Anime Stars Celebrate International Cat Day 2026

August 8th is officially International Cat Day, and the anime community went all out to celebrate our furry friends. Iconic creators and major studios took to social media to share special art featuring beloved cats from their projects. It is always a treat to see creators step away from their usual work to show some love for these companions.

This year saw a variety of contributions from talented figures like Manabu Nii and Masami Obari. Fans were particularly delighted to see a fresh spotlight on Red Cat Ramen, which fits the theme perfectly. Other major names, including the teams behind Medalist and Kamen Rider, joined in with their own unique takes on the holiday.

Seeing these industry icons participate in such a fun, lighthearted way brings a great sense of community to fans everywhere. It is a nice reminder that behind our favorite shows are people who appreciate the simple joy of a pet. We hope you enjoyed these tributes as much as we did.