Get ready, anime fans! WWWave Corporation’s brand-new anime streaming platform, OceanVeil, has officially announced it will stream the highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory’s hit manga, Chainsmoker Cat (Yanineko).
If you are looking for where to watch Chainsmoker Cat with English subtitles or searching for the best new comedy anime of the season, OceanVeil has you covered. The global streaming debut is locked in for July 2 at 9:00 a.m. PDT (12 noon EDT).
Chainsmoker Cat Release Date and Broadcasting Schedule
For fans tracking the official Japanese release, the broadcasting schedule features a few specific timelines:
- Tokyo MX & BS11: Debuts on July 2 at 24:30 (effectively July 3 at 12:30 a.m. JST).
- AT-X Premium Channel: Airing begins later next month on July 25.
“Evil Dragon Unleashed” vs. “On-Air” Versions Explained
In a fascinating twist for viewers, the anime will be released in two distinct versions to accommodate broadcasting regulations:
- The “On-Air” Version: Edited specifically for terrestrial television broadcast standards.
- The “Evil Dragon Unleashed” Version: A special cut that fully respects the original work’s raw directorial intent for specific episodes.
In Japan, premium platforms like Netflix, Hulu, DMM TV, Fuji TV On Demand, Anime Times, and AnimeFesta will stream the uncensored “Evil Dragon Unleashed” version. Meanwhile, 16 other local streaming services will carry only the standard “On-Air” edition.
What is Chainsmoker Cat About? (Plot & Age Rating)
Distributed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, the original manga has garnered a cult following for its gritty, chaotic, and hilarious premise. Set in a quirky world where humans and catgirls co-exist, the story leans heavily into toilet humor, gross-out comedy, and mature themes involving drug and alcohol consumption.
Seven Seas describes the hilarious storyline:
“Yani is a catgirl with a seriously bad smoking habit. She smokes so much that her apartment smells like ash and is littered with cigarette butts—and plenty of other trash! Every time she tries to quit, she becomes weak to the cravings and gives in almost instantly. Will she ever get her life together, or is she doomed to live as a chainsmoking slob forever?”
Cast and Production Staff
The series boasts an incredibly talented voice cast alongside industry-veteran production staff.
Voice Cast:
- Yani Neko (Yaniko Satō): Yūko Natsuyoshi
- Yaku Neko (Yakuko Koshimaru): Misato Matsuoka
- Hame Neko (Yurufuwa*Tenshi Hameko): Yurie Funato
- Kansai Neko (Kaoruko Nishi): Ayaka Shimizu
- Aruko Neko (Aruko Sakai): Shiori Izawa
- Tatsurō Ochinpo: Riko Akechi
- Landlord: Tetsu Inada
- Imoko: Rina Honnizumi
Animation & Production Team:
The show is being produced at the acclaimed Bibury Animation Studio under the direction of Taku Kimura (known for Star Wars: Visions’ “Tatooine Rhapsody”). Takashi Aoshima (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You) is handling the series scripts, while character designs are crafted by Riki Matsuura. The legendary Keiichi Suzuki (Tokyo Godfathers) is composing the score.
The musical themes are bound to be hits, featuring the opening theme song “Nanmonee” by rock band Wasureranneyo, and the ending theme “Kemuri to Blue” (Smoke and Blue) performed by Necry Talkie.
Manga Origins and Availability
Before making its way to your streaming screens, Yanineko built a massive fanbase in Kodansha’s Young Magazine. Kodansha recently published its 12th compiled book volume in Japan on May 20, while English-speaking readers can grab the 3rd English volume, which was just released by Seven Seas on June 16.
Stay tuned to OceanVeil this July to catch the wildest, funniest catgirl comedy of the year!
