Series synopsis
Chainsmoker Cat, also known as ヤニねこ is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on July 3, 2026. It stars Yuko Natsuyoshi, Misato Matsuoka, Yurie Funato and Ayaka Shimizu.
Catgirl Yani struggles to pay her rent and keep a job while feeding her smoking habit. As her loved ones' concerns grow, she must rethink her future.
Premise
Catgirl Yani struggles to pay her rent and keep a job while feeding her smoking habit. As her loved ones' concerns grow, she must rethink her future.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuko Natsuyoshi as Yaniko 'Yani-Neko' Satō (voice)
- Misato Matsuoka as Masuko 'Yaku-Neko' Koshijimaru (voice)
- Yurie Funato as Yurufuwa＊Tenshi 'Hame-Neko' Hameko (voice)
- Ayaka Shimizu as Kaoruko 'Kansai-Neko' Nishi (voice)
- Shiori Izawa as Aruko 'Al-Neko' Sakai (voice)
- Riko Akechi as Tatsurō Ochinpo (voice)
- Tetsu Inada as Landlord (voice)
- Rina Honnizumi as Imoko (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meow Is a Chainsmoker Cat, Meow Catgirl Yani struggles to pay rent and spends what little she has on cigarettes — until an urgent text from her sister Imoko sparks a far greater crisis. |
July 3, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 10, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 3, 2026 |
| Last aired | July 3, 2026 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Thursday at 00:30:00 |