The Japanese dubbed version of Chinese-produced anime 「紫禁・御喵房」, titled 「紫禁・御猫房～紫禁城猫警備室～」 (Zijin Gyonekobou: Forbidden City Cat Security Room), has unveiled a new wave of cast announcements alongside its key visual, main PV, and opening/ending theme song information. Episodes 1 through 4 will air back-to-back on October 10, 2026 on TOKYO MX and BS Nittele.

Story

The series follows six cats belonging to a secret organization called the “Zijin Gyonekobou”, dedicated to protecting national treasures. To safeguard the “Bukka” — memories embedded within cultural artifacts — they dive into the Bukka World and battle the malevolent Black Owl, an evil entity that seeks to destroy those memories.

Japanese Dub Cast

The core Gyonekobou team is voiced by:

• Soubi (霜眉), the team’s leader and top strategist — Urawa Nozomi
• Oboi (鰲拜) — Furukawa Makoto
• Heian (平安) — Amamiya Sora
• Zeze (小仔) — Otsuka Takeo
• Rohan (魯班) — Tone Kentaro
• Momo (么么) — Tono Hikaru

Newly announced cast members include:

• Wantong (万通), supreme commander of the Ming-era military-police organization “Jinyiwei” — Matsuoka Yoshitsugu
• Wan Guifei (万貴妃), Wantong’s elder sister and favored consort of the Chenghua Emperor — M·A·O
• Crown Prince (太子), son of the Chenghua Emperor and the late Consort Ji — Koichi Makoto
• Ubyou (烏淼), second-in-command of the Ming secret agency “Xichang” — Tachibana Shinnosuke
• Chenghua Emperor (成化帝), the 9th emperor of the Ming dynasty — Yamanaka Mahiro
• Ryoushou (凌笑), a subordinate of Ubyou within Xichang — Nakamura Genta
• Black Owl (黑枭), a generations-long nemesis of the Gyonekobou — Hayami Sho

Theme Songs

Both the opening and ending theme songs are handled by Yazuna Riko. She describes the opening as portraying the cats’ resolute battle spirit, while the ending captures their peaceful, everyday charm.

Cast Comments

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (Wantong)

Wantong is exactly the kind of character I love — you want to dislike him but somehow can’t. He’s in a tricky position, but I’d like to think he’s not fundamentally a bad person. He has a sense of loyalty and carries burdens of his own. As the story unfolds, those layers will come undone, so please don’t write him off at first glance!

M·A·O (Wan Guifei)

Each of the cats is so full of personality — just watching their graceful, adorable forms makes me happy. Wan Guifei gives off a cold impression from her expressions and bearing, but I’ll do my best to convey the compassion hidden within her as well.

Koichi Makoto (Crown Prince)

The cats are endlessly cute, yet so cool and powerful in battle — the visual beauty is captivating. The Crown Prince I’m playing is diligently studying for the sake of his country, but he’s still at an age where he needs a bit of guidance. Look forward to seeing how he fits into the story!

Tachibana Shinnosuke (Ubyou)

I’ve kept a Norwegian Forest Cat since I was young, so I’m thrilled to be part of a show overflowing with cats! Ubyou is a character with layers and a dark aura — I’ll work to bring that across in my performance.

Yamanaka Mahiro (Chenghua Emperor)

It’s a great honor to appear in a work set against the backdrop of the Forbidden City. The animation is stunning — the cats are adorable, and the action scenes are breathtaking. I hope many people get to enjoy it!

Nakamura Genta (Ryoushou)

People always ask “dogs or cats?” — and I’m here to declare loudly: I’m a cat person! This show is packed with cats doing amazing things, and the story is genuinely gripping. Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person, or neither — please watch!

Hayami Sho (Black Owl)

It’s a story drenched in cats — a dream for any cat lover. But don’t be fooled; this isn’t a cozy, fluffy world. There’s real fighting and real missions. And my character, by the way, is the villain.

Yazuna Riko (Theme Songs)

I’m deeply honored to handle both the opening and ending themes. The opening depicts the cats’ dignified resolve as they fight for their mission, while the ending shows their adorable daily lives. I’m confident both songs offer their own distinct appeal. I hope the music carries viewers from the very first scene to the last.

Broadcast Schedule

• TOKYO MX: October 10, 2026 (Sat) 20:00 — Episodes 1–4 / From Episode 5: every Wednesday at 23:30, starting October 14, 2026
• BS Nittele: October 11, 2026 (Sun) 26:30 — Episodes 1–4 / From Episode 5: every Wednesday at 25:00, starting October 14, 2026

Staff

• Original Work: 阿喃, 呆兔
• Original Planning: Kuaikan Manhua
• Director: 邓志巍
• Sound Director: 陈雨佳
• Music Director: 张宸玮
• Art Director: 吴佳远
• Action Director: 杜晓辉
• Script: 关清书, 杨凌
• Production: iQIYI
• Japanese Version Production: KADOKAWA