Tokyo Mew Mew

Ichigo Momomiya goes on a date with her crush Masaya, then wakes after a strange encounter to find herself displaying unmistakably catlike behavior. When a monster attacks Masaya, Ichigo transforms into a magical girl with cat ears and learns that her DNA has been fused with that of the endangered Iriomote cat.

Researchers Ryou and Keiichiro explain that she is part of a project created to fight aliens who use parasites to turn animals into monsters. Ichigo is not the only one. Four other girls carry the DNA of endangered species and possess similar powers. Between working at the group's café and trying to preserve an ordinary school life, Ichigo must find them and form a team before what began as a strange interruption to her love life becomes a battle for the entire planet.