"You and Idol Pretty Cure" Episode 1 Story & Preview Stills: The Birth of Cure Idol! The Protagonist’s Home is a Café!
The first episode of You and Idol Pretty Cure (キミとアイドルプリキュア♪), the 22nd installment in the Pretty Cure anime series, has released its story preview and early scene stills. Episode 1 will air on Sunday, February 2, at 8:30 AM on Japanese TV, followed by international streaming on various platforms.
Scene Still from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
Episode1 Story
In Hanamichi Town, a cheerful girl named Uta Sakura (voiced by Misato Matsuoka) is out for a walk, singing as she strolls. Suddenly, she encounters a fairy named Purirun by the river. Shocked, Uta rushes home, but Purirun follows her all the way to her house—Café Glitter.
After talking with Purirun, Uta learns that it is searching for the legendary savior, the Idol Pretty Cure, to save its homeland, Kirakiland. Wanting to help, Uta sets out through town with Purirun to find the mysterious Pretty Cure, but they find no sign of one.
Meanwhile, the town is attacked by Maclander, a monster created by the Chokkiri Gang, the minions of Darkine, who invaded Kirakiland. Maclander targets a café customer, Ema, draining her Kirakira energy.
Realizing that Ema’s Kirakira has been stolen, Uta starts singing, hoping to restore her light. However, Maclander continues its rampage. Undeterred, Uta stands up bravely. At that moment, a radiant light shines from her chest…
Scene Still from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
Scene Still from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
Scene Still from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
About You and Idol Pretty Cure
You and Idol Pretty Cure Key Visual (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
The theme of You and Idol Pretty Cure revolves around idols. With the belief that "Because you're here, I can shine and become stronger!", the Pretty Cure idols sing, dance, and engage with fans, using their performances to restore Kirakira to those who have lost it.
The story follows Uta Sakura, a second-year middle school student who loves to sing. One day, she meets Purirun, a fairy searching for the Idol Pretty Cure, the legendary savior of Kirakiland. Kirakiland has been plunged into darkness by Darkine, the leader of the Chokkiri Gang.
As the Chokkiri Gang begins stealing the Kirakira from townspeople, a desperate Uta declares, "I want to bring back the Kirakkiranran feeling! With my song!" Her determination resonates, and she transforms into the legendary Cure Idol.
Source : ORICON NEWS