Chainsmoker Cat Episode 4 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Yani Neko Becomes an Erotica Manga Artist's Assistant

The story and preview images for Episode 4 of the TV anime Chainsmoker Cat (JP: ヤニねこ, Yanineko) have been revealed. This episode will air on Friday, July 24 at 12:30 AM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 4 Story

No matter whether she helps others or works, Yani Neko somehow always ends up causing trouble. After getting fired from her part-time job, she ends up working as an assistant for Ochinpo Tatsuro, an erotic manga artist living in the same apartment building. However, she accidentally singes Ochinpo Tatsuro's manuscript and ends up having to make "atonement" to him. In the middle of all this, the police show up at Ochinpo Tatsuro's place... Is Ochinpo Tatsuro going to be okay? Yani Neko has nothing going for her besides nicotine, but there must be something she can do for him. Stand up, Yani Neko, with Ochinpo Tatsuro in your heart! Ochinpo Tatsuro.

Introduction

In a world where humans and beastfolk coexist, lives Yanineko (Chainsmoker Cat)—a beastfolk cat who spends her days smoking and lazing around.

No money! No survival skills! A total good-for-nothing! She has thrown away her manners and morals right along with her cigarette butts. She is reeking of smoke, dirty, lazy, and a complete piece of trash. Inhaling, exhaling, gossiping, and burning out—and yet, she manages to live a reasonably fulfilling life in her own way. It gets pretty gross, but somehow, it leaves you feeling just a tiny bit encouraged!

The manga that went absolutely viral across social media is now making an unexpected leap to a TV anime adaptation! If it ends up being too wild to broadcast, sorry 'bout that!

Please sit back, relax, and softly look after the smoke-filled daily lives brought to you by these somehow lovable, trashy cats.

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Source : ORICON NEWS