MAD CATS

A lazy young man named Taka searches for his brother, Mune. Along his journey, he teams up with a mysterious girl and an eccentric new companion. Together, they face a group of vicious monster cats that are intent on killing dishonest pet shop owners.

This Japanese action comedy horror film was written and directed by Reiki Tsuno, who also served as a producer alongside Daisuke Urano and Takahiro Fukuya. It is the first of two films directed by Tsuno, followed by Dark Child in 2024. The movie was produced by Third Window Films and stars Sho Mineo as Taka, Yuya Matsuura as Takezo, and Ayane as Ayane. Other cast members include Michael Aaron Stone, Sō Yamanaka, and Hikari Aiko.

Audience reception was mixed, with a 5.2 rating on IMDb based on 256 votes and a 5.7 rating on TMDB from 13 votes. In comparison, film critics gave the movie a higher rating of 7.1 based on 12 reviews.