HeartCatch PreCure!'s Flower City Fashion Show is definitely worth seeing!

HeartCatch PreCure! A fashion show in the city of flowers...?! - Movie reviews and details

Overview

HeartCatch PreCure! A Fashion Show in the Flower Capital... Is That It? is a film released on October 30, 2010 as part of the Pretty Cure series. Distributed by Toei and produced by Toei Animation, the film is 71 minutes long and tells a complete story in one episode. It was directed by Matsumoto Rie, written by Kuriyama Midori, and features character designs by Magoe Yoshihiko and Ueno Ken. It is based on the Pretty Cure series by Toudou Izumi, and the anime has an original story.

■ Story

Set in the city of flowers, Paris, the story begins with Hanasaki Tsubomi, Kurumi Erika, and Myodoin Itsuki having a great time looking at the Eiffel Tower. The reason they are in Paris is because Erika's mother's fashion shop, Fairy Drop, is expanding into Paris, and they are going to participate as models in the fashion show to mark the occasion. While strolling through the city of Paris, Tsubomi searches for flowers and meets a wounded boy named Olivier. It turns out that Olivier has been transformed into a werewolf, and the Pretty Cures must fight to save him. Their enemy is Baron Salamander, who was sealed away 400 years ago, and the Pretty Cures must join forces to thwart his ambitions.

■Explanation

The PreCure series began with "Futari wa Pretty Cure" in 2004, and a new series has been broadcast every year. "Heartcatch Pretty Cure!" is one of the most popular series, and with a theme of fashion and the language of flowers, the story follows Tsubomi Hanasaki and Erika Kurumi as they transform into Pretty Cures and fight against the evil organization "Apostles of the Desert." The film is set in Paris, the first overseas location for the series, and features a fashion show and battles with new enemies. In addition, "Miracle Flower Lights" were introduced as an audience participation element, and the production that transformed the movie theater into a flower field became a hot topic.

■Cast

The main characters are voiced by:

• Hanasaki Bud/Cure Blossom: Mizuki Nana
• Erika Kurumi/Cure Marine: Fumie Mizusawa
• Itsuki Myodoin/Cure Sunshine: Houko Kuwashima
• Tsukikage Yuri/Cure Moonlight: Hisakawa Aya
• Chypre: Taeko Kawada
• Coffret: Kumai Motoko
• Potpourri: Kokoro Kikuchi

■ Main staff

The key staff include:

• Director: Rie Matsumoto
• Screenplay: Midori Kuriyama
• Character design: Yoshihiko Magoe, Ken Ueno
• Animation director: Ken Ueno
• Art Director: Yoshiaki Homma

■ Main Characters

Details of the main characters are as follows:

• Hanasaki Tsubomi/Cure Blossom : A 14-year-old girl with a shy and withdrawn personality. After moving to Hope Flower City, she grows up after meeting Erika. She transforms into Cure Blossom with the Precure Seed, and her catchphrase is "I've had enough!" In the movie, she meets Olivier in Paris.
• Erika Kurumi/Cure Marine : A bright and energetic 14-year-old girl, she is the head of the fashion club. She is best friends with Tsubomi, and after seeing her trying her best, she decides to transform into a Pretty Cure. Her catchphrase is, "My heart is bigger than the ocean, but this is where I can't take it anymore!" In the movie, her mother's store opens in Paris, and she makes her debut as a model.
• Itsuki Myodoin/Cure Sunshine : A 14-year-old girl who is the student council president of Myodo Academy. She dresses as a boy and calls herself "I", but she actually likes cute things and is a member of the fashion club. She transforms into Pretty Cure under the influence of Potpourri, and her catchphrase is "I will shine my light on the darkness in your heart". In the movie, she appears in a fashion show as a male model.
• Tsukikage Yuri/Cure Moonlight : A mysterious 17-year-old girl. Her father disappeared three years ago, and she lives with her mother. She once fought as Cure Moonlight, but lost her ability to transform. In the movie, she transforms again while searching for her father in Paris.
• Olivier : A boy who meets Tsubomi and the others in Paris. He was separated from his mother at the age of five and released Baron Salamander's seal. He was turned into a werewolf by the Baron's ambitions, but he regains his smile after meeting the Pretty Cure girls.
• Baron Salamander : The "Apostle of the Desert" who tried to turn the Earth into a desert 400 years ago. He was sealed away by the first Pretty Cure, but he has been revived and is trying to use Olivier to destroy the world.

■ Theme songs and music

The film's theme songs and songs include:

• OP : "Alright! HeartCatch PreCure! for the Movie"
  • Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
  • Composer: Hideaki Takatori
  • Arrangement: Hiromasa Kagoshima
  • Sung by: Aya Ikeda with HeartCatch PreCure
• ED : "Tomorrow Song~Ashita no Uta~for the Movie"
  • Lyricist: Sumiyo Mutsumi
  • Composer: Hideaki Takatori
  • Arrangement: Hiromasa Kagoshima
  • Sung by: Mayu Kudo with HeartCatch PreCure

■Review

"Heartcatch Precure! A Fashion Show in the Flower City... Is that it!?" is a work that fans of the Pretty Cure series cannot miss. The new setting of Paris greatly enhances the visual appeal. The Eiffel Tower and the streets of Paris are beautifully depicted, and the fashion show scene is particularly glamorous. The introduction of a new character, Olivier, also adds depth to the story. His past and struggles as a werewolf are depicted, and it is moving to see him grow through his interactions with the Pretty Cures.

The characters of the Pretty Cures also have their own unique personalities. Tsubomi's shyness is followed by her growth, Erika's cheerfulness and passion for fashion, Itsuki's cross-dressing and the contrast with her inner self, and Yuri's mysterious charm add excitement to the story. The scenes where the four Pretty Cures join forces to fight are particularly impressive and have the power to draw the audience in.

In addition, the "Miracle Flower Light" was introduced as an audience participation element in the movie, and is very appealing to children. The production, which transforms the movie theater into a flower field, is visually impressive and makes the world of PreCure feel even more real. Such details enhance the entertainment value of the movie.

Musically, the opening and ending songs also liven up the atmosphere of the movie. The singing voices of Ikeda Aya and Kudo Mayu bring out the PreCure's battles and friendship even more. In particular, the opening song "Alright! Heart Catch PreCure! for the Movie" is a powerful song that symbolizes the theme of the movie and inspires the audience.

Overall, "Heartcatch Precure! A Fashion Show in the Flower Capital... Is That Really the Case?!" is a film that brings out the best of the Pretty Cure series. It combines a variety of elements, including new settings, the introduction of new characters, and audience participation, to create a film that is well worth watching. It is a film that can be recommended not only to Pretty Cure fans, but also to families.

■Recommendation

This movie is recommended not only for fans of the Pretty Cure series, but also for families and anime fans. It is especially packed with elements that children can enjoy, such as the fashion show and the streets of Paris. The story of the friendship and growth of the Pretty Cures will give children courage and hope. Furthermore, the audience participation production makes the movie theater experience even more special. Be sure to watch it with your family and friends and enjoy the world of Pretty Cure.