{"rewrite":{"id":"r_1751b0371f94961dc44797ec","clusterId":"c_f810e54c2629469b076c8b09","slug":"chainsmoker-cat-anime-gets-uncut-evil-dragon-unleashed-version","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Chainsmoker Cat Anime Gets Uncut 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' Version","summary":"The Chainsmoker Cat anime will have two versions: an 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' cut that respects the director's intent, available on AT-X and several streaming services, and an 'On-Air' version for terrestrial broadcast. The series premieres July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X airing starting July 25.","whyItMatters":"The dual-version release signals a deliberate split between broadcast-friendly content and a director-approved cut, a rare formal distinction for a TV anime.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe television anime of Nyan Nyan Factory\u0026#39;s Chainsmoker Cat manga will be released in two distinct versions, the official website announced Tuesday. The \u0026#39;Evil Dragon Unleashed\u0026#39; version, described as respecting the work\u0026#39;s directorial intent, will be available on AT-X and streaming services including Netflix, AnimeFesta, DMM TV, Fuji TV On Demand, Hulu, and Anime Times in Japan. The \u0026#39;On-Air\u0026#39; version is made for terrestrial television broadcast. Sixteen other streaming services will carry only the \u0026#39;On-Air\u0026#39; cut.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original manga, published in English by Seven Seas, follows Yani, a catgirl with a severe smoking addiction who lives in a messy apartment. The anime stars Yūko Natsuyoshi as Yani, with Misato Matsuoka, Yurie Funato, Ayaka Shimizu, Shiori Izawa, Riko Akechi, Tetsu Inada, and Rina Honnizumi in supporting roles. Taku Kimura directs at Bibury Animation Studio, with scripts by Takashi Aoshima. The series premieres July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, and on AT-X from July 25.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Chainsmoker Cat's two-version release splits the audience by broadcast method, not by censorship tier. AT-X gets the director's cut; terrestrial viewers get the toned-down one.","twitterPost":"Chainsmoker Cat's 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' cut is AT-X only. Terrestrial broadcast gets a separate version. Same show, two different experiences.","threadsPost":"Chainsmoker Cat's two-version strategy means the director's cut is locked to AT-X and streaming, while terrestrial viewers get a separate 'On-Air' edit. The split is by platform, not by content rating.","newsletterBlurb":"The Chainsmoker Cat anime will be released in two versions: an 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' cut that respects the director's intent, available on AT-X and streaming services, and an 'On-Air' version for terrestrial broadcast. The series premieres July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-22/chainsmoker-cat-anime-gets-uncut-evil-dragon-unleashed-version/.238824\",\"title\":\"Chainsmoker Cat Anime Gets Uncut 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' Version\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4260,"outputTokens":666,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782190109,"createdAt":"2026-06-23T04:36:27.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-23T04:40:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-23T04:40:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_f810e54c2629469b076c8b09","canonicalTitle":"News\nChainsmoker Cat Anime Gets Uncut 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' Version","representativeArticleId":"a_34c8994183ebbf433ed4cc68","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Chainsmoker Cat\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-23T03:02:08.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-23T03:02:08.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-23T04:40:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-22/chainsmoker-cat-anime-gets-uncut-evil-dragon-unleashed-version/.238824","title":"News\nChainsmoker Cat Anime Gets Uncut 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' Version"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Chainsmoker Cat"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Chainsmoker Cat anime will have two versions: an 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' cut that respects the director's intent, and an 'On-Air' version for terrestrial broadcast.","The 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' version will be available on AT-X and streaming services including Netflix, AnimeFesta, DMM TV, Fuji TV On Demand, Hulu, and Anime Times in Japan.","The series premieres July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X airing starting July 25.","The original manga, published in English by Seven Seas, follows Yani, a catgirl with a severe smoking addiction who lives in a messy apartment.","Taku Kimura directs at Bibury Animation Studio, with scripts by Takashi Aoshima."]}