The Summer Anime Rankings: A New Champion Emerges
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the hit isekai series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation for two long years, but it seems that a new challenger has taken the top spot. According to Niconico's summer anime rankings, Chainsmoker Cat has taken the crown, pushing Mushoku Tensei to second place.
Based on NyanNyan Factory's titular manga series, Chainsmoker Cat revolves around Yani Neko, a cat girl who is hopelessly addicted to cigarettes. Her daily foibles typically involve lounging around in a tar-covered apartment while hunting for enough funds to secure her next pack. 
A Look at the Top 10 Rankings
- Chainsmoker Cat
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
- The Ghost in the Shell
- BanG Dream! Yume Mita
- Kaiju Girl Caramelise
- Dara-san of Reiwa
- Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2
- Jaadguar: A Witch in Mongolia
- The World Is Dancing
- Kamui: He's Behind You
Despite its shocking content, Chainsmoker Cat has gone viral on Japanese social media, with some viewers praising the anime as one that promotes 'smoking cessation' due to its unflattering portrayal of the central protagonist. For more news, you can visit our news section. 
Where to Watch: Streaming Options
Outside Japan, Chainsmoker Cat is available to stream on Netflix. The original manga series is published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is currently streaming on Hulu and Crunchyroll. The Mushoku Tensei light novel series by Rifujin na Magonote (story) and Shirotaka (art) is also available from Seven Seas Entertainment.
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