Doki Doki! Precure

[elior]

Spoiler for doki doki precure power up:

this time it seems their next power up will be a simple one with only wings in their transformation nothing special

[Guido]

This is one of a curious episode that entertained me much, since Sebastian basked in the spotlight, although briefly. However, this episode could be well hinting at an eventual fate for the Jikochuu trio.

Anyways, we got two identities for Sebastian: Cure Sebastian and the Steel Butler. Then, we got plenty of flashback pics about Sebastian taking care of Alice.

Then, we got Cutie Madam, a.k.a. Marmo, and her mayhem to bask in the spotlight using propagandist tricks.

[momobunny]

I actually really enjoyed episode 26 and 27.

Spoiler for episode 25:

This episode was more of a joke episode that focused on Sebastian more than it did on Alice. I wasn't really a fan of it honestly, they could've saved comedy for a filler episode and gave Alice something more appropriate for a character development episode... I found it really disappointing.

Spoiler for episode 26:

This was a much needed step up from the previous episode. I never thought that a Rikka-centered episode could entertain me so much but it did, I really enjoyed it. I liked the dynamic between the characters and the episode's storyline.

Spoiler for episode 27:

When Cure Ace's design was first revealed I wasn't sure what to think. I didn't love it or hate it, I had to wait and see what her character would be like. When she first appeared though, I decided I didn't like it. I didn't like her strict attitude or how she came off as thinking she's above the other Cures, I didn't like the writing surrounding her introductory episodes (until episode 26) and nothing about her really came off as likeable to me. However in this episode I found myself actually liking Aguri/Cure Ace for the first time, I mean... it's rather simple, the problem they gave her... but it helped her character in my eyes. It explains a couple of things and I can see why she's so strict (I imagine she's much stricter on herself than she is on the others). At the end of the episode I became rather fond of Aguri/Cure Ace... and I hope this lasts for the rest of the series.

[Liddo-kun]

Episode 27:

Spoiler:

Aguri can only fight for five minutes? No wonder she has to be so strong..

It's a nice episode. Though All these powering up are getting a bit boring, I'm hoping they get back on the issue with the sleeping princess soon.

Also wondering if there are more villains to come, besides the two new ones.

I like the new ED theme.

[Hiroshi Amearai]

Such lovely picture

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[elior]

Originally Posted by Hiroshi Amearai

Such lovely picture

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they so cute in the next episode

[Guido]

A good episode.

I feel that Rikka and Ira can make good chemistry together, although I don't forget that Rikka is Mana's blue sparrow.


I, BTW, enjoyed the confrontation between Rikka and Cure Ace; about time someone put her in her place.


This episode there was no Jikochuu, and guess Gula actually defended himself from Diamond's Ultimate Finisher, finally, for a change.


There's the possibility that Rikka taking care of an amnesiac Ira would stir troubled feelings within the latter for a future episode. I do not rule out either that Ira might end up taking the same route that Kirlia did in the first PreCure series, and actually leaving the Jikochuu.

[Guido]

Apologies for the double post.


On-Topic

Basically, Cure Ace runs out of power in five minutes, changing back to Aguri.

This sort of handicap and situational device reminds me of some of the Ultraman TV shows, which used to be broadcasted in my country back in the 1990's. Ultraman had a limited time alloted to transform into and remain in his mega form in order to defeat the giant monster before running out of energy.

I would say that is a good handicap, so that Cure Ace doesn't get full of herself during the climax of a battle; she's very prig being all that bossy and uppity with her standard rules and norms.

I say that what matters is the power of feelings to let things flow naturally and freely; the girls just have to yearn very passionately about what's most precious to them, and they'll power-up before the stunned eyes of the Jikochuu.


Making that aside, some moments of this episode were funny watching Mana and company accidentally screwing up the rehearsal to the tea ceremony which was hilarious.

At last, the new ending video surely puts a smile on my face winning me over. Whether Cure Ace is there in the new ending or not I won't let her pressence prevent me to enjoy to the fullest that new ending.

[elior]

Spoiler for next episodes titles and summerys:

episode 30 "the final test legendary precure": Mana group head towards a seaplane to finish the final stage of their summer vacation training.
They have to obtain an item said to belong to legendary Precure warriors.
And they have to get it at any price...?!
to obtain that legendary Precure warriors' item, which is one of the Three Sacred Treasures the sword, the mirror, and the jewel , Mana group comes to a certain island.
Waiting there for them is an old fairy, Melan.
episode 31 oogai town in big trouble lovely pad is born: after Mana group obtaining the Crystal Mirror Magical Lovely Pad, they have no idea how to use it.
Meanwhile, all at once, the citizens in Oogai Town are planted the seeds of Selfish.
episode 32 mana collpases a stormy culture festival: The day right before Culture Festival, Mana collapses from overworking.
Aguri thinks that Mana has gone down due to everyone depending on Mana too much

[Guido]

At last, managed to catch up with the episodes.

Watching the girls enjoying themseves at the summer festival was very loveable, and we got a bit of a background on Aguri.

I do admit that the drama between Aguri and Eru had a punchline that moved me.

All in all, the battle was average, but the characters playing around the festival and interacting made me happy.

[Witched]

Spoiler for DDPC 29:

So one thing for sure, is that the fairies can transform into almost anything, as long as they hope/wish/concentrate on what form to take... With a small failure into turning into a pot/chair/shoe... Except they won't be able to hear the heartbeats of a Jikochu about to appear. (?)

Once again, Mana ends up having a full transformation in this episode, but that comes without a catchphrase, for once.

Although it was a Sharuru centric episode, it was cute, but it feels like there's something missing from that episode...

But I have to admit, the Jikochu idea in this episode is clever, but it makes the show really dependent on Mana to move on...

[elior]

no precure episode next week episode 30 will air in September 1

[Guido]

Originally Posted by elior

no precure episode next week episode 30 will air in September 1

I was double-checking the calendar starting from this Sunday up to the last Sunday of January 2014.

If we count the remaining episodes left to be broadcasted and taking into account next week's break plus the break that comes with the Sunday in-between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve dates, then there's a slight chance this season of PreCure could run up to fifty episodes.
Of course, assuming the show would not be taking anymore breaks aside from those two above mentioned.

[Guido]

My apologies for the double posting, but since this week no episode was broadcasted hardly anyone posted in the thread.

On Topic
This episode features Sharl's and the others transformations into human forms after Sharl, herself, wanted and wished to help Mana in anyway possible. Hence, she asked Davie to teach them all.

Now, when Sharl, Raquel, and Lance messed up in their first attempt to transform into humans and ended up transforming into random objects I was greatly reminded of the Fairly OddParents.

I really can't understand why fairies in each and every PreCure season and subsequent seasons to follow are neither versatile nor possess the ability to transform into anything except into humans. Of course, that last statement is also a bit inaccurate because the only fairy partners capable of human transformation happened in:
1. Yes! Pretty Cure 5 and its following sequel, GoGo.
2. And, possibly, Suite PreCure and Smile PreCure, although the second example of the list might be an exception rather than either an event or example to the rule.

My point is that faires being adept or learning adaptability to transform into anything would enable them to better camouflage themselves and keep even closer company towards their PreCure partners everywhere at school or anyplace.

My guess is that due to strict formulas and all the merchandising and hype associated with cute mascot characters in Japan:
- Fairies are supposed to be that very cute and to remain in Fairy form for other purposes like detecting evil pressence, becoming transforming items for their PreCure partners, and so on.
- Transforming into humans has been enabled in certain seasons, and it allows them to become closer with their partners.

I think the writers should be relaxed with all the stuff about the formulas and merchandising and hype, but I guess they cannot step out from established conventions.

Anyways, I found this episode's Jikochuu was put with some thought and strategy, possessing two separate faces: If one face receives the purification finisher, then the other face takes over and continues the fighting while the damaged face rests in order to recover, thus repeating the cycle and dragging the battle. No wonder that Jikochuu was created in order to exhaust Cure Ace's transformation time.

Lastly, the conclusion to the episode ends with a semi-serialization of sorts to unfold the mystery events about to occur in the thirtieth episode due on next week.

[elior]

here episode 30 preview and it looks like it going to be the best episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvKL2QkmEGU

[ChibiGoku]

So, guys, remember that whole thing about Saban Brands possibly getting Pretty Cure a couple months back?

Well, looks like it may have really happened.

[Guido]

Originally Posted by ChibiGoku

So, guys, remember that whole thing about Saban Brands possibly getting Pretty Cure a couple months back?

Well, looks like it may have really happened.

Wait a minute! So, from what I understood reading the article in the link above, Italy won't get any other Pretty Cure series, because the contract between its licensor and TOEI is about to close soon, is that it?

And, second, the article also mentioned that any other than Italian issuer will be sold the rights from TOEI to many PreCure series. So, does that mean that any other international market aside from Italy could purchase licensing and distribution rights for most PreCure series from TOEI, is that correct?

[Funkatron]

Isn't the rumor that Sabvan is renaming this Glitter Force?

[Gohan78]

Originally Posted by Guido

Wait a minute! So, from what I understood reading the article in the link above, Italy won't get any other Pretty Cure series, because the contract between its licensor and TOEI is about to close soon, is that it?

No, it means that TOEI sold the international rights of the Pretty Cure franchise to SABAN. If RAI (or another network) wants to buy Suite, Smile, DokiDoki, etc. they have to negotiate with SABAN now. It doesn't mean that they cannot get any other Precure series.

[elior]

well it seems by this info we will get new attacks and item http://precure.livejournal.com/2460924.html