{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3b90749c3063251b0d4e2de8","clusterId":"c_afe7a283f0196eb5a8303ec4","slug":"chainsmoker-cat-tv-anime-reveals-main-trailer-theme-song-artists","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Chainsmoker Cat TV Anime Reveals Main Trailer, Theme Song Artists","summary":"The television anime adaptation of Nyan Nyan Factory's manga \"Chainsmoker Cat\" (Yanineko) received its main promotional video on Sunday, along with announcements of the theme song performers and additional staff. The opening theme \"Nanmonee\" will be performed by rock band Wasureranneyo, while Necry Talkie provides the ending theme \"Kemuri to Blue\" (Smoke and Blue). The anime is set to premiere on July 2 at 24:30 (effectively July 3 at 12:30 a.m.) on Tokyo MX and BS11, with AT-X airings beginning July 25. Taku Kimura directs the series at Bibury Animation Studio, with scripts by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Riki Matsuura, and music by Keiichi Suzuki. The voice cast includes Yūko Natsuyoshi as Yani Neko, Misato Matsuoka as Yaku Neko, Yurie Funato as Hame Neko, Ayaka Shimizu as Kansai Neko, Shiori Izawa as Al Neko, Riko Akechi as Tatsurō Ochinpo, and Tetsu Inada as Landlord. Seven Seas is releasing the manga in English, with the third volume scheduled for June 16.","whyItMatters":"The trailer and theme song reveals confirm the July premiere window and the full production team, giving the adaptation a concrete release date after its initial announcement.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe main trailer for \"Chainsmoker Cat\" debuted alongside a full staff and cast list, solidifying the production lineup for the July premiere. Taku Kimura, who previously directed \"Kairyū to Yūbinya-san\" and the \"Star Wars: Visions\" short \"Tattooine Rhapsody,\" is directing at Bibury Animation Studio. Scriptwriter Takashi Aoshima is known for comedies including \"Himouto! Umaruchan\" and \"The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.\" Composer Keiichi Suzuki has scored works such as \"Saint Young Men\" and \"Tokyo Godfathers.\" The manga, serialized in Kodansha's Young Magazine since February 2023, has released 12 compiled volumes in Japan, with the 12th volume published on May 20. Seven Seas describes the story as a comedy about a catgirl named Yani who struggles with a severe smoking habit, living in a messy apartment and failing to quit despite repeated attempts. The English-language release of the manga's third volume is set for June 16.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Chainsmoker Cat anime trailer is out, with Wasureranneyo on the opening and Necry Talkie on the ending. Premieres July 2 on Tokyo MX and BS11.","twitterPost":"Chainsmoker Cat anime gets a main trailer, theme song artists, and more staff. Taku Kimura directs at Bibury Animation Studio. 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