The Cat and the Dragon Anime's New Video Announces More Cast

The Cat and the Dragon Anime

New Cast Members Announced for "The Cat and the Dragon" Anime

The anime adaptation of Amara's "The Cat and the Dragon" novels has revealed additional cast members to celebrate Cat Day. The announcement came with a promotional video and visual showcasing the new characters.

Kikuko Inoue as Mama-nyan

Kikuko Inoue will voice Mama-nyan, a feline mother responsible for raising both kittens and a dragon. Her character is expected to play a nurturing role in the story.

Fuka Izumi as Shirotae

Fuka Izumi joins the cast as Shirotae, a cat with aspirations of claiming its own territory. This character's ambition will likely drive its actions within the narrative.

Show Hayami as Kurobane

Show Hayami will portray Kurobane, a strong black cat residing deep within a forest. Kurobane's strength and location suggest a potentially isolated and resilient character.

Noriaki Sugiyama as Haibuchi

Noriaki Sugiyama is set to voice Haibuchi, a nosy cat living in a town protected by a castle. Haibuchi's inquisitive nature might lead to discoveries and involvement in the town's affairs.

Maki Kawase as Chiikuro

Maki Kawase will play Chiikuro, Kurobane's sibling who also lives in the forest. The sibling connection between Chiikuro and Kurobane suggests shared experiences and similar backgrounds.

Shinnosuke Tokudome as Kurotama

Shinnosuke Tokudome rounds out the new cast as Kurotama, another sibling to Kurobane and Chiikuro. The presence of multiple siblings raises questions about their family dynamics and history.

Character Name Themes

The names of many of these feline characters incorporate the Japanese words for colors, such as "shiro" for white, "kuro" for black, and "haiiro" for gray. These color associations could reflect the characters' appearances or personalities.

AnimeJapan Panels

The cast members are scheduled to appear at panels at the d Anime Store and ytv animation booths during AnimeJapan on March 28. This will offer fans an opportunity to learn more about the characters and the anime production.

Production Details

Jin-Koo Oh is directing the anime at OLM, while Mitsutaka Hirota is handling the series scripts. Rie Nishino and Chiaki Kurakazu are designing the characters. Takahiro Obata is composing the music, and Noriyoshi Konuma is the sound director.

Premiere Date

The anime adaptation of "The Cat and the Dragon" is set to premiere in July. Fans can anticipate the arrival of the series in the coming months.

Original Novel

Amara began publishing the web novel on Shosetsuka ni Naro in September 2013. Takarajimasha released the first light novel volume in hardcover, featuring illustrations by Mai Okuma, in April 2016. The eighth light novel volume was released on April 12.

Popularity of the Series

The "The Cat and the Dragon" series has garnered considerable success, with over 1 million copies sold. This indicates a strong following for the novels.

Manga Adaptation

Izumi Sasaki launched a manga adaptation in Kono Manga ga Sugoi! web in September 2017. The manga also began serialization in Manga Box in April 2020. The 11th compiled book volume was released on May 31.

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