Cat's Eye

Description

This is a story about three sisters in search of their lost father, who was a famous artist. They steal his works of art from museums/galleries to make him recognize their presence in the world. The three sisters' gang is called Cat's Eye, and so is the coffee shop they own. This coffee shop is located right in front of the police-headquarters. Hitomi, the middle sister, is betrothed to the police inspector Toshio.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Cat's Ai (Alternate Version)

Parrot (Alternate Version)

Associated Names

Cats Eye

Kyattsu Ai

แคทส์ อาย (SIC)

キャッツ♥アイ

キャッツアイ

Groups Scanlating

HappyScans!

Kuu

Mangascreener

Latest Release(s)

v.18 c.135 (end) by HappyScans! 7 years ago

c.134 by HappyScans! 7 years ago

c.133b by HappyScans! 7 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

18 Volumes 1982 (Complete)
10 Volumes 1994 (Complete)
10 Volumes 1995 (Complete)
15 Volumes 2006 (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (1983/ ONA 2025) Different throughout with an original ending

Ends at

User Reviews

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Forum

1 topics, 2 posts

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User Rating

Average: 7.1 / 10.0 (83 votes)

Bayesian Average: 6.88 / 10.0

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Last Updated

April 15th, 2025 5:37am PDT - 1 week ago

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Genre

Action Comedy Drama Mystery Romance Shounen
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Recommendations

N/A

Author(s)

HOJO Tsukasa

Artist(s)

HOJO Tsukasa

Year

1981

Original Publisher

Shinchosha (2001)

Shueisha (1981)

Tokuma Shoten (2005)

Serialized In (magazine)

Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Abrams ComicArts (3-in-1 omnibus ed - September 2025)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #576

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Monthly Pos #1397

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3 Month Pos #3119

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6 Month Pos #4340

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Year Pos #5853

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List Stats

On 361 reading lists

On 499 wish lists

On 164 completed lists

On 29 unfinished lists

On 213 custom lists

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Cat's Eye Remake Cat’s Ai

15 years ago

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Cat's Eye is silly.

by bakemeat
1 year ago

Rating: 7.9 / 10.0

If anyone tries to describe it to you in terms that don't mention how silly it is, they're omitting a significant element that defines Cat's Eye as a story.

Cat's Eye, the group of art thieves, have a deus ex machina on speed dial for every predicament they find themselves in, and if you want a competent crime manga with a thrilling but realistic story, this isn't it. Cat's Eye always has something in their back pocket, even if it directly contradicts a panel showing you otherwise. Hojo kinda just didn't give a fuck while he was drawing this, and it's fun, because watching police get outsmarted by some hot girls that always know better is a treat in and of itself.

The romance is actually the best part here, managing to develop horrendously slowly and yet at a completely believable pace for the characters you're watching. Toshio, the MC, is delightfully pure of heart and mind and dedicated to his girlfriend Hitomi, who couldn't possibly be Cat's Eye, the thief, despite never being seen in the same room as Cat's Eye (thief) and also working at a cafe called Cat's Eye (yes, really). The manga's endgame that you're reading for is less "Will he catch Cat's Eye?!" or "How will Cat's Eye outsmart him this time?!" and more "HOW MUCH LONGER IS HE GOING TO MISS ALL THE RED FLAGS THAT HIS GIRLFRIEND IS CAT'S EYE?"

The thing is, the dei ex machinis and absurd elongation of a bonkers romance aren't a detractor so much as a selling point. Cat's Eye is juvenile, but sometimes, that's just what you want in a manga. It's not overly complex--despite how the talk of complicated burglaries and syndicates may make you think--and it's a fun read to see where the characters end up, as frustrating as they all may be.

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Very nice manga

by toporik
12 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

It's a very nice manga. It's funny, it's interesting, there is action, but nothing exaggerated. Perhaps Hitomi is a bit omnipotent, but it's nothing annoying. I have read up until chapter 13, and can recommend this to anyone who likes action & romance with strong and intelligent female characters.

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a very enjoyable crime series

by whitespade
13 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

this is a great crime manga. i love all the characters, they are very endearing. although sometimes i feel a bit tired with the 'perfection' of the cat's eyes (what they can't do?) they look somehow less human, the antics of the police officers counter balance it. the art is quite oldish, but it is beautiful to look at. the crime may be a little bit outlandish, but it is still believable, and enjoyable. the plot is a little out there, however it look planned and there is no plot holes so when one read it in one go, one will feel heavily satisfied. the ending is very perfect and appropriate for the series. a must read for crime lovers.

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