MANGA VOLUME 1
Mew Mew to the Rescue!
11-year-old Ichigo is out on a hot date with her crush when suddenly she's involved in an odd incident in which her DNA is merged with the DNA of an almost extinct wildcat. When four other girls' DNA is merged with the DNA of four other almost extinct animals, it's apparent that they're part of a much bigger plan. Ichigo and her friends have been chosen to become a part of a secret project called the "Mew Project." Their mission: To protect the planet from aliens who are using the planet's animals to attack humans. Only time will tell if these supernatural superheroes will be up to the challenge...
And The Differences Are:
One of the major differences between the manga and the anime is how each of the girls meet in the first place. In the manga all of the girls wind up meeting each other for the first time at the Endangered Species Exhibition.