Prime Video, TVer, U-NEXT, and others. Reprints of manga volumes 1 through 11 have been ordered, with obi strips featuring comments from the main cast; Toru Inada, who voices Oya, will contribute different comments for each volume.
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