Image: Amara, Takarajimasha / Produktionskomitee 'Neko to Ryu'
AMBot | 06/20/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The TV anime adaptation of the light novel series 'Neko to Ryu' ('The Cat and the Dragon') has released a new key visual and a second promotional clip. The image shows a large gathering of cats from the series, with the cat dragon at the center; each cat is depicted in individual poses with expressive faces reflecting their personalities. A human settlement is visible in the background.
At the same time, the fifth wave of voice actor roles was announced: Hinata Tadokoro voices the Greater Demon, Yōji Ueda takes on the role of the fourth Mosha Mosha, Saho Shirasuna lends her voice to Mike Mike, Natsuki Hanae voices Monaruka (black), and Tomohisa Aso is heard as Pompora. The previously announced ensemble includes, among others, Takehito Koyasu as the Cat Dragon, Kikuko Inoue as Mama-nyan, and numerous other voice actors.
The opening theme 'Nekojitsu' ('Cat Day') is contributed by suis, the singer of the band Yorushika; the ending theme 'Tadaima no Basho' ('The Place Where I Belong') comes from the band shallm. Both songs can already be heard in the second PV.
The first broadcast will take place on July 4, 2026, on Tokyo MX as well as on BS Nippon TV, Yomiuri TV, AT-X, and Nagasaki Bunka Hōsō. One week earlier, on June 27, 2026, the first episode will be streamed on d Anime Store and ABEMA; additional services will follow from July 4. Internationally, Crunchyroll will handle the simulcast.
The story is a fantasy tale about a dragon raised by a cat and the special bonds between cats, dragons, and humans. The light novel series is written by author Amara with illustrations by Mai Okuma, published by Takarajimasha. It started in 2013 on the platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō and has achieved a total circulation of over 1.4 million copies. A manga adaptation by Izumi Sasaki is also published by Takarajimasha. The animation is produced under the direction of Oh Jin‑goo at Studio OLM; the series composition is handled by Mitsutaka Hirota, and the character designs are by Rie Nishino and Chiaki Kurakazu.
At the same time, the fifth wave of voice actor roles was announced: Hinata Tadokoro voices the Greater Demon, Yōji Ueda takes on the role of the fourth Mosha Mosha, Saho Shirasuna lends her voice to Mike Mike, Natsuki Hanae voices Monaruka (black), and Tomohisa Aso is heard as Pompora. The previously announced ensemble includes, among others, Takehito Koyasu as the Cat Dragon, Kikuko Inoue as Mama-nyan, and numerous other voice actors.
The opening theme 'Nekojitsu' ('Cat Day') is contributed by suis, the singer of the band Yorushika; the ending theme 'Tadaima no Basho' ('The Place Where I Belong') comes from the band shallm. Both songs can already be heard in the second PV.
The first broadcast will take place on July 4, 2026, on Tokyo MX as well as on BS Nippon TV, Yomiuri TV, AT-X, and Nagasaki Bunka Hōsō. One week earlier, on June 27, 2026, the first episode will be streamed on d Anime Store and ABEMA; additional services will follow from July 4. Internationally, Crunchyroll will handle the simulcast.
The story is a fantasy tale about a dragon raised by a cat and the special bonds between cats, dragons, and humans. The light novel series is written by author Amara with illustrations by Mai Okuma, published by Takarajimasha. It started in 2013 on the platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō and has achieved a total circulation of over 1.4 million copies. A manga adaptation by Izumi Sasaki is also published by Takarajimasha. The animation is produced under the direction of Oh Jin‑goo at Studio OLM; the series composition is handled by Mitsutaka Hirota, and the character designs are by Rie Nishino and Chiaki Kurakazu.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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