The fantasy anime series The Cat and the Dragon (Japanese: Neko to Ryลซ) continues its weekly run with Episode 11 arriving this Saturday. The show, which premiered on July 4, 2026, has been releasing new episodes every week on Crunchyroll. Based on the popular light novel series by Amara, the anime follows the story of a dragon raised by a family of magic-wielding cats.
Episode 11 is set to release on September 5, 2026. The series has a total of 12 episodes, with the final episode scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Episode 11 Release Time for Major Regions
New episodes of The Cat and the Dragon arrive on Crunchyroll at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) / 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) every Saturday. Here is the exact release time for Episode 11 across different regions:
- United States (PT): September 5, 6:30 a.m. PDT
- United States (ET): September 5, 9:30 a.m. EDT
- United States (CT): September 5, 8:30 a.m. CDT
- United States (MT): September 5, 7:30 a.m. MDT
- United Kingdom: September 5, 1:30 p.m. GMT
- Europe (CET): September 5, 3:30 p.m. CEST
- Australia (AEST): September 5, 11:30 p.m. AEST
- UAE (GST): September 5, 5:30 p.m. GST
- India (IST): September 5, 7:00 p.m. IST
Note: The series follows a weekly schedule with new episodes every Saturday.
Where to Watch The Cat and the Dragon Episode 11
Crunchyroll streams The Cat and the Dragon worldwide with English subtitles. The platform offers the series through its main service and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. The series is not available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or Apple TV+.
In Japan, the anime airs on Tokyo MX at 9:00 p.m. JST. It also broadcasts on BS NTV, Yomiuri TV, Nagasaki Culture Broadcasting, and AT-X. Early streaming in Japan started on June 27 on ABEMA and d Anime Store. Ani-One Asia has also licensed the series for streaming in Asian territories.
Story So Far: What Has Happened
The Cat and the Dragon tells the story of a dragon named Uncle Wings who hatched from an egg inside a cave where a family of magical cats lived. The mother cat decided to raise the baby dragon as one of her own. As Uncle Wings grew, he became the protector of the cats, determined to keep them safe from humans.
The series follows a collection of interconnected stories featuring different cats from the family:
- Episode 1 introduced the dragon protecting the cats in the forest from cruel humans.
- Episode 2 showed Mom Cat meeting Anne Rossa, the girl who summoned her at the magic school.
- Episode 3 followed the dragon raising kittens and teaching them hunting and magic.
- Episode 4 featured a black cat named Kurobane meeting a human prince named Stan who wanted to become an adventurer.
- Episode 5 showed a white cat named Shirotae befriending an orphan girl named Gallie.
- Episode 6 explored the story of foxtails in the forest.
- Episode 7 marked the return of the Mother Cat, who was reunited with the dragon in the forest.
- Episode 8 followed Haibuchi exploring the city, while Stan and Kurobane took a class together.
- Episode 9 featured the White Cat and the Lazy Girl.
- Episode 10 was titled “The Demon and the Dragon and Mother’s Day”.
The series has been praised for its quiet, character-driven storytelling and charming fantasy setting. Each episode tells a small but meaningful story while slowly building the overarching plot.
Cast and Production
The anime adaptation is produced by OLM (studio behind Pokรฉmon and Berserk of Gluttony). Jin-Koo Oh directs the series, with Mitsutaka Hirota handling series composition. Rie Nishino and Chiaki Kurakazu are the character designers. Takahiro Obata composes the music.
The main cast includes:
- Takehito Koyasu as Nekoryลซ (Uncle Wings)
- Kikuko Inoue as Mama-nyan (Mother Cat)
- Fลซka Izumi as Shirotae
- Show Hayami as Kurobane
- Noriaki Sugiyama as Haibuchi
- Maki Kawase as Chiikuro
- Shinnosuke Tokudome as Kurotama
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Gally
- Chika Anzai as Anne Rossa
- Junya Enoki as Stan
The opening theme song “Nekohi (Cat Day)” is performed by suis from Yorushika, and the ending theme “Tadaima no Basho (A Place to Call Home)” is performed by shallm.
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What to Expect from Episode 11
Episode 11 continues the series’ tradition of exploring the lives of the magical cats and their dragon protector. With the Mother Cat having returned to the forest in Episode 7, the story has been building toward deeper connections between the cats, humans, and Uncle Wings. The episode will likely continue the pattern of focusing on individual cat characters while advancing the broader narrative.
The series has been described as a “rare, not-isekai fantasy” that stands out in the summer 2026 anime season. It has received positive feedback from viewers for its cute characters and relaxing storytelling.
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