You and Idol Pretty Cure Episode 33 Story & Preview Stills Released: A Sumo Wrestler Sends a Fan Letter!?

Episode 33 of You and Idol Pretty Cure (Kimi to Idol Prett 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. This Episode will air on Sunday, September 21, at 8:30 AM on Japanese TV, followed by international streaming on various platforms.

Episode 33 Story

As numerous fan letters arrive for the Idol Pretty Cures, Uta Sakura (voiced by Misato Matsuoka) notices one particular sender’s name. It turns out to be Kurikyuta, a sumo wrestler she and Purirun (voiced by Yōko Nanjo) had previously encountered. In his letter, Kurikyuta writes about striving to become a strong sumo wrestler, admitting that he sometimes feels discouraged but gains strength from the Idol Pretty Cures.

After leaving their agency and heading to the plaza, Uta and her friends coincidentally run into Kurikyuta again. When they first met, he had mistaken the Pretty Cures’ names and even boarded MOMO with Purirun, but since then he has learned about the Idol Pretty Cures and become such a devoted fan that he now holds a single-digit membership number in their fan club.

Listening to his story, Uta and the others encourage him, saying, “We’ll cheer for you, Kyuta-san.” However, Kurikyuta mutters that he wants to “quit being a sumo wrestler,” and then surprises them by declaring, “I’ll become an Idol Pretty Cure!”

Teaser Trailer

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.