Witchy Pretty Cure![1] (魔法つかいプリキュア!, Mahōtsukai Purikyua!, lit. "Magician Pretty Cure"), also known as Maho Girls PreCure!,[2] is a Japanese anime television series by Toei Animation, billed as the thirteenth installment in the Pretty Cure series.[3] The series, directed by Masato Mitsuka and written by Isao Murayama with character design by Emiko Miyamoto,[4] aired on ANN television stations between February 2016 and January 2017, succeeding Go! Princess PreCure in its timeslot, and was succeeded by Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode. The series' main topic is friendship, while its motifs are magic and jewelry.[5] An adult animated sequel series is set to premiere in January 2025 on ANN's Animazing!!! programming block.
Mirai Asahina, a thirteen-year-old girl who is excited by various things, goes with her stuffed bear, Mofurun, to investigate a mysterious object that fell from the sky. There, she meets a young magician named Liko, who is searching for something known as the Linkle Stone Emerald. When dark servants of Dokurokushe arrive seeking the Linkle Stone Emerald, Mirai and Liko join hands with Mofurun and transform into the legendary magicians known as Pretty Cures to fight against them. Thus, Mirai joins Liko in attending Magic School, where they learn how to use magic while fighting the minions of Dokurokushe and Never Ending Chaos.[4]
The Witchy Pretty Cures are legendary magicians who once fought against evil, possessing powerful magic and items called "Linkle Stones" (リンクルストーン, Rinkuru Sutōn). In the modern day, Mirai and Liko inherit the powers of the legendary magicians and search for the Linkle Stone Emerald. All magicians in the Magical World can perform spells with their wands by chanting the phrase "Cure Up RaPaPa!" (キュアップ・ラパパ!, Kyuappu RaPaPa!). Using the power of the Linkle Stones, Mirai and Liko can transform into Pretty Cures by holding hands with Mofurun and chanting "Miracle Magical Jewelry" (ミラクル・マジカル・ジュエリーレ, Mirakuru Majikaru Juerīre), and can perform purifying attacks with the Linkle Stick (リンクルステッキ, Rinkuru Sutekki). By using different Linkle Stones, the Cures can transform into four different styles; Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz, each with their own elemental powers. Cure Felice uses the Linkle Smartbook (リンクルスマホン, Rinkuru Sumahon) and the Linkle Stone Emerald to transform by chanting "Felice Fun Fun Flowerle" (フェリーチェ・ファンファン・フラワーレ, Ferīche Fan Fan Furawāre) and attacks with the Flower Echo Wand (フラワーエコーワンド, Furawā Ekō Wando). Later, they receive the Rainbow Carriage (レインボーキャリッジ, Reinbō Kyarijji) to use more powerful attacks with the Alexandrite Style.
The Dark Magicians (闇の魔法つかい, Yami no Mahō Tsukai) are the main antagonists of the first half of the series, who aim to acquire the Linkle Stone Emerald and allow their leader Dokurokushe to conquer the Magic World and the No Magic World with dark magic. They also want the Linkle Smartbook after discovering Ha-chan's power. Dokurokushe's subordinates were originally animals who were infused with magic and assumed a humanoid form to act in his stead due to his physical condition.
The Never Ending Chaos (終わりなき混沌, Owarinaki Konton) are the main antagonists of the second half of the series, who aim to unleash chaos upon the world and revive their master Deusmast. Deusmast was sealed within the sun by Mother Rapapa, and if reawakened would consume the world.
The series marks as the 13th series in the Pretty Cure franchise, as it focuses on the theme of Magic and Sorcery while using Friendship as its main theme. Producer Mikio Uezuki said that "While following the universal themes of love, justice, dreams, and friendship that the Pretty Cure series has so far, we want to make a work that boldly draws its worldview and motifs that go beyond the framework of the series. It is by no means a panacea, and what is important is the contact of the 'heart' between people." Keisuke Naito, producer of Toei Animation also said, "By joining hands with each other, we connect hearts, hope, and the world I would like to convey it through the world."[14]
In regard to one of the characters in the series, Yuta Tanaka said while promoting the film that Mofurun is a gender androgynous character with the film's staff designing its cure form in the film to match its rather gender-neutral look.[15] Several staff in the anime including Emiko Miyamoto, Ken Ueno,[16][17] Yu Kaminoki,[18] Keisuke Naito, and series director Mitsuka Masato all confirmed Mofurun's gender. Toei and Bandai also refer to Mofurun's gender as just "Mofurun".[19] Isao Murayama also stated in a separate interview that the character is meant to be a girl in the start but did not include it due to time constraints.[20]
The sequel was first announced on March 14, 2023, during the franchise's 20th Anniversary and marks as the first sequel series to be released in the TV Asahi's currently running ANiMAZiNG!!! Midnight Anime block.[21][22] The series's full title is later revealed on May 28, 2024 alongside its airing date under its new title 'Witchy Pretty Cure!! Future Days.[23] All 4 of the main cast from the previous series is set to return to reprise their roles for the new season.[24][25]
The series was first revealed via a trademark filing posted on October 19, 2015,[3] and was publicly announced on November 26, 2015.[5] The series aired on all ANN television stations between February 7, 2016 and January 29, 2017. The series was pitched to licensors at AnimeJapan 2016 under the English name Witchy Pretty Cure, but an English adaptation has yet to be announced.[26]
A sequel anime television series titled Witchy Pretty Cure!! Future Days (Japanese: 魔法つかいプリキュア!!~MIRAI DAYS~, Hepburn: Mahōtsukai Purikyua! ~Mirai Days~) is set to premiere on ABC and TV Asahi's Animazing!!! programming block on January 12, 2025.[27][28]
The Witchy Pretty Cure have appeared in the following crossover films: Pretty Cure All Stars: Singing with Everyone♪ Miraculous Magic!, PreCure Dream Stars!, PreCure Super Stars!, and Hugtto! PreCure Futari wa Pretty Cure: All Stars Memories.[29] A film based on the series, titled Witchy Pretty Cure! The Movie: Wonderous! Cure Mofurun (映画 魔法つかいプリキュア! 奇跡の変身!キュアモフルン!, Eiga Mahōtsukai Purikyua!: Kiseki no Henshin! Kyua Mofurun!), including a fully CG animated short titled Cure Miracle and Mofurun's Magic Lesson! (キュアミラクルとモフルンの魔法レッスン!, Kyua Mirakuru to Mofurun no Mahō Ressun!) was released on October 29, 2016.
In the first 21 episodes, the opening theme is "Dokkin♢Mahōtsukai PreCure!" (Dokkin♢魔法つかいプリキュア!, Exciting Maho Girls PreCure!) composed by Aiko Okumura and performed by Rie Kitagawa, who previously performed the ending themes for Go! Princess PreCure, while the ending theme is "Cure Up↑ Ra♡Pa☆Pa!~ Hohoemi ni Naru Mahō ~" (CURE UP↑RA♡PA☆PA!〜ほほえみになる魔法〜, Cure Up↑ Ra♡Pa☆Pa! ~Magic to Make You Smile~) composed by Akifumi Tada and performed by Rie Takahashi and Yui Horie.[30]
From episode 22 onwards, the opening theme is "Dokkin♢Mahōtsukai PreCure! Part 2" (Dokkin♢魔法つかいプリキュア! Part 2, Exciting Maho Girls PreCure! Part 2) performed by Rie Kitagawa and the ending theme is called "Mahō Ara Dōmo!" (魔法アラ・ドーモ!, Magic Âla・Thanks) performed by Rie Takahashi, Yui Horie and Saori Hayami. The music is composed by Hiroshi Takaki, who previously composed the music for DokiDoki! PreCure, HappinessCharge PreCure!, and Go! Princess PreCure. The single was released on March 2, 2016 by Marvelous! featuring the theme songs from the first 21 episodes. The first official soundtrack of the series, titled PreCure♡Miracle☆Sound!! was released on May 25, 2016 along with the vocal album on July 13, 2016 with the title Linkle☆Melodies. The single for the second opening and ending theme was released on August 10, 2016. On November 23, 2016, the second official soundtrack of the series was released, titled PreCure☆Magical♡Sound!!.
A manga adaptation illustrated by Futago Kamikita began serialization in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine from February 3, 2016.[31]
Bandai released various merchandise during the series including watches, bags, and transformation items.
Witchy PreCure! will also be branded as official Tokyo 2020 mascots as merchandise, along with other well known anime series like One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto and Sailor Moon.[32]
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