The cat-apocalypse is upon us! A brand-new trailer for Nyaight of the Living Cat has arrived, giving fans a closer look at this bizarrely adorable survival anime. Directed by Tomohiro Kamitani and featuring the creative touch of legendary filmmaker Takashi Miike, this upcoming series blends humor, horror, and an overwhelming dose of feline chaos.
The anime is set to premiere on Crunchyroll this July, with Sony Pictures Entertainment handling distribution in Asia. While the exact debut date remains under wraps, the latest trailer was released in celebration of Cat Day in Japan, making it the perfect treat for cat lovers and anime enthusiasts alike.
A Cat-Tastrophic Outbreak Unfolds
Nyaight of the LivingNyaight of the Living Cat, a strange virus has turned human civilization upside down. This terrifying yet oddly cute pandemic—dubbed the “pandemic”—spreads when humans come into contact with cats, causing them to transform into felines themselves. With the world overrun by cats, survivors must resist their natural urge to pet these irresistible creatures if they want to stay human.
The anime is based on the manga by writer Hawkman and illustrator Mecha-Roots. Shingo Irie, known for his work on Afterlost: Where I End and You Begin, serves as the series writer, while Takao Maki (Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls) handles character designs. Together, they bring this strange and hilarious post-apocalyptic world to life.
The Japanese voice cast features a lineup of talented actors bringing these quirky characters to life. Masaaki Mizunaka voices Kunagi, a mysterious cat café worker with superhuman abilities. Reina Ueda plays Kaoru, a high schooler balancing school and her job at her brother’s cat café. Reiji Kawashima stars as Arata, a former track athlete with a deep admiration for Kunagi.
Yu Serizawa lends her voice to Tsutsumi, a high school student with a cat allergy that might be her greatest asset. Subaru Kimura and Yoshiki Nakajima portray Len and Masaki Ward, two brothers from a legendary family that once defended their base from cats for three days straight. Hiroki Yasumoto voices Tanishi, a cat café regular, while Ryota Takeuchi plays Gaku, the café’s owner and Kaoru’s older brother.
With its unique blend of comedy, suspense, and feline absurdity, Nyaight of the Living Cat promises to be one of the most intriguing anime of the year. The second official trailer is now available for fans to watch, offering a deeper look at the chaos that awaits when this meow-filled survival story premieres this summer.
