Cat’s Eye Anime 2025 — Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know So Far
The legendary anime Cat’s Eye is returning after more than 40 years. The Kisugi sisters are back with a brand-new anime series, bringing their stylish heists and 80s charm into 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Cat’s Eye (2025) — release date, cast, story, streaming details, and more.
🗓️ Cat’s Eye Anime 2025 Release Date
The new Cat’s Eye anime premiered on September 26, 2025, exclusively on Disney+ (Star) worldwide and Hulu in the United States.
The show has 12 episodes, divided into two parts:
- Part 1: Episodes 1–6 (September 26 – October 31, 2025)
- Part 2: Episodes 7–12 (December 26, 2025 – January 30, 2026)
Each episode runs for about 23 minutes, following a weekly release schedule.
🎬 Production & Studio
The anime is produced by LIDEN FILMS, the same studio behind Tokyo Revengers and Rurouni Kenshin (2023).
Main staff:
- Director: Yoshifumi Sueda (High School DxD Hero)
- Scriptwriter: Hayashi Mori (Sand Land: The Series)
- Character Designer: Yōsuke Yabumoto (The Legendary Hero is Dead!)
- Music Composer: Yūki Hayashi (My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!)
- Original Creator: Tsukasa Hōjō (creator of City Hunter)
Unlike a remake, the 2025 version is described as a new adaptation of the Cat’s Eye manga, mixing the original story with modern visuals and pacing.
🕵️♀️ Story and Setting
The anime follows the Kisugi sisters — Hitomi, Rui, and Ai, who run a café by day and steal priceless artworks by night. Each painting they steal once belonged to their missing father, Michael Heinz, a famous painter who disappeared mysteriously.
Their goal is to find him by stealing his works and leaving behind their famous calling card — “Cat’s Eye.”
Hitomi’s secret double life is complicated by her fiancé Toshio Utsumi, a police detective who is trying to capture Cat’s Eye — unaware that his own girlfriend is part of the trio.
The 2025 adaptation is set in modern-day Japan but keeps the retro 1980s aesthetic, with classic fashion, moody night visuals, and jazzy vibes that made the original iconic.
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💫 Voice Cast
Japanese Cast:
- Hitomi Kisugi: Mikako Komatsu
- Rui Kisugi: Ami Koshimizu
- Ai Kisugi: Yumiri Hanamori
- Toshio Utsumi: Takuya Satō
- Masato Kamiya (“The Mouse”): Katsuyuki Konishi
- Mitsuko Asatani: Yōko Hikasa
English Cast:
- Hitomi Kisugi: Erin Yvette
- Rui Kisugi: Alejandra Reynoso
- Ai Kisugi: Ari Thrash
The series is available with both English and Japanese audio, and subtitles in multiple languages.
🎨 Visuals & Animation Style
Cat’s Eye (2025) uses a retro-modern hybrid animation style — 2D visuals with light 3D elements.
The show keeps the classic character designs but adds smooth animation, vibrant night colors, and stylish cinematography for the heist scenes.
Many fans have praised how it shows “grown-up characters who look like adults”, a rare touch in modern anime.
Some critics have pointed out minor animation inconsistencies, but overall, the visual direction stays faithful to Tsukasa Hōjō’s art while modernizing it for today’s audience.
🎵 Music
Music is one of the biggest highlights of the new series.
- Opening Theme: “MAGIC” by Ado, written and composed by Tsumiki
- Ending Theme: “CAT’S EYE” (1983 original) — covered by Ado, arranged by Yūki Hayashi
Ado’s version mixes 1980s pop and modern J-pop energy, giving the series a nostalgic yet fresh sound. Both songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
💬 Fan & Critic Reactions
The new Cat’s Eye has received mixed to positive feedback so far.
Fans praise:
- Retro 1980s vibe with modern polish
- Ado’s music and stylish animation
- The romantic tension between Hitomi and Toshio
Criticisms:
- Repetitive “heist of the week” formula
- Some animation dips
- Slow buildup in early episodes
On MyAnimeList, it holds a 6.5/10 rating, while older fans appreciate it as a faithful tribute to the original.
✍️ Creator’s Words
Cat’s Eye creator Tsukasa Hōjō shared his thoughts before the premiere:
“It’s been 40 years since I first drew Cat’s Eye. I’m surprised it’s being adapted again, but I’m grateful that fans around the world still care about this story. I hope both old and new audiences will enjoy it.”
🌍 Streaming Details
- Japan: Disney+ (Star Section)
- United States: Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
- Other Regions: Disney+ Star worldwide (UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, etc.)
- Format: Weekly simulcast
- Type: Original Net Animation (ONA)
The anime is streaming-exclusive with no Blu-ray or DVD release announced yet.
🧭 Final Thoughts
The Cat’s Eye (2025) anime is a stylish revival of one of Japan’s most iconic heist stories. It perfectly blends nostalgia with modern storytelling — from Ado’s music to the updated animation and voice cast.
While it’s not flawless, it captures what made the original special: style, charm, and the thrill of the chase.
If you love crime thrillers, classic anime, or just want to see how a 1980s icon looks in 2025, Cat’s Eye is worth watching on Disney+ or Hulu.
