Chainsmoker Cat Anime Removed from Broadcast in Asia
Chainsmoker Cat anime has been removed from the schedule of Ani-One Asia, a popular streaming platform in Asia. This development came right after the series' 9th episode in Japan was delayed by one week to September 2nd. According to Anime News Network, the platform's decision came as a big surprise to the series' viewers in the Asian region.
Chainsmoker Cat, which airs in Japan and quickly gained a wide fan base, stands out with its unusual subject matter and characters. The series' producers officially cited 'production-related delays' as the reason for the postponement of episode 9. However, this explanation led to various speculations among fans about the series' future. Ani-One Asia's complete removal of the series has further heightened this uncertainty.
Such sudden removal decisions are not uncommon in the industry, especially due to sensitivities regarding licensing agreements and regional broadcasting rights. However, when it happens to a popular series like Chainsmoker Cat, it worries fans. Whether Ani-One Asia's decision stems from the delay in the Japanese broadcast schedule or another licensing issue has not yet been officially confirmed. No official statement has been made by the platform or the production company yet.
This development once again highlights how fragile the balance on which the series' international distribution is built. For Chainsmoker Cat fans, the biggest question mark right now is whether the series will face similar removal actions on other international platforms (e.g., Crunchyroll or Netflix). Whether episode 9 will air in Japan on September 2nd and whether Ani-One Asia will re-add the series to its schedule are eagerly awaited. We will continue to follow the developments.
