Chainsmoker Cat returns with its tenth episode, and the messy life of Yani Neko continues to pull in viewers across the globe. The anime has become one of the most talked-about shows of the Summer 2026 season, thanks to its unusual premise of a catgirl who cannot stop smoking and the strange characters around her. Episode 10 brings more chaos, a new crush, and a storyline that fans have been waiting for.
Chainsmoker Cat Episode 10 Release Date and Exact Streaming Times
Chainsmoker Cat episode 10 is scheduled to release on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 12:30 AM Japan Standard Time (JST) on Japanese television. For international audiences on Netflix, the episode will arrive earlier in the day depending on the time zone.
Netflix streams new episodes weekly, and the platform adds the episode shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The exact streaming times for major locations are listed below.
- USA (Eastern Time): Thursday, September 10 at 11:30 AM ET
- USA (Pacific Time): Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 AM PT
- Canada (Eastern Time): Thursday, September 10 at 11:30 AM ET
- Canada (Pacific Time): Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 AM PT
- United Kingdom: Thursday, September 10 at 4:30 PM BST
- Australia (Sydney): Friday, September 11 at 1:30 AM AEST
- Germany: Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM CEST
- France: Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM CEST
- UAE (Dubai): Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 PM GST
- India (IST): Thursday, September 10 at 9:00 PM IST
These times are based on the Japanese broadcast schedule and Netflix’s typical simulcast pattern for the series. Viewers in other regions can check their local Netflix page for the exact upload time.
Where to Watch Chainsmoker Cat Episode 10
Netflix holds the worldwide streaming rights for Chainsmoker Cat outside of Japan. The series is available in the original Japanese audio with subtitles in multiple languages, including English, German, French, and more. An English dub has also been released for earlier episodes, with the dubbed version arriving two weeks after the subtitled release in most regions.
In Japan, the anime airs on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X. The series is produced by Bibury Animation Studios, with Taku Kimura directing and Takashi Aoshima handling the scripts.
The anime is based on the manga by Nyan Nyan Factory, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Young Magazine since 2023 and has eleven volumes released so far.
Chainsmoker Cat Episode 9 Recap
Episode 9, titled “Nya’s Little Sister Is Super Popular, Nya,” focused on Imoko, Yani’s younger sister, and the attention she receives from a new character named Ouji Ruko.
Ouji is introduced as a “beastfolk fetishist” who becomes fixated on Imoko after seeing her at school. She is awkward and isolated, and she struggles to find a way to get close to Imoko. When Ouji approaches Imoko’s friends to learn more about her, she is told that Imoko has an older sister named Yani who is described as a “disgusting person” who would freely relieve herself in public.
The episode also featured Yani’s ongoing problems, including a crude scene involving a public restroom that becomes a running joke throughout the episode. The Netflix synopsis for episode 9 reads:
“Yani’s peculiar toilet habits spark chaos around her while Imoko receives a gift from a secret admirer who turns out to be anything but ordinary.”
The episode ended with Ouji working up the courage to give Imoko a gift, though the contents of the gift turned out to be toilet-related, adding to the show’s strange sense of humor. The “common sense rewriting app” that Yaku Neko obtained also caused Yani to temporarily become a radical anti-smoker, though the episode made clear that her cleanliness habits remained completely unchanged.
What Happens in Chainsmoker Cat Episode 10
The story for episode 10 continues to follow the daily life of Yani Neko and the people around her. According to the official synopsis, the episode will explore Yani’s expectations for her birthday and the surprise that Imoko has planned for her.
Episode 10 synopsis from the series:
“Yani expects a lonely birthday, unaware that Imoko is planning a surprise party for her. Elsewhere, Yani’s landlord becomes trapped in a foul time loop.”
The episode will also continue the storyline involving Ouji Ruko, whose crush on Imoko remains a central focus. The preview for episode 10 shows Ouji growing more determined to get closer to Imoko, while Yani remains completely unaware of the drama unfolding around her sister.
Fans on social media have continued to react to the show’s unpredictable humor. One viewer commented on the official X account for the anime: “This is completely insane (compliment).” Another fan wrote: “Knowing Yani-Neko, she’s definitely going to sell that samba outfit just to buy cigarettes.” These reactions came from a mini-anime episode that aired earlier in the season, which featured Yani losing her clothes in a clothing store and being offered a samba carnival outfit as a replacement.
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Chainsmoker Cat Episode Guide and Remaining Episodes
Chainsmoker Cat has a total of 12 episodes planned for its first season. With episode 10 arriving on September 10-11, 2026, there are only two episodes left after this one. The series has been airing weekly since its premiere on July 2, 2026.
The show’s opening theme is “Nanmonee” by Wasureranneyo, and the ending theme is “Kemuri to Blue” performed by Necry Talkie.
The main Japanese voice cast includes:
- Yuko Natsuyoshi as Yani Neko
- Misato Matsuoka as Yaku Neko
- Yurie Funato as Hame Neko
- Ayaka Shimizu as Kansai Neko
- Shiori Izawa as Al Neko
- Rina Honnizumi as Imoko
A special “Evil Dragon Unleashed” version of some episodes has also been released, which aligns more closely with the director’s original intention for the series.
Also Read: Chainsmoker Cat Episode 9 Release Date, Time, Streaming Guide and Story Recap
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