Star Detective Precure Episode 11 Highlights: Cure Arcana Shadow Debuts and Fans Praise Stunning Transformation Scene

The 11th episode of the TV anime Star Detective Precure! (JP: 名探偵プリキュア！) aired today, April 12, on ABC TV and TV Asahi network. Following the appearance of the enemy Pretty Cure, Cure Arcana Shadow, who is the transformed form of Luluka Moria, fans across social media expressed overwhelming excitement.

Cure Arcana Shadow had already gained popularity even before the first episode aired. When her character designs were revealed in January, fans reacted enthusiastically online, with comments such as “I absolutely love Cure Arcana Shadow’s design,” “Even from the visuals alone, she already feels incredibly powerful,” and “There’s no way any fan could dislike Cure Arcana Shadow.” On X, “Cure Arcana Shadow” trended as a standalone keyword.

In this episode, Cure Arcana Shadow finally makes her transformation debut. During the transformation scene, she introduces herself with the line, “Wrapped in mystery and secrets, Cure Arcana Shadow!” She then engages in battle against Cure Answer and Cure Mystique.

Viewers shared their reactions online, praising both the visuals and direction. Comments included: “Arcana Star Rain looks like the beam barrage from the opening! The direction is so cool!” and “Arcana Star Rain feels just like Zoltraak, lol.” Others highlighted the overall animation quality, saying, “Her debut episode had incredibly polished animation throughout, it was amazing… I’m also really curious why she’s on the Phantom side, and I’m even more excited for what’s coming next.”

Additional reactions included: “Cure Arcana Shadow has finally descended!”, “She was so cute, thank you, it was a visual feast. She exceeded expectations with overwhelming strength and cool beauty,” and “Even though they were fighting, they naturally started dancing together in the ending.”

On X, the hashtag “#precure” ranked No.1 in trending topics, and “Arcana Shadow” also entered the trends, demonstrating the strong impact of her debut.

Source : ORICON NEWS