Yani Neko Anime Gets Stunning Support Illustrations from Asano Inio and Yamaguchi Tsubasa – Fans Ecstatic

The anime Yani Neko has been airing since July 2026 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X, and to celebrate the broadcast, the production is releasing special support illustrations from renowned manga artists with each episode. The third and fourth episodes brought contributions from two major names, sparking excitement among fans.

Episode 3: Asano Inio

For the third episode, which aired on July 16, the official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a support illustration by Asano Inio, creator of Oyasumi Punpun. The drawing featured a slightly exposed, sexy version of the character Yani-ko. Fans reacted with comments like “This is an ecchi cat-chan,” “Ecchi that made my nose bleed, nya,” “From Oyasumi Punpun!?” and “I love the recent downer, erotic vibe of Mujina’s art style, so I’m super happy.” Others expressed pure adoration: “I really love you, Inio, I love you, seriously.”

Episode 4: Yamaguchi Tsubasa

The fourth episode, aired on July 23, featured a support illustration by Yamaguchi Tsubasa, the creator of Blue Period. The official X account shared the artwork with the caption: “Support illustration arrived! Episode 4 is… Yamaguchi Tsubasa-sensei! (Manga: Blue Period).”

Fans praised the artistic quality, saying, “When Yamaguchi Tsubasa-sensei draws it, the composition and angles are so artistic that even Yani-chan gives off an art vibe,” and “The lineup alone is already strong.” Others commented, “Wow, I love Yamaguchi-sensei’s Yani Neko too much,” “I’m moved that it’s Yamaguchi Tsubasa-sensei,” and “It’s a bit too good.”

About Yani Neko

Yani Neko is a comedy based on the manga by Nyan Nyan Factory, serialized in Kodansha’s Young Magazine. It depicts the tar-stained daily lives of lazy, irredeemable cat-beast people who smoke, laze around, and have no money, life skills, or manners. Despite being dirty and slothful, they somehow manage to live fulfilling days. The manga went viral on social media, leading to this TV anime adaptation that began in July 2026.

The series airs on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X. Fans are eagerly awaiting the support illustrations for upcoming episodes.

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