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The Cat and the Dragon

Neko to Ryuu猫と竜

2026 · ONA · 12 eps Finished

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What is The Cat and the Dragon about?

The Cat and the Dragon is an ONA (an anime released online first) of 12 episodes animated by OLM, adapted from a light novel. It aired from June 27, 2026 to September 12, 2026. AniList classifies it as adventure and fantasy.

The story follows a fire-breathing, human-hating dragon raised by a mother cat in a forest. The dragon, known affectionately as "Uncle Wing," watches over the many curious cats — such as one that goes on an adventure with a human prince, and another that lives in the city and people-watches as a hobby — and gradually warms up to humans along the way.

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Found Family, Animals, Primarily Animal Cast, Dragons, Magic, Episodic, Iyashikei, Anthropomorphism, Parenthood, Medieval.

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Main characters

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  • Nekoryuu 猫竜

    Main character

    A fire-breathing dragon with red wings who lives deep in the forest. After his biological parents died, he was raised by a mother cat. As if to repay his mother's kindness, he lives his life as a cat, snuggling up to the other cats of the forest. For certain reasons, he has an extreme dislike of humans.

    Japanese voice: Takehito Koyasu

Supporting characters

  • Mama-nyan ママにゃん

    Supporting character

    A seasoned mother cat who raises her children deep in the forest. Her children call her "Mom" and she is quite courageous. She raised a cat dragon she met by chance as her own. In the past, she has also raised a magical beast's baby.

    Japanese voice: Kikuko Inoue

  • Shirotae シロタエ

    Supporting character

    A cat dreaming of having its own territory. Skilled at hunting and adept at magic. While traveling, it meets a human girl named Gary and becomes friends with her.

    Japanese voice: Fuuka Izumi

  • Kurobane クロバネ

    Supporting character

    A powerful black cat dwelling deep within the forest. He proposes a plan to hunt bears to his brothers. He would later become a figure revered as a hero by the cats.

    Japanese voice: Shou Hayami

  • Haibuchi ハイブチ

    Supporting character

    A nosy cat living in the castle town. Observing humans is his hobby.

    Japanese voice: Noriaki Sugiyama

  • Chiikuro チークロ

    Supporting character

    Part of the brother cats who live deep in the forest. Together with his brothers, he plans a strategy to hunt bears. He has a strong sense of curiosity.

    Japanese voice: Maki Kawase

  • Kurotama クロタマ

    Supporting character

    Part of the brother cats who live deep in the forest. Together with his brothers, he plans a strategy to hunt bears. He has more courage and drive than any other cat.

    Japanese voice: Shinnosuke Tokudome

  • Gally ガリー

    Supporting character

    A tomboy raised in an orphanage. She is cheerful and looks after others well, making her beloved by the children at the orphanage. She meets Shirotae while he is on his journey and becomes his friend.

    Japanese voice: Atsumi Tanezaki

  • Stan スタン

    Supporting character

    A prince of the kingdom where cats and dragons coexist. He is full of curiosity and harbors a strong longing to become an adventurer. He has been with Kurobane since he was a baby.

    Japanese voice: Junya Enoki

  • Annerossa アンネロッサ

    Supporting character

    A girl attending a magic school. She has an introverted personality and lacks self-confidence. One day, she enters into a familiar pact with Mama-nyan.

    Japanese voice: Chika Anzai

  • Ouji 王子

    Supporting character

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    Japanese voice: Makoto Koichi

  • Kokuou 国王

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Kazuya Ichijou

  • Haneko 葉猫

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Yuu Serizawa

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