Episode 7 of the 22nd installment in the Pretty Cure anime franchise, You and Idol Pretty Cure (ABC TV/TV Asahi, airs Sundays at 8:30 AM), aired on the 23rd and quickly became a hot topic among fans.

Titled “A Sparkling Debut! Cure Kyun-Kyun!”, Episode 7 shows Cure Wink shaken by the fierce battle with Maclander and stepping away, believing she's not strong enough. Meanwhile, Kokoro Shigure returns home and quietly puts away all her beloved Cure Idol merchandise, signaling her resolve to let go.

Worried about her, Uta Sakura (voiced by Misato Matsuoka), Nana Aokaze (voiced by Minami Takahashi), and the fairy Purirun visit Kokoro's home after school. But Kokoro isn't there—she's throwing herself into dance practice, trying to forget her dream of becoming a Pretty Cure.

Eventually, Kokoro makes her decision to fight—and transforms into Cure Kyun-Kyun. Fans were quick to share their reactions online:

“The way she mixes dance into her intro is amazing!”
“Her transformation is SO cute!”
“Her purple transformation sequence is ethereal and divine.”
“Kokoro’s dedication is incredible, and that final smile? Too adorable, I’m ascending.”
“Seriously, who wouldn’t support Kokoro?!”

On X (formerly Twitter), hashtags like #precure, Cure Kyun-Kyun, and Kokoro-chan quickly climbed to the top three trending keywords in Japan.

About You and Idol Pretty Cure

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