The magical girl anime series "Precure," produced by Izumi Todo, is celebrating its 22nd installment this year with "Idol Precure: You and Me," which has quickly become a fan favorite. This long-running Toho flagship franchise is clearly holding its own!
Today (May 29), the official channels dropped a bombshell, revealing two brand-new Precure characters joining the cast, in addition to the three main Precure already introduced! The reveal immediately sparked a frenzy among fans, especially given their more mature looks compared to past Precure, and their intriguing color schemes have everyone buzzing about their potential identities.
▼ The news quickly became a trending topic on X in Japan.
The two characters are named "Cure Kiss" and "Cure Zukyuuns." Both are a rare breed of mature, "big sister" Precure, exuding incredible aura and blending both cuteness and coolness. The announcement certainly caught many fans by surprise! The official channels also teased that this new Precure duo will make a dramatic, heroic entrance to save the Idol Precure when they're in trouble. Get ready for their debut in the new episode airing June 1st!
However, the color schemes of these two new characters immediately bring to mind "Pril" and "Mabel," the two adorable fairies from Sparkle Paradise who serve as the show's cute mascots.
What's more, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Cure Zukyuuns has a "key" on her waist, while Cure Kiss sports a "keyhole" on hers. Could it be... they're meant to transform together!?
Naturally, this black-and-white duo immediately brings to mind the original Precure pair. Some fans even pointed out that the "Idol Precure: You and Me" logo itself features two black and white hearts hidden within, hinting at a potential foreshadowing.
While the official channels haven't formally revealed the origins of these two new Precure yet, they *have* announced an "Idol Precure: You and Me Debut Concert – Zukyuuns Kiss Stage Show!!" to be held in Tokyo on June 29th to celebrate the debut of these new members.
It's clear these two new Precure have already become a massive talking point since their reveal. Will their origins match fan theories? We'll just have to wait for the new episode to reveal the truth!