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What is the new Precure series 'You and Idol PreCure♪'? An Idol-Themed Story to Save People Who Lost Their Sparkle

The 22nd installment of the Precure anime series, You and Idol PreCure♪ (KimiPri), will premiere on February 2. It will air every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on ABC TV and TV Asahi networks.


You and Idol PreCure♪

Key visual for 'You and Idol PreCure♪' (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation


About You and Idol PreCure♪

The theme of You and Idol PreCure♪ revolves around idols. With the tagline, "With 'you,' I can shine brighter and become stronger!" the story follows magical girls who transform into idols. They sing, dance, and engage with their fans while saving people whose sparkle has been stolen.

The protagonist, Uta Sakura, a second-year middle schooler who loves singing, encounters purirun, a fairy searching for the legendary savior, Idol Precure. purirun’s homeland, Kirakki Land, has been plunged into darkness by Dark-ine, the leader of the Chokkiri Gang. When the sparkle of her town's people is stolen by the gang, Uta declares, "I want to make the world shine again with my song!" Her determination transforms her into the legendary savior, Cure Idol.


You and Idol PreCure♪

You and Idol PreCure♪(C)ABC-A / Toei Animation


Key Characters & Voice Cast

Cure Idol / Uta Sakura (voiced by Misato Matsuoka)
A second-year middle schooler who transforms into Cure Idol with her "idol smile" fan service. Her catchphrase:"Singing with you, shining hearts! Smiling brightly, Cure Idol!"


Cure Idol

Cure Idol(C)ABC-A / Toei Animation


Cure Wink / Nana Aoaze (voiced by Minami Takahashi)
A second-year middle schooler skilled at playing the piano. She transforms into Cure Wink with her "wink" fan service. Her catchphrase:"Twinkling with you, brave hearts! Winking brightly, Cure Wink!"


Cure Wink

Cure Wink(C)ABC-A / Toei Animation


Cure Kyun kyun / Kokoro Shigure (voiced by Natsumi Takamori)
A first-year middle schooler and talented dancer. She transforms into Cure Kyun kyun with her "Kyun kyun pose" fan service. Her catchphrase:"Dancing with you, rhythmic hearts! Feeling Kyun kyun, Cure Kyun kyun!"


Cure Kyun kyun

Cure Kyun kyun(C)ABC-A / Toei Animation


Opening & Ending Theme Songs

The opening theme, titled 'Wonderful PreCure!', is performed by Chisato Yoshitake, known for singing many previous PreCure themes, and Ami Ishii, who sang for Hirogaru Sky! PreCure. This marks the debut of Akane Kumada, a renowned anime song artist, contributing to PreCure music for the first time.

The ending theme is performed by the trio of idol PreCures: Cure Idol, Cure Wink, and Cure Kyun-Kyun.


Source : ORICON NEWS

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