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Precure’s First Late-Night Series 'MahoPri 2' Tops Trends with Stunning Animation: "This Is It!" Fans Exclaim

The first episode of Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS (Maho Girls Precure!! 2, MahoPri 2), titled "A Miracle and Magical Reunion!", aired late at night on January 11 as part of ABC TV and TV Asahi's late-night anime block "ANiMAZiNG!!!" (Saturdays at 2:00 AM). This marks the first time a Precure series has aired in a late-night slot. The hashtag "#MahoPri2" quickly rose to the top of trending topics on X (formerly Twitter).


Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS

Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS © 2025 Maho Girls PreCure!! MIRAI DAYS Production Committee


The episode featured transformation and battle scenes, sparking excitement among fans nostalgic for the original series. Comments flooded social media, including:

“Seeing ‘adult transformations’ is exactly what I wanted!”
“The transformation sequence has matured so beautifully!”
“Cure Miracle and Cure Magical are back!”
“The late-night animation quality is incredible!”
“This deserves a morning time slot—it’s too good for late night!”
“The rich transformation scenes—this is it, this is what I’ve been waiting for!”


Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS

Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS © 2025 Maho Girls PreCure!! MIRAI DAYS Production Committee


Background on the Series

Maho Girls Precure! originally aired from February 2016 to January 2017 as the 13th installment of the Precure series. It tells a story of miracles and magic connecting the "Magic World" and the "Non-Magic World" (the human world).

This sequel is part of the Precure series' new initiative, catering to fans who grew up with the franchise. Following the concept of delivering content that long-time fans can enjoy as adults, this project follows the first installment, Power of Hope: Otona Precure '23, which aired in October 2023.


Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS

Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS © 2025 Maho Girls PreCure!! MIRAI DAYS Production Committee


Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS

Scene cut from Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS © 2025 Maho Girls PreCure!! MIRAI DAYS Production Committee


Synopsis

The story of Maho Girls PreCure! follows Mirai Asahina, a curious girl who loves mysteries, and her encounter with a magical girl named Riko. Together, they transform into legendary magical warriors, the “PreCure,” to protect both the Magic and Human worlds. After a poignant farewell years ago, Mirai, now a university student, has another miraculous reunion with Riko, now a teacher in the Magic World. Yet, a new disaster threatens both worlds, prompting Mirai and Riko to unite once more, face their pasts, and move forward toward their futures. With their iconic magical phrase, “Cure Up, Rapapa!” the thrilling new chapter begins!


Event for Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS

Scenes from the Miracle Screening Event for Maho Girls Precure!! Mirai Days Broadcast © ORICON NewS inc.


Event for Witchy Pretty Cure!! MIRAI DAYS

Scenes from the Miracle Screening Event for Maho Girls Precure!! Mirai Days Broadcast © ORICON NewS inc.


Source : ORICON NEWS