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The Cat and the Dragon

TV anime2026–1 season1 announced12 episodes airedOriginal: light novelAmara

Over 1.4 million copies

An orphan since hatched, a lone dragon named “Uncle Wings” is taken in by a family of magic-wielding cats and raised as one of their own. As Uncle Wings grows, he becomes the cats’ protector, determined to keep them safe from humans. But as he watches the cats connect with humans using their magic, Uncle Wings slowly starts to warm up to humans in this heartfelt, bittersweet tale.

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 5

Reading work
Book languageJapanese
EditionTakarajimasha
The Cat and the Dragon Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesJul 2026 – Sep 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 12

The anime omits Yajuro’s earlier stories from the novels.

猫と竜 竜と悪魔と母猫

TakarajimashaJapanesePaperback

All 5 books from Vol. 5 to Vol. 9
  1. Vol. 5猫と竜 竜と悪魔と母猫Buy on Amazon
  2. Vol. 6猫と竜 王子と竜と七英雄Buy on Amazon
  3. Vol. 7猫と竜 ねこじゃらし畑と皇竜への贈りものBuy on Amazon
  4. Vol. 8猫と竜 冒険猫の帰還と王都の日常Buy on Amazon
  5. Vol. 9猫と竜 百代の過月と竜の子育てBuy on Amazon

Also in manga:

Where it stops:

The Cat and the Dragon Season 2 anime poster

Season 2

Announced

2027

Season 2 has been announced for 2027 but has not aired. There is no post-season reading point yet.

Original · Light novel

The Cat and the Dragon

猫と竜

AmaraTakarajimashaOngoing9 volumes so far

Series copies in print

Over 1.4 million copies

Official anime site · October 2026

All volumes

Before you read

Suggested reading (Japanese · Takarajimasha): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 5. Reading notes: The anime omits Yajuro’s earlier stories from the novels.

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