The TV anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga Yani Neko is set to premiere on July 2, 2026, with two versions of some episodes: the On Air Version and the Evil Dragon Liberation Version, which follows the original direction.
The TV anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga Yani Neko will premiere on July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. The series is a comedy set in a world where humans and beastmen coexist, following the daily life of a heavy-smoking slacker beastman. The main promotional video, released on May 31, 2026, introduced supporting characters Yaku Neko, Hame Neko, Kansai Neko, and Aru Neko, and revealed the opening theme "Nan mo Nee" by rock band Wasureranneyo and the ending theme "Kemuri to Blue" by Necry Talkie. The animation studio is Vibely Animation Studio, with direction by Taku Kimura.
In an unusual move for a seasonal anime, some episodes will have two versions: the terrestrial On Air Version and the Evil Dragon Liberation Version, which respects the production intent of the original work. The Evil Dragon Liberation Version will air on AT-X and select streaming services. Reprints of manga volumes 1 through 11 with cast comments on the obi strips have also been announced. The dual-version release model lets viewers choose between a broadcast-friendly edit and a cut closer to the source material.
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The TV anime Yani Neko will release an Evil Dragon Liberation Version on AT-X and select streaming services, alongside the On Air Version. The version respects the production intent of the original work by Nyan Nyan Factory. The series began airing on July 2, 2026.
The TV anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga Yani Neko will premiere on July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. Some episodes will have two versions: the terrestrial On Air Version and the Evil Dragon Release Version, which follows the original direction. The Evil Dragon Release Version will air on AT-X and select streaming services. Reprints of manga volumes 1-11 with cast comments on the obi strips have also been announced.
The main promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga "Yani Neko" was released on May 31. The PV opens with a landlord humming while sweeping, only to have cigarette butts dropped by the protagonist Yani Neko rain down on his head. It also introduces supporting characters Yaku Neko, Hame Neko, Kansai Neko, and Aru Neko. The opening theme is "Nan mo Nee" by rock band Wasureranneyo, and the ending theme is "Kemuri to Blue" by Necry Talkie. Both bands provided comments. The anime is a comedy set in a world where humans and beastmen coexist, following the daily life of a heavy-smoking slacker beastman. It will begin airing on July 2 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. The animation studio is Vibely Animation Studio, with direction by Taku Kimura.