Paw & Palaces Japanese Dub Premieres October 10 with a Four-Episode Opening Broadcast

The Japanese-dubbed edition of Paw & Palaces will begin airing as 紫禁・御猫房〜紫禁城猫警備室〜 on October 10, 2026.

TOKYO MX and additional broadcasters will open the series with Episodes 1 through 4 in one continuous broadcast. Weekly scheduling begins with Episode 5 on October 14.

Quick Summary

• Official international title: Paw & Palaces
• Original Chinese title: 紫禁·御喵房
• Japanese title: 紫禁・御猫房〜紫禁城猫警備室〜
• Format: television anime / Japanese dub
• Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, and cultural heritage
• Japanese premiere: October 10, 2026
• Premiere time: 8:00 p.m. JST
• Initial broadcast: Episodes 1–4 consecutively
• Episode 5: October 14, 2026
• Regular schedule: Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. JST
• Primary broadcaster: TOKYO MX and additional stations
• Streaming: sequential availability on multiple services
• Original episode count: 16
• Original production: iQIYI
• Japanese-version production: KADOKAWA
• Original manga creators: 阿喃 and 呆兔
• Original planning: Kuaikan Comics
• Protagonist: Soubi / 霜眉
• Japanese voice actor: Kazuki Ura
• Other main characters: Oboi, Heian, Zeze, Rohan, and Momo
• Latest visual: new teaser visual
• Latest character material: Soubi character visual and PV
• Additional character PVs: to be revealed gradually
• Central concept: six cats protect memories preserved within cultural relics
• Enemy: Black Owl
• Setting: Beijing’s Forbidden City
• Original Chinese edition: all 16 episodes are available through iQIYI
• iQIYI International rating: 13+

Announcement, PVs, and Anime Visuals

The First Four Episodes Air on the Same Night

The Japanese edition begins on Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m. JST through TOKYO MX and other broadcasters.

Instead of airing only its first episode, the opening program presents Episodes 1 through 4 back-to-back.

Its schedule then changes to a conventional weekly format. Episode 5 airs on Wednesday, October 14 at 11:30 p.m. JST, with subsequent episodes planned for the same Wednesday slot.

Streaming services will also receive the anime progressively, although individual platforms and exact availability times have not yet been listed.

The original version on iQIYI International contains 16 episodes, all of which are already available.

The New Teaser Visual Brings the Six Guardians Together

The latest teaser visual gathers the six members of the secret organization responsible for protecting cultural treasures inside the Forbidden City.

Soubi appears alongside Oboi, Heian, Zeze, Rohan, and Momo, each presented as an anthropomorphic cat wearing clothing influenced by historical Chinese design.

Their work extends beyond physically guarding the palace. They enter worlds formed from the memories preserved within cultural objects.

The concept itself draws inspiration from cats that actually live around Beijing’s Forbidden City, turning them into fantasy guardians of its cultural heritage.

Soubi Receives the First Dedicated Character PV

The first individual character PV belongs to Soubi, voiced in Japanese by Kazuki Ura.

Soubi leads the Gonekobo team and is regarded as its most analytical martial member. He generally remains calm when making decisions but also possesses an adventurous streak that drives him into dangerous missions.

He also has a slightly narcissistic side, providing a lighter contrast with his responsibilities as team leader.

The other five central characters will receive their own promotional visuals and videos in future announcements.

The confirmed Japanese cast is:

• Soubi (霜眉): Kazuki Ura
• Oboi (鰲拜): Makoto Furukawa
• Heian (平安): Sora Amamiya
• Zeze (小仔): Takeo Otsuka
• Rohan (魯班): Kentaro Tone
• Momo (么么): Hikaru Tono

Six Cats Protect the Memories of Cultural Relics

Hidden inside the Forbidden City is a secret organization of six extraordinary cats.

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The cultural objects in the series contain memories known as Wuhua. When those memories are disturbed, the guardians enter the corresponding Wuhua World.

Their task is to defeat the destructive force called Black Owl and return each world to its proper course.

That structure allows individual missions to explore different historical objects, memories, and periods while maintaining a continuing adventure surrounding the six cats.

The original comic was created by 阿喃 and 呆兔 through Kuaikan Comics. iQIYI later produced the animated adaptation, while KADOKAWA is responsible for the Japanese-language version.

Why This Matters

1) Four episodes are available immediately

The opening broadcast gives viewers enough time to meet all six principal characters and understand the Wuhua concept in a single night.

2) Real palace cats inspired the premise

Cats living around the Forbidden City provide the foundation for a fantasy organization protecting cultural heritage.

3) Every cultural object can create a different adventure

The Wuhua system allows the story to explore different memories and historical settings without abandoning its central cast.

4) More character reveals remain ahead

Soubi is only the first member to receive an individual PV. Five additional central characters are still waiting for their promotional spotlights.

Anime Information

The important details currently known are:

• Paw & Palaces is the international title used by iQIYI
• the Japanese edition is titled 紫禁・御猫房〜紫禁城猫警備室〜
• Japanese broadcasting begins on October 10, 2026
• Episodes 1–4 air consecutively from 8:00 p.m. JST
• Episode 5 airs on October 14 at 11:30 p.m. JST
• subsequent episodes use the same Wednesday time slot
• TOKYO MX is among the confirmed broadcasters
• streaming services will be announced separately
• Kazuki Ura voices Soubi
• Makoto Furukawa voices Oboi
• Sora Amamiya voices Heian
• Takeo Otsuka voices Zeze
• Kentaro Tone voices Rohan
• Hikaru Tono voices Momo
• the teaser visual and Soubi character visual are now available
• additional individual character PVs will follow
• iQIYI produced the original animation
• KADOKAWA handles the Japanese edition
• the original animated series contains 16 episodes
• the original comic was created by 阿喃 and 呆兔
• current Japanese information is available through the official anime website
• the August 10 update is available through the official broadcast announcement
• the international edition is available through Paw & Palaces on iQIYI
• the original comic is available through Kuaikan Comics

Closing

Paw & Palaces will begin its Japanese broadcast with an unusual four-episode opening program on October 10 before moving to its regular Wednesday schedule.

The new teaser artwork and Soubi character PV lead the latest promotional campaign. Individual PVs for the remaining guardians, detailed streaming platforms, and further broadcast information will be announced later.