The new anime adaptation of "Chainsmoker Cat" (Yani Neko) has sharply divided its audience right out of the gate. Animated by Bibury Animation Studios, the premiere episode proved so intense that numerous viewers admitted to dropping the series within the opening minutes.
The primary complaint stems from the show's hyper-detailed, unflinching depiction of domestic squalor. The grimy, cluttered setting establishes an instantly queasy tone, punctuated by a lingering toilet scene and the catgirl protagonist's relentless chain-smoking. Paradoxically, the animation quality is so exceptionally fluid and crisp that it makes the on-screen filth feel genuinely stomach-turning.
While viewers are shocked that such raw, unromanticized content from NyanNyanFactory's original manga cleared broadcasting standards, the consensus remains that it is a masterclass in animation—even if it makes you sick.