Cast Overwhelmed by Surprise Gift from Original Author Tsukasa Hojo! Anime "Cat's Eye" Episode 1 & 2 Preview Event Held Just Before Streaming

When asked about their impressions of the project, which they had already seen, Komatsu said, "The opening is just so cool! Of course, the ending theme 'Cat's▼Eye' is amazing, and the new 'MAGIC' fits perfectly with the Reiwa era 'Cat's▼Eye,' and I got chills from the start." Koshimizu praised it as well, saying, "It beautifully blends the charm of the original 'Cat's▼Eye' with a modern Reiwa sensibility. I wondered how they achieved this balance."

Satou added, "I think the charm of 'Cat's▼Eye' as drawn by Mr. Hojo is encapsulated in the art, and I believe it will be enjoyable for newcomers and people of all generations who experience 'Cat's▼Eye' for the first time with this work. The staff at the Inunaki Station are also working harder than ever, so I hope people will support them as well."

In the midst of it all, an advance notice from Cat's▼Eye saying "I will take the woman of Rome" was projected on the screen, plunging the venue into complete darkness....! Ignoring the surprised panelists, a trio of phantom thieves appeared on stage. As they reached out to touch the picture of "The Woman of Rome" placed on the stage, a spotlight was cast on them, revealing their true identity as the special guest comedians who admired Cat's▼Eye, "3 o'clock Heroine".

Komatsu complimented the 3 o'clock Heroine, who appeared on stage in outfits inspired by Cat's▼Eye, saying, "I actually saw you guys in the underground parking lot earlier, and the three of you looked so cool strutting around like Cat's▼Eye!" He then shared some behind-the-scenes stories from the event. Fukuda, who had already seen the anime, commented, "I've known about Cat's▼Eye since I was a child, but I'm ashamed to say I didn't know the story. I was surprised to find out how interesting the setup is! There's a different thrill during the day and at night, like a neo-retro vibe. The retro charm that looks cute now and the freshness were both there, and I really enjoyed watching it."

In the discussion about Hitomi and Toshio's romance, Kanade declared, "I want to experience a romance where I'm nervous but excited! That's why I'll become a phantom thief!" This was another highlight of the event.

The 3 o'clock Heroine also participated, and the event moved on to the flip talk corner. In reference to the Kome sisters, who have two faces as the owners of a café during the day and the phantom thieves Cat's▼Eye at night, the panelists revealed their unexpected "other faces".

Komatsu revealed that she was "a woman with the shoulders of a man in his 50s", saying, "I was told that my shoulders are as hard as those of a man in his 50s, they're too stiff and crackling...!". Komatsu, Koshimizu, Hanamori, and Sato also revealed their unique "other faces", such as "my room is a mess", "I'm actually a picky eater sometimes", and "my hobby is baking", respectively.

The 3 o'clock Heroine also revealed their candid other faces with episodes such as "I'm a klutz at my part-time job" (Fukuda), "I don't need an alarm" (Yumecchi), and "I'm a scaredy-cat" (Kanade), filling the venue with laughter.