The summer anime Yani Neko delivered its most unhinged broadcast yet on September 10, 2026, airing Episode 10, titled Nyan Also Enjoys the Event. True to its reputation for pushing boundary-testing comedy, the latest episode pulled off a major surprise by featuring former Morning Musume star and singer Ai Kago in a guest voice acting role.
Ahead of the broadcast, a special YouTube program featuring voice actors Yuko Natsuyoshi (Yani Neko) and Tetsu Inada (The Landlord) gave fans a retrospective look at the series so far, accompanied by online musical covers. However, the main attraction remained the sheer chaos contained within Episode 10 itself.
The narrative follows Yaku Neko driving a rental car toward a local power spot, accompanied by the livestreaming companion Hame Neko. After discovering their destination blocked by a landslide, Hame Neko suffers a sudden stomach emergency, leading to an unexpected roadside situation that sent the fanbase into an immediate frenzy on social media.
Things escaladed further when the landlord mistakes an ordinary pet waste bag gifted by Yani Neko for a homemade Valentine's chocolate, consuming it with misplaced enthusiasm. Viewers flooded social media questioning the sanity of the narrative choices, especially as the episode continued to stack bizarre gag after gag.
The climax of the episode introduced a mysterious raptor woman who repays the landlord's kindness after a hawk rescue. This avian visitor was revealed in the credits to be voiced by Ai Kago, who also handled the episode's eyecatch illustrations. Director Taku Kimura and voice actor Tetsu Inada expressed their amazement at securing the idol-turned-actor for such a delightfully bizarre role, cementing the series' reputation for unpredictable industry cameos.
Yani Neko continues to air weekly on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X, with streaming available via Netflix and other platforms. As the adaptation approaches its final stretch, fans eagerly anticipate what other chaotic scenarios the production team has in store.
