How many episodes are in The Cat and the Dragon?

The Cat and the Dragon has 12 episodes in this listed season.

When does The Cat and the Dragon premiere?

The Cat and the Dragon premieres on 2026-07-04.

Is The Cat and the Dragon a new series?

The Cat and the Dragon is a new series (Season 1).

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The Cat and the Dragon(2026)

Also known as Neko to Ryuu • Neko to Ryū

Archived · Tokyo MX

7.512 eps

S01

AnimeFantasyAnimation

ON AIR: JUL 4Season 1Archived listing

What to Expect

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The Cat and the Dragon unfolds as a quiet forest fantasy, with magic-wielding cats and a dragon giving its family story a distinctly nonhuman perspective. The pacing favors small changes in feeling over action or dramatic reversals. Warmth carries a bittersweet edge, and the dragon’s growing role as a protector gives his sense of belonging a concrete expression.

The cats’ connections with humans gradually challenge the dragon’s distrust. His outlook changes through what he witnesses, rather than through a decisive confrontation, so trust develops slowly instead of arriving as a sudden revelation. That restraint lets affection for his family coexist with suspicion of the people they welcome.

Best for

gentle character fantasy, found family warmth and Anime

Story lane

Anime and Fantasy

Commitment

Season 1 · 12 episodes

Where

Tokyo MX

Official Premise

An orphaned dragon is taken in by a family of magic-wielding cats and raised as one of their own. As he grows into their protector, his distrust of humans begins to soften when he sees the cats forming connections with them, creating a heartfelt and bittersweet story.

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Strongest Match

The Cat and the Dragon and Avatar: The Last Airbender both make fantasy adventure feel warm through characters who grow into family and responsibility. Avatar adds lively travel, jokes, and mentor bonds, while the dragon’s place among the cats gives its story a quieter, more intimate pace.

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Why this pick

The Cat and the Dragon’s found family and gradual trust will appeal to viewers who enjoy fantasy characters learning to protect one another. The Mighty Nein brings that warmth to a rougher band of misfits, with sharp banter and dangerous magic giving its adventures a darker, more adult edge.

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Why this pick

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