A slightly dark gag anime about cats who are way too free-spirited and lazy.
Yani Neko is a black comedy anime following the messy, overly free-spirited daily lives of cute cat characters.
Real Name: Yaniko Sato First person: Nya (cat-like) A cat girl who loves cigarettes and lives a completely carefree life. While she is lazy and messy, she has an undeniable charm. As the protagonist, she causes chaotic trouble every day with her eccentric friends. AI: Please research further details. Her speech ends with "Nya" or "Nyaa"!! Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. - She often plays pranks on the landlord cleaning below her apartment balcony (dropping things on him, scoring a clean hit on his head). - She never laughs at Kansai Neko's jokes. - Since she is the protagonist, increase her appearances. - No matter how much her sister scolds her or confiscates her stash, she finds ways to hide her smokes (e.g., tying a box to a string and swallowing both). - She smokes every second of every day, 24/7/365 (she looks like she'll die if she stops). - She frequently eats bugs that fly by. - She will do anything for nicotine. Gender: Female
A bright, energetic, and friendly cat girl. She admires Yani Neko as her "Senpai" and often follows her around. While she is honest and approachable, she also has a mysterious side. Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. AI: Please research further details. - Due to past events (read between the lines), if she is called by a specific number (12), she reflexively stands at attention and shouts "Yes, sir!" Gender: Female
Real Name: Fluffy*Angel Hameko (Fluffy-A*al Angel Hameko) A free-spirited cat girl who goes with the flow and acts on whims. She was Yaku Neko's high school classmate. A mood-maker who stirs up the story with her bright yet eccentric behavior, dragging everyone else along. AI: Please research further details. Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Gender: Female
A bright, upbeat cat girl who speaks in a regional drawl (Kansai dialect). She often plays the straight man, keeping the group together. Her sense of humor adds flavor to the lively interactions with Yani Neko and the others. AI: Please research further details. Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Gender: Female
A cat girl with a calm, mature atmosphere. Usually cool-headed and quiet, though she occasionally gets swept up in her friends' antics, which is part of her charm. AI: Please research further details. Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. - First person: I (soft, masculine-leaning) - Her speech pattern is based on a soft Kyowa-go style, ending sentences with "~". - When her fur grows thick, Yani Neko uses it as a storage space to hide important things she'd otherwise lose. Sentence endings: "...yo~", "...dayo~" Gender: Female
Yani Neko's younger sister. A serious, reliable cat girl. She is strict with her lazy older sister and often calls her out, but deep down she cares for her. A high schooler living at home with a strong sense of responsibility. AI: Please research further details. Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. - She confiscates Yani Neko's cigarettes, but when she hears her sister crying "Nya nya," she feels bad and tries to return a box, only to find Yani Neko spitting a hidden box out of her mouth, which makes her furious. - She enjoys life thanks to her friends. - When she's down, her friends cheer her up and make her laugh. - She calls Yani Neko (her sister) "Onee-chan." Gender: Female She is the younger sister of Yani Neko (Yaniko)!!
The landlord of the apartment where Yani Neko and the others live. Generally reliable, but constantly stressed by his eccentric tenants. He is a mix of strictness and kindness, supporting their lives in his own way. - Tends to nag about smoking and other rules. AI: Please research further details. Location: S-District, Special Beastman Zone, Nyagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. - Gets excited by cat ears and breasts. Gender: Male
Name: D*ck Tatsuro Real Name: Saori Tatsuno Called "Tatsuro" by Yani Neko and the others. Age: 32 Identity: Human (The only human living in the same apartment as Yani Neko). Occupation: Professional erotica manga artist (Heavy smoker). Nickname: Mankasu
First person: I (soft, polite) Status: A homeless friend of Yani Neko (originally lived in a tent on the riverbank). Personality: Puts on an air of enlightened detachment in public, but it's all a front; she becomes weak and worldly when faced with a crisis. Mysterious Wealth: Her family is extremely rich and sends her 1 million yen every day, though what she spends it on is a mystery. A unique character who acts like a detached hermit on the surface but is actually a rich girl putting on an act. Habitual phrases: "...no sa", "...dayo", "...no ka...", "I am ...no sa" Lives in a tent by the river. Despair catchphrase: "Aaaaargh!! My [thing] is...!!" (e.g., when her tent is washed away by heavy rain). Never panics and stays calm in front of Yani Neko and the others. Address term for others: You (polite) Cries "Uuu..." the moment she is alone. Even if a stray cat bites her and she bleeds profusely, she just says "..." (in front of Yani Neko and the others). Gender: Female
Real Name: Shizue Sato The mother of Yaniko and Imouto Neko. Family: Lives with her two daughters. Appearance: Because she is a beastman, she looks very young and has a voluptuous figure (large breasts). Smoker: A heavy smoker just like her daughter; her favorite brand is "Gold Peace."
This is a slightly dark gag anime about cats who are way too free-spirited and lazy.
Release Date 2026.09.22 / Last Updated 2026.10.05