The Japanese-dubbed version of the Chinese-produced anime Shikin Gobyobou: Shikinjou Neko Keibishitsu has revealed the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 1, “Bouken no Hajimari” (“The Beginning of the Adventure”). The episode is set to begin airing on October 10, 2026, and the first broadcast will run Episodes 1 through 4 without a break.
Story and Setting
Based on a manga modeled after cats that actually live in the Forbidden City in Beijing, Shikin Gobyobou is a Chinese-made anime presented with a Japanese dub. In one corner of the Forbidden City is Shikin Gobyobou, a secret organization that protects national treasures. Its members are six cats who possess both wisdom and courage.
To protect the Bukka (物華), the memories that reside in cultural properties, the cats enter the Bukka world. Their mission is to defeat the evil Black Owl, who damages the Bukka, and to return the Bukka world to its correct path.
The lively and uniquely individual cats sometimes fight and sometimes combine their strength as they seek to protect important cultural properties and the memories engraved within them. A new legend begins in the Forbidden City, unknown to humans. Soubi and his companions’ adventure starts now.
Cast
| Character | Cast |
|---|---|
| Soubi (霜眉) | Ura Kazuki |
| Oboi (鰲拜) | Furukawa Makoto |
| Heian (平安) | Amamiya Sora |
| Zeze (小仔) | Ootsuka Takeo |
| Rohan (魯班) | Tone Kentarou |
| Momo (么么) | Toono Hikaru |
| Bantsuu (万通) | Matsuoka Yoshitsugu |
| Ban Kihi (万貴妃) | M・A・O |
| Taishi (太子) | Koichi Makoto |
| Ubyou (烏淼) | Tachibana Shinnosuke |
| Seika Tei (成化帝) | Yamanaka Masahiro |
| Ryoushou (凌笑) | Nakamura Genta |
| Black Owl (黑枭) | Hayami Shou |
Episode 1 “Bouken no Hajimari” Preview
Shikin Gobyobou is a secret organization that protects national treasures in a corner of the Forbidden City.
Soubi and the other members of Gobyobou infiltrate the Bukka world of the Ming-dynasty wine cup “Tousai Sanshuuhai” (闘彩三秋杯) to protect the Bukka—memories dwelling in cultural properties—from their nemesis Black Owl.
Can they prevent the destruction of the Bukka and the national treasures?
Broadcast and Streaming Information
TV Broadcast
Broadcasting begins on October 10, 2026 (Sat) on TOKYO MX and BS Nippon TV. Episodes 1 through 4 will air nonstop.
- TOKYO MX: October 10, 2026 (Sat) from 20:00. From Episode 5 onward, the anime will air from October 14 (Wed) every Wednesday at 23:30.
- BS Nippon TV: October 11, 2026 (Sun) from 26:30. From Episode 5 onward, the anime will air from October 14 (Wed) every Wednesday at 25:00.
Streaming
On d Anime Store and other services, Episodes 1 through 4 will begin streaming on October 10 (Sat) at 20:00. Episode 5 onward will begin on October 14 (Wed) at 23:30, and subsequent episodes will stream every Wednesday at 23:30 on each service.
Subscription streaming services: d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Anime Houdai, ABEMA, niconico (Nico Nico Live / Nico Nico Channel), DMM TV, Lemino, FOD, Bandai Channel, Hulu, TELASA (subscription plan), J:COM STREAM, milplus subscription pack prime, Prime Video.
Pay-per-view services: HAPPY! Video / Video Market / music.jp / Kantele Doga.
Broadcast and streaming dates and times are subject to change without notice.
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