Pretty Cure, also known as Precure, is a Japanese magical girl anime franchise. It was created by Izumi Todo and produced by Toei Animation. The franchise focuses on a group of young girls who transform into magical warriors in order to fight against evil forces and save the universe.
The first Pretty Cure series, Futari wa Pretty Cure, premiered in Japan in 2004.
Since then, there have been over 15 separate series and multiple movies and spin-off series.
The franchise has also inspired a variety of merchandise, including toys, clothing, and video games.
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Dolls representing the characters from the Pretty Cure franchise. There are various sizes and styles available for each series.
Video games based on the Pretty Cure franchise. They are usually only released in Japan and are available on consoles like the Nintendo DS and Wii.
Costumes inspired by the characters from the Pretty Cure franchise. They are often worn for cosplay or at live events.
Pretty Cure is a Japanese magical girl anime franchise that follows a group of young girls who transform into magical warriors to protect the universe from evil forces.
There are over 15 separate series of Pretty Cure, as well as movies and spin-off series.
Pretty Cure is targeted towards young girls and preteens, but it has a large fanbase of all ages.
Pretty Cure products are primarily sold in Japan, but some merchandise, like DVDs, can be purchased online and shipped internationally.
Each Pretty Cure series is standalone, so you do not need to watch them in any particular order. However, there are some crossover movies and episodes that may reference other series.