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The commemorative "Resident Chorus" version of the opening theme song "Nanmo Nee" from the anime Yani Neko has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube. This milestone was achieved in less than two weeks following the release of the anime's final episode on September 25.
The track features the entire main voice cast, including Yuko Natsuyoshi, Tetsu Inada, Misato Matsuoka, Yurie Funato, Ayaka Shimizu, Shiori Izawa, and Riko Akechi. The music video incorporates character-specific harmonies and dialogue, which fans have praised for its cohesive energy, with some comparing the collaborative effort to the song "We Are the World."
The official Yani Neko X account expressed gratitude for the support, while fans have shared emotional reactions and requested a second season. Additionally, the Sony Music channel The First Take announced that Takahiro Shibata, the original singer of the song, is scheduled to appear on the platform.
Official social media channels have also been releasing behind-the-scenes commentary videos featuring the voice actors discussing the recording process, with clips from Yuko Natsuyoshi, Misato Matsuoka, and Yurie Funato shared recently.
