Image: NyanNyanFactory, Kodansha / Yani Neko Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 05/31/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The TV anime Yani Neko (also known internationally as Chainsmoker Cat), announced for the summer 2026 season, has received a detailed main PV. In it, the studio offers a first humorous glimpse into the chaotic life of the titular anti-heroine. The clip begins with the song of the building manager, voiced by Tetsu Inada, who is suddenly showered with cigarette butts while sweeping the yard – a bit of discarded waste from the main character. The scene is typical of the series, described as an "animal-human heartwarming comedy."
From the middle of the video, the opening theme "Nanmonee" by the Japanese rock band Wasurennenee yo can be heard for the first time. The song accompanies the introduction of other characters: alongside the main cat Yani Neko (voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi), her eccentric friends Yakuneko (Misato Matsuoka), Hameneko (Yurie Funato), Kansaineko (Ayaka Shimizu), and Aruneko (Shiori Izawa) appear. The ending theme is handled by the band Necry Talkie with the song "Kemuri to Blue." Both music groups have released personal comments expressing their connection to the work.
Yani Neko is based on the manga series of the same name by NyanNyanFactory, which has been serialized in Kodansha's Young Magazine magazine since February 2023. Twelve collected volumes have been released so far; an English-language version is published by Seven Seas Entertainment. The story is set in a world where humans and animal-people coexist, revolving around the heavily addicted, work-shy cat woman Yani, whose only priority is smoking. The anime adaptation is produced by Bibury Animation Studios. Direction is by Taku Kimura, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima. Character design is by Riki Matsuura, and music is composed by Keiichi Suzuki.
The first broadcast is scheduled for July 2, 2026, on Tokyo MX and BS11 at 24:30 (JST). The AT-X channel follows from July 25. After the linear broadcast, the series will be available on various streaming platforms.
From the middle of the video, the opening theme "Nanmonee" by the Japanese rock band Wasurennenee yo can be heard for the first time. The song accompanies the introduction of other characters: alongside the main cat Yani Neko (voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi), her eccentric friends Yakuneko (Misato Matsuoka), Hameneko (Yurie Funato), Kansaineko (Ayaka Shimizu), and Aruneko (Shiori Izawa) appear. The ending theme is handled by the band Necry Talkie with the song "Kemuri to Blue." Both music groups have released personal comments expressing their connection to the work.
Yani Neko is based on the manga series of the same name by NyanNyanFactory, which has been serialized in Kodansha's Young Magazine magazine since February 2023. Twelve collected volumes have been released so far; an English-language version is published by Seven Seas Entertainment. The story is set in a world where humans and animal-people coexist, revolving around the heavily addicted, work-shy cat woman Yani, whose only priority is smoking. The anime adaptation is produced by Bibury Animation Studios. Direction is by Taku Kimura, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima. Character design is by Riki Matsuura, and music is composed by Keiichi Suzuki.
The first broadcast is scheduled for July 2, 2026, on Tokyo MX and BS11 at 24:30 (JST). The AT-X channel follows from July 25. After the linear broadcast, the series will be available on various streaming platforms.
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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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