Hulu is set to release a new anime adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s classic manga series “Cat’s Eye,” with the 12-episode series premiering on September 26. The highly anticipated reboot will be available on Hulu in the United States and on Hulu on Disney+ internationally, offering a fresh take on the beloved art-thieving Kisugi sisters.
Return of the Iconic Kisugi Sisters
The new “Cat’s Eye” anime reimagines the adventures of Hitomi, Rui, and Ai Kisugi, who by day operate a quaint café, and by night transform into notorious art thieves. Their primary goal is to recover their father’s stolen art collection, often leading to thrilling heists and a complex cat-and-mouse game with Detective Toshio, Hitomi’s unsuspecting boyfriend. This adaptation aims to honor the original 1980s anime and the manga, which debuted in 1981 and has cultivated a global fanbase.
Production Details and Voice Cast
The series is produced by Liden Films, known for works such as “Rurouni Kenshin (2023)” and “Berserk.” Yoshihumi Sueda, recognized for directing “Sailor Moon Cosmos” and “High School DxD,” is at the helm. Hayashi Mori is the scriptwriter, Yosuke Yabumoto is handling character design and serving as chief animation director, and Yuki Hayashi is composing the music.
The Japanese voice cast features prominent talents:
- Mikako Komatsu as Hitomi Kisugi
- Ami Koshimizu as Rui Kisugi
- Yumiri Hanamori as Ai Kisugi
- Takuya Sato as Toshio Utsumi
- Yoko Higasa as Mitsuko Asatani
- Katsuyuki Knoishi as Masato Kamiya
Japanese pop sensation Ado will perform a cover of Anri’s “Cat’s Eye,” the iconic opening theme song from the 1983 television anime, adding a nostalgic yet modern touch to the new series.
Release Schedule and Global Availability
The 12-part series will debut its first six episodes weekly from September 26 to October 31. The remaining six episodes will then follow weekly, starting from December 26, 2025, through January 30, 2026. While Hulu will carry the series in the U.S., international viewers can stream the anime via Disney+’s Star brand.
The original “Cat’s Eye” manga by Tsukasa Hojo was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1981 to 1985 and led to two television anime seasons from 1983 to 1985. Abrams ComicArts’ Kana imprint has also licensed the manga for an omnibus print edition with new English translations, launching on September 9. This new anime adds to recent adaptations, including a 2023 crossover film with “Lupin the 3rd” and a French live-action series that premiered its first season at the end of 2024.
