Precure, sometimes anglicized as Pretty Cure, always follows a group of teenage girls who are given magical powers to fight against evil and protect the world. They have fairies as helpers, and gain more powers and abilities every series as their enemies also become stronger. While the franchise is aimed at young girls specifically, its actual demographic is much wider and encompasses a wide variety of people both in Japan and abroad.
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Precure has consistently been ranked in the Top 10 animations in Japan, and its popularity has only grown over the past 20 years. The new promotional video features a brand-new song the band Ikimono-gakari, who also did the theme songs for The Seven Deadly Sins, Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, and more. The song is called “Tokimeki,” and it was written exclusively for this video, showing just how much cultural impact Precure has in Japan.
To celebrate 20 years of magical girl transformations and good conquering over evil, the video shows highlights from the previous 19 Precure titles. It is not meant as a preview for Hirogaru Sky! Precure, but rather in memory of the series that have already finished. After all, everyone is already excited about the new series to air next month, and it would have never gotten this far without all the past seasons.
The new promotional video is a real celebration in that way, highlighting where the franchise has come from rather than just focusing on where it is going. No special events have been announced yet for the Precure 20th anniversary, but it’s only the start of the year. Once the new series begins to air next month, it’s likely that at least some events and collaborations will be coming over the course of 2023. And you still have time to catch up and enjoy the latest series on your favorite streaming service in the meantime!
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Source: AnimeNewsNetwork
