Cat's Eye is a manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1981 to 1985. The story centers on the Kisugi sisters—Tome, Rui, and Hitomi—who operate a café by day while moonlighting as the sophisticated cat burglars known as Cat's Eye. Their daring heists target artworks created by their missing father, a renowned painter, in hopes of uncovering clues to his disappearance. Blending elements of romance, mystery, and action, the series features high-stakes chases, clever disguises, and the sisters' romantic entanglements, particularly Hitomi's relationship with a persistent detective.
The manga spans 18 volumes and was a commercial success, captivating readers with its glamorous protagonists, intricate plots, and themes of family loyalty and redemption. Hojo's dynamic artwork and fast-paced storytelling helped establish his reputation, paving the way for his later hits like City Hunter. Cat's Eye's legacy endures through its influence on the magical girl and heist genres in manga and anime, inspiring a generation of stories about empowered female leads in adventurous roles.
