"You and Idol Pretty Cure" Episode 4 Story & Preview Stills Released: Kaito Hibiki Joins! Help at the Café
The upcoming Episode 4 of You and Idol Pretty Cure (ABC TV/TV Asahi, Sundays at 8:30 AM) has been revealed, featuring the debut of a new character, Kaito Hibiki (18). This role is voiced by Daisuke Sakuma from Snow Man, one of the best-selling male vocal groups in Japan today.
Kaito Hibiki Joins! from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
Uta Sakura & Nana Aokaze from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
Episode4 Story
The episode airing on the 23rd, titled Legendary Idol!? Kaito Hibiki, follows Nana Aokaze (voiced by Minami Takahashi) playing the piano at Café Glitter. While social media is abuzz with discussions about Cure Idol and Cure Wink, café customers are excitedly talking about the "legendary idol" Kaito Hibiki.
Kaito Hibiki from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
While Nana explains to Uta Sakura (voiced by Misato Matsuoka) about Kaito, he unexpectedly arrives at the café. Uta’s parents, unaware of his presence, leave on an errand, forgetting a wallet, causing both of them to step out.
Thinking it would be a quiet time, Uta takes charge of the café. However, as more customers pour in, she struggles to keep up. Seeing her overwhelmed, Kaito offers to help.
Cure Wink & Cure Idol from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
With Kaito’s perfect service and Nana’s assistance, they manage to cover for Uta’s parents' absence. However, Uta feels disheartened, overwhelmed by Kaito’s perfection. As Kaito is about to leave, Nana asks him, "What is most important to you as an idol?"
Uta Sakura & Nana Aokaze from You and Idol Pretty Cure (C) ABC-A, Toei Animation
Teaser Trailer
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