Mahou Tsukai PreCure

[Random Wanderer]

...Did the title screen just say "miracle magical?" Man, that's close enough to give me nostalgic shivers. ...In a good way.

Wellp, this first episode is very... Precure. But there were also some variances that make it clearly its own thing. I like it so far.

[elior]

Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

...Did the title screen just say "miracle magical?" Man, that's close enough to give me nostalgic shivers. ...In a good way.

Wellp, this first episode is very... Precure. But there were also some variances that make it clearly its own thing. I like it so far.

the train station scence remind me of harry potter with all the witches flying

[Albel VII]

Riko is so much more adorable than she seemed like in the PVs, and Mirai was surprisingly sharp. She noticed immediately that the bad guy (I think his name is Batty...) is dangerous. I mean, it was pretty obvious for the viewer, but he was walking on the street and no one seemed to mind him at all, so I guess it wasn't so obvious for the characters.

Other than the unimpressive first fight, it was a good start. Although, since the bad guy took the monster with him I assume we'll get a proper fight next week.

[kusabireika]

uhm are we getting 3rd, 4th or extra precure here I hope it's ok to ask. ^^?

[Flower]

Originally Posted by kusabireika

uhm are we getting 3rd, 4th pr extra precure here I hope it's ok to ask. ^^?

As far as I know we have not heard yet.

Some of the earliest series only focused on a pair of PreCure only (Futari wa), while others started out with two (Suite and HeartCatch, for example), or three (Fresh and Princess, for example) and would add more as time went on. Or else they would start with five (Yes 5 and Smile, for example) and keep to that number all the way through.

I have heard some speculation that it is possible for this series tobe a throwback to Futari wa in terms of total PreCure throughout the series, but it is only just speculation at the moment (as far as I know).

[kusabireika]

@Flower: uhm if that's true I will pray that we have Shining Luminous type precure too, plz let this happen. :T_T T_T:

[Random Wanderer]

We'll see what we'll see. The series has just begun, so even for toys and marketing releases it's a bit early-days yet to learn of new Precure, if they aren't coming within the next few episodes.

[Random Wanderer]

Anyway, mild speculation time. Since there's little information to go on as of yet, I'm picking minute details out of the OP.

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Since their powers appear to be based on the gemstone they use, and we know the outermost one is diamond... Going from outside-in in both cases, Diamond-Ruby-Sapphire-Topaz?

[elior]

Spoiler for next episodes titles and summerys:

episode 3"shopping at magic Shoutengai! The Power of the Awakened Ruby!: After the principal arranges Mirai's enrollment into Maho School, Riko takes her out to shop for school supplies. There, Spalda, Dokuroxy's underling makes her appearance and snatches the pendant Mirai needs so she can transform.
episode 4 Begin the Magic Lessons! Search for the Mysterious Butterfly!: Classes at Maho School have finally begun. For Riko, she has to attend six supplementary lessons in all. The tests are daily, and she'll repeat the year unless she passes them all...... That's how strict they are. The principal instructs Mirai and Rico to work together in order to clear their supplementary lessons. For their first assignment, they have to capture paper that flutters like a butterfly and turn it in to their teacher. Though Mirai is eager......?episode 5:Their assignment for the second day's supplementary lessons is go to "Hyakkoi Island" concealed in ice and snow to steep tea in a magical kettle. For one to be able to use their magic on Hyakkoi Island, it is necessary to forget the cold and be able to concentrate. However, Riko and the others are too numb from the cold and can't concentrate. So Mirai suggests for everyone to play "Oshikura Manjuu" to warm up their bodies.

[FlareKnight]

That's a pretty good start. I'm not sure if we'll get a larger group as time goes on, but I wouldn't mind going the duo route for this show. Does let you flesh out the leads a bit more. Riko and Mirai are both pretty likable characters. Sure Mirai is pretty darn excitable, but we are talking about magic. All that stuff is something one should be pretty excited about . Plus she does have good instincts. Knowing when to run is helpful.

Riko seems like the type that will be more my favorite in the cast. Does clearly have some weak points to her magic usage and can see that being balanced out by Mirai being more inherently talented. Has a good heart even if she makes some mistakes. Made sure to grab Mirai for their escape and did take a risk to save our teddy bear mascot because she knew how precious it was to Mirai.

I do like how the enemies may be more based on objects than dragging something out of people and using them as hostages.

[Random Wanderer]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

I do like how the enemies may be more based on objects than dragging something out of people and using them as hostages.

I suppose it has been a while since we've had that, hasn't it? Last time was Smile Precure, I think.

Riko seems like the type that will be more my favorite in the cast.

Same for me. She's really adorable. She clearly wanted to try to project the image of an aloof mage who is professional, cold, and perhaps a bit "above it all", but her lack of skill, Mirai's enthusiasm, and the fact that Riko really is too nice a person to properly affect that persona, all just combine to make her really really cute instead.

Plus she does have good instincts. Knowing when to run is helpful.

That was a good aversion of the standard trope. One doesn't normally expect her character-type to be particularly savvy about things like that.

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

Same for me. She's really adorable. She clearly wanted to try to project the image of an aloof mage who is professional, cold, and perhaps a bit "above it all", but her lack of skill, Mirai's enthusiasm, and the fact that Riko really is too nice a person to properly affect that persona, all just combine to make her really really cute instead.

Yeah, definitely wanted to give off that calm and professional image, but that just didn't happen . Of course nothing wrong with wanting to live up to an ideal or look professional. But is much more the type that doesn't have things come so easily to her or work out perfectly. Her heart is clearly in the right place. Didn't necessarily have to point out to Mirai that she dropped Mofurun or take that risk to avoid Mofurun plummeting during their escape.

Curious about her motivations for running around looking for this jewel. Not the kind of thing a student would normally be flying around looking for.

That was a good aversion of the standard trope. One doesn't normally expect her character-type to be particularly savvy about things like that.

Yeah, I was surprised by that. Didn't just naively trust this person, but instead got a bad feeling from him and decided running was the right thing to do. Nice to avoid the trope that way.

[elior]

is anyone know what is this game called Oshikura Manjuu?

[Flower]

Originally Posted by elior

is anyone know what is this game called Oshikura Manjuu?

I remember reading about it somewhere a few years ago...essentially everyone stands back to back in a circle drawn on the ground and pushes against everyone else with their back while singing a song. The winner is the last one in the circle, I think?

Something like that....

[Random Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Flower

I remember reading about it somewhere a few years ago...essentially everyone stands back to back in a circle drawn on the ground and pushes against everyone else with their back while singing a song. The winner is the last one in the circle, I think?

Something like that....

When in doubt, apply wikipedia.

[Flower]

Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

When in doubt, apply wikipedia.

Oh ho?

Interesting. So according to that article the point of the game was the act of pushing and singing, not necessarily a "last one inside wins" kinda thing.

The point was a method to enjoy oneself while getting warm in winter time. XD

[elior]

Originally Posted by Flower

Oh ho?

Interesting. So according to that article the point of the game was the act of pushing and singing, not necessarily a "last one inside wins" kinda thing.

The point was a method to enjoy oneself while getting warm in winter time. XD

thank you now i understand what they mean in the summery you helped me very much

[Liddo-kun]

Have not watched episode 1 yet. Due to problems in getting the episode, but I heard that Yui Horie is the voice actress of a precure here.... MUST watch this precure.. and gonna watch this. uwuhhh... >< I admire her. Became an anime fan after watching her voice Narusegawa (from Love Hina).

[lfhoule]

Originally Posted by Liddo-kun

Have not watched episode 1 yet. Due to problems in getting the episode, but I heard that Yui Horie is the voice actress of a precure here.... MUST watch this precure.. and gonna watch this. uwuhhh... >< I admire her. Became an anime fan after watching her voice Narusegawa (from Love Hina).

Have yet to watch the first episode myself, but I saw what you wrote, and I do agree with you that when a favorite voice actress has a part in a Precure series, it helps to keep your interest. I got back into the Precure franchise when I heard that Nana Mizuki and Aya Hisakawa were both voicing Precure in Heartcatch Precure.

[kusabireika]

uhm can't wait for the next episode. ^^