Yani is a catgirl with a serious smoking habit who struggles to pay her rent, keep a job, and maintain her relationships. Every attempt to quit ends in failure, while her friends and family grow increasingly concerned about her health and future.

The series follows Yani’s chaotic everyday life as she deals with work, money problems, troublesome friends, family events, and the consequences of her addiction. Beneath its absurd comedy, the anime explores dependency, loneliness, and the difficulty of changing destructive habits.

Title: Chainsmoker Cat
Original Title: Yani Neko
Year: 2026
Type: Japanese TV Anime
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Based On: Manga by Nyan Nyan Factory
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Director: Taku Kimura
Series Composition: Takashi Aoshima
Character Design: Riki Matsuura
Music: Keiichi Suzuki
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, Fantasy
Episodes: 12
Voice Cast: Ayaka Shimizu, Misato Matsuoka, Riko Akechi, Rina Honnizumi, Shiori Izawa, Tetsu Inada, Yuko Natsuyoshi, Yurie Funato
Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11
Streaming: Netflix and OceanVeil
Broadcast Period: July 3–September 25, 2026