Masaaki Mizunaka: "'I Want All of Humanity to See This'—The Cat-Loving Cast Talks About the New Anime 'Nyaight of the Living Cat'"

Next, the trio discussed "Three Highlights to Enjoy Nyaight of the Living Cat, as Taught by the Cast." Mizunaka highlighted the "luxurious staff, all gathered for this project," passionately explaining how a team of cat lovers poured their feline affection into making the anime. Kawashima emphasized the "spectacular survival action," pointing out that the grand storyline and notable guest characters make it more than just a cute cat show.

Ueda picked out the adorable cats that appear in the series. Talking about what sets the show apart, she said, "It’s the balance between the fear that, if you become a cat, you’ll no longer be a servant to cats, and the joy of wanting to touch cats anyway—that’s what makes this so interesting!" She emphasized the unique, complex emotional transformations of the characters, a perspective only true cat lovers could have. Ueda passionately described the many different cats that captivate the characters and called on viewers, "Please make sure to find your favorite cat in the show!"

■ Hilarious Moments in the Studio! Heated Battles Unfold in Cat-Filled "Nyan-demic Missions"

The program also featured two cat-themed variety segments titled "Let's All Take the Challenge—Nyan-demic Missions!" In the "Cast Showdown! Cat Voice-Over Championship" corner, the cast imagined lines the cats in cute photos might be saying. The studio erupted with laughter as Kawashima voiced a "cat about to sneeze," Ueda performed a "cat begging for food," and Mizunaka delivered a "low-voiced boss cat," each bringing their own unique style.

Then came the "3 Cats, 1 Answer Nya-SHOW," in which the cast answered cat-related questions like "What's a cat's favorite food?" and "What’s the cutest part of a cat’s body?" When this last topic came up, Kawashima exclaimed in a fevered voice, "It’s gotta be everything!!" This spontaneous outpouring of cat love filled the studio with even more enthusiasm.

Before anyone knew it, the program was already nearing its end. When asked, "Who do you want to see this series?" Mizunaka immediately replied, "All of humanity!" He followed up confidently, "After watching this show, I think you’ll feel an even greater love for cats," leaving everyone with a heightened sense of anticipation for the official start of "Nyaight of the Living Cat."

(C) ホークマン・メカルーツ/マッグガーデン/ニャイリビ製作委員会