Chainsmoker Cat (*Yani Neko*) has its main trailer, its theme songs, and a firm premiere: July 2, 2026 at 24:30 (effectively July 3, 12:30 a.m.) on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X picking it up July 25. The deadpan-cat comedy is animated by Bibury Animation Studio under director Taku Kimura.
Quick answer
Chainsmoker Cat (*Yani Neko*) is the Summer 2026 TV anime of Nyan Nyan Factory's Young Magazine comedy manga, animated by Bibury Animation Studio and directed by Taku Kimura. It premieres July 2, 2026 on Tokyo MX and BS11 (AT-X from July 25). The opening theme is "Nanmonee" by Wasureranneyo, and the ending is "Kemuri to Blue" by Necry Talkie. According to SenpaiRanks, it's tracked on the Summer 2026 board on both the Consensus and Quality axes — vote once it airs to place it.
The trailer
The new main PV sets the tone: dry, character-led gag comedy built around its chain-smoking cat cast. Watch it here:
The team and the sound
Taku Kimura directs at Bibury Animation Studio, with Takashi Aoshima on series scripts, Riki Matsuura on character design, and Keiichi Suzuki composing. The voice cast is led by Yūko Natsuyoshi as Yani Neko, with Misato Matsuoka, Yurie Funato, Ayaka Shimizu, Shiori Izawa, Riko Akechi and Tetsu Inada rounding out the ensemble. Rock band Wasureranneyo handles the opening "Nanmonee"; Necry Talkie closes each episode with "Kemuri to Blue."
Where it fits this summer
Gag comedies are easy to overlook in a stacked season, but they're also where word-of-mouth moves fastest. If you've been building your July list, this slots next to our calendar landing for Yani Neko, and the full picture is on the best Summer 2026 anime board and what to watch this summer guide. Once it airs, rate it on the card above — comedy is exactly the genre where one blended score hides how divisive a show really is, which is why we run Consensus and Quality separately.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Chainsmoker Cat premiere?
A: July 2, 2026 at 24:30 (effectively July 3, 12:30 a.m.) on Tokyo MX and BS11; AT-X begins airing it July 25.
Q: Which studio is animating Chainsmoker Cat?
A: Bibury Animation Studio, directed by Taku Kimura.
Q: What are the theme songs?
A: Opening "Nanmonee" by Wasureranneyo; ending "Kemuri to Blue" by Necry Talkie.
Q: What is Chainsmoker Cat based on?
A: Nyan Nyan Factory's comedy manga, serialized in Young Magazine.
Q: Where can I rank it?
A: It's on SenpaiRanks's Summer 2026 board with Consensus and Quality ranks you can vote on after it airs.