Neko to Ryuu is your July 1, 2026 pickup. OLM producing, 12 eps, fantasy register. Quick catch-up below.
Quick answer
Neko to Ryuu premieres on July 1, 2026 from OLM, with 12 episodes scheduled, with streaming partners to be confirmed. The show adapts a light novel and sits in the fantasy register corner of the Summer 2026 slate.
The hook
Deep in the forest where ferocious beasts and magical creatures dwell, a cat takes in an orphaned baby dragon as one of her own.
The team
OLM handles animation.
Director: Oh, Jin-koo.
Series composition / script: Hirota, Mitsutaka.
Character design: Kurakazu, Chiaki.
Music: Konuma, Noriyoshi.
The IP context
Source format: Light novel.
light novel adaptations live or die on pacing — fans of the books will be measuring chapter compression from episode one.
English-language title: The Cat and the Dragon.
Japanese title: 猫と竜.
Broadcast
Premiere: July 1, 2026.
Episode count: 12.
Episode duration: Unknown.
International streaming partners haven't been firmed up yet at time of writing.
Pre-air read
Members tracking the show on MAL: 8,208.
Popularity rank: #7896.
Looking for context? See the full Best Summer 2026 anime ranking and what to watch this Summer 2026 primer.
What to expect
If you're someone who slots fantasy register shows on principle, Neko to Ryuu is an automatic add to the first-three-episode try-list. If the light novel resonates with you, that doubles the case.
What to watch for in week one: animation density of episode one (premieres usually peak there — does episode two hold?), how the OLM team handles the first big set piece, and whether the OP/ED give the show a sonic identity beyond the source's existing fan signaling.
Slot it for the first three episodes. If the production's holding by week three, you've got a season-runner.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Neko to Ryuu premiere?
A: Neko to Ryuu premieres on July 1, 2026. Broadcast slot to be confirmed.
Q: Where can I watch Neko to Ryuu?
A: Streaming partners for Neko to Ryuu haven't been confirmed publicly yet. SenpaiRanks updates this page as platforms announce.
Q: Is Neko to Ryuu based on a manga or light novel?
A: Neko to Ryuu adapts a light novel. light novel adaptations live or die on pacing — fans of the books will be measuring chapter compression from episode one.
Q: How many episodes does Neko to Ryuu have?
A: Neko to Ryuu is scheduled for 12 episodes.
Q: Who is producing Neko to Ryuu?
A: OLM handles animation production. Director: Oh, Jin-koo. Series composition: Hirota, Mitsutaka. Character design: Kurakazu, Chiaki.