It was announced on February 22nd that "The Cat and the Dragon," a popular light novel on the novel submission site "Shosetsuka ni Naro," will be adapted Shosetsuka ni Naro," an unusual feat for a short story. The announcement of the TV anime adaptation was made on February 22nd, which is Cat Day. More details about the anime will be announced in the future.
The work is a light novel written by Amara and illustrated by Mai Okuma. The comic book version is also gaining popularity. The light novel and comic book are published by Takarajimasha, and the total number of copies of the series will exceed 1 million with the release of "Cat and Dragon: Dragon's Matchmaking and Flying Cat" on March 5th.
A promotional video was released using illustrations and manga illustrations drawn by Okuma of Nekoryu and other characters. The promotional video also featured Nekoryu's voice. The voice actor who will play Nekoryu will be announced in the future.
Amara commented, "It's thanks to the many people who love cats and dragons that we've been able to make an anime out of this. I hope that everyone enjoys this world, which is different from the novel and manga."
Okuma said, "Congratulations on the anime adaptation of 'The Cat and the Dragon'! I first worked on 'The Cat and the Dragon' about nine years ago. And now, I am truly happy to have been involved in seeing it develop so wonderfully. It is a very warm and gentle work that I love, and I have even heard stories of people putting it in their school libraries. Now, as an anime, I believe it will heal the hearts of many people."
Izumi Sasaki, who is working on the comic adaptation, said, "It's becoming an anime! They'll move and talk! Uncle Feather! Mama Nyan! Kurobane! Shirotae! I'm excited to be able to see the world of 'The Cat and the Dragon' that is unique to anime, which is different from both the novel and the manga. I'm really happy! I'm looking forward to it!"
