Cat's Eye (1983)
The classic 1983 Japanese anime following three sisters living double lives as Japan's most elusive art thieves.
Cat's Eye - Series Information
- Original Title: キャッツ♥アイ
- First Air Year: 1983
- Last Air Year: 1985
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 73
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 11, 1983 (United States - NR), July 11, 1983 (Germany - 12), July 11, 1983 (France - 12), July 11, 1983 (Australia - M), July 11, 1983 (Mexico - A), July 11, 1983 (Italy - T), July 11, 1983 (Spain - 13), July 11, 1983 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Nippon TV
- Alternative Titles: キャッツ・アイ (JP), Cats Eye (US), Cat's Eye - Ein Supertrio (DE), Signé Cat's Eye (FR)
- Production Companies: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Production Countries: Japan
Cat's Eye - Plot
Cat's Eye is the most notorious group of art thieves in Japan. No one knows their identities, but for most of Tokyo, the mystery only heightens their allure.
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Cat's Eye - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Keiko Toda
- Toshiko Fujita
- Chika Sakamoto
- Yoshito Yasuhara
- Tamio Ohki
- Hiromi Tsuru
Cat's Eye - FAQs
Where can you stream Cat's Eye online?
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Is Cat's Eye based on a manga?
Yes, Cat's Eye is directly adapted from the manga of the same name by Tsukasa Hojo, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1981 to 1985. The manga was a major hit in Japan, and the anime adaptation closely follows its blend of heist action, comedy, and romance.
Who are the main voice actors in Cat's Eye?
The principal voice cast features Keiko Toda as Hitomi Kisugi, Toshiko Fujita as Rui Kisugi, and Chika Sakamoto as Ai Kisugi — the three sisters at the heart of the series. Yoshito Yasuhara voices detective Toshio Utsumi, and Tamio Ohki plays Inspector Nagaishi.
What is Cat's Eye about?
Cat's Eye follows the Kisugi sisters — Hitomi, Rui, and Ai — who secretly operate as Japan's most daring art-theft trio, stealing back works connected to their missing father. By day they run a café; by night they outwit the police, including Hitomi's unsuspecting detective boyfriend Toshio.
How many seasons and episodes does Cat's Eye have?
Cat's Eye ran for two seasons and a total of 73 episodes. Season 1 comprised 36 episodes and Season 2 comprised 37 episodes. The series aired on Nippon TV in Japan between July 1983 and July 1985, produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
What is the content rating for Cat's Eye?
Cat's Eye carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating material that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains mild action sequences, comedic situations, and light romantic tension, making it broadly accessible to teen and adult anime audiences.
Is Cat's Eye connected to City Hunter?
Cat's Eye and City Hunter share the same creator, Tsukasa Hojo, and are set in the same fictional universe. The Kisugi sisters' café, Cat's Eye, is referenced in City Hunter, and both series share a similar Tokyo setting, tonal blend of action and comedy, and overlapping character cameos.
When did Cat's Eye first air?
Cat's Eye first aired on July 11, 1983, on Nippon TV in Japan. The series concluded in July 1985 after two successful seasons. It became one of the defining anime titles of the early 1980s and helped establish Tsukasa Hojo as a leading manga and anime creator.
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