Kadokawa has unveiled the first promotional video for the “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” (Move! Cat Folktales) web anime, confirming its main cast and an official debut date of October 15. The anime is an adaptation of Pandania’s popular four-panel manga, “Neko Mukashi Banashi” (Cat Folktales).
Key Cast Members Revealed
The newly released promotional video introduces the voice actors who will bring the feline characters to life in “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi”. The main cast 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)
These actors will voice the central cat characters who insert themselves into various well-known folktales.
October 15 Premiere and Streaming Details
“Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” is slated to begin streaming on October 15. New episodes of the web anime will be released every Wednesday on its official YouTube channel.
About the “Neko Mukashi Banashi” Series
The “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” web anime is based on Pandania’s “Neko Mukashi Banashi” four-panel comedy manga. The original manga series re-imagines classic children’s stories and folktales from around the world by humorously asking, “What if a cat appeared in this story?”. This unique premise allows for a fresh and amusing perspective on beloved narratives, ranging from Cinderella to Momotaro. Kadokawa has published three volumes of the manga: Neko Mukashi Banashi, Nyanto! Neko Mukashi Banashi, and Mikke! Neko Mukashi Banashi.
Production Staff
The web anime is being directed by Kazumi Nonaka, known for works such as Hana Kappa and Mameushi-kun, at Studio Comet. Kenichi Yamashita, who has worked on series scripts for Hensuki and MF Ghost, is handling the series scripts. Narumi Shimoji is responsible for the character designs.