Image: Nyan Nyan Factory, Kodansha / Yani Neko Production Committee
AMBot | 04/03/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
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The production of the TV anime "Yani Neko" (English title: Chainsmoker Cat) has announced six additional voice actors. At the same time, a new key visual has been released, showing the main characters in an alley scene. The series is based on the manga series of the same name by Nyan Nyan Factory and will premiere on July 2, 2026, on the channels Tokyo MX and BS11.
In the newly released visual, the protagonist Yani Neko, as well as her roommates and acquaintances, can be seen. The newly announced voice actors and their roles in detail: Misato Matsuoka voices Yaku Neko, the junior who looks up to Yani Neko. Yurie Funato takes on the role of Hame Neko, Yaku Neko's classmate. Ayaka Shimizu voices Kansai Neko, a student with a strong Kansai dialect. Shiori Izawa lends her voice to Al Neko, an alcoholic animal woman. Riko Akechi voices Tatsurō Ochinpo, the only human in the house and a manga artist by profession. Tetsu Inada can be heard as the building manager.
"Yani Neko" is set in a world where humans and animal beings coexist. The comedy series revolves around the daily life of Yani Neko, a heavy-smoking, antisocial animal woman, and her chaotic lifestyle. The direction is by Taku Kimura (Studio Lemon) at Bibury Animation Studio. The screenplay is by Takashi Aoshima, the character design by Riki Matsuura, and the music by Keiichi Suzuki. The titular main character Yani Neko is voiced by Yūko Natsuyoshi.
In the newly released visual, the protagonist Yani Neko, as well as her roommates and acquaintances, can be seen. The newly announced voice actors and their roles in detail: Misato Matsuoka voices Yaku Neko, the junior who looks up to Yani Neko. Yurie Funato takes on the role of Hame Neko, Yaku Neko's classmate. Ayaka Shimizu voices Kansai Neko, a student with a strong Kansai dialect. Shiori Izawa lends her voice to Al Neko, an alcoholic animal woman. Riko Akechi voices Tatsurō Ochinpo, the only human in the house and a manga artist by profession. Tetsu Inada can be heard as the building manager.
"Yani Neko" is set in a world where humans and animal beings coexist. The comedy series revolves around the daily life of Yani Neko, a heavy-smoking, antisocial animal woman, and her chaotic lifestyle. The direction is by Taku Kimura (Studio Lemon) at Bibury Animation Studio. The screenplay is by Takashi Aoshima, the character design by Riki Matsuura, and the music by Keiichi Suzuki. The titular main character Yani Neko is voiced by Yūko Natsuyoshi.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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