Cat's Eyes (2025) s01e01 Episode Script

1
[upbeat dance music playing]
[Takeuchi] Main and north gates
all secured!
[Hirano] We've got the south gate
completely sealed off, too.
This place is more secure than Fort Knox!
[Toshio] Guys, zero hour is almost here.
Stay sharp, people.
April 16th, 8:00 p.m.
We will come to claim the "Roman Woman."
Right. Come on, Cat's Eye.
This is the night
I'm gonna bring you down.
[Ai sighs]
Nice landing.
We made it right in the center.
[chuckles]
I love a nighttime joy ride.
I was so stressed
about how this will go
that my heart was pounding up there.
[chuckles] You've done it again, Ai.
[Hitomi] The power-assisted gliders
you made for us came in handy.
Now, then. The fingerprints
we swiped off that staff member?
Got 'em right here.
- Thanks for those, sis.
- These too.
Perfect.
[chimes]
Hitomi, you can deactivate the system
using the touch panel by the door.
I got this.
[grunts]
[grunts]
[scanner whirring]
- [beeps]
- [door buzzes, unlocks]
And with this, the whole system
goes down.
[Hitomi] Here's what we came for.
The "Roman Woman."
We've gotten to this point.
What's left to do?
Take it and get out of here.
Mmm-hmm. With our secret weapon.
Alarms in the central exhibition room
got triggered!
[Takeuchi grunts] What?
It was tripped by mechanics
on the third floor!
No! It's the security alarm
attached to the painting.
[gasps] It's Cat's Eye!
They're not getting past me!
- [people screaming]
- [Toshio] Shit!
[Hirano grunting] Bastard!
[Takeuchi] Dumbass!
Don't point that at me!
- [both coughing]
- There's no other choice!
I'm opening the doors! [grunts]
[Hitomi exclaims]
[thrilling instrumental music playing]
[Toshio] It's them!
[Toshio] Wait!
[grunts]
I'll get you, Cat's Eye!
[coughs]
[Toshio] Jeez. The chief doesn't need
to scream at me that much, does he?
This is where I need to be
for days like today.
[groans]
[girls chuckling]
[together] Thanks for coming in!
[Toshio chuckles]
[chuckles] To Cat's Eye Café.
Cat's Eye is Here!
Mmm! Tasty.
The Neapolitan here is a masterpiece
as always.
And nobody can beat
the coffee that you make.
But can't you do something
about the name of this place?
Don't tell me
you're launching a complaint.
All I'm saying is
there's no need to share a name
with those shady cat burglars
running around.
The fact is that our café was here first.
Why should we have to give up our name
to those phantom thieves?
This is supposed to be a place
where I can relax.
Cat's Eye is the last thing
I want to think about while I'm here.
If they're the last thing
you want to think about,
that must mean they slipped through
your fingers once again.
Huh? [chuckling] Of course not!
That couldn't be farther
from the truth, Ai.
[Ai] You're easy to read.
And that, Toshio, is something
about you that's so cute.
Huh? You think that's cute?
[timidly] Thanks, Rui!
What are you drooling everywhere for?
She's just messing with you, you know.
[Ai] Ooh! Toshio's really having
his butt handed to him online!
Check this out!
Who's ever got something to say,
I say go right ahead.
I'm definitely
getting Cat's Eye next time.
So I'll be the one
who gets the last laugh.
Gosh, you never give up.
Ah, thank you so much.
Not giving up is only part of it.
You've got your work cut out for you
with these rivals.
You don't even know who they are.
Actually, I'm starting to get a better
grip on the Cats' tail, as it were.
[Hitomi] What do you mean?
Afraid that's confidential intel.
Give me a break. You don't actually know
a single thing about them, do you?
Well, to be honest with you,
we don't really have any leads.
Yeah, thought so.
But I do suspect that Cat's Eye
is probably a trio.
Really? They're a trio?
Yeah! Here, let me use this for a sec.
One of them's the brains
of the operation.
He crafts the plans
and doles out instructions.
[Rui] Hmm.
Then you've got the genius hacker
who can get through
any security system known to man.
Oh, a genius, huh?
The third guy is the one who puts it
all in motion.
He's gotta be part-gorilla or something
with the things he's capable of.
Part gorilla, huh?
[Toshio] After all the time
I've spent chasing them down,
this is the image I've got of Cat's Eye!
[Hitomi] They look like a tough gang.
Couldn't you have made them
look a little cuter?
[chuckles] Toshio,
do you get a day off today?
Yeah. They had me on patrol
the entire night,
so I'm off the rest of the day.
So you're free then.
Why don't you and Hitomi go on a date?
Huh? You don't mind?
But we're still right in the middle
of business hours.
Don't worry about a thing, Hitomi.
I don't mind covering for you
while you're out, so you're all good.
[chuckles] Gotcha.
Well, if you don't mind, then it's a deal.
[Hitomi] Yep!
Honestly, Hitomi, you've always been
the sportiest person I know!
Come on, get going already, Toshio.
If you don't bulk up, then you're never
gonna catch Cat's Eye.
[chuckles] If that's what's gonna
get me there.
[grunts] Let's go! I'm gonna show
these rocks who's boss!
[chuckles]
Hey, not bad.
Well, how about a little reward then?
Mm
- Well, it's not like it was that good.
- Wha!
- [thuds]
- [sighs]
[Toshio groans] My body's
going to hate me tomorrow.
You sound like such a baby right now.
- [people exclaiming]
- Hmm? Wow, that's amazing.
[Hitomi] That person's really good, too.
[Toshio] Yeah, I can't believe
they haven't fallen.
I bet you could do that, right, Hitomi?
[chuckles] No way.
You can't stay upright on the line
like that unless your balance is flawless.
[Toshio] Hmm.
What do you think
about something like this?
This is just what we need.
Nice job, Ai.
Then I'll get it started.
Oh, hey! Welcome home.
- Hey, girls.
- How did it go, your date?
Just what we needed.
Uh-huh? No changes to the plan then.
We're ready to go.
[Ai and Hitomi] Roger that!
WORLD TRADE CENTER BUILDING
DAY OF THE PLANNED CRIME
[Toshio] After Cat's Eye put out
their latest hit this morning,
it's been a real scramble.
But this is a time to focus up
and keep your heads on a swivel.
Five minutes remaining
until their strike time.
The exhibition room we're standing in
is on the top floor of a skyscraper.
And our security system
is top of the line.
Notorious as they may be,
not even Cat's Eye has a chance
of breaking in from the outside.
This isn't a time to relax, sir.
Underestimating Cat's Eye
will only get us into trouble.
Can you confirm that this room has only
one point of entry?
Yes. The door locks
will automatically engage
if any abnormal activity is detected.
That's good to know.
Even if by some chance Cat's Eye
successfully manage to get in,
the exit being blocked would make them
like fish in a barrel.
No, like cats in a barrel.
They're definitely
not getting past me today.
[wind blowing]
[Ai] Whoa, it's a windy one out here.
It's just about that time.
It's ten seconds till 7:00.
Nine, eight, seven, six,
five, four, three, two, one, zero.
[shudders]
Nothing is happening.
This is our closing time.
We will start breaking things down.
Uh, all right.
Now then, if you would
please remove the paintings
[sighs]
Huh?
- [exploding]
- [grunts]
[all exclaiming]
[upbeat music playing]
[thudding]
[laughs] In with a bang!
[coughs] Close the shutters
and air this place out quick!
[guard] Yes!
Did the doors lock?
Locks are engaged!
Damn it! What the hell was that explosion?
[Shirai] Somehow or other,
they managed to get a time bomb
planted on the window frame.
[organizer] But that's impossible!
- No way! The painting!
- [organizer] Huh?
[Toshio gasps] I can't believe it!
When did they
WE HAVE CLAIMED "READING."
CAT'S EYE
They may have gotten the painting
but we've sealed off
all the escape routes.
- Toshio, the heck is that, my guy?
- [gasps]
A tightrope? What's that doing there?
[camera shutter clicks]
Get to the roof! Cat's Eye is on the roof!
[panting]
They're in my sight!
I've got them now.
With how windy it is, getting across
is going to take some time.
- [radio beeps]
- First-floor Team A,
get to the roof of the Mizutomo Building
across the street!
See you up there! I'm right behind you!
[contractor] Is it all right
to remove this one out as well, sir?
Yes, I can't bear to look at it
any longer.
Get it out of here at once.
Understood, sir. We're on it.
So? Things went well?
They did.
Sure looks like it.
[Rui] Thanks to the special cell sheet
you made for us, Ai.
And our bogus escape by tightrope plan
had Toshio completely fooled.
That date you went on worked like a charm.
[all laughing]
[tires screech]
[Toshio] Where's Cat's Eye?
About that
[Toshio] Huh? It was a dummy.
Then where did Cat's Eye go?
[police section chief] You absolute moron!
Next time around, I will definitely
capture Cat's Eye! Just you wait!
This is the fourth time I've heard you
say that this year!
Utsumi! How many strikes after three
does a batter get!
[hesitates] Um, one?
[somber instrumental music playing]
Welcome. The usual?
I think that I'm probably
going to quit the police force.
- You are?
- For real?
If the Cats slip by me one more time,
I've heard that I'll be transferred
to another department.
I joined the force because
I wanted to be a detective.
I wouldn't be happy anywhere else.
So it's better that I just
You look like you could use
some Neapolitan. Come sit inside.
No, I'm okay.
Another time.
[gasps softly]
This is a good thing, right?
Haven't you been wanting him
to quit for a long time?
Yeah, you're totally right.
- [bell dings]
- [exclaims]
Hey, come take a look at this!
"Coming to Japan for the first time!"
Oh, an Indian art exhibit?
Yeah. And the showpiece is
the 100-plus-carat star ruby,
the Queen Tear!
NANSHU ART MUSEUM
INDIAN ART EXHIBITION EXHIBITS
[gasps] Look, Rui.
We absolutely have to get
our hands on it.
Right you are.
[upbeat music playing]
NANSHU ART MUSEUM - LOCATION
OF THE INDIAN ART EXHIBITION VENUE
Oh, you dropped something.
Oh, dear, thank you so much.
I came for the Indian art exhibit.
[man hesitates] Oh I see.
You'll find that exhibit straight ahead
and toward the back of the museum.
Uh, the most valuable jewels,
such as the Queen Tear,
are displayed in the first room
on your right,
while those pieces
with more historic value
you'll find displayed in the second
exhibition room on your left.
I so appreciate your help today, sir.
[hesitates] Enjoy your visit.
[ominous music playing]
Hitomi, come check this out.
What?
This is our Toshio today.
He's been like that since this morning.
[Hitomi] Hmm.
Well, seems like it's about that time.
Oh! Looks like they finally got
our announcement!
It's so obvious this woke him right up.
[Hitomi] Hmm.
[Rui] I'm back.
Well, that didn't take very long, huh?
[Hitomi] How'd it go scoping it out?
This time, it seems that security
inside the building
is being led by a private company.
In their last few encounters,
the police have let Cat's Eye get away,
so they're not running point on this one.
That sucks. And Toshio was so amped
about having another chance.
Of course the police are going to be
working alongside them,
so I don't think Toshio will be twiddling
his thumbs.
[Hitomi] By the way, Rui
What is it?
I have some thoughts about our strategy.
[Toshio] It's about time
to get into position.
There will be a significant number of us
stationed in the first exhibition room
which is where the Queen Tear is.
As for the private security company
[Ochiai] Uh, I do apologize
for the sudden notice,
but on this occasion,
property protection will be managed
by Dojima Security.
Huh?
And I'm Dojima.
It's nice to to be working with you.
You'll be reporting to him
in regards to where your personnel
will be stationed, Detective.
And with that, I'll leave you to it.
Uh, it's true. Cat's Eye has gotten
the better of us the last few times.
However, that's only given the police
more experience!
How intriguing.
If you're willing to speak
so passionately,
then I'll leave security of the first
exhibition room in your hands.
Huh? That's all right with you?
It was a good plea.
You managed to sway me.
Mr. Dojima, thank you!
I'll start making arrangements right away.
- Are you sure, sir?
- It's an insurance policy.
On the off-chance that the Queen Tear
is stolen,
the police can take the fall for it.
[Takeuchi grunts]
I'm ready for you. [grunts]
Bring it, Cat's Eye!
This is the zero hour.
- [all exclaiming]
- A blackout?
[shudders and screams]
Hey, you idiot! Let go of me!
Come on, get off!
What do you think you're doing? [grunts]
[gasps] They're here.
[grunting]
[coughs]
[groans]
[Toshio] Takeuchi, report!
[people groaning]
[Toshio] What is this? [gasps]
Sleeping gas?
[groans]
[captivating instrumental music playing]
[alarm blaring]
An alarm in the first exhibit room?
As expected,
Cat's Eye is after the Queen Tear.
Everyone, to the first exhibit room now!
[Dojima] Stop the Cats!
[all exclaiming]
[grunts] Damn it!
Shit! [gasps]
[thuds]
[alarms continue blaring]
[Toshio] It's the end of the line
for you, Cat's Eye.
[Hitomi gasps]
If you think you can keep using
the same tricks over and over,
you've got another thing coming!
- [Toshio grunts]
- [gasps]
- Drat! You're not getting away this time!
- [gasps]
[grunts]
Resistance is futile!
I've caught you, Cat's Eye!
- Once and for all!
- [Hitomi grunts]
I've lost years of my life
trying to track you down.
Take off that mask and show me your face!
[Hitomi grunts]
[Toshio exclaiming in confusion]
What is this? What do I
Huh? A boob?
- [Hitomi] Creep!
- [grunting]
The Cat's Eye burglars are women?
[grunts] Wait! Uh
[funky instrumental music playing]
The Cats got us again
Hmm?
[gasps]
I just found
The Queen Tear is a precious piece.
Thank you for putting your life
on the line to protect it.
Wha-- No, I only did what came naturally.
[Dojima groans]
- [Dojima] Hmm?
- What?
How did that happen?
[Ochiai] The Indian
dynasty crown is missing?
[both gasp]
So? Things went well?
Oh, without a hitch,
thanks to you, Hitomi.
[Rui] This crown dating all the way back
to an Indian dynasty is ours.
- How was your end?
- A bit of a close shave.
But I got it done. [chuckles]
- [bell chimes]
- [Toshio] Hello!
[Hitomi] Welcome. The usual okay?
I'll have my usual, and I'll add
a Mont Blanc to top it off.
Well, well. Seem like
you're in a good mood today.
You picked up on that, Ai?
You know, a lot has changed
since last time.
And turns out I'm not gonna be transferred
to another department after all.
That must mean that work has taken
a turn for the better.
Yep! Not to mention that
I also got my hands on a significant lead
related to Cat's Eye!
[Hitomi] What's the lead
that you found?
Try to keep your cool, okay?
[whispering] This is our little secret.
The Cats are women!
Whoa! How did you come to suspect that?
Well, it was a complete accident,
but I touched one of her breasts.
Boy, did that catch me off-guard.
Gotta admit, it was pretty [chuckles]
[screams] Hey!
You quite overfilled it!
Whatever, Toshio.
[girls laughing]
Big picture, Hitomi?
This is a good thing, right?
Toshio can keep working as a detective.
Stealing the jewel just to give it
back to them
was totally worth the trouble!
I shouldn't have put
so much effort into it.
A guy who gets off on copping a feel
of Cat's Eye's chest
really should've been sent
somewhere far away!
[Rui laughs]
Seems like there's nothing for it
but to keep up this thief-detective
relationship with Toshio.
At least for a while, right?
[Hitomi] Yep, seems like it.
At least until we can make
our goal a reality.
[closing theme song playing]