The Cat and the Dragon Anime: July 2026 PV Reveals New Cast Members

The TV anime adaptation of The Cat and the Dragon, based on the popular light novel series from the "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" platform, is set to premiere in July 2026. The production team has released new character pick-up visuals and a promotional video (PV), unveiling the voices behind several key characters for the first time.

New Visuals Highlight the Bond Between Cats and Humans

Departing from earlier promotional artwork centered on the dragon-and-cat dynamic, the newly revealed visuals place the spotlight on the relationships between cats and humans, highlighting the cross-species bonds at the heart of the story.

Three Additional Cast Members Announced

The most significant reveal in this PV is the announcement of three prominent voice actors joining the production:

• Anne Rossa (voiced by Chika Anzai): A student at a magic school who forms a familiar contract with Mama-nyan (voiced by Kikuko Inoue) and trains under her feline mentor.

• Gally (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki): A spirited young girl raised in an orphanage who befriends Shirotae (voiced by Fuuka Izumi) during her travels.

• Stan (voiced by Junya Enoki): A kingdom prince with a deep longing for adventure who shares a lifelong friendship with Kurobane (voiced by Shou Hayami).

Previously announced cast members also appear in the new PV, including Takehito Koyasu as the titular Nekoryū and Kikuko Inoue as the gentle mother cat Mama-nyan.

Story Overview: A Dragon Raised by Cats

Set in a monster-filled forest, The Cat and the Dragon follows a young fire dragon who is taken in and raised by a mother cat. Regarded by the cat community as nothing more than "a peculiar cat that breathes fire," the dragon grows up among them. Out of gratitude, the dragon dedicates itself to protecting the cat clan, earning the reverent title "Nekoryū" from the humans who witness its deeds.

The newly released materials shed further light on the relationships between characters:

• The mentor-student bond between Mama-nyan and Anne Rossa

• The friendship between Kurobane (CV: Shou Hayami) and Stan, which transcends rank and species

• The heartwarming first encounter between Shirotae (CV: Fuuka Izumi) and Gally

Production Details and Broadcast Schedule

Animation production is handled by OLM, the studio renowned for the Pokémon franchise. The series is directed by Jin-Koo Oh, with series composition by Mitsutaka Hirota, who previously worked on Rent-A-Girlfriend. The creative team aims to balance the story's warm-hearted tone with thoughtful character development.

The Cat and the Dragon is scheduled to air from July 2026 on TOKYO MX, BS Nittele, Yomiuri TV, and other networks.

Full Voice Cast

• Nekoryū: Takehito Koyasu

• Mama-nyan: Kikuko Inoue

• Shirotae: Fuuka Izumi

• Kurobane: Shou Hayami

• Haibuchi: Noriaki Sugiyama

• Chiikuro: Maki Kawase

• Kurotama: Shinnosuke Tokudome

• Gally: Atsumi Tanezaki

• Anne Rossa: Chika Anzai

• Stan: Junya Enoki

Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Cat and the Dragon premiere?

The anime is scheduled to begin airing in July 2026 on TOKYO MX, BS Nittele, Yomiuri TV, and other channels.

What is the source material for this anime?

The series is adapted from a popular light novel originally published on the "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" (Let's Become a Novelist) web platform.

Which studio is producing the anime?

OLM, the animation studio best known for producing the Pokémon anime series, is handling production.

Who does Atsumi Tanezaki voice in The Cat and the Dragon?

She voices Gally, an energetic young girl who grew up in an orphanage.

Which character does Chika Anzai play?

Chika Anzai voices Anne Rossa, a magic school student who trains under Mama-nyan.