Summary
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for anime fans. Aside from many famous anime releasing their next seasons, some of the older titles will be returning with remakes. The same isthe case with Tsukasa Hojo’sCat’s Eye.
The initial anime series made its debut back in the 1980s, but in a recent announcement, the series' return was confirmed. According to the update, the Cat’s Eye anime will be released in 2025, and it willexclusively air on Disney+. Furthermore, Ado will cover Cat’s Eye, which was originally sung by Anri.
What Is the Cat’s Eye Anime About?
The manga focuses on the lives of three sisters who run a café called Cat’s Eye in Tokyo. However, it only serves as a distraction for their nighttime missions. When the sun goes down, the three sisters put on masks and steal highly valuable artwork that belonged to their father. The girls have to face many challenges, but they manage to keep their composure most of the time.
As the new adaptation was just announced, it is highly unlikely that the old cast and staff will be involved with the project. So, viewers will have to wait for another update, which should come out sometime in 2025.
Cat’s Eye Has Sold Millions Of Copies
Cat’s Eye manga began serializing in Shueisha’sWeekly Shonen Jump in September 1981, and it reached its climax in October 1985. Decades after its conclusion, the manga received a remake that was drawn by Shingo Asai. It started serializing in Tokuma Shoten’s Monthly Comic Zenon in October 2010. Eventually, it reached its end in January 2014, and all the chapters were compiled into eight volumes. The Cat’s Eye manga has sold over 20 million copies. The new anime adaptation will likely bolster sales, and the numbers should go up.
The initial anime adaptation of Cat’s Eye was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsa. It began airing in July 1983 until March 1983. The initial run comprised 36 episodes. The subsequent installment came out in October 1984, and it ran for 37 episodes before ending in July 1985.
Cat’s Eye has also received a live-action film, which was released in August 1997. According to a report from 2023, a live-action drama series of Cat’s Eye is in the works. It will consist of 52 episodes, with each one being 8 minutes long.
