#another cool precure

[curemoonliite]

the funniest youtube comments are always the ones where the people try to sound tough but wind up making themselves sound like actual precure villains instead, change my mind

[bergeronprocess]

My 2023 In Anime

Ah, 2023. What a year! According to my Anime Planet custom 2023 list, I watched 20 anime this year. A couple of them I haven’t finished yet and a couple of them are DNF. As the year dwindles down to its final days, I’m gonna take a look back at what anime I watched in 2023. Beware of spoilery discussion for all of the tagged shows.

Sorted by season and then in the order they appear on my list.

Winter 2023

Nijiyon Animation: Nijigasaki is my favorite flavor of Love Live (it’s the first one I watched, I like the characters a lot, the songs are great and there’s literally a girl also named Emma in the cast) and so I will never say no to more Niji. Cute fun bite-sized episodes. There was even a touching farewell to Tomori Kusunoki as Setsuna. I just saw that they’re going to do a second season, so I’m looking forward to that.

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague: Holy crap, this show was a pretty little nothingburger. Literally NOTHING happened aside from the characters becoming friends. The two leads didn’t even kiss?!?! I wanted to see how they might handle that - the idea of people who are imbued with yokai powers is a neat one, but oof. This was unsatisfying.

UniteUp!: My dark horse favorite of the season, a bishonen idol show that dealt with some of the more realistic/uglier aspects of fame and the idol industry specifically. There were some production delays (that’s the story of 2023 across the industry, isn't it?) but I actually really enjoyed how they handled those - they showed these neat behind the scenes episodes with the voice actors. I love behind the scenes. The characters have a lot of heart, the songs were really good and the dancing looked excellent too. I think this is getting a second season too? If so, I’m thrilled to spend more time in this world.

Handyman Saitou in Another World: I actually watched an isekai! Holy shit! But it wasn’t one of those lazy paint-by-numbers isekai shows that are just a dime a dozen. I like how it showed Saitou using his skills (undervalued in our world) to get stuff done in the high fantasy world he found himself in after a Truck-kun situation. There WAS a bit too much fanservice for my liking - I’m a sports fan, so I’m used to that “oof, as a cis woman I am NOT the target demo here” feeling lol, but still - and I feel like they did a few too many “he’s dead! But not really because magic!” fake-outs. But hey! Ai Fairouz was in the cast here! I like her!

Buddy Daddies: OHHH did I enjoy this one. Great music, I love Kazuki and Rei, you could tell there was someone on the staff who is a gearhead based on how they portrayed cars, Miri is great, lol at how they overcome bureaucracy crime-style…Tumblr loved this one and with good reason. Also I definitely ship those two guys lol. The one downside is I feel like they kinda fridged Kazuki’s wife and Miri’s mom. They could’ve done a bit better by their adult female characters. I do still get the opening song stuck in my head now and again, though.

Soaring Sky/Hirogaru Sky Precure: Folks, this is the year I got Precurepilled. I tried Delicious Party last year but bounced off of it after episode 1 - it just didn’t hit for me somehow - but this one GOT ME! This is still ongoing and will be through the end of January (50 episodes y’all!), so I can’t speak with finality about it, but so far so good. The first boy Cure! The first adult Cure! She drives a Hummer for some reason lol! I think Mashiro is my favorite! It’s been so much fun to theorize about the story (I was SO wrong about Yoyo being Sora’s hero from her childhood, ha…) and watch it unfold. I do think they waited a bit too long to bring in the Kaiserin storyline, but hey, we’ll get a few more episodes to wrap everything up, right? As for Wonderful Precure, I don’t know lol the concept isn’t getting me hyped up, but I will at least watch episode 1 and go from there.

Spring 2023

Kira Kira Precure A La Mode: Still the only Precure season I’ve completed to date lol. This one was so much fun. I love sweets and baking, so I had great fun here, sometimes even shouting at the TV to try to help Ichika with her doomed bakes when she inevitably forgot baking powder or whatever. When I realized that Ciel had literally been in the opening credits since episode 1, that blew my mind lol. I DO wish they would’ve just let Julio become the first boy Cure, but hey, he walked so Cure Wing could fly. Himari is baby and Akira/Yukari is Haruka/Michiru for the 2010s. Aoi’s band made some good music. The very last scene was very sweet. Both ending songs are total earworms. Good stuff.

Skip and Loafer: This show is SO FREAKING CUTE. I just love these goofballs. I love how Nao-chan is able to just be herself and is not subjected to transphobia all the time. Mitsumi is adorable and also extremely relatable. I liked this one so much that I’ve started to read the manga, picking up where the anime left off. (2023 is also the year that Atlanta got a Kinokuniya location, which is very exciting for me, though maybe less so for my credit card lmao.) Season 2 pls? I would love to spend more time here.

Gundam The Witch from Mercury Season 2: Damn, this show needed at least one more season. Preferably two more. I was fully expecting 50 episodes like what Gundam Wing got lol. It needed more time to breathe, to show us more about the other characters (Lilique my beloved!) and to flesh out the big story. But alas, this is not a perfect world, and what we got was still pretty damn good, and also Sulemio married. That’s my interpretation. That's everyone's interpretation, isn't it?

Star Twinkle Precure: I’m still working on this one, but I FREAKING LOVE IT. The day-glo 80s aesthetic is right up my damn alley, I adore the transformation sequences, we get dark-skinned biracial representation with Cure Soleil, I enjoy reading the horoscopes at the end of each episode (my Japanese is at about a preschool level, so it’s great that everything has furigana lol), there’s space stuff AAAAAND this season has my very favorite Precure song ever. One of the only two so far to be in a minor key, folks, it’s PaPePiPu Romantic time.

I now have a new goal: sing this bad boy at karaoke someday. Pew pew! Pew pew pew!

Summer 2023

Yohane the Parhelion: I enjoyed Love Live Sunshine a lot, but phew, this didn’t do it for me. I feel like it would’ve been better as a 3 or 4 episode OVA (ONA these days I guess), but just didn’t have enough story for a full 13 episode season. My mom is fond of saying “just okay”...like, it wasn’t amazing, but it wasn’t awful either. Yohane the Parhelion is just okay. Please just watch Sunshine instead if you want to be introduced to these characters. Sunshine is so much better.

Zom 100: I watched the first episode of this and then didn’t bother with the rest. DNF. Sorry to hear about the production troubles - that’s especially ironic for this show.

Fall 2023

MF Ghost: The other DNF for me. Watched 3 episodes, heard they were about to introduce a character who is obsessed with 17-year-old girls, noped the hell outta there. Wasn’t impressed with the 3 episodes either. I love Initial D - we named our cat Hachi because she’s black and white just like the Hachiroku - but MF Ghost just had no heart or soul. The Toyota 86 was lovingly rendered but I hated the ugly black motion lines they added when it was moving. The race they showed was dreadfully boring, the worldbuilding felt extremely unrealistic and oooh did I HATE that “outfit” they put our underage race queen in, if you can even call that an outfit.

Overtake: Of the two car racing shows this season, Overtake absolutely wins. It looks great, it introduces F4 racing to the audience very well (there’s some show, there’s some tell, a good blend) and the characters have more heart in their pinky fingernails than the entire cast of MF Ghost combined. There’s a very real and affecting subplot about PTSD, realistic discussion of just how much racing costs for an amateur team and plenty of men being unafraid to feel their feelings and cry it out. Overtake is definitely on the top of the podium. It hasn’t gotten anywhere near the love it deserves - ANN didn’t do weekly reviews of it and Anime Feminist was hyperfocused on the lack of female characters (valid! But not a dealbreaker to me!) - so I hope that people discover it later.

Shy: Thank goodness this is getting a season 2 because we spent literally a quarter of the season focused on the Pepesha and her mother subplot. That could’ve been tightened up a bit - ANN’s review mentions how Amarariruku’s villain speeches tend to be very circular, which is exactly how I felt seeing Lenya explain herself for what felt like the 50th time over - and I was genuinely looking at the episode count like “uhh??!?” before the season 2 news came out. So other than that part being a bit too drawn out, though, this is a very interesting show with a cool concept (Teru experiences Personal Growth! We are so proud of her!) and I’m interested in seeing where it goes from here. Will we meet the USA’s hero next season? I kinda want to see who that might be.

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer: Ai Fairouz is in the cast of this one too, so maybe she’s just what needs to be present for me to watch an isekai/high fantasy show? I did enjoy this one, even though the action scenes were a little bit lacking, perhaps above the skill level of the animators. They did do lovely watercolor-like scenery shots, though. The characters are charming (Belgrieve, total DILF, also giving us disability representation) and the opening song is a bop. They did leave the door open for a season 2 - for example, the question of Ange’s parentage was never answered, although it is VERY heavily implied that she is also a demon. I mean, the little demon kid Belgrieve takes in at the end literally looks exactly like her, for crying out loud.

Spy x Family Season 2: Haven’t finished this one yet - I want to watch it with my husband because he also likes it and we’ve just had a lot of stuff going on! We have watched 4 episodes, which means we’ve watched a bunch of one-off side stories basically lol. He even remarked at some point that the episodes felt weird. I was like “Well, because they’re only side stories!” From what I have read, it sounds like things are about to pick up plot-wise, so we gotta just make some time to catch up soon lol. 

Power of Hope/Kibou no Chikara Otona Precure 23: I have not seen ANY of the Precure series that have characters appearing here, so I came in fresh. This was enjoyable! I was originally bummed that we didn’t get to see them transform as adults, but the age reversion to transform was done for big story reasons and made perfect sense in that context. The episode that showed how the town was devastated by firebombing in World War II was deeply affecting - war is hell, no wonder Bell was changed by it - and it was great to see Cure Black and Cure White turn up. It reminded me of all the companions coming together at the end of Doctor Who season 4. Total fan catnip, I love it. I have not seen Mahotsukai Precure either, so I’ll be going into their sequel fresh too. (Is that what was being teased at the very very end of episode 12? Yeah probably lol)

16bit Sensation Another Layer: My winner for best show of this season. As you may have gathered from my mention of Doctor Who just now, I like time travel stories, so “Listen, Konoha Akisato has come unstuck in time” appealed to me right away. This show also genuinely taught me things about computer game development. I have a deepened respect for PC-98 game art (I follow such accounts on here now lol), which would surely make Mamoru smile. Plus, I like how it has a core message of “You can be a woman who works on erotic video games and that is not weird or perverted. Follow your dreams!” Toya does, after all - I would have loved to see her team up with Konoha and it sucks that she was being manipulated by the evil company. The show did take a turn for the Matrix-y in the fourth quarter, and I do feel episode 13 was a bit rushed (Konoha opens Comic Party and then is just immediately back in 2023? She and Mamoru explain how they told everyone about being time travelers instead of us getting to see that reaction?), but dammit, I teared up at the very end anyway. What a show!

Magic User’s Club OVA: I remember renting videotapes of this from Blockbuster way back in the day, but I didn’t remember much about the show itself, so I decided to watch it again after seeing this AnimeBackWhen video about it. It’s so fun and charming! And Ikuko Itou designed the characters and Junichi Satou is the director - a bit of a Sailor Moon reunion lol. (Fun fact I learned just now is Chiaki J. Konaka did the screenplay. This is very very different from his work on Serial Experiments Lain.) I’m not done with it yet. The opening song is a big ole bop!

2024 goals:

Finish Star Twinkle Precure

Watch Gunbuster (another "I rented it from Blockbuster during the Clinton administration" story - I bought Discotek's new Blu-Ray of it, just haven't cracked it open yet lol)

Continue to enjoy seasonal anime!

[incorrectinfinity]

The differences between fandoms are very interesting to me on kind of a weird level. Like when I post cookie run art I get notes for a day or two (maybe a week if I get lucky) but when it comes to my Jojos art I made posts that are over a month old that still consistently get notes without me even doing anything. It's kinda interesting to notice these things, I wonder why the fandom cultures are different in that way.

[infizero]

THE NEW PRETTY CURE IS GONNA HAVE A MALE CURE ON THE MAIN TEAM WHATTTTT NO FUCKINGNG WAY IVE BEEN WAITING YEARS

AND HES SOOOOOO CUTE

[allimocha]

AlliMocha Fancuries FYC Post!

Hi Hello, Pip Pip Cheerio! Fancuries is here once again! And boy do I have something to share this FYC post.

So, I haven’t worked on Bittersweet X Daydream in a hot minute if I'm gonna be honest. A lot of other obligations have been taking time away from my main fanseries sadly. BUT I do have one new thing to show you guys regarding it.

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Hear me out.

A redesign.

I KNoW I know I said no more redesigns, but after having these characters for so long, it's only natural that I'd want to change how they look. Specifically, there is only one character that I've redesigned so far anyway…

Lei Sandiego / Cure Spice

“𝘔𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘺, 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘢! 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦!”

Age: 16 (Second year/Sophomore)

Birthday: September 18th

Height: 5’6”

Ethnicity: Hispanic American

Cure color: Blue and Scarlet

Essence: Charismatic

Often referred to as “The school beauty”, Lei is admired by almost all of her peers. Her amazing charisma, along with her intimidatingly cool and beautiful looks immediately captures everyone’s attention. But despite this, she’s really just a big fashion geek. She prides herself in her impeccable style savvy-ness and studies the latest trends all the time. Lei is also a very confident person, sometimes to the point that it can be overbearing, but she’s never arrogant and always means well. She’s a hopeless romantic and is constantly trying to look for someone who likes her beneath her looks. Although she’s fashion-centric she’s also very athletic, being the co-captain of the girls' volleyball team, and so devotes time to doing both hobbies.

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That's not all, however, because I also have a new series that I've been working on. A crossover series if you will. Based on one of my favorite Disney movies of all time:

Sugar Rush! Precure

A group of girls go to the arcade after school every day to hangout. They excel at most of the consoles there, notably the racing games. One day, Vanelope finds a weird token like she had never seen before, as it was engraved with intricate patterns and a shiny gold. When she attempts to use it in a racing game, it flashes in the machine and floats out as another trinket (henshin item). At that moment, a mysterious person is creating havoc outside the arcade, clearly looking for something. He spots the trinket in Vanelope’s hand, and we all know what happens from here.

Yep! Cures based on the sugar rush racers from Wreck-It Ralph! So far, I only have 2 of their designs, but I'm still completely in love with where this is going. Speaking of which, lets show those two off!

Vanelope Von Schmitt / Cure Sweets

Age: 16

A very confident girl, Vanelope is definetly the ray of sunshine that brightens anyone’s day. She’s very friendly, but is also not afraid to tell it like she sees it. She also has a habit of being overly sarcastic or jokey, which can come off as annoying to others. Not really good at school and overly clumsy, so sometimes covers her negative emotions with jokes or sarcasm. Adores arcades and always states it’s her home away from home.

Tabitha Mathews / Cure Taffy

Age: 16

Very rich and spoiled and it definetly shows. She can be cocky and overbearing at times, but she’s got a good heart. One of the more popular girls in their school, and accells in all her extracurriculars. Due to her father being principal, people have rumored that all her grades were boosted due to nepotism, but that’s not true. She works hard to get where she is, and while vain and sometimes a little rude, she isn’t afraid to help others in need. Goes to the arcade to get away at times.

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So that’s all I’ve been working on so far! I can’t really say I’ve done much with my fanseries over the years, but hopefully you all like what I do have!

Byieeee~!

[marshmallow-manju]

due to popular demand I'm putting the WanPre movie plot under the cut

anything that's missing? i forgor. super spoilers for the entire movie.

Starts out with a mysterious egg coming from a computer screen in a laboratory. The egg escapes, glitching, and gets into Animal Town, voicing jealousy over the people taking care of their pets.

The precure find it, try to reason with it because it isn’t a Garugaru. But because it has ears and a tail and can speak, ending sentences in tanu, Wonderful calls it a Tanutanu. It gets angry. Grows giant. Attacks. The girls immediately pull out the Niko-sama full attack. It seems to work, but there’s nothing left when the attack is over. They transform back and, from behind a fence post, the egg sees them and is in awe that Wonderful and Nyammy are actually a cat and a dog. Thinking the fight is over they all head to pretty holic to play a new game they just bought. Satoru and Daifuku are also there and they’re set up with snacks and treats while they explain the premise of the game.

Essentially, animal crossing looking characters, on an island of tanuki, run races and people from all over the world compete against eachother with their custom animal avatars. Iroha makes a Komugi looking character on her (not switch) and Mayu makes Yuki. Satoru is playing on his pc and makes Daifuku. They all ask the animals how they feel about the lookalikes, and they all approve, even Daifuku through Komugi’s translation. She notes that he sounds as cool today as ever. Cut to the other special two teams of the movie. Ageha makes a little birdie who looks like Tsubasa, to his embarrassment. Mirai makes Mofurun, who is delighted. Haa-chan also thinks it’s super cute, but Riko can’t understand why any of this is fun.

They play a little, and Komugi gets really into watching Iroha and actually jumps at the screen, causing Iroha to mess up and drop the Komugi mascot off a cliff to wander in darkness, which really upsets Komugi...until Iroha promises that they will be together forever and nothing will ever keep them apart.

They are about to start another game when the mysterious Tanutanu egg reappears. It “hatches” splitting into two human sized tanuki. They say they have no need for dogs or cats. Just the humans. And there’s a bit of them trying different ways to persuade Iroha and Mayu to come with them including transforming into cute tiny versions of themselves. They fall for it, and get sucked through a portal. Yuki and Komugi also jump through, Komugi barely making it. Satoru is distraught, since they disappeared before his eyes. And then looks under the table to find that Daifuku is also missing.

In the game, Komugi is alone. And realizing that she is a weird hybrid of herself. A dog that stands on two legs! The tanuki appear and explain the rules to her. If she ever wants to see her precious Iroha again, she’s gotta win the games. Which is impossible! Good luck! She’s gifted with a ring (the item that anyone under middle school age is gifted upon entry to the movie theater, this year’s light up cheering item) and starts the race! Running to the first arena! First up is a rhythm game. The first Wanderful ed song plays and Komugi does her best to hit the buttons by herself. But she’s told that it’s a two player game and so she’s probably going to lose. She does her best, bouncing from button to button with no misses, until it looks like she’s going to miss one on the far side. Yuki hits it, with style and flair. And they finish the song perfectly.

They team up for the next arena, the dancing tama-ire. (Note, this is something little kids do on sports day, so it’s definitely an appeal to the small children of the audience).

The game starts with dancing. Another Precure song. Then the red and white balls drop down and everyone gets to throwing them into the basket. Notably, the avatars for mofurun and Tsubasa are in the mix without much focus. It’s random animals, the red team, against a team of all tanuki, the white team. And there are special balls in the mix. One Tanuki grabs one and suddenly becomes extra tall to block red balls from going in the basket. Komugi and Yuki also find special balls and become their Precure forms! Along with all the benefits they have with speed and agility. The other cure teams playing the game are shocked to see cures in the game. What could that mean?? Also the mysterious game programmer whose computer the egg from the opening bounced out of gasps that she didn’t program these characters…. Back to game. White team is winning by a small margin. Then it’s dance time again. And ball release. Repeat. They win it at the last second because Nyammy picks up like 300 balls and throws them all in at once. Somehow.

The next game involves turning a crank to move an elevator platform up a wall. It’s all tanuki NPC teams vs Komugi and Yuki, back in their animal forms, and the two tanuki who hatched from the egg. They’re asking why they’re trying so hard to save their humans. What could possibly be their motivations. Both animals have flashbacks of when their human partners rescued them. And declare that they’re going to be together forever. No matter what. They pull ahead to the top and win!! They’ve won the games!!

They’re allowed into the room with no exits that Friendy and Lillian have been trapped in with the NPC tanuki trying to make them feel better by turning into Komugi and Yuki (badly), and offering them fancy juice drinks and fanning them with leaves. The girls are overjoyed to see their pets again, happy hugging reunion. And then the boss tanuki appears. He’s huge. He’s wrapped in a green scarf. Intimidating. He offers to let them all live here in his game world forever. Never getting older or changing. Just being there to love and cherish the many tanuki, and also Komugi and Yuki since they won the games and proved themselves.

Satoru has been trying this entire time to get in contact with the game creator with Meimei cheering him on. The game creator has been typing codes into her computer, until the big tanuki, Mujina, appears. She recognizes him immediately, but calls him something else… He seems like hers very nice, until they refuse. Asking to be let back home to their families. He chose them because they love animals. Things seem at an impasse when suddenly. A very manly voice comes from behind the doors to the goal room.

It’s Daifuku.

In game rabbit form.

But now we can hear him speak and everyone is shocked. He is indeed as cool a character as Komugi has been telling us all this time. Mujina agrees to let the girls play one more game. The winner can get any wish granted that they want. The game is a tournament style balloon pop. Where everyone has a ball on their heads and a bat to pop it with. Except? It’s the 4 cures and daifuku against a full army of Tanuki NPCs, and Mujina on a throne. It looks hopeless. The cure teams watching feel like it’s hopeless…but maybe they can help? The mahou girls cast a Cure-up rapapa to try to get in there to help and send—

Mofurun!! By himself!! The game starts and he very cutely casts a little cure up rapapa of his very own to pop all the balloons in one go. (I was really hoping for cure Mofurun, but….) Winning the whole game at once! Everyone cheers, and he disappears as his job is done. Daifuku pops the final ball on Mujina’s head. It’s over. Mujina is upset but allows the girls their wish. They’re transported to a blank space full of stars, where a weird Tanuki made of constellations offers to grant them their any one wish. Daifuku murmurs that he wishes he could have done more on his own powers and.

YOUR WISH IS GRANTED.

Flash of light, it cuts to everyone standing around staring at Daifuku. Hes shocked because he didn’t mean to take the wish, and says that he isn’t suited to being a human. We still haven’t seen him. But Nyammy opens her compact for him to see his reflection…. He is still a rabbit. Nothing happened. The wish was a fake and Mujina never intended to let them go.

Then, finally. The mysterious programmer and Satoru manage to get messages to them in the game! The game creator, Natsuki, has been working to program a portal out of there. But they only have a few minutes to make it work. And Mujina has figured out that he’s being betrayed from the outside. He’s powering up, growing bigger and bigger. The cures (friendy grabs Daifuku) run to make it up the unnecessarily complicated winding staircase that Natsuki made for their escape. Being stopped by the NPC Tanuki and using the kirarin fox to turn into matching Tanuki along the way to escape. They get to the final staircase, and Mujina is a giant swiping at them, clawing and grabbing the footholds and desperately trying to get them. The girls wonder why he’s so desperate. What’s the reason he wants to keep them here so badly? They get to the top and reveal the ticket to getting out of there. The tanu-key. (Terrible pun, it was great).

Mujina attacks again, and the key flys out of Wonderful’s hands. It lands in the air, cracking the border edge of the game world and sticking in the crack. Wonderful makes a dive for it. Crashing through the border and disappearing into uncoded territory. Natsuki is horrified. There’s minutes left to unlock the portal and she has no idea what is beyond the game world that she coded.

Komugi wakes up in total darkness in her game-dog form. She can see a light from the crack and starts walking toward it. An illusion of Mujina taunts her. Why is she trying so hard to get out. He’s offering her everything. The chance for nothing to ever change. For Iroha to never leave her side. But Komugi refuses. She wants change. A stairway appears. She starts climbing up it. Running. She trips. Mujina keeps taunting her. But she gets up again. Running and running. Declaring that change is wonderful and everyday brings something new and someday she and Iroha will be old ladies together!!!

She breaks out, Wonderful again! Key in hand! For the 5th time in the movie they beat the clock by one second!!!! Unlocking the portal with their Friend RIngs.

They make it home! But they’re not the only ones out of the portal. Mujina has also escaped and gone full youkai form. A sleek spectral tanuki made of black energy, still wearing the green scarf. He sniffs. And bolts off. He’s looking for something.

The girls chase after him, leaving a relieved Satoru on the porch of Pretty Holic. And also a boy with gray hair that looks suspiciously like rabbit ears. Satoru knows him immediately and tells Daifuku that he’s so happy he can finally talk to him. They chase after the cures together.

The action really starts from here. Somehow we end up at Minato Mirai (like almost all the Allstars movies do!!) Mujina is running rampage, destroying things on his run until he finally slams into the red brick warehouses. The hirogaru girls make their entrance and pull off some great attacks, and also combo with the wonderful girls. Mujina gets away again, and this time the mahou girls come in and do the same thing. Everyone poses and does a signature attack. It’s exactly what we’ve been waiting for with the crossover.

He gets away again. He’s a tanuki on a mission. Except. He’s distracted by a guy walking and petting his dog in a display of human to animal affection. Mujina is pissed.

Satoru and Daifuku show up exactly then, running to try and save the guy and doggie. Wing sees this and makes a dive to save all of them. Flash of light. Both our bunny boys are in cure (?) form and save the day. Daifuku comments that it’s pretty alright to be like this and Satoru agrees.

Once again the tanuki gets free and climbs a building. It’s clear he’s going to Natsuki and she knows it too. She’s on the roof of a building, waiting for him. Everyone chases after and he finally stops, growling, facing her. And she calls him something like “pon-chan” or another generic Tanuki name that I’m forgetting and goes into flashback mode. As a child she had no friends. But one day she met a little tanuki in the park near her school. She would stop and talk to and play with him every day, and it was the highlight of her days. She confided in him that even though she didn’t like school much she loved her programming class. One rainy day she gave him a green scarf and promised that she would be back tomorrow and the day after and the day after forever. Until one day the park was under construction and being dug up by big machines and she never saw him again. She instead threw herself into programming her first game character so she could remember her friend forever. One of the NPC looking Tanuki but with a green scarf. She went on to make her game, get a grant, and a contract with a company to make it a reality. But she never forgot her friend.

She was sad because they could never talk and she couldn’t say goodbye. She wondered if her friendship was one sided. But the wonderful girls assure her that even if her tanuki friend couldn’t speak real words to her. The warmth she felt when she was with him and the memories she cherished were proof that they were friends. The animal girls go on to say that before they were cures it was the same for them. Even if you can’t speak the feelings come through. Mujina sparkles and turns into the programmed character Natsuki made all those years ago. And shimmers into the sky. They come down off the roof and say goodbye. The animals turn back into animals and Tsubasa reveals he’s actually a bird. Meimei appears and tells Natsuki that she’s not to repeat this to anyone at all ever. They invite her to animal town someday to play.

The ending theme plays and has stills of everyone going on a picnic and having fun, Daifuku is back to being a regular rabbit, but Komugi and Yuki are in human forms mostly. But there’s a few stills of them as animals with Mofurun and Tsubasa and Elle all being small and cute together. Final scene, a bush rustles and a tanuki steps out. He looks just like Natsuki’s old friend. Everyone laughs as the camera pans to the sky.

The end.

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Gushing Over Magical Girls and its inspirations

this is just a character by character thing

Haruka is pretty obviously the role of the mid-season cure. this is the easiest one. she's straightforwardly the upbeat leader of the group and the "main" girl

Sayo is based on blue cures (and purple cures, since they fill the same archetype), of the "cool" character. in the show, that ties into her constantly being torn down by Utena's hijinks

i'm pretty sure Kaoruko is inspired by fucking. RWBY. because there isn't really an analogue for her in Precure. Yellow cures tend to be sporty or nerdy, and she isn't either of those. but she is quick to anger and she does use fist weapons (another thing that Precure hasn't really done)

Utena is based on any given lieutenant character, which makes her tied more to Sailor Moon than Precure, especially with all the bondage. she still has some pretty obvious Precure influence tho, sort of subverting the mid-season cure concept by just being awful. her power of turning everyday things into monsters is very Precure, too

Kiwi is sort of the same. she's also a lieutenant, and her character is defined by her relationship to Utena. not a whole lot to say here because her character is fairly original

the most direct comparison i can draw with Alice is to Bibury from Kira Kira, due to them both kinda dressing the same, and also involving dolls and mind control. it's a bit different, tho, and again, the series is doing its own thing here (certainly, the dollhouse is something that Precure hasn't really done)

the main three magical girls are where the most obvious influence lies, especially with them being a trio as that's far more common in Precure than Sailor Moon, but beyond that, you get an interesting mishmash of traits from across other magical girl series

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I’ve translated some Precure interviews from the 20th Anniversary Character Chronicle! This post is dedicated to Hirogaru Sky Precure. Information under cut😊 (Note: I am not a professional translator! There will/may be some errors, but I tried my best!)

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1.“Sky Mirage! Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change! The sky that soars to infinity! Cure Sky!”

2.The Precure Sora transforms into. Sora, who has been training as a hero, chases the kidnapped princess Ellee-chan to Sorashido City. Princess Ellee’s mysterious power reacts to Sora’s heart and turns her into Cure Sky. “Hirogaru Sky Punch” is her finishing move.

3.A girl from Skyland who aspires to be a hero. She has excellent athletic prowess, with a serious and polite personality. She deepened her bond with Mashiro first. Her catchphrase is “It’s Hero time!”

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1.“Sora comes from another world; Skyland. She is the first main Precure to have blue as a color. We struggled coming up with a balance of coolness and cuteness.” (Next Quote) “There is frequent use of sky motifs, such as balloons, the moon, and stars. Her sleeves were made to represent these balloons, and her earring reflects the moon.”

2.“A major design point is her cape fluttering in the wind. Said cape is a defining characteristic of Cure Sky, and it only covers the left shoulder, so she won’t have to worry about it from behind. Her hair tips have a gradient of blue to pink. Cuteness and coolness is expressed in an asymmetrical design. The wavy lines create more movement than straight lines.”

3.”Cure Sky is a character reliant on fighting, so we designed her to have slightly larger (most likely muscular) arms and legs. This was inspired by fighting game characters, which enhances the battle scenes.”

4.“We asked Akira Sekine (Sky’s VA) for words of inspiration as Sky. She states, “Even if I feel I cannot move forward, there are people who always have my back! So don’t stop, Hero Girl! I have many people that support me, much like Sora-chan. Sora-chan is a hero to me too!” Sekine-san is motivated by Sky’s design, mostly her cape, as she thinks it is cool.”

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1.“Sky Mirage! Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change! Gentle light that softly soars! Cure Prism!”

2.The Precure Mashiro transforms into. Mashiro turns into Cure Prism when saving Sora in a pinch. She hesitates often due to a lack of confidence, but Ageha pushes her to be the best she can be. “Hirogaru Prism Shot” is her finishing attack.

3.A kind and knowledgeable second-year at Sorashido Middle. Her parents constantly work overseas, and her grandmother taught her about cooking and nature. Through interacting with Sora and her friends, she slowly gains confidence.

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1.“Mashiro transforms into Cure Prism, a kind and gentle girl inspired by diamonds. Influenced by the prism-like shape, we have adopted the diamond style as a symbol.” (Next Quote) “The hairstyle resembles hearts, in the braids mainly. There is also a decorative ribbon on the back of her outfit.”

2.“She shares the same earring shape as Sky, which makes a pair together. Her full-body silhouette is reminiscent of a diamond shape. Children are more likely to recognize her with a fuller hairstyle. The frills are essential for the cute, soft feel we have gotten with Prism.”

3.”The cross pattern on her skirt represents a prism that changes color depending on light passing through it. This exemplifies Prism’s own unique experience of discovering her qualities through encounters with others.”

4.“We asked Ai Kakuma (Prism’s VA) for words of inspiration as Prism. She states, “It’s hero time! When you say this, you’re saying “Protect what is most important to you!” These words encourage me to be stronger.” Kakuma-san states her favorite part of Prism’s fashion is inside her skirt, where the cross is.”

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1.“Sky Mirage! Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change! Courage soaring high! Cure Wing!”

2.The Precure Tsubasa transforms into. The first recurring male member of a Precure team. He helps Sky and the others, and when Kabaton laughs at Princess Ellee, he shouts “Don’t laugh!” He then turns into Cure Wing and saves the princess. “Hirogaru Wing Attack” is his finishing attack.

3.He is a hard-working boy from the Puni Bird tribe, a bird fairy who cannot fly but can take the form of a human. His dream of flying came true when he turned into a Precure, and he serves Princess Ellee as her knight.

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1.“The first male Precure to be a regular member. It took some time to solidify the character’s image, including the height and age. Since he is a member of the Puni Bird tribe, we had to be conscious of his bird-like qualities too.” (Next Quote) “The costume is based off butler’s style. To prevent it from becoming a stiff design, we gave him colorful buttons, reminiscent of a circus.”

2.“When he transforms, his bangs will be neat! Before he changes, he has a quiet hairstyle with one eye hidden. After, he becomes powerful, and the low ponytail resembles a tail feather. The blue to yellow gradient reminded us of dusk. To express his masculinity, we gave him shorts, while giving an air of femininity with little frills.”

3.“The accent on his thigh matches Butterfly. While the rest of his design is neat and symmetrical, we added this ribbon to express individuality.”

4.“We asked Ayumu Murase (Wing’s VA) for words of inspiration as Wing. He states, “Your knight shall go!” Murase-san says he likes the mini hat on his head, stating it is cute.”

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1.“Sky Mirage! Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change! Wonderful soaring excitement! Cure Butterfly!”

2.The Precure Ageha transforms into. Her dream is to become the best nursery schoolteacher, and to protect the people she cares about as a Precure. “Hirogaru Butterfly Press” is her finishing attack.

3.An 18-year-old studying at vocational school with the aim of becoming a childcare worker. A dependable older sister type with a stylish personality, she is the childhood friend of Mashiro. Her catchphrase is “Let’s get excited!”

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1.“The first adult Cure to appear in the series. Since she is much older, we had many discussions about the design of her character. We were conscious to ensure she was mature and sister-like.” (Next Quote) “Her arms are covered in sheer body tights, much like a figure skater, which gives the impression of a sunrise.”

2.“The charm around her neck is common amongst Precure characters. The common motif gives off the sense of teamwork. The midriff and mini skirt are reminiscent of Korean fashion trends. She is inspired by K-pop idols, along with a sporty mix in its design.”

3.“A mini skirt would reveal too much, so we gave her one-sided tights to balance the weight. The bottom has a silhouette that resembles butterfly wings, and the sides give the impression of said butterfly’s wings at rest.”

4.“We asked Ayaka Nanase (Butterfly’s VA) for words of inspiration as Butterfly. She states, “Let’s get excited! When I say this, I get excited too~ So positive; my favorite word!” Nanase-san likes the gradient sleeves and asymmetrical tights.”

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1.“Sky Mirage! Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change! Descending mystical nobility! Cure Majesty!”

2.The Precure Ellee-chan transforms into. Wishing to help Sora and the others in a pinch, she temporarily grows older and turns into a Precure. This consumes a lot of energy, so she quickly returns to her baby form. “Hirogaru Magic Hour’s End” is her finishing attack (last sentence added by translator).

3.A baby who is the princess of Skyland. She has the mysterious power to create the Sky Tones. She learns to walk and talk on her own as she grows, and her catchphrase is “Eru~!”

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1.“Cure Majesty, which is Ellee-chan transformed, is the princess of Skyland. Our challenge was to create a royal feel while keeping the vestiges of her baby form.” (Next Quote) “She has a luxurious motif but is still similar to Sky. Her sleeves link their designs together.”

2.”Majesty is an honorific title for the royal family. We left traces of her childhood in her hair. This invokes the idea that Ellee-chan has grown up. We kept a royal design befitting a princess, and a sash that creates a royal feel.”

3.“Her colors are inspired by the “Magic Hour”. This purple shade is bright, even without the sun present.”

4.“We asked Aoi Koga (Majesty’s VA) for words of inspiration as Ellee-chan. She states, “Thank you all for believing in me. These were her first ever words after transforming, and they are filled with a lot of love and time spent together.” Koga-san adores the skirt, as well as the tiara.”

[000noway]

Obey me new pet Au description and Prolouge.

About the Au

Okay so I got this Idea while watching Wonderful Precure and the clifford movie. I thought it would be cool to do a new type of pet au where the boys are animals that turn into humans.

Long ago animals and humans lived in harmony. Humans loved animals and took care of them. Animals loved humans back and swore to protect them. But soon the two sides wanted more; they wanted to understand and talk to each other. Luckily a spirit heard their prayers and gave animals the ability to talk and transform into humans and the gift of magic so they can protect the humans they love. But one day arguments rose between the creatures, fights broke out between the animals mostly the ones owned by aristocrats and the strays about who deserves the power more and the spirit punished them by taking away their gift but for the first time in years animals are gaining the ability again and because of that the world is changing in small ways.

How do you think the story would change if the brothers were animals that the main character adopted and took care of since they were a kid and one day they gain the ability to turn into humans with powers and they figure out Diavolo (a stray that visited them a lot) is also the head student council officer at MC's school. He tells them that for the first time in history animals are gaining the power they lost long ago, and the world is changing because of it. So, he asks them to live in the private school dorm for a year. The brothers will be enrolled in school and have to get used to being human and take special lessons every day to control their powers and Mc will be there to help them.

Prologues below:

The rain was pouring down around ten-year-old MC as they were running to make it home. As they cut through the park, a whimper pierced the air. They stopped mid-run, ears pricked, and followed the sound to a bench. There, under the bench shivering and whimpering, was a tiny, albino golden retriever puppy. His fur was matted, and a nasty gash marred his hind leg.

"Are you okay?" MC asked, reaching out for him. Unfortunately, the puppy saw this as a threat and bit their hand. MC pulled their hand back, wincing. They were about to leave, but took one more look at the puppy. That's when they saw his look—a look that somehow MC just knew meant, "I'm sorry, please don't leave me here."

MC took a deep breath and stretched out their hand once more, but this time they waited for the puppy to come to them. The puppy hesitated, eyes wide with fear, but eventually inched closer, sniffing MC's hand. Slowly, he nudged their fingers with his nose, a tentative sign of trust.

"It's okay, I won't hurt you," MC whispered softly, moving slowly to pet the puppy's head. The puppy flinched at first but then relaxed into the gentle touch.

Gathering her courage, MC gently scooped up the puppy, careful to avoid his injured leg. He let out a small whimper but didn't struggle. Holding him close to their chest to shield him from the rain, they hurried, determined to help this little one. They ran through the park and back into the city but after a while they realized they didn't know where they were... Suddenly they felt a rush of wind in the air. They turned to see a weirdly decorated pet shop with lights still on.

"...Was this always here?" MC asked, nervous. Another whine broke them out of their thoughts. They looked down to see the puppy nudging his head towards the pet shop. With no other options, MC walked up to the door.

Just as they approached, the door swung open, and a tall, enigmatic figure emerged. The shop owner's eyes twinkled as they spotted MC and the puppy.

"Ah, you've found our little escapee! Thank you for bringing him back," the shop owner said with a warm smile.

Confused, MC looked down at the puppy, then back at the shop owner. "Oh! He's yours?"

"In a manner of speaking," the shop owner replied mysteriously. "Please, come in. I'm sure you have questions."

Intrigued, MC followed the shop owner into the store. Their eyes widened in wonder as they took in the sight of various animals: a majestic horse with a glossy black coat, a vibrant blue snake coiled on a branch, a sleek golden blond cat grooming itself, a fluffy white and pink bunny hopping about, and a large, friendly-looking St. Bernard wagging its tail.

The shop owner introduced each animal in turn: Lucifer the horse, Leviathan the snake, Satan the cat, Asmodeus the bunny, and Beelzebub the St. Bernard. "And the little one you're holding is Mammon," they added, gently scratching behind the puppy's ears. The shop owner then took mammon from them and started bandaging his leg.

MC's brow furrowed in confusion. "They have such unusual names... And you said they're brothers?"

The shop owner nodded, explaining that the animals had been together for so long that they were like family. "Beelzebub and Belphegor are even twins, born on the same day at the same time."

MC looked around, puzzled. "Belphegor?"

The shop owner gestured to a covered cage in the corner of the room. "Can I see him?"

"No" The shop owner said strictly before relaxing. "He's a bit shy. Now, would you like to get to know them better?"

Excited by the prospect, MC eagerly agreed (I've always wanted a pet!). Over the next week, the store owner would deliver the pets to Mc's house so they could spend one on time with them and at the of the end of the week Mc could decide which one to adopt.

Mammon:

The golden retriever puppy's tail wagged furiously as he chased after the ball MC had thrown his newly bandaged leg doing nothing to slow him down. His albino fur gleamed in the afternoon sun, a stark contrast to the lush green grass of the backyard.

"Good boy, Mammon!" MC laughed as the puppy bounded back, dropping the slobbery ball at their feet. They reached down to ruffle his ears, and Mammon responded with an enthusiastic lick to their hand.

The day passed in a blur of fetch, tug-of-war, and belly rubs. As evening approached, MC flopped onto the living room couch, exhausted but happy. Mammon curled up at their feet, his eyes a gradient of cobalt blue and yellow drooping with contentment.

"MC! Have you seen my necklace?" Mom's voice rang out from upstairs. "I can't find it anywhere!"

Before MC could respond, Dad joined in. "My cufflinks are missing too. That's odd..."

A sinking feeling settled in MC's stomach as they noticed Mammon slink away, crawling under the couch. They peered underneath, meeting the puppy's guilty gaze.

"MC, did you take our jewelry to play dress-up again?" Mom asked, entering the living room with Dad close behind.

"No, I didn't," MC replied, their mind racing.

Dad's eyes narrowed as he spotted Mammon's tail poking out from under the couch. "I bet it was that dog. He probably thought they were chew toys."

"Let's check," Mom said, lifting the couch skirt.

Sure enough, there lay a small pile of glittering jewelry. Mom gasped, quickly gathering her necklace and Dad's cufflinks.

"That's it," Dad declared, his face stern. "We can't keep a dog that steals. He'll have to go back to the shop tomorrow."

"No!" MC cried out, throwing their arms around Mammon as he crawled out from his hiding spot, whimpering. "It's not his fault! He... he probably just thought they were pretty. He didn't mean any harm!"

"But MC," Mom began, her voice softening at the sight of her child's tears.

"Please," MC begged, hugging Mammon tighter. "I'll teach him it's wrong. I'll take responsibility. Just give him another chance!"

Mom and Dad exchanged a long look. Finally, Dad sighed. "Alright, one more chance. But you have to keep a close eye on him, understand?"

MC nodded vigorously, relief washing over them. As their parents left the room, they felt Mammon's wet nose press against their cheek. Looking into his eyes, MC saw a new depth of trust and affection.

"Don't worry, Mammon," they whispered, hugging him close. "I'll always be here for you."

Mammon's tail wagged slowly, and in that moment, a bond was formed that would last a lifetime – and beyond.

Levi:

MC peered into the glass terrarium, their nose almost touching the surface. Inside, coiled tightly around a branch, was Leviathan, his vibrant blue scales glinting under the heat lamp.

"Come on, Levi," MC coaxed, tapping gently on the glass. "Don't you want to come out and play?"

The snake didn't even flick his tongue in response.

MC tried everything they could think of. They dangled a toy mouse in front of the terrarium, attempted to lure Levi out with treats, and even tried to reach in and scoop him up. But Leviathan remained stubbornly coiled, his eyes barely open.

Sighing in defeat, MC slumped down next to the terrarium. "Fine," they muttered, pulling out their laptop. "If you won't play with me, I'll just have to entertain myself."

They opened up Tetris, their favorite game. As the familiar music filled the room, MC began to play, their fingers flying over the keyboard as they stacked blocks and cleared lines.

Every so often, MC glanced at Leviathan. To their surprise, the snake's head was now raised, his beady eyes fixed on the colorful blocks falling on the screen.

"Oh, you like this, huh?" MC grinned, turning the laptop slightly so Levi had a better view. They played for hours, occasionally chatting to Levi about their strategies or groaning dramatically when they made a mistake.

As the sun began to set, MC's eyes grew heavy. "Just... one more game," they yawned, but before they could start, they drifted off to sleep, the laptop still open beside the terrarium.

The next morning, MC woke with a start. They had a moment of panic when they realized they'd fallen asleep in Levi's room, but then their eyes widened in disbelief at the sight before them.

The terrarium door was open, and draped across their laptop keyboard was Leviathan. The screen showed the Tetris high score table, and at the top was a new name: "LEVIATHAN."

"No way," MC breathed, leaning in for a closer look. They must be dreaming. Snakes couldn't play video games... could they?

As if sensing their presence, Leviathan's head rose. He flicked his tongue out, almost seeming to smile, before slithering back into his terrarium.

MC sat there, stunned, staring at the high score and then at Leviathan, who had resumed his usual coiled position as if nothing had happened.

"Levi," MC said slowly, a grin spreading across their face, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

From that day on, MC made sure to bring their laptop whenever they visited Leviathan. They might not be able to handle him or take him out to play, but they had found a unique way to bond – through the pixelated world of video games.

Beelzebub:

MC stood in the kitchen, watching the massive St. Bernard with concern. Beelzebub lay in the corner, his big brown eyes sad and unfocused. His food bowl remained untouched.

"Poor Beel," MC murmured, recalling the pet shop owner's words. "He misses his twin."

Throughout the day, MC tried everything to cheer up Beelzebub. They offered him treats, attempted to engage him in play with squeaky toys, and even tried to coax him out for a walk. But Beel remained listless, only raising his head occasionally to let out a soft whine.

As evening fell, MC's parents gently suggested it might be best to return Beelzebub to the shop. "He seems so unhappy here," Mom said softly. "Maybe he needs to be with his brother."

MC nodded reluctantly, their heart heavy. They went to bed that night feeling defeated, wondering if they'd failed Beelzebub somehow.

In the middle of the night, MC woke to a strange noise. Rubbing their eyes, they crept out of their room and down the stairs. As they neared the kitchen, they heard a distinct crunching sound.

Peeking around the corner, MC's eyes widened. There was Beelzebub, surrounded by torn chip bags, cookie boxes, and various snack wrappers. The big dog was enthusiastically munching away, his tail wagging for the first time since he'd arrived.

"Beel?" MC whispered, stepping into the kitchen.

Beelzebub's head shot up, a half-eaten cookie dangling from his mouth. For a moment, they stared at each other. Then, to MC's surprise, Beel's tail began to wag even harder.

Laughing softly, MC sat down next to him. "I guess you were hungry after all, huh?"

Beel responded by nudging a bag of chips towards MC with his nose.

"Oh, you want to share?" MC grinned, opening the bag. "Don't mind if I do."

For the next hour, MC and Beelzebub sat together on the kitchen floor, sharing snacks in comfortable silence. MC stroked Beel's fur, and the big dog leaned into their touch, his eyes now bright and alert.

"I know you miss your brother," MC said softly. "But I promise, we'll make sure you see him again. And until then, you've got me. We can be snack buddies, okay?"

Beelzebub responded with a gentle lick to MC's hand, then rested his big head on their lap.

As the first light of dawn began to creep through the windows, MC's parents found them there – their child fast asleep against Beelzebub's side, the big dog curled protectively around them, amid a sea of snack debris.

Mom and Dad exchanged knowing looks. There would be no talk of returning Beelzebub to the shop now. It was clear that he and MC had found their own special bond.

"We're going to need to buy more snacks," Dad whispered, and Mom nodded with a smile.

Asmo:

MC scooped up the fluffy pink and white bunny, marveling at his soft fur. "You're so cute, Asmodeus!"

The bunny preened, twitching his pink nose. MC's phone buzzed, and they were surprised to see a notification from a popular pet Instagram account. "Wait, is this... you?"

Asmodeus's account was filled with glamorous photos, each garnering thousands of likes. MC scrolled, eyes wide. "Wow, you're famous!"

Throughout the morning, Asmodeus demanded constant attention, posing dramatically on furniture and nudging MC's phone. Eventually, MC suggested, "How about a walk in the park?"

At the park, Asmodeus hopped excitedly in the grass. He struck a pose near some flowers, looking at MC expectantly.

"Oh, you want a picture?" MC laughed, pulling out their phone. "Okay, smile!"

As soon as the photo was posted, a group of excited fans surrounded them.

"Oh my gosh, it's Asmodeus!" "He's even cuter in person!" "Can we take selfies?"

MC, overwhelmed, clutched Asmodeus protectively. "Um, sorry, we need to go..."

They hurried home, Asmodeus trembling slightly in MC's arms. Once safe inside, MC set him down gently. "That was scary, huh? Maybe we should take a break from photos for a while."

Asmodeus's ears drooped, and he hopped away to sulk in the corner. Despite MC's attempts to cheer him up, the bunny remained despondent for the rest of the day.

The next morning, MC stood before their closet, fretting. "I have nothing to wear for picture day at school!"

Suddenly, they felt a nudge at their ankle. Asmodeus was there, tugging at a blue shirt with his teeth. He hopped to some jeans, then to a pair of shoes, assembling an outfit.

"Asmodeus, are you... helping me?" MC asked, amazed.

The bunny sat up proudly, whiskers twitching.

MC tried on the outfit, twirling in front of the mirror. "It's perfect! You have great taste."

Asmodeus preened, clearly pleased.

"You know," MC said thoughtfully, "maybe we could do a little photoshoot later. Just for fun, not to post online. Would you like that?"

Asmodeus's ears perked up, and he did a little hop of excitement.

For the rest of the day, MC and Asmodeus had their own private fashion show. MC tried on different outfits, with Asmodeus offering his approval or disapproval with adorable head tilts and ear wiggles. They took silly selfies together, laughing at their exaggerated poses.

As evening fell, MC sat on the bed, scrolling through the day's photos. Asmodeus nestled in their lap, contentedly grooming his ears.

"You know, Asmo," MC said softly, using the nickname they'd come up with, "you don't need thousands of likes to be special. You're perfect just being you."

Asmodeus looked up, his pink eyes meeting MC's. He gave a gentle nudge to their hand, as if in agreement.

From that day on, Asmodeus seemed more relaxed, enjoying his time with MC without the pressure of his online persona. They'd still have their little fashion sessions, but now it was their special secret, a bond forged through a shared love of style and fun.

Satan:

The moment MC opened the carrier, a blur of golden fur shot past them and leapt onto their bed. Satan, the elegant Persian cat, stretched luxuriously across the pillows, his green eyes challenging MC to object.

"Hey, that's my bed," MC protested, reaching out to move him.

Satan's ears flattened, and he let out a warning hiss that made MC quickly retract their hand.

"Okay, okay," MC sighed. "You can have it... for now."

Throughout the day, MC found their usual routines disrupted by their feline guest. When they tried to watch TV, Satan sprawled across the remote. As they attempted to do homework at the desk, the cat knocked their pencils to the floor. Even meal times weren't safe, with Satan perched on the kitchen counter, swatting at any food MC tried to prepare.

By evening, MC's patience was wearing thin. "Why are you being so difficult?" they snapped, frustration evident in their voice. Satan merely yawned in response, turning his back to them.

Feeling defeated, MC retreated to the library, their safe haven. They curled up in their favorite armchair with a mystery novel, hoping to lose themselves in the story and forget about their challenging day.

As the room grew dimmer, MC began reading aloud, their voice bringing the characters to life in the quiet space.

"'The detective crept down the darkened hallway, her heart pounding. She knew the culprit was close, but where...?'"

So engrossed were they in the story that MC didn't notice the soft padding of paws on the carpet. It wasn't until they felt a warm weight settle against their leg that they looked down, surprised.

There was Satan, curled up beside them, his green eyes fixed intently on MC's face as if hanging on every word.

MC's voice faltered for a moment, but seeing Satan's ears twitch in interest, they continued reading. As they wove through the tale of mystery and intrigue, Satan remained a rapt audience, occasionally reaching out a paw to touch the pages gently.

Hours passed unnoticed. When MC finally closed the book, the room was dark except for their reading lamp. They looked down at Satan, who was now purring contentedly.

"You like stories, huh?" MC said softly, cautiously reaching out to stroke Satan's fur. To their surprise, he leaned into the touch, his purr deepening.

"I'm sorry I snapped at you earlier," MC continued. "I guess we just needed to find the right way to hang out together."

Satan blinked slowly at MC, then stood up, stretching. He hopped onto the arm of the chair and gently headbutted MC's cheek before leaping down and padding towards the door. At the threshold, he looked back, meowing as if to say, "Are you coming?"

MC smiled, rising from the chair. "Alright, let's go. But maybe we can share the bed this time?"

As they followed Satan out, MC felt a warm glow of understanding. They had found common ground in the world of books, a shared love of stories bridging the gap between them. From that night on, their evenings were filled with reading sessions, MC's voice weaving tales while Satan listened, a loyal and appreciative audience.

Lucifer and Belphegor:

MC stood before the large covered cage, curiosity burning in their eyes. Beside them, Lucifer, the young black horse, stood tall and proud, his watchful gaze never leaving the mysterious container.

"So, I can't even peek?" MC asked, their hand hovering near the cloth cover.

Lucifer snorted, shaking his mane as if to say, "Absolutely not."

Throughout the day, MC tried to interact with the unseen animal in the cage. They spoke softly, offered treats, and even played music, but received no response. Lucifer remained vigilant, his hooves clicking on the floor as he paced around the cage.

As evening approached, MC's energy waned. They leaned against the wall near the cage, eyes heavy. "I wish I knew how to help you," they murmured to the hidden animal before drifting off to sleep.

In their dreams, MC felt a chill, as if something nearby was cold and afraid. They jolted awake, their gaze immediately drawn to the cage. Was that a shiver they saw beneath the cover?

Without thinking, MC grabbed their favorite pillow – soft and adorned with a whimsical cow print. They carefully slid it under the cage's cover. "Here," they whispered, "this might help."

To their surprise, they felt movement. The pillow was pulled further into the cage, followed by what sounded like a contented sigh.

Lucifer, who had been dozing in the corner, raised his head, giving MC a look that seemed almost approving.

The next day, MC split their attention between the cage and Lucifer. The horse remained aloof, tossing his head whenever MC approached.

"Come on, Lucifer," MC coaxed, holding up a brush. "Don't you want to look your best?"

Lucifer merely turned away, his tail swishing dismissively.

Later, as MC helped their parents prepare dinner, they overheard a conversation.

"It's amazing how well they've handled all these animals," Mom said. "Especially that big horse. I was worried he'd be too much."

Dad nodded. "They've shown real responsibility. Taking care of Mammon, bonding with Leviathan, even cheering up Beelzebub. And now, being so patient with this mysterious caged animal."

MC felt a surge of pride at their parents' words. Unbeknownst to them, Lucifer had been listening too, his ears perked forward with interest.

That evening, as MC sat near the cage, quietly reading aloud (a habit they'd developed with Satan), they felt a gentle nudge on their shoulder. They looked up to see Lucifer, his dark eyes softer than before.

Slowly, carefully, MC stood and held out the brush. To their amazement, Lucifer didn't move away. He stood still, allowing MC to gently brush his mane.

"Thank you, Lucifer," MC said softly, running the brush through his silky black hair. "I know this is a big step for you."

As they brushed, MC glanced at the cage. The cow-print pillow was just visible under the edge of the cover, and they could have sworn they heard a soft, contented snore coming from inside.

In that moment, MC felt a wave of affection for both animals – the proud horse finally allowing himself to be cared for, and the mysterious creature finding comfort in a simple gesture of kindness.

"I don't know what's going to happen," MC murmured, "but I'm glad I met all of you. Each of you is special in your own way."

Lucifer nickered softly, as if in agreement, while the cage remained peacefully quiet, its occupant seemingly at ease for the first time since arriving.

Last day:

The morning sun streamed through the windows as MC stood in the mysterious pet shop, heart pounding with excitement and nerves. Around them, the brothers were gathered – Mammon's tail wagging furiously, Leviathan coiled in a travel tank, Beelzebub sitting patiently (though eyeing the treat jar), Asmodeus preening in a small mirror, Satan looking regal atop a cat tree, and Lucifer standing tall and proud.

And there, in the corner, was the covered cage containing Belphegor.

The shop owner smiled knowingly at MC. "So, you've made your decision?"

MC took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes. I want to adopt them all."

A collective energy seemed to surge through the room. Mammon barked joyfully, Asmodeus did a little hop, and even Satan's tail twitched with what seemed like approval.

"All of them?" the shop owner repeated, raising an eyebrow. "That's quite a responsibility. Are you sure you can handle it?"

MC thought back on the past week – the challenges, the surprises, the moments of connection with each unique animal. "I'm sure," they said firmly. "They belong together, and... well, they belong with me too."

The shop owner nodded, a mysterious glint in their eye. "Very well. But remember, Belphegor must remain in his cage for now. You cannot see him or let him out. Are you okay with that condition?"

Beel whined at the news.

MC glanced at the covered cage, feeling a pang of sadness mixed with their excitement. "I understand. As long as he's with us, that's what matters most."

As the adoption papers were signed and carriers were prepared, MC knelt down among their new family.

"We're going home, all of us," they said softly. Mammon licked their hand, Beelzebub nuzzled their knee, and Asmodeus posed for one last shop selfie.

When everything was ready, MC carefully lifted Belphegor's cage, making sure the cover stayed in place. "Don't worry," they whispered to the unseen occupant. "You're part of this family too."

As they left the shop, the owner called out, "Remember, MC. Love, patience, and understanding. That's what they'll need most from you."

MC nodded, somehow feeling that these words carried more weight than they could understand.

The journey home was a symphony of barks, meows, squeaks, and the occasional whinny from Lucifer, who was being led on a rope behind them. MC couldn't stop smiling, even as they wondered how they'd manage this menagerie.

Finally home, MC set down the carriers and cages in the living room. Their parents, though still looking a bit overwhelmed, had prepared a welcome area for each pet.

As MC began to help each brother settle into their new home, they paused by Belphegor's still-covered cage. Gently, they placed a hand on the cloth.

"I know I can't see you yet," they said softly, "but I want you to know that you're just as important as the others. We're all together now, and that's what matters."

From inside the cage came a soft sound, almost like a contented sigh.

MC looked around at their new, unusual family – Mammon already investigating every corner, Leviathan setting up near the TV, Beelzebub eyeing the kitchen, Asmodeus admiring his reflection in a window, Satan claiming the coziest armchair, and Lucifer standing regally by the fireplace.

Despite the chaos that was sure to come, MC felt a warmth in their heart. Somehow, they knew that this was just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.

"Welcome home, everyone," MC said, grinning. "Our story starts now."

[gamerbearmira]

Precure AU. Precure Triplets! That's awesome! I think after the monsters start reappearing, the triplets would each individually consider going back to fighting, but then they'd see the new Precures and think they weren't needed. But then the monsters could get stronger and the grandkids would start struggling, so the triplets go back to being Precures, occasionally showing up to help the grandkids in battle. They would only show up individually, the triplets wouldn't know the others also started fighting again cause they didn't bother to tell each other, and they would be super mysterious about it, at first just showing up, fighting, than leaving, but as they show up more and more they start talking to the grandkids a bit, giving bits of advice and answering questions. They all eventually say how they used to be part of a group, the grandkids put together that the three mysterious helpers were in a group together and they decide to help reform their group, there are some hiccups and the triplets are reluctant at first, but after a few emotional battles where they work out their issues they decide to give it another shot. I wonder if revealing their identities to each other could be part of that emotional journey of being a team again, like, when they realize the grandkids are the Precures, the kids get kidnapped and the triplets have to work together to save them, being more willing to listen to each other and push their frustrations aside because now it's not just civilians, their family is at stake, so they are able to iron out their issues and be a good team, saving the kids. It also would probably lead to the triplets trying to take over from the grandkids and stop them from fighting because they believe it's too dangerous for them, but realizing the monsters are too powerful for them to handle on their own and they all need to work together to stop them.

Oh, and triplet's powers and name ideas because I'm obsessed with this AU

Julieta: Guardiana de la Defensa- Defense Guardian. Her weapon is a shield that she uses to make force fields, both to protect others and trap monsters, she isn't exclusively defense though, she can throw her shield to do some damage and also use her force fields to crush.

Pepa: Guardiana de la Clima- Weather Guardian. Her weapon is a fan, Dolores gets her unorthodox weapon choice from her mom, she can summon all kinds of weather by, well, fanning her fan, it also has blades on the ends for more precise close quarters attacks and hand to hand combat.

Bruno: Guardián de la Vez- Time Guardian. His weapon is a lance that's designed to look like a clock hand, when he swings his lance he can slow down enemies or even freeze them in place, but it's only for a few moments and it takes a lot of energy, otherwise he'd be completely op.

Also, they wouldn't have a group name, at least not until they regrouped and worked things out since they weren't able to work together all that well, the townspeople thought they were more individuals helping each other than a proper team, when they regroup they realize they don't have a group name like the Grandkids and decide to call themselves Los Vigilantes del Encanto- The Watchers of Encanto

I AM ALSO OBSESSED WITH THIS AU❗❗ Just haven't done any content for it UGHHH <\\\33

ANYWAY. THEM COMING BACK WOAHHHH...them coming back one by one would make sense too. I mean obviously they wouldn't just join altogether after having a big fight and breaking up like 20 odd years earlier. And if Bruno leaves in this au (which I think he does), it's definitely a surprise when the Time Guardian suddenly shows up 🌚

I think it's a good idea how they have to work through their emotional and familial problems in order to gain their power again. Very cool <33 I think the grandkids putting it together that they used to be a group is so funny, but they can't put together how they're all also related like. Let's use those critical thinking skills 😭😭

ALSO POWERS AND NAMES YEAHHHHH ❗❗ It's very on them too, it matches what the grandkids got going on. Also them not having a name until they regroup. Really shows how they broke up on bad terms <\\333 BUT THEY FIXED ITTTTTT

[ecargmura]

Wonderful Precure Episode 7 Review - Friend Liberale

This was a nice way to conclude Komugi’s struggles over her argument with Iroha and what being a Precure truly means for her. In a way, she takes a step forward into becoming a human. I really like how this episode was written!

Komugi’s troubles are consulted by Satoru, who continues to be the best character in the show. Satoru asks her important questions like what why she became a Precure and why she got upset in the first place. In the previous episode, I did say that the reason Komugi was unable to use the Friendly Wand was because she mainly became a Precure for selfish reason—to be with Iroha. Komugi actually realizes this in this episode as she knows that Iroha’s reasons to become Friendy is because she’s someone who chooses selflessness above her own wants. She learns that if she wants to be with Iroha, she needs to put others before herself and that’s how she manages to activate the Friendly Wand!

The part where Komugi and Daifuku talk is super adorable. Daifuku doesn’t make much noise, but Komugi is able to understand him. I do like how Satoru isn’t shocked that Komugi’s eating grass, but he’s more shocked that she’s able to understand his rabbit and even wants to know what he’s saying and what his feelings for him are. Daifuku’s a bit grumpy-looking expression wise, but his tone seems very hard-boiled, which is how Komugi worded it. Also, she tells Satoru that Daifuku considers him a ‘mabudachi’ which is like a ‘true friend’ or a ‘real one’. This causes Satoru to blush when looking at Daifuku because this is his own confirmation that his rabbit loves him dearly. I’m delusional as heck, but this is definitely foreshadowing Daifuku becoming a Precure. He has to become one! It’s a must!

In Iroha’s side, she gets comforted by Mayu who bravely comes to the Inukai house to deliver a thank-you present to Iroha; she made her a harness shirt that Komugi can wear on walks. Iroha notices the numerous amounts of scratches on her arms. Mayu says that Yuki has a tendency to scratch her and even if she does so, she will always find her adorable. I think this is the sort of comfort Iroha needed. Iroha doesn’t hate Komugi, but needs to know that even if Komugi has bad qualities, she needs to learn to accept them.

The fight with the GaruGaru has more depth this time around! It’s revealed that there’s a source behind the GaruGarus as there’s a mastermind. It seems to be a wolf voiced by Takeo Otsuka. Whether he is a minion or a boss is yet to be determined, but it’s cool how they managed to cast another rising star for a big franchise. There’s also a bit more self-defense involved as Friendy is using her hands more for this fight than she did before. I thought that Kirarin animals was one per user, but that’s not the case as both Friendy and Wonderful used the Penguin’s power. The Friend Liberale looks nice too!

It feels like a closure of one arc and now onto a new arc with the gang going to school now. Mayu might become a Precure soon alongside Yuki, but who would become one first? I do wonder how Komugi is going to cope with Iroha going to school. Will the separation anxiety kick in or will she go to school with her as she can change into a human. Can she even comprehend the curriculum? What are your thoughts on this episode?

[baileypie-writes]

Hello I’ve been kinda nervous to request but I wanted to do A precure request soo

Not A big idea but how about plantonic headcanons for smile precure Reika & GN!Reader where they were apart of student council and are close but one day saw her in danger and in the heat of the moment became A precure as well (aka becoming the mid season cure of Smile) and how she would react to it (maybe add in the age that reader is naturally good at it like her and more serious and sorry if this is a lot)

A/N ~ Sure! This is such a cute idea! Hope you enjoy!

~Becoming a Pretty Cure and Saving Reika Headcanons~

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Fandom: Smile Precure!

Fanfic Type: Headcanons

Reader: Gender neutral

Relationship: Platonic

Characters Included: Reika Aoki/Cure Beauty

Genre: Fluff? Idk

Rating: PG

Warnings: Very minor and un detailed violence, kinda rushed

~Masterlist~

~Smile Precure! Masterlist~

‼️Glitter Force stans DNI‼️

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~ Both being part of the student council, you and Reika had become great friends. She was so kind and humble, definitely someone you strived to be. You wished you could hang out with her more, but whenever she’s not working on the school council, she’s with her friend group. They looked like such cool people. You’d be lying if you said you weren’t a bit jealous.

~ Anyway, you just lived on, doing your school council work. Though one day, something odd occurred. Out of nowhere, you felt a sudden aura of despair, and ended up on the ground. You felt like you weren’t good enough, and that nothing was worth trying. But a familiar voice snapped you out of it.

~ You heard Reika. When you looked up, you saw a mysterious blue girl fighting some big monster, along with other girls. Though she looked different, you could tell it was Reika. She had the same cool, calm spirit. And she fought so gracefully, there was no way it wasn’t her.

~ Suddenly, the monster landed a huge blow, knocking all the girls down. You gasped, and instinctively yelled for your school council president. She turned to you, and gave you an attempt of a reassuring smile. But you could tell she wasn’t able to get back up.

~ You felt a wave of both determination and rage wash over you. With some struggle, you managed to stand up. You yelled at the monster and his wolf-like master for hurting Reika and her teammates. You expressed that even though they were strong, you’d be willing to fight for them.

~ A bright light emitted from your body, sending you into a strange, bright, room-like place. A compact appeared in front of you, as well as a weird yellow and white lamb thing. It spoke in a light pitched voice, ending each sentence with “~kuru”. It told you to put something called a “Cure Decor” into the compact. And while you didn’t quite understand what was going on, you obeyed.

~ You inserted the Decor into the compact, and a powder puff shot out in front of you. Instinctively, you took hold of it, and began dabbing the powder onto your body. With each application, you transformed. Your clothes and hair changed into something reminiscent of what Reika and the others were wearing, though more unique. Once your new form was complete, you yelled out a strange phrase, followed by your new name, “Cure (name)”.

~ You admired your new look, as did as the girls. The villain expressed pure rage and confusion of their being another Pretty Cure. Being reminded of your goal, you leapt at the monster. Being unprepared, you successfully hit it, knocking it to the ground. You didn’t give it a chance to get up, hitting it again. You were a natural. A feeling of power and spirit overcame you, and your Smile Pact began to glow. The fairy, Candy, told you to use your power, so that’s just what you did. A magic aura blazed from your fingertips, and you shot it right at the monster, completely obliterating it.

~ The wolf yelled in frustration, and disappeared. But you didn’t pay him any attention. The moment the monster was gone, you made your way over to Reika. Helping her up, you asked if she was okay. She said she was fine, thanked you, and that she was so happy for you. She also said that she was excited that you were able to become a Pretty Cure. All the other girls came over, and expressed their amazement for you and your power. And while you still didn’t quite understand what was going on, you were happy that you finally got what you wanted. Being closer with Reika, and getting to know her friends.

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~~baileypie-writes

[bergeronprocess]

My Winter 2023 anime reviews! I was waiting to write these until UniteUp! finished its run, which it now has, so...here we go!

Discussed below the cut: UniteUp!, Nijiyon Animation, The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague, Handyman Saitou in Another World, Buddy Daddies, Soaring Sky Pretty Cure

This past season, I actually watched a lot of shows that were primarily about men or boys! That's kind of unusual for me, but I had a good time. I even tried watching an isekai. More on that later.

I'll start with UniteUp! actually. This is my sleeper hit of the season. It was plagued by covid related production delays - which actually led to them putting out some interesting "behind the scenes" episodes to fill the air time that had already been set aside for the show. It's an idol show, but it's different because I feel like they are a bit more realistic about the Idol Business compared to, say, Love Live (which I am also a fan of, I'm not hating). The characters are all really charming, even if sometimes I forgot all of their names lol ensemble cast problems, and the music is really good (especially the Crossfire theme song). The concerts and dancing are animated really well - they're of course using CGI there, but that makes it look really realistic and accurate. I haven't heard much chatter about this show, although Cy from Anime Feminist was effusive in their praise of it, and I just want more people to watch UniteUp!

Since I just mentioned Love Live, I also watched Nijiyon Animation. Cute, super-short length episodes based on 4koma comics. lt was like a fun little dessert every week lol. Nijigasaki is my favorite Love Live, so of course I loved it. It was also a nice farewell to Tomori Kusunoki as Setsuna.

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague was a big ole nothingburger. Pretty much no character development actually happens and we're never really sure if the titular characters are even dating in the end. Basically the only thing that happens is the passage of a year. Anime Feminist also pointed out the weirdness of the "if Himuro gets a fever, he turns into a little boy" thing, especially that scene where he is in little boy form and then accidentally pins Fuyutsuki to the bed in her hotel room and they have that blushing "ooh, oh no~" reaction that would be just...much less weird...if the guy wasn't literally in a child's body at that moment. At least there was a lot of cat content in this show, but near the end of its run I was just like "ugh, I'm frustrated with the lack of progression here but I feel like I need to see it through to the end."

Another show that had some pacing issues was Handyman Saitou in Another World, the one isekai I watched! It did have a cool premise and I like how Saitou can apply his practical 21st century knowledge of locksmithing and such to the generic medieval high fantasy style premise place. I liked Raelza too (she's played by Ai Fairouz, who is fabulous in every role I've heard her in) and there were some interesting elements. I just feel like we spent too long on the side story with the ninja and the witch. This guy loves this woman so much even though their "meet cute" wasn't so much cute as kinda creepy?! He steps on her shadow so she can't move and then kisses her? Yikes! Their story takes multiple episodes to resolve and I'm just like can we get back to the main quartet PLEASE? I did like the other adventuring parties we meet, especially the big buff dude who has a crush on Saitou. Now, the fact that death can potentially be reversed in this world did lead to some of the "oh no! This character died" story beats feeling hollow since they were always followed by "well hold on, we'll just do a revival spell" or whatever. And there is some fanservice that might as well have come with a big ole "You're not the target audience here, Emma" sign on it. Overall, I am not sorry I watched it, and I think it's a cut above the dime-a-dozen isekais that are pumped out every season, but it had its issues.

I loved Buddy Daddies. It's so much more than just "modern Spy x Family"! Kazuki and Rei are both relatable in very different ways, Miri is probably a more realistic depiction of a child her age compared to Anya (I am not a parent though), it was always fun to play "Which car is this person driving" (Ogino's Chrysler 300 is definitely an odd choice still lol) and I feel like it had a nice ending. It didn't treat its adult women characters super well - when Anime Feminist described Yuzuko as getting fridged, I was like yeah...you're right. And then Misaki was really trying to do better and atone for her mistakes, but she gets hit with the double whammy of cancer and her sudden murder. Damn. At least Miss Anna got out okay. I like to wonder what happens when Rei's dad kicks the bucket. Does he then immediately inherit the organization and the giant estate? He obviously has no interest in it, so what would he do with it all? Probably just burn down the estate and disband the organization, right?

And finally, it's the Pretty Cure series that finally did it, that finally got me Precurepilled...it's Soaring Sky Pretty Cure! I tried watching Delicious Party episode 1 last year, but between the art style and the "weird magical desert place that the battle happens in," I just couldn't vibe with it. But phew, Soaring Sky is SO good. I love the art, I love the characters, it's all just so much fun and enjoyable. I like to try to watch it first thing on Sunday mornings. It's obviously still running right now and we haven't even been introduced to Cure Butterfly yet, let alone the midseason Cure (an aged-up Ellee maybe?), which means there is a lot still to do. Also I have a theory that Yoyo is the mysterious hero who inspired Sora back in the day. Like she used to be a Cure herself, perhaps. That would be fun.

Other than Skip and Loafer and the second part of G-Witch, spring is looking pretty sparse for me, so...all the more reason to keep watching older Pretty Cure seasons, right? I'm working on Kira Kira and want to watch Star Twinkle after that!

[vivipuri]

✧ vivipuri Fancuries 2024 Nominee Spotlight! ✧

So this is a bit of awkward timing to be nominated during this time as, admittedly, I’m still prepping for my fanseries so not everything is set in stone. But I happily accept all these nominations!

Viva la Vida! Pretty Cure has been nominated for four categories for the 2024 @fancuries: Best Fanseries Concept, Coolest Cure (Cure Aurea), Favorite Fancure & Prettiest Cure (Cure Platina)!

As Viva la Vida! Pretty Cure is still in its prep stage, I can only relay so much information without going into major spoiler territory, and I can’t guarantee these are all finalized. But please bare with me and I hope you can still consider my fanseries~

Best Fanseries Concept: Life and Death, Magic, Sorcery

The main theme is pretty heavy for Precure, even for a fanseries. But I’d like to take this opportunity as a fan creator to touch on a more mature series if Toei never will. The main girl herself (Yuki) struggles with the concept of death as she herself cannot cope with the death of her mother even years later, and I want to touch on this subject through her journey and the other girls who are yet to be revealed~ Along her time as a Precure and by the end of the series, she and her friends will learn to live life to the fullest (hence the name of this fanseries).

“Long live life”

The subordinates of the main villain are to be based on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, with a motif being based around different horseriders throughout history (old west gunslinger, medieval ages knight, 18th century highwayman, ancient Japan bajutsu). I don’t want to paint death in an entirely bad light as it’s an inevitable fate, so the villains don’t really represent the death to the Precure’s life. They moreso represent rebirth but in a darker sense, but I’ll get into that another day.

Magic and Sorcery play a heavy role in the story of Yuki and the main plague doctor-based villain, Necro. Something to be revealed early on in the series is that Yuki’s late mother was a powerful sorceress, and Yuki will learn to harness this magic source that differs from the power of a Precure. Necro himself is a powerful sorcerer. His goals? I won’t reveal yet, but his character greatly parallels Yuki, especially at the end when Yuki learns to move on. 👀 That is all.

Favorite Fancure & Prettiest Cure: Yuki Ayumu/Cure Platina

(since VVPC is in its development stage there isn’t much art of the Cures yet! Again please bare with me! ><)

(The main cure of VVPC!)

CV: Kei Shindou

Hobbies: Making art, reading, movies, manga

Specialty: Keen eye for detail, memorizing scripts in media

Favorite food: Cheesecake

Least favorite food: Meat stew

Dislikes: The dark, public speaking

Birthday: December 21st

Height: 156 cm

A tortured artist with a withdrawn and reserved nature, Yuki is unable to live life to the fullest. Venting her emotions on paper, she is constantly searching for the memory of the drawing she drew the day her mother died in hopes of finally moving on. However, behind her turmoil lies a kind and pure heart waiting to be discovered. As the angelic Cure Platina, she serves as the primary support for the team, providing healing through the power of holy light.

Coolest Cure: Maria Takara/Cure Aurea

(The sixth ranger and the de-facto leader of VVPC!)

CV: Lynn

Hobbies: Magical girl media, fashion

Specialty: Speaking English and French, gemstone knowledge

Favorite food: Chocolate sweets

Least favorite food: Stroganoff

Dislikes: bad fashion sense, inferiority

Birthday: June 25th

Height: 163 cm

The half-French Maria is cool and collected, albeit narrow-minded and easily impressionable. She hails from the Takara family, owners of a successful jewelry designer business, La Takara. Being the youngest daughter of four, she is left with no important position as a means to inherit and help run the business in the future, leading her to find her own purpose. Maria’s heart of gold has led her to become Yuki’s closest friend, but with her overprotective attitude, is there more than meets the eye? As the mysterious Cure Aurea, the power of crystals aid her in her role as an offensive force.

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And that just about wraps up my spotlight! I hope that wasn’t too much info to digest, I tried making this as short as possible ^^;

You can vote in this year’s Fancuries here, and if you ever consider my fanseries and fancures, well… thank you very much, it means the absolute world to me ;w;

Viva Las Fancuries!

[moonlit-angel-serenity]

Just a random thought that I wanted to put out there

Daifuku has such cool personality it would be such a shame if he didn’t become a precure. Also another reason I want daifuku to become a precure is because I want him to butt heads with yuki, as much as I love yuki I feel she really needs someone to confront her about her rude behavior and I feel like daifuku would be straightforward with stuff like that. I know she’s a cat but even Iroha scolded komugi when she was being unreasonable. Plus I don’t think yuki’s behavior towards the others will change in just a few episodes and if it does then that would be disappointing.

Plus I just really like daifuku and want to see more of him. His interactions with satoru are funny and cute

[amelikos]

Another interview.

This time by Chili's VA, Mitsuki Saiga (translation here).

Lots of various stuff here. Apparently, lots of people wanted Mitsuki Saiga to voice Chili before she was actually officially announced as her VA. I also kind of felt she would be a good match for the character since Mitsuki Saiga sometimes voices handsome and cool women (like Shalala in Hirogaru Sky Precure).

I also liked her talk about Liko (and how she calls her Liko-chan) and her view of the battle in HZ056 (how Chili going all out against Liko made Liko want to try her best in turn too), and the mention of wanting to see Chili in a more casual setting with Liko instead of having her act as a battle opponent. That'd be fun.

The part I found most interesting is when Mitsuki Saiga said she feels like the series isn't about winning battles or becoming the best anymore. (Which is why I love Horizons so much, it's not about the competitive stuff anymore, characters have different goals, the direction is different etc, I just love it. And it was neat seeing it pointed out and worded that way by someone who voices a character in the anime itself.)

Also, Shuu and Haruka mention in the year 2024! It's nice seeing how Mitsuki Saiga feels about her previous role as Shuu in AG (and that the character is still appreciated).