“Takashi Miike’s ‘Nyaight of the Living Cat’ Brings a Paws-itively Terrifying Apocalypse—Are You Ready?”
Cat lovers, beware—your feline obsession might just spell doom! The legendary horror mastermind Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Audition) is back, and this time, he’s blending apocalyptic horror with hilarious cat-fueled chaos in the upcoming anime Nyaight of the Living Cat! Crunchyroll has just dropped a brand-new English-subtitled trailer, and it’s as thrilling as it is claw-some.
The Plot: When Petting is a Death Sentence
Set in a world overrun by an adorable but deadly nyandemic, Nyaight of the Living Cat envisions a society where touching a cat results in an irreversible transformation into a feline. That’s right—cuddling your cute tabby could turn you into one! As the world spirals into madness, humans must fight their natural urge to pet the irresistible fluffballs in a desperate bid for survival.
With its worldwide streaming debut set for July 2025 (excluding Asia), Sony Pictures Entertainment is overseeing the film’s distribution in Japan and Asia.
Meet the (Human) Cast… For Now
Crunchyroll has also revealed the Japanese voice cast, featuring an impressive lineup of anime veterans:
- Masaaki Mizunaka (Classroom of the Elite) as Kunagi, a mysterious amnesiac cat café employee with superhuman abilities.
- Reina Ueda (Solo Leveling) as Kaoru, a high schooler and cat café assistant who just can’t resist cuddling kittens.
- Reiji Kawashima (To Your Eternity) as Arata, a ninja-obsessed college student who narrowly avoids becoming a cat himself.
- Yu Serizawa (Rent-A-Girlfriend) as Tsutsumi, Kaoru’s friend who loves cats but is allergic—an ironic advantage in this furry apocalypse!
- Subaru Kimura (Jujutsu Kaisen) as Len Ward, the tough eldest son of the legendary Ward family, known for their battle against the feline invasion.
- Yoshiki Nakajima (Dr. STONE) as Masaki Ward, the brains of the Ward family’s survival tactics.
- Hiroki Yasumoto (Fairy Tail) as Tanishi, a regular at the doomed cat café.
- Ryota Takeuchi (The Ancient Magus’ Bride) as Gaku, Kaoru’s older brother and café owner who unknowingly welcomes chaos into his shop.
The Talent Behind the Madness
Based on the manga Night of the Living Cat, written by Hawkman and illustrated by Mecha-Roots, the anime is in excellent hands. Takashi Miike serves as executive director, with Tomohiro Kamitani (Mix Meisei Story S2) directing and Shingo Irie (Golden Kamuy) handling the screenplay. The show features stunning character designs by Takao Maki (Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls) and a thrilling score by Koji Endo (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable). The animation studio OLM (Pokémon, The Apothecary Diaries) brings this cat-astrophic world to life.
Will You Survive the Nyandemic?
With an absurd yet chilling premise, stunning animation, and Miike’s signature dark humor, Nyaight of the Living Cat is shaping up to be one of the most unique horror anime experiences of 2025. Will humanity resist the temptation to pet these cuddly creatures, or will the world succumb to its furry overlords?
Get ready—because in this apocalypse, curiosity doesn’t just kill the cat… it turns you into one!
