A Purr-fect Adventure Begins in the Forbidden City!
Get ready, anime fans! The Japanese dubbed version of the popular animated series “Forbidden City Cat Patrol” (Shikin: Go-Nekobou) is set to premiere on October 10. Inspired by the real-life cats residing in Beijing’s historic Forbidden City, this fantasy adventure brings clever feline guardians to center stage.
To celebrate its premiere, the show is kicking off with a special event—broadcasting Episodes 1 through 4 non-stop in a special marathon on TOKYO MX and BS Nittei, before moving to its regular weekly broadcast schedule.
What is “Forbidden City Cat Patrol”?
Hidden in a quiet corner of the legendary Imperial Palace lies a secret organization known as “Go-Nekobou,” composed of six brave and intelligent cats. Their mission is to enter spiritual realms and protect “Bukko”—the living spirits and memories dwelling within historic cultural treasures—from a destructive villain named Black Owl.
In Episode 1, titled “The Beginning of an Adventure,” Soubi and his cat squad dive into the spirit world of a famous Ming Dynasty wine cup to intercept Black Owl’s evil plot before history itself is damaged.
All-Star Voice Cast Announced
The Japanese dub boasts an incredible lineup of veteran and rising voice talents:
- Soubi: Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock)
- Oboi: Makoto Furukawa (Miyuki Shirogane in Kaguya-sama: Love is War)
- Heian: Sora Amamiya (Aqua in Konosuba)
- Zeze: Takeo Otsuka (Aqua Hoshino in Oshi no Ko)
- Bantsu: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke in Demon Slayer)
- Black Owl: Sho Hayami (Aizen in Bleach)
With a unique mix of historical artifact fantasy, cute heroes, and top-tier voice acting, this is one premiere cat lovers and anime fans alike won’t want to miss!
Source: Yahoo News Japan