The October issue of Neko Tomo magazine is set to reveal that Rite Nekoha’s 4-panel manga, “2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon” (Japan, the Land of Cats in the Year 2200), will receive a television anime adaptation. The magazine cover image, listed on Amazon Japan, provides confirmation of the upcoming anime. The October issue of Neko Tomo is scheduled to ship on August 16.
About “2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon”
Rite Nekoha originally launched the “2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon” manga in Neko Tomo magazine in 2020. The first compiled book volume was released in Japan in June 2020, followed by the second volume in December 2024.
Plot and Setting
The series is set in the titular year 2200, where Japan has undergone a significant transformation. Due to a decline in the human birth rate, the country has become primarily a land of cats. In this futuristic world, cats possess the ability to talk, learn, and even hold jobs. The narrative centers on a high school girl and her often-argumentative feline companion.
Genre and Themes
“2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon” is categorized under comedy, josei (manga aimed at adult women), school life, sci-fi, and slice of life. It features elements such as 4-koma (four-panel comic) format, animal protagonists, animals with human-like intelligence, and themes exploring a futuristic Japan.
Anticipation for the Anime
The announcement of a TV anime for “2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon” is expected to bring the unique world and characters of Rite Nekoha’s manga to a wider audience. Fans of slice-of-life comedies with a fantastical twist, especially those featuring talking animals, will likely find the adaptation appealing. The series’ premise, which explores a future society heavily influenced by its feline inhabitants, offers both comedic potential and subtle social commentary.
