The legendary art-thieves are back. A brand-new anime adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s classic manga Cat’s Eye is set to debut on September 26, 2025, bringing the Kisugi sisters’ glamorous heists and cat-and-mouse battles to a new generation of fans. A fresh trailer released this week showcases the series’ sleek, modern animation style and its faithful homage to the 1980s original.
Story Synopsis
Originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1981 to 1985, Cat’s Eye follows the Kisugi sisters—Hitomi, Rui, and Ai—who run a small café by day and moonlight as the mysterious art-thieving trio “Cat’s Eye.” Their goal: reclaiming their missing father’s collection of priceless artworks, while staying one step ahead of the police.
The manga inspired two anime series in the 1980s and remains a cornerstone of Tsukasa Hojo’s legacy (best known as the creator of City Hunter). The new 2025 anime promises to reintroduce the sisters’ high-stakes heists with modern visuals, sharper pacing, and a stylish aesthetic fit for today’s global streaming audience.
Publication or Announcement Details
- Premiere Date: September 26, 2025
- Announcement Date: August 25, 2025 (via Anime News Network and official trailer)
- Studio: [To be announced; reports suggest collaboration with veteran animators familiar with action-thriller series]
- Platform: Expected to stream internationally (official platforms TBA)
- Source Material: Cat’s Eye manga by Tsukasa Hojo (Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1981–1985)
Character / Key Figure Summaries
- Hitomi Kisugi
The middle sister and the athletic heart of the trio. Hitomi is best known for her daring acrobatics and her complicated relationship with Toshio, a detective who unknowingly hunts her alter ego, Cat’s Eye. - Rui Kisugi
The eldest sister, Rui serves as the group’s strategist and moral anchor. Mature and composed, she often orchestrates the trio’s elaborate heists with precision. - Ai Kisugi
The youngest, Ai provides comic relief as well as technological prowess. Her youthful energy balances the sophistication of her older sisters, making the trio a well-rounded team.
Did You Know?
- Cat’s Eye was one of the first manga to portray female leads in action-driven roles, paving the way for later heroines in shōnen and seinen works.
- The original anime (1983–1985) aired for 73 episodes, cementing its popularity across Japan.
- Tsukasa Hojo’s works (City Hunter, Cat’s Eye) have frequently crossed over, with Cat’s Eye characters making cameos alongside City Hunter’s Ryo Saeba in various media.
- A 2018 crossover anime, Cat’s Eye × City Hunter, renewed interest in the property and helped set the stage for this modern revival.
With its stylish reboot, Cat’s Eye is poised to recapture its classic heist-drama charm while dazzling a new international audience this September.
