The appeal and evaluation of Healin' Good ♥ Precure: A new development in the Precure series

Healin' Good ♥ Precure - A story of healing power and courage

"Healin' Good ♥ Precure" is a TV anime series that aired from February 2, 2020 to February 21, 2021 as the 17th installment of the Precure series. This work is an original story for the anime, based on the original work by Todo Izumi, with Ikeda Yoko as series director and Toei Animation in charge of production. It was broadcast on TV Asahi affiliates, every Sunday morning from 8:30am for 30 minutes, with a total of 45 episodes. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, it was temporarily suspended after the first 12 episodes and resumed at a later date.

story

The story of "Healin Good ♥ Precure" centers around a battle to protect the natural environment of the Earth. One day, the main character, Hanadera Nodoka, suddenly gains the power to transform into a Precure. Together with two other companions who were also chosen to be Precures, Tachibana Asuka and Sawaizumi Chiyu, she throws herself into the battle to protect the Earth's nature as "Healin Good ♥ Precure". As they fight against the enemy, "Violas," who are trying to destroy the Earth's nature, they grow as people and deepen their friendships.

character

Nodoka Hanadera (CV: Aoi Yuki)

The main character is a girl with a kind and gentle personality. Her name as a Pretty Cure is "Cure Grace" and her power symbolizes healing and growth. She loves nature and animals, and is always considerate of those around her.

Asuka Tachibana (CV: Natsu Yoda)

She is Nodoka's best friend and a girl with a bright and lively personality. Her name as a Pretty Cure is "Cure Fontaine" and her power symbolizes water and purification. She has the strength to face difficult situations positively.

Chiyu Sawaizumi (CV: Hiyori Kono)

She is a classmate of Nodoka and Asuka, and is a cool and intelligent girl. Her name as a Pretty Cure is "Cure Sparkle" and her powers symbolize fire and energy. She has calm judgment and leadership skills.

Theme and Message

"Healin' Good ♥ Precure" centers around the themes of protecting the natural environment and its healing power. Throughout the story, it conveys the importance of protecting the Earth's nature and the value of healing yourself and those around you. It also depicts universal themes such as friendship, growth and courage, resonating with a wide range of viewers, from children to adults.

Production and direction

The series was produced by Toei Animation, with Yoko Ikeda overseeing the entire production as series director. Character design was by Toshie Kawamura, and color design was by Tomomi Ando. Music was provided by Yuki Hayashi, with the opening theme "Healin Good ♥ Precure Touch!!" (sung by Rie Kitagawa) and the ending theme "Miracle ♥ Link Ring!" (sung by Rie Kitagawa) being used.

Recognition and Awards

"Healin' Good ♥ Precure" was praised for its enjoyable content as a children's anime, while still dealing with the important theme of protecting the natural environment. It also has particularly deep portrayals of character growth and friendship, even among the Precure series, and has been well received by viewers. It won the Excellence Award at the 24th AMD Awards in 2020.

Related products and media development

"Healin Good ♥ Precure" has been expanded across a wide range of media, including not only the TV anime series, but also movies, comic books, and character goods. The movie "Healin Good ♥ Precure: Dream Town in Kyun! Tto GoGo! Big Transformation!!" was released on March 20, 2021, and was highly praised as a film in the Precure series. The comic book version was also serialized in Kodansha's "Nakayoshi," and character goods were released by Bandai.

Response from viewers

"Healin' Good ♥ Precure" received a great response from viewers, and was especially popular among children. The cuteness of the characters and the touching scenes in the story became a hot topic on social media, with many fan art and videos being posted. There was also an increased awareness of the theme of protecting the natural environment, and feedback from viewers included participation in and donations to environmental protection activities.

Recommendations and Summary

"Healin' Good ♥ Precure" is a work from the Precure series that focuses on the protection of the natural environment and the power of healing, and is enjoyable for a wide range of viewers from children to adults. The story is deeply moving, with deep portrayals of character growth and friendship. While it deals with the important theme of protecting the natural environment, it is also a work that can be enjoyed as entertainment, and is one that we hope many people will watch.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the Pretty Cure series, but also for viewers who are looking for a work that focuses on themes of protecting the natural environment and the power of healing. It is particularly effective as an educational tool to teach children the importance of the natural environment, so we recommend watching it with the whole family. Also, by watching other works in the Pretty Cure series, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Pretty Cure and the appeal of its characters.

"Healin' Good ♥ Precure" is a story of healing and courage that continues to be loved by many viewers, and its value will not change in the future. Please feel the power of protecting the natural environment and healing through this work.