The adorable video game Nyaaaanvy Cat Sumo is being adapted into a show with six episodes. DigitalMind, the developers, announced on Friday that the anime series will air on TV Tokyo on Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. starting on May 25. Additionally, the anime will be available on available on  YouTube starting on May 31.

『Nyaaaanvy』アニメ化決定！🐱

2024年5月25日（土）より、
テレビ東京『イニミニマニモ』（毎週土曜あさ7:00〜7:30）内にてスタート

アニメ放送を記念してNintendoSwitch版5月25日より
Steam版6月5日より
50%オフセールを実施！

アニメもゲームもお楽しみ下さい！#Nyaaaanvy #ニャンビー pic.twitter.com/ag9Eat7Mfn

— Nyaaaanvy（ニャンビー）公式 (@TeamDigitalmind) May 17, 2024

The original Nyaaaany game was released on Steam on February 21, 2024, and on the Nintendo Switch on February 22, 2024. Despite being a new entry into the gaming world, it has rapidly amassed a large and dedicated fanbase, largely due to its unique blend of absurdity and charm.

The game’s premise is refreshingly simple, yet incredibly engaging, which significantly contributes to its widespread appeal. In Nyaaaany, players take on the roles of mysterious, cat-like creatures and participate in intense, physics-based sumo-wrestling matches. The gameplay is fast-paced and exhilarating, keeping players on the edge of their seats.

Furthermore, the game’s adorable aesthetic, with its vibrant colors and charming character designs, enhances its overall appeal and makes it particularly endearing to a broad audience. The positive feedback from fans has been overwhelming, reflected in its impressive 95 score on Steam, indicating high levels of satisfaction and enjoyment. This combination of simple yet addictive gameplay, coupled with a cute and whimsical visual style, has solidified Nyaaaany as a standout title in the gaming community.

We don’t know much about the show, which remains shrouded in mystery. It centers around anthropomorphic cats, but beyond that, details are sparse. This lack of information has left fans eagerly speculating and brainstorming about the possible themes and storylines that the episodes might explore. Some fans have suggested that the show could delve into adventurous plots, while others think it might focus on more whimsical, everyday scenarios. Adding to the intrigue is the ambiguity about its target audience. Despite being slated to air on a kids’ network, there is considerable debate among fans about whether it will truly be a children’s show or if it might contain elements that appeal to a broader, perhaps older audience. This uncertainty only heightens the anticipation and curiosity surrounding the show, as fans eagerly await more information to be revealed.

According to Crunchyroll, it has been revealed that Kyo Yatate will direct the Nyaaaanvy show at animation studios Lesprit and SHIN-EI ANIMATION, with Sei Yoshitsuki providing the scripts. The cast for the series includes:

– Narrator voiced by Natsuki Hanae

– Nora voiced by Junko Takeuchi

– Iba voiced by Shiori Izawa

– Penguin voiced by Noriaki Sugiyama

– Neko/ Ready Go voiced by Yoshino Nanjo