Chainsmoker Cat (also known as Yani Neko) is wrapping up its debut season with Episode 12, the season finale. The episode is scheduled to air in Japan on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 24:30 JST on TOKYO MX and BS11, which effectively means Friday, September 25, 2026, at 12:30 AM Japan time. Streaming on Netflix and other platforms will begin at 25:00 JST on the same day, effectively 1:00 AM JST on September 25.
The finale is titled “Nyā wa Saishūkai demo Yani o Sū nya” (roughly translated as “Nya Smokes Even in the Final Episode, Nya”). The story reaches a breaking point as the apartment residents hit their limits one after another. A furious, battered Yani confronts her carefree landlord, triggering what the official synopsis calls the “biggest bald cat fight in apartment history,” complete with microwave ovens flying through the air.
Exact Streaming Times for Every Major Region
The Japanese broadcast at 24:30 JST on September 24 converts to the following local times. Because the episode airs late at night in Japan, most Western regions will see it on September 25 local time.
- Japan: Thursday, September 24 at 24:30 JST (effectively September 25 at 12:30 AM). Streaming follows at 25:00 JST (1:00 AM September 25).
- USA and Canada: Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 AM EDT / 10:30 AM CDT / 9:30 AM MDT / 8:30 AM PDT. Streaming drops at 12:00 PM EDT / 11:00 AM CDT / 10:00 AM MDT / 9:00 AM PDT.
- United Kingdom, Portugal, and Ghana: Thursday, September 24 at 4:30 PM BST (UK) / 4:30 PM WEST (Portugal) / 4:30 PM GMT (Ghana). Streaming at 5:00 PM.
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, and Poland: Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 PM CEST. Streaming at 6:00 PM CEST.
- Germany, France, Netherlands, and Belgium: Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 PM CEST. Streaming at 6:00 PM CEST.
- Australia (Sydney and Melbourne): Friday, September 25 at 1:30 AM AEST. Streaming at 2:00 AM AEST.
- Australia (Perth): Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 PM AWST. Streaming at 12:00 AM September 25.
- Japan and South Korea: Thursday, September 24 at 24:30 JST / 12:30 AM KST (September 25). Streaming at 1:00 AM JST / KST.
- Brazil: Thursday, September 24 at 12:30 PM BRT. Streaming at 1:00 PM BRT.
- India: Thursday, September 24 at 9:00 PM IST. Streaming at 9:30 PM IST.
- Southeast Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia): Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 PM PHT / SGT / MYT / WIB. Streaming at 12:00 AM September 25.
Where to Watch Chainsmoker Cat Episode 12
Netflix is the primary international streaming platform for Chainsmoker Cat. New episodes are released every Thursday at 25:00 JST, and the finale follows the same schedule. The series is available with subtitles in multiple languages on Netflix in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and most worldwide territories where the platform operates.
The anime is also streaming on OceanVeil for viewers in select regions. In Japan, the “Evil Dragon Unleashed” uncut version is available on AT-X, AnimeFesta, DMM TV, Fuji TV On Demand, Hulu, Netflix, and Anime Times.
What Happened in Episode 11: A Quick Recap
Episode 11, titled “Kyōto-hen” (Kyoto Arc), followed multiple generations of catgirls and their human chaperone on a trip to Kyoto and Nara. The group visited the famous cracker-eating deer in Nara Park and stopped at a local temple to learn about the history of beastfolk being forced to wear skimpy swimsuits and endure whipping for the shogun’s entertainment.
A quieter thread followed the Landlord, who enjoyed an unusually peaceful night at home — a meal, warm sake, and a quaint ghost-hunter show on TV — with only a mild jumpscare from Penpen to interrupt his evening. The episode balanced its usual raunchy humor with surprisingly cozy moments, including Imoko and Yomuko bonding on their class trip.
What to Expect in the Season Finale
Episode 12 escalates the chaos to its highest point yet. The apartment residents face a wave of setbacks — one gets cancelled, another fired, and someone takes a nonsensical hole-digging job. Yani, already worn down, finally snaps at her landlord. The result is a full-scale apartment brawl that the official synopsis describes with the show’s characteristic absurdist humor: “Microwaves fly through the air in the biggest bald cat fight in apartment history. What is even happening? We’re not sure either.”
The synopsis closes with a typically deadpan note: “Everyone, aren’t you all too stressed? There’s nothing really going on, but let’s just decide it’s fine because everyone is still alive.”
A Season Built on Bad Habits and Unlikely Charm
Chainsmoker Cat premiered on July 2, 2026, on TOKYO MX and BS11. Based on the manga by Nyan Nyan Factory and published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, the series follows Yani, a catgirl who spends what little money she has on cigarettes while struggling to pay rent and hold down a job.
The anime is produced by Bibury Animation Studio, with Taku Kimura directing, Takashi Aoshima handling scripts, Riki Matsuura on character designs, and Keiichi Suzuki composing the music. The opening theme is “Nanmonee” by Wasureranneyo, and the ending theme is “Kemuri to Blue” by Necry Talkie.
The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi as Yani, Misato Matsuoka as Yaku Neko, Yurie Funato as Hame Neko, Ayaka Shimizu as Kansai Neko, Shiori Izawa as Al Neko, Riko Akechi as Tatsurō Ochinpo, Tetsu Inada as the Landlord, and Rina Honnizumi as Imoko.
The finale of Chainsmoker Cat arrives on September 24, 2026, on Japanese television and begins streaming worldwide on Netflix the same day.
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