Nights with a Cat (夜は猫といっしょ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kyuryu Z. Originally published on the author's Twitter account in December 2019, the series was later acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, who began publishing the series in tankōbon volumes in October 2020. As of November 2025, eight volumes have been released. An anime television series adaptation by Studio Puyukai aired from August to September 2022, and continued as an original net animation (ONA) from October 2022 to January 2023. A second season aired from March to November 2023. A third season aired from December 2024 to September 2025.
Plot
Characters
- Kyuruga (キュルガ)
- Kyuruga is a quirky cat who lives with Fuuta and Pi-chan.
- Fuuta (フータくん)
- Fuuta is the brother of Kyuruga's owner Pi-chan. A working adult who used to live alone before his sister moved in.
- Pi-chan (ピーちゃん)
- Fuuta's younger sister and Kyuruga's owner. She currently lives with Fuuta after both she and Kyuruga moved into his home.
- Chikuwa (チクワ) and Konbu (コンブ)
- Two pet cats who live with Miyama-senpai.
- Miyama-senpai (ミヤマセンパイ)
- Fuuta's colleague and Chikuwa and Konbu's owner.
Media
Manga
The series began publication on Kyuryu Z's Twitter account in December 2019. It was later acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, who began publishing the series in tankōbon form on October 29, 2020. As of November 2025, eight tankōbon volumes have been released.
At Anime NYC 2021, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[1]
Volumes
Volumes
Anime
An anime adaptation was announced on April 26, 2022. It was later revealed to be a television series produced by Studio Puyukai and directed and written by Minoru Ashina, with Minoru Takehara designing the characters, and Kana Utatane (jp) composing the music.[17] The series aired from August 4 to September 22, 2022, on Tokyo MX and AT-X.[18] It then continued online as an original net animation (ONA) on YouTube from October 12, 2022, to January 11, 2023.[19] The theme song "Hinata no Kuni" was performed by Kashitarō Itō.[20]
A second season was announced on January 11, 2023. The cast and staff reprised their roles. It aired from March 8 to November 15, 2023. The theme song, "Neko Neko Biyori", is again performed by Kashitarō Itō.[21][22]
A third season was announced on National Cat Day on February 22, 2024. The cast from the previous seasons are again reprising their roles.[23] It aired from December 4, 2024, to September 3, 2025.[24] The theme song, "Ai Sazu ni wa Irarenai", is again performed by Kashitarō Itō.[25]
A collaboration short anime with the Netflix series Gamera Rebirth was released in September 2023.[26]
External links
References
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Yen Press Licenses Magia Record: Another Story, Chitose-kun Is In the Ramune Bottle Manga Anime News Network, November 20, 2021, retrieved April 26, 2022^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322004000338/ Kadokawa, retrieved April 26, 2022^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 1 Yen Press, retrieved April 26, 2022^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322101000574/ Kadokawa, retrieved April 26, 2022^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 2 Yen Press, retrieved October 2, 2022^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322110001006/ Kadokawa, retrieved April 26, 2022^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 3 Yen Press, retrieved October 25, 2023^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322205000276/ Kadokawa, retrieved November 27, 2022^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 4 Yen Press, retrieved July 10, 2024^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322212000256/ Kadokawa, retrieved July 26, 2023^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 5 Yen Press, retrieved October 24, 2024^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322401001070/ Kadokawa, retrieved April 23, 2024^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 6 Yen Press, retrieved April 11, 2025^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322405001082/ Kadokawa, retrieved November 22, 2024^
- Nights with a Cat, Vol. 7 Yen Press, retrieved November 12, 2025^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322505000524/ Kadokawa, retrieved November 9, 2025^
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Kyuryu Z's Nights with a Cat Manga Gets Anime This Summer Anime News Network, April 25, 2022, retrieved April 26, 2022^
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Nights with a Cat Anime Reveals Cast, Theme Song Artist, August 3 Premiere Anime News Network, May 27, 2022, retrieved May 27, 2022^
- https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1663846132 Animate Times, September 22, 2022, retrieved October 2, 2022^
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Nights with a Cat Anime's Video Previews Theme Song, YouTube Streaming Anime News Network, June 29, 2022, retrieved June 29, 2022^
- Joanna Cayanan. Nights with a Cat Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2023 Anime News Network, January 11, 2023, retrieved January 12, 2023^
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Nights with a Cat Anime Season 2 Reveals Theme Song Artist, March 8 Debut Anime News Network, February 22, 2023, retrieved February 22, 2023^
- Crystalyn Hodgkins. Nights with a Cat Anime Gets 3rd Season Anime News Network, February 22, 2024, retrieved February 22, 2024^
- Crystalyn Hodgkins. Nights with a Cat Anime's 3rd Season Debuts in December Anime News Network, August 3, 2024, retrieved August 3, 2024^
- Alex Mateo. Nights with a Cat Season 3 Unveils Video, More Cast, Theme Song, December 4 Debut Anime News Network, November 22, 2024, retrieved November 22, 2024^
- GAMERA -Rebirth- /NIGHTS WITH A CAT Collaboration Offers Cute Monster Comedy SciFi Japan, 2023, retrieved 2025-11-03^