"It's a whole carton," "An ending just as expected": Mini-anime "Chainsmoker Cat" Episode 13 gains major attention for the protagonist's self-inflicted hopelessness of prioritizing cigarettes over electric bills

On the official X account for the TV anime "Chainsmoker Cat," mini-anime episode #13 was released, and the protagonist's self-inflicted hopelessness in prioritizing cigarettes over paying the electric bill has drawn widespread attention.

Upon releasing the video, the account posted the caption, "Meow didn't do anything wrong, though...! #ChainsmokerCat"

The released video is a humorous scene capturing the financial struggles faced by the protagonist, Yaniko "Yani-Neko" Satō (CV: Yūko Natsuyoshi). The story begins with the realization that the air conditioner and refrigerator, thought to be broken, were actually shut off due to unpaid electric bills. After discovering emergency funds hidden by her younger sister, Yaniko triumphantly heads to a convenience store to pay the bill, only to blunder by forgetting the payment slip itself. Returning home, she holds a carton of cigarettes presumably bought after putting off the payment; ignoring her own misconduct, she shifts the blame to global warming and steels herself to endure hunger and heat. Despite being in a situation of her own making, her optimistic and easygoing daily life is depicted through comical dialogue.

The anime "Chainsmoker Cat" is a comedy set in a society where humans and beastfolk coexist, depicting the daily life of a heavy-smoking, slovenly beastfolk character. The lifestyle of this lazy and selfish yet somehow lovable character, along with its surreal and fast-paced story development, has won strong support from many viewers.

In response to this post, fans flooded the comments with reactions praising her unwavering attitude, such as "An ending just as expected," "It's a whole carton," "This damn cat, seriously," and "The dependable trashiness lol."

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