Mouse (stylized as "MØUSE") is a Japanese manga series written by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Hiroshi Itaba. It was serialized in Hakusensha's Young Animal between 1999 and 2004. Mouse was adapted into a twelve-episode anime television series written by Hiroyuki Kawasaki, directed by Yorifusa Yamaguchi, and produced by Media Factory and Studio Deen. In 2005, Hakusensha published a one-volume manga prequel titled Mouse Bakumatsu-den (マウス ~幕末伝~).
Mouse | |
Genre | Action[1] |
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Manga | |
Written by | Satoru Akahori |
Illustrated by | Hiroshi Itaba |
Published by | Hakusensha |
Imprint | Jets Comics |
Magazine | Young Animal |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original run | 1999 – 2004 |
Volumes | 14 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Yorifusa Yamaguchi |
Produced by |
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Written by | Hiroyuki Kawasaki |
Music by | Naoki Sato |
Studio | Studio Deen |
Licensed by | |
Original network | Chiba TV, Kids Station, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama |
Original run | January 5, 2003 – March 23, 2003 |
Episodes | 12 |
Light novel | |
Written by | Gyō Zappa |
Illustrated by | Hiroshi Itaba |
Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
Demographic | Seinen |
Published | January 31, 2003 |
Volumes | 1 |
Manga | |
Mouse Bakumatsu-den | |
Written by | Satoru Akahori |
Illustrated by | Hiroshi Itaba |
Published by | Hakusensha |
Demographic | Seinen |
Published | December 20, 2005 |
Volumes | 1 |
For 400 years, there was a family of thieves stealing money and priceless property, particularly those items that were originally illegally stolen. The main motivation is that anything and everything can be stolen, no matter how much they protect that item. And in those years, that thief was only known by one name, Mouse.
In the latest version, a young college art teacher named Muon Sorata is the latest to take up the name of Mouse. He is surrounded by three highly devoted and attractive assistants who help him pull off heists of art museums and landmark towers. The thieves have the power and resources to steal entire buildings and take structures out to sea but never get caught. Mouse is also known for not abandoning those who serve him, even if it means his capture.
An organization originally created to protect valuable artwork out of the hands of thieves. However, the organization has lost its way and has become the largest black market dealers of stolen artwork as well as assassins. They are the primary antagonists in the series.
# | Title | Original airdate | |
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1 | "Steal: 01 The Name is "Mouse"" / "" "Steal: 01 Sono na wa 'Mouse'" (Steal:01 その名は“鼠[マウス]”) | January 5, 2003 | |
The pilot episode, in which Mouse steals not only a Golden Skull but the entire Museum. After this, Mei, Yayoi and Hazuki are introduced as servants to Sorata (aka Mouse). After a scene in which all three girls attempt to get Sorata to "punish them", the detective pursuing Mouse is seen on television, challenging the thief to steal the newly built Odaiba Tower. | |||
2 | "Steal: 02 There is Nothing that Mouse Cannot Steal" / "" (Steal:02 鼠[マウス]に盗めぬ物はなし) | January 12, 2003 | |
Mouse has to steal the newly built Odaiba Tower. | |||
3 | "Steal: 03 She Will Not Accept Destiny" / "" (Steal:03 彼女は運命[さだめ]を受け入れない) | January 19, 2003 | |
Mouse has to steal and go on a date on the same night. | |||
4 | "Steal: 04 Mouse Will Not Abandon a Comrade" / "" (Steal:04 鼠[マウス]は仲間を見捨てない) | January 26, 2003 | |
Mei Momozono's history is revealed. | |||
5 | "Steal: 05 Target is Hazuki" / "" "Steal: 05 Target wa Hadzuki" (Steal:05 ターゲットは葉月) | February 3, 2003 | |
Hazuki acts as a test subject for a new machine for Mouse. | |||
6 | "Steal: 06 Country of Electronics' Mouse" / "Mouse in the Electric Kingdom" (Steal:06 電子の国の鼠[マウス]) | February 10, 2003 | |
Mouse goes into VR to save Hazuki from being trapped in the new machine. | |||
7 | "Steal: 07 A Female University Student that Hates Men" / "Man Hating Co-ed" (Steal:07 男嫌いの女子大生) | February 17, 2003 | |
Yayoi's history is revealed. | |||
8 | "Steal: 08 Sweet Awakening" / "" (Steal:08 甘美なる覚醒) | February 24, 2003 | |
Yayoi is recruited into Mouse's team on a heist to steal the Rainbow Grass. | |||
9 | "Steal: 09 The Name is 'Wang'" / "His name is One" "Steal: 09 Sono na wa 'Wang'" (Steal:09 その名は“ワン”) | March 2, 2003 | |
Woof of the Force Organisation has his two servants capture and impersonate Hazuki and Yayoi. | |||
10 | "Steal: 10 Undying Man" / "The man who won't die" "Steal: 10 Shinanai Otoko" (Steal:10 死なない男) | March 9, 2003 | |
After Mouse succeeds in stealing the Heaven's Clock, Woof (revealed to be immortal) ambushes him. | |||
11 | "Steal: 11 'Mouse' Never Gives Up" / "Mouse never gives up" (Steal:11 “鼠[マウス]”は決してあきらめない) | March 16, 2003 | |
Woof is on the verge of killing Mouse and his servants, but Machiko and Captain Onizuka intervene, allowing Mouse to finish Woof off. | |||
12 | "Steal: 12 'Mouse's' Dreams Will Never End" / "Mouse's Dreams Live" "Steal: 12 'Mouse' no Yume wa Owaranai" (Steal:12 “鼠[マウス]”の夢は終わらない) | March 23, 2003 | |
Mouse finds himself being hounded by his servants and Machiko for his affection. After some quality time with Woof, Mouse has the time of his life. |