Parents rejoice at the heartfelt Christmas episode of Precure, with many sharing their relief at finally having an answer for their kids' tough questions about Santa. The 46th episode of Wonderful Precure!, the 21st installment in the beloved anime series, titled “Meeeerry Christmas!”, aired on December 22 on ABC and TV Asahi. In this festive story, the Precures take on the role of Santa Claus, delighting both children and parents. Comments online included: "Now I can tell my son, ‘Precure were the Santas all along!’ That’s so nice!” “Having Precure as Santa is the best! What a great episode. Thank you…from the mom of a 6-year-old girl.”

Episode Summary: “Meeeerry Christmas!”

With Christmas approaching, Animal Town is adorned with Christmas trees and ornaments. Komugi (voiced by Maria Naganawa) and friends are invited to the Nico Garden Christmas Party. After a lively gift exchange, the group enjoys a talent show in this heartwarming episode.

The story also features a reindeer from Nico Garden who is accidentally turned into Gaogaon by Zakuro. After a tense battle, the reindeer is safely restored to its original form. To celebrate Christmas, the Precures team up with the reindeer to deliver presents to children, embracing the true spirit of the holiday.

The Santa Mystery Solved!

The episode's central theme revolves around answering the challenging question, “Who is Santa?” It offers parents a playful way to address this query by revealing that the Precures themselves act as Santa. Social media was abuzz with reactions:

“Maybe the Santa from my childhood was a Precure too!”

“It’s common knowledge that Precures are Santa!”

“Parents nationwide can now say, ‘Precures delivered the presents,’ instead of relying on the questionable fiction of Santa Claus. This makes things so much easier.”

“This episode is divine! I can now tell my kids Precure Santa visited us. Thank you!”

Wonderful Precure!: A Bond Between Humans and Animals

Themed around the bonds between humans and animals, Wonderful Precure! uses the phrase “Everyone’s friends! Wonderful~!” as its guiding message. Set in Animal Town, where humans and animals coexist in harmony, the series explores cross-species friendships.

Iroha, a girl who loves animals, shares a special bond with her dog, Komugi. One day, a mysterious creature named Garugaru wreaks havoc in the town. To protect Iroha, Komugi transforms into a human-like Precure. Together, they help lost animals return to Nico Garden, while supporting those with troubled hearts.

Source : ORICON NEWS