Nyaight of the Living Cat

ニャイト・オブ・ザ・リビングキャット

A virus turns humanity into feral cats, leaving a few survivors to fight back. Kunagi, a man with no past but vast cat knowledge, struggles to survive. However, the virus spreads through cuddles—can he resist the adorable menace?

2025 25 min 1 Seasons 12 Episodes
★ 7.5 / 10 24 ratings
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
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Nyaight of the Living Cat

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Synopsis

A virus turns humanity into feral cats, leaving a few survivors to fight back. Kunagi, a man with no past but vast cat knowledge, struggles to survive. However, the virus spreads through cuddles—can he resist the adorable menace?

About

Nyaight of the Living Cat premiered on July 8, 2025. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on September 23, 2025.

Why viewers enjoy Nyaight of the Living Cat

Nyaight of the Living Cat targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Nyaight of the Living Cat was animated by OLM, Slow Curve, Sony Pictures, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Critical reception

Nyaight of the Living Cat holds a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 24 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Nyaight of the Living Cat include: cat, transformation, parody, survival, based on manga, struggle for survival, virus, pandemic. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Masaaki Mizunaka

    Masaaki Mizunaka

  • Reina Ueda

    Reina Ueda

  • Hiroki Yasumoto

    Hiroki Yasumoto

  • Ryota Takeuchi

    Ryota Takeuchi

  • Shigeru Chiba

    Shigeru Chiba

  • Hayato Fujii

    Hayato Fujii

  • Yusuke Tomioka

    Yusuke Tomioka

  • Takaaki Torashima

    Takaaki Torashima

  • Teruyuki Tanzawa

    Teruyuki Tanzawa

  • Mikoto Nakai

    Mikoto Nakai

Production credits

Direction
Tomohiro Kamitani · Takashi Miike · Sota Kono
Writing
Shingo Irie · Hawkman · Mecha-Roots

Release dates

Premiered

July 8, 2025

Last aired

September 23, 2025

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

July 8, 2025·12episodes

Run! The Adorable Cats Are Here! In 20XX, the world is dominated by cats. A virus which turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Cats rub against people, turning them into cats. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in this cat-ridden world?

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • cat
  • transformation
  • parody
  • survival
  • based on manga
  • struggle for survival
  • virus
  • pandemic
  • shounen
  • anime
  • horror

Network

TV Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

When did Nyaight of the Living Cat premiere?

Nyaight of the Living Cat premiered on July 8, 2025.

How many seasons does Nyaight of the Living Cat have?

Nyaight of the Living Cat has 1 season and 12 episodes in total.

What genre is Nyaight of the Living Cat?

Nyaight of the Living Cat is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy.

What networks did Nyaight of the Living Cat air on?

Nyaight of the Living Cat aired on TV Tokyo.

Is Nyaight of the Living Cat finished?

Yes, Nyaight of the Living Cat concluded its run on September 23, 2025.

How long is each episode of Nyaight of the Living Cat?

Each episode of Nyaight of the Living Cat runs for approximately 25 minutes.

Where is Nyaight of the Living Cat from?

Nyaight of the Living Cat is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Nyaight of the Living Cat?

Nyaight of the Living Cat holds a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.