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Chainsmoker Cat

The Chainsmoker Cat anime premiered on July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with an alternate director's cut version available on premium services. The first episode has been reviewed as a deliberately offensive work with technical craft and an emotional core.

Synthesized from 5 Yomimono stories · updated 6d ago

The television anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga Chainsmoker Cat premiered on July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X airings beginning July 25. The series is produced by Bibury Animation Studio, with Taku Kimura directing, scripts by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Riki Matsuura, and music by Keiichi Suzuki. The opening theme is performed by Wasureranneyo and the ending theme by Necry Talkie.

The anime is being released in two distinct versions: an 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' cut that respects the director's intent, available on AT-X and several streaming services, and an 'On-Air' version for terrestrial broadcast. The new streaming platform OceanVeil, from WWWave Corporation, announced it will stream the series, marking its first major title.

The voice cast includes Yūko Natsuyoshi as protagonist Yani Neko, with Rina Honnizumi joining as her little sister Imoko. Anime Feminist's review of the first episode described the show as an acquired taste that leans into graphic bodily fluids, nudity, and gross-out humor, but noted it is made with undeniable craft and a surprising emotional core in Yani's relationship with her sister. Seven Seas is releasing the manga in English, with the third volume scheduled for June 16.

Key facts

Premiere date
July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11
Studio
Bibury Animation Studio
Director
Taku Kimura
Streaming platform
OceanVeil
Dual version release
An 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' director's cut and an 'On-Air' version
Voice cast addition
Rina Honnizumi as Imoko, Yani's little sister

Timeline

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Facts

Release
tv · 2026-07-06 · global · 2026-07-06
Release
tv · 2026-07-02 · Japan · 2026-06-27
Release
tv · July 2, 2026 · Japan · 2026-05-31
Release
tv · July 25, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-23
Release
tv · 2026-07-02 · 2026-06-18
Licensed by
OceanVeil (unknown) · 2026-06-27
Announced
main promotional video and theme song performers · 2026-05-31

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Claim activity

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  • Confirmed main promotional video and theme song performers May 31 · source
  • Confirmed tv July 2, 2026 Japan May 31 · source

All coverage

6d ago

Chainsmoker Cat Episode 1 Review: A Deliberately Revolting Shitpost With Craft

Anime Feminist reviews the premiere of Chainsmoker Cat, a show about a catgirl addicted to nicotine. The review describes the episode as an acquired taste that leans into graphic bodily fluids, nudity, and gross-out humor, but notes it is made with undeniable craft and a surprising emotional core in Yani's relationship with her sister.

Jun 27

OceanVeil to Stream Chainsmoker Cat Anime

W WWave Corporation's new streaming platform OceanVeil announced it will stream the television anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's Chainsmoker Cat manga. The anime premieres on July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with an alternate director's cut version available on premium services. Bibury Animation Studio produces the series.

Jun 23

Chainsmoker Cat Anime Gets Uncut 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' Version

The Chainsmoker Cat anime will have two versions: an 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' cut that respects the director's intent, available on AT-X and several streaming services, and an 'On-Air' version for terrestrial broadcast. The series premieres July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X airing starting July 25.

Jun 18

Rina Honnizumi Joins Chainsmoker Cat Anime Cast as Imoko

The Chainsmoker Cat anime has cast Rina Honnizumi as Imoko, the little sister of protagonist Yani Neko. The comedy series, set in a world of humans and catgirls, premieres on July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with additional staff and theme song performers also announced.

May 31

Chainsmoker Cat TV Anime Reveals Main Trailer, Theme Song Artists

The television anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga "Chainsmoker Cat" (Yanineko) received its main promotional video on Sunday, along with announcements of the theme song performers and additional staff. The opening theme "Nanmonee" will be performed by rock band Wasureranneyo, while Necry Talkie provides the ending theme "Kemuri to Blue" (Smoke and Blue). The anime is set to premiere on July 2 at 24:30 (effectively July 3 at 12:30 a.m.) on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X airings beginning July 25. Taku Kimura directs the series at Bibury Animation Studio, with scripts by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Riki Matsuura, and music by Keiichi Suzuki. The voice cast includes Yūko Natsuyoshi as Yani Neko, Misato Matsuoka as Yaku Neko, Yurie Funato as Hame Neko, Ayaka Shimizu as Kansai Neko, Shiori Izawa as Al Neko, Riko Akechi as Tatsurō Ochinpo, and Tetsu Inada as Landlord. Seven Seas is releasing the manga in English, with the third volume scheduled for June 16.