While TF1 continues to air their version of “Cat’s Eyes” titled “Julie Lescaut” every Monday, it has been announced that an animated remake of the series is scheduled to premiere in Japan in 2025. This unexpected announcement appears to be well-received by older viewers, following the disappointment with a previous live-action adaptation produced in France. The revelation came from the Japanese Disney+ Twitter account, which also confirmed that this new animated series will stream on their platform. Although no precise dates have been disclosed yet, there is an anticipated 2025 release window, and a teaser has hinted at an artistic direction leaning towards either 3D or hand-drawn animation styles.
Many questions arise, and one that creator Tsukasa Hōjō considers is how the new audience will react to this fresh direction, given that Tam, Alex, and Sylia have consistently displayed nearly provocative sex appeal. For 2024 standards, this sexualization might not be well-received, and Tsukasa Hōjō is concerned about it. However, the recent appearances of the Chamade sisters in the recent City Hunter films presented them in their sexy attire without causing outrage on social media for sexism. Still, Japanese works remain far from politically correct agendas regarding “wokism.” Meanwhile, TF1 has fully embraced inclusivity…
