Image: Amara, Takarajimasha / Neko to Ryu Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 06/25/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The TV anime "Neko to Ryu" (The Cat and the Dragon), set to premiere in July 2026, has released the first scene images and the plot of Episode 1. The episode is titled "The Cat and the Dragon."
Set deep in a monster-infested forest, the story follows a mother cat about to give birth to her kittens as she searches for a warm cave. After safely delivering her kittens, a small, fire-breathing dragon suddenly crawls out from a pile of dry leaves. The baby dragon has already lost its biological mother. Without hesitation, the mother cat adopts the strange creature as her own—a decision that transcends the boundaries of species.
The series is based on the light novel of the same name by Amara, originally published on the platform "Shosetsuka ni Naro," which unusually reached number one in the daily rankings as a collection of short stories. The book series now includes nine volumes and four paperback editions; the manga series by Sasaki Izumi spans twelve volumes. The total circulation exceeds 1.4 million copies. The work is told as heartwarming, self-contained episodes.
Director Jin-Koo Oh ("Tonbo!") is in charge of the adaptation, with series composition by Mitsutaka Hirota ("Edens Zero"). Character designs were created by Chiaki Kurakazu and Rie Nishino, and music was composed by Takahiro Obata ("The Promised Neverland"). The animation is produced by Studio OLM, known for "The Apothecary Diaries."
The main role of the dragon raised by a cat—named "Nekoryu"—is voiced by Takehito Koyasu. The mother cat "Mama Nyan" is portrayed by Kikuko Inoue. Other voice actors include Fuka Izumi, Sho Hayami, Noriaki Sugiyama, Maki Kawase, and Junya Enoki. The cast list includes a total of 17 performers.
The opening theme "Nekohi" is contributed by suis (from YORUSHIKA), while the ending theme "Tadaima no Basho" comes from the band shallm.
The broadcast begins on July 4, 2026, on TOKYO MX (Saturdays at 9:00 PM) as well as on BS Nittele, Yomiuri TV, AT-X, and Nagasaki Bunka Hoso. A one-week head start is offered by d Anime Store and ABEMA: the first stream airs on June 27, 2026, at 9:30 PM. From July 4, other platforms will follow.
The official website and X account (@NekoRyuu_PR) are simultaneously releasing countdown color illustrations of the voice actors to build anticipation for the premiere.
Set deep in a monster-infested forest, the story follows a mother cat about to give birth to her kittens as she searches for a warm cave. After safely delivering her kittens, a small, fire-breathing dragon suddenly crawls out from a pile of dry leaves. The baby dragon has already lost its biological mother. Without hesitation, the mother cat adopts the strange creature as her own—a decision that transcends the boundaries of species.
The series is based on the light novel of the same name by Amara, originally published on the platform "Shosetsuka ni Naro," which unusually reached number one in the daily rankings as a collection of short stories. The book series now includes nine volumes and four paperback editions; the manga series by Sasaki Izumi spans twelve volumes. The total circulation exceeds 1.4 million copies. The work is told as heartwarming, self-contained episodes.
Director Jin-Koo Oh ("Tonbo!") is in charge of the adaptation, with series composition by Mitsutaka Hirota ("Edens Zero"). Character designs were created by Chiaki Kurakazu and Rie Nishino, and music was composed by Takahiro Obata ("The Promised Neverland"). The animation is produced by Studio OLM, known for "The Apothecary Diaries."
The main role of the dragon raised by a cat—named "Nekoryu"—is voiced by Takehito Koyasu. The mother cat "Mama Nyan" is portrayed by Kikuko Inoue. Other voice actors include Fuka Izumi, Sho Hayami, Noriaki Sugiyama, Maki Kawase, and Junya Enoki. The cast list includes a total of 17 performers.
The opening theme "Nekohi" is contributed by suis (from YORUSHIKA), while the ending theme "Tadaima no Basho" comes from the band shallm.
The broadcast begins on July 4, 2026, on TOKYO MX (Saturdays at 9:00 PM) as well as on BS Nittele, Yomiuri TV, AT-X, and Nagasaki Bunka Hoso. A one-week head start is offered by d Anime Store and ABEMA: the first stream airs on June 27, 2026, at 9:30 PM. From July 4, other platforms will follow.
The official website and X account (@NekoRyuu_PR) are simultaneously releasing countdown color illustrations of the voice actors to build anticipation for the premiere.
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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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