Kadokawa has unveiled the second promotional video for the upcoming web anime “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” (Move! Cat Folktales), based on Pandania’s popular four-panel manga “Neko Mukashi Banashi.” The new video, released on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, showcases additional staff members and previews the anime’s theme song.
Theme Song Announcement: Haku. Performs “Muchū Neko”
The newly released promotional video announces and offers a preview of the anime’s theme song, titled “Muchū Neko” (Dreaming Cat), performed by the band Haku. This marks an exciting addition to the web anime’s auditory landscape.
Expanded Production Team Revealed
Several new staff members have joined the production team for “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi,” contributing to various aspects of the anime’s visual and auditory experience. These additions promise to bring a rich and detailed production to life.
Key Newly Announced Staff Members:
- Color Design: Fumiko Ishiguro and Kimiko Ookura
- Compositing Director of Photography: Misato Katayama
- Offline Editing: Kiyotaka Miyake
- Sound Director: Atsushi Nagashima
- Music: Dai Haraguchi
- Sound Effects: Noriko Izumo
Previously Announced Staff and Cast
The web anime is being directed by Kazumi Nonaka (known for Hana Kappa and Happy Happy Clover) at Studio Comet. Kenichi Yamashita (Hensuki, MF Ghost) is handling the series scripts, and Narumi Shimoji (Charanpo Land no Bōken) is responsible for character designs.
The main cast bringing the feline characters to life includes:
- Yoshino Aoyama as Kijitora (brown tabby cat)
- Hiro Shimono as Chatora (orange tabby cat)
- Kana Ueda as Shironeko (white cat)
- Kanako Miyamoto as Mikeneko (calico cat)
Anime’s Premise and Release Details
“Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” is a cute comedy that reimagines children’s stories and folktales from around the world by asking, “What if a cat appeared in this story?” The anime aims to charm audiences with its unique take on classic narratives.
The web anime is set to debut on October 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. JST. New episodes will be streamed every Wednesday on the anime’s official YouTube channel. Kadokawa has published three volumes of Pandania’s original manga, providing a solid foundation for the animated adaptation.
