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- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 27, 2026 – September 12, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- OLM
- Original creator
- Amara
- Music
- Takahiro Obata
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Found Family96%Animals94%Primarily Animal Cast88%Dragons87%Magic80%Episodic80%Iyashikei76%Anthropomorphism75%Parenthood73%Time Skip71%
overview details
Synopsis
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. (Source: Crunchyroll News) Note: Each episode streamed 1 week early on ABEMA and dAnimeStore. The original TV broadcast started on July 4, 2026.
Should you watch The Cat and the Dragon?
The Cat and the Dragon has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 67% of 4,445 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #23 most popular anime of 2026 on AniList.
Of the 17K AniList users who started it, 5.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 6.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy — especially found family, animals, primarily animal cast, dragons.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Amara
- Series composition
- Mitsutaka Hirota
- Character design
- Rie Nishino
- Character design
- Chiaki Kurakazu
- Music
- Takahiro Obata
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Cat and the Dragon is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Neko to Ryuu 2nd Season
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Nekohi” by suis · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Tadaima no Basho” by shallm · eps 2-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Cat and the Dragon FAQ
How many episodes does The Cat and the Dragon have?
The Cat and the Dragon has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Cat and the Dragon?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Cat and the Dragon finished?
Yes. The Cat and the Dragon has finished airing — the final episode aired September 12, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of The Cat and the Dragon?
Yes — the story continues in Neko to Ryuu 2nd Season.
Where do I start The Cat and the Dragon?
Start here: The Cat and the Dragon is the first entry, followed by Neko to Ryuu 2nd Season.
Is The Cat and the Dragon based on a light novel?
Yes. The Cat and the Dragon adapts the light novel by Amara.
Who animated The Cat and the Dragon?
The Cat and the Dragon was animated by OLM.
Who sings the opening of The Cat and the Dragon?
The opening, "Nekohi", is performed by suis.
Where can I watch The Cat and the Dragon?
The Cat and the Dragon is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.