Chainsmoker Cat Anime to Air on OceanVeil on July 2
Chainsmoker Cat anime has been officially announced by the streaming platform OceanVeil. The anime will meet audiences on the platform on July 2, 2026. The announcement appeared in a report by Anime News Network on June 27 and quickly sparked a huge response on social media.
As the name suggests, the series offers an absurd and darkly humorous story revolving around a cat that smokes. The work, signed by Miyazaki Kenji, known for short films previously released online, stands out for both its visual style and its unsettling yet compelling atmosphere. Chainsmoker Cat originally came to life as an independent comic in Japan in 2023 and quickly gained a cult following.
OceanVeil's inclusion of such niche and unconventional productions also reveals the platform's strategy. Having previously added out-of-the-ordinary anime like "The Night Walker" and "Petal Rain", OceanVeil is becoming an important destination for anime fans seeking alternative content. The release of Chainsmoker Cat on the platform is an exciting step for both subscribers and the Japanese independent animation scene.
The number of episodes and their duration have not yet been announced, but the producers hinted that the first season will consist of approximately 10 episodes, each lasting around 12-15 minutes. The series will be available in its original Japanese with subtitles and dubbing. Character introductions and a special trailer are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
The release of Chainsmoker Cat on OceanVeil coincides with a period of growing interest in independent and avant-garde animations. Especially in recent years, the popularity of genre-bending works such as "Mieruko-chan" and "Yami Shibai" suggests that Chainsmoker Cat could also achieve a similar breakthrough. With only days left until the release date, it seems to be an unmissable opportunity for both cat lovers and those seeking unconventional stories.
