When Does The Cat and the Dragon Anime Premiere and What Is It About

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The Cat and the Dragon anime streams June 27 ahead of its July 4 TV debut. Watch the new trailer and explore cast, staff, and story details.

A new trailer has confirmed that The Cat and the Dragon (Neko to Ryuu) will begin streaming on June 27, 2026, one week ahead of its July 4 TV premiere. The trailer highlights the opening theme “Nekohi” by yorushika and the ending theme “Tadaima no Basho” by shallm, setting a warm and emotional tone for this fantasy tale of found family.

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What Is The Cat and the Dragon

The Cat and the Dragon is a heartwarming fantasy about a fire breathing dragon raised by a family of cats deep within a forest. The series blends gentle slice of life storytelling with mythic fantasy elements, focusing on themes of belonging, gratitude, and the bonds that form between unlikely companions.

When Is The Cat and the Dragon Premiering

The anime will premiere on:

  • Streaming: June 27, 2026
  • Television: July 4, 2026

This staggered release gives streaming audiences an early look at the adaptation.

Who Is Making The Cat and the Dragon Anime

The series is animated by OLM, known for:

  • Summer Time Rendering
  • Kenpuu Denki Berserk
  • Utawarerumono

Key staff members include:

  • Director: Jin Koo Oh (Tonbo!)
  • Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota (Edens Zero)
  • Character Design: Rie Nishino and Chiaki Kurakazu

The production team suggests a blend of expressive character animation and warm, story driven direction.

Who Is in The Cat and the Dragon Cast

The cast features a mix of veteran and rising voice actors:

  • Takehito Koyasu as Nekoryu, a dragon raised as a cat
  • Kikuko Inoue as Mama nyan, the feline mother of the household
  • Fūka Izumi as Shirotae, a cat determined to reclaim her territory
  • Show Hayami as Kurobane, a powerful black cat living in the deep forest
  • Noriaki Sugiyama as Haibuchi, a meddlesome city dwelling cat
  • Maki Kawase as Chiikuro, Kurobane’s sister
  • Shinnosuke Tokudome as Kurotama, another sibling

The cast lineup emphasizes warmth, personality, and a strong sense of community.

What Is the Story of The Cat and the Dragon

The story begins when a fire breathing dragon, orphaned before birth, is discovered by a cat in the forest. The cat decides to raise him as one of her own, and the feline family welcomes the dragon as a “peculiar cat who can fly and breathe fire.”

To repay their kindness, the dragon chooses to remain in the forest and protect the other cats. Over time, he becomes known as:

  • “Winged uncle” among the cats
  • “Dragon cat” among humans

The narrative explores:

  • Found family
  • Cross species bonds
  • Community and responsibility
  • The dragon’s journey toward understanding his place in the world

Where Did The Cat and the Dragon Come From

The franchise began as a novel by Amara, published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in September 2013. It has since reached 1 million copies in circulation.

A manga adaptation by Izumi Sasaki began serialization in Kono Manga ga Sugoi! in September 2017, with volume 12 released in November 2025.

The series has grown steadily thanks to its gentle storytelling and unique premise.

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