Nyaight of the Living Cat is not your average post-apocalyptic anime. Premiering July 6, 2025 on TV Tokyo and simulcast on Crunchyroll, this surreal horror-comedy is clawing its way into our hearts-and games. IGN Live dropped an exclusive two-minute clip that captures the show’s unsettling charm: survivors fleeing from shadowy figures, only to be ambushed by a purring pack of deadly-cute cats. But instead of teeth and gore, it’s purrs and kisses that seal your doom.
One touch and poof-you’re a cat, too.
The series, based on the manga by Hawkman and Mecha-Roots, flips the script on traditional infection horror. The virus in question? An uncontrollable cuteness overload. A single paw on your shoulder and you join the ranks of the fluff-horde. Our protagonist, Kunagi, battles not zombies, but the overwhelming temptation to cuddle.
And if that isn’t chaotic enough, Dead by Daylight is crossing over with Nyaight of the Living Cat in a bizarre and purrfectly timed collaboration. While Behaviour Interactive hasn’t revealed the full details, they’ve teased that “cuddly terrors” will soon stalk players in the fog. Will we see cat-infected survivors? Killer cat skins? A meow-powered Mori? Time will tell-but this might just be the most unexpectedly wholesome horror update yet.
This unlikely mashup of psychological terror and feline fluff highlights a growing trend in pop culture: the surreal blending of cute and creepy. Like Fortnite’s constant brand storm of collabs, Dead by Daylight is leaning in-only this time, with whiskers.
Whether you’re tuning in for the giggles or the existential dread of transforming into a house pet, Nyaight of the Living Cat promises a ride that’s as touching as it is twisted.
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