Tokyo Mew Mew (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Series · ★ 7.6

Tokyo Mew Mew poster

Released in 2002, Tokyo Mew Mew is an animation, kids, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. On her first date with the cutest boy in school, Ichigo is zapped by a mysterious ray that scrambles her DNA with that of the endangered Iriomote wildcat. The next day, Ichigo discovers that she has developed the agility (and occasionally the ears and tail) of a cat, as well as the power to transform into a pink-haired superheroine, Mew Ichigo. She and four other girls, each endowed with the genes of a different "Red Data" animal, have been selected for the top-secret Mew Project, which aims to protect the Earth from an alien menace known as Deep Blue.

Who’s in it. Tokyo Mew Mew stars Yumi Kakazu as Mint Aizawa / Mew Mint (voice), Hisayo Mochizuki as Bu-Ling Huang / Mew Pudding (voice), Junko Noda as Zakuro Fujiwara / Mew Zakuro / Masha (voice) and Megumi Ogata as Masaya Aoyama (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Tokyo Mew Mew has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Mew Mew page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Mew Mew tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tokyo Mew Mew (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Mew Mew change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tokyo Mew Mew worth watching?
Tokyo Mew Mew holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, kids, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tokyo Mew Mew?
Tokyo Mew Mew stars Yumi Kakazu, Hisayo Mochizuki, Junko Noda, Megumi Ogata and Koichi Tochika.
When was Tokyo Mew Mew released?
Tokyo Mew Mew was released in 2002.