, also known as HUGtto! PreCure, is a Japanese magical girl anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It is the fifteenth series in the Pretty Cure franchise, released to in commemoration of its 15th anniversary. It is directed by Junichi Sato and Akifumi Zako and written by Fumi Tsubota. The character designs were done by Toshie Kawamura, who previously worked on Yes! PreCure 5 and Smile PreCure!. It began airing on ANN on February 4, 2018, succeeding Kirakira PreCure a la Mode in its timeslot. It was then succeeded by Star Twinkle PreCure on February 3, 2019. The series' main topic is destiny and future, with dress code as the Cures' main motifs.
Summary 13-year-old Hana Nono, a girl who aspires to be seen as a mature big sister figure, is beginning middle school in Hagukumi City when she encounters a strange baby named Hugtan and a hamster-like fairy named Harryham Harry, who appear from the sky. Amidst the encounter, Hana learns that they are being pursued by the Criasu Corporation, an evil conglomeration from the future who seeks the power of Hugtan's to alter the present to suit their needs. Hana's desire to protect Hugtan causes her to gain her own Mirai Crystal and PreHeart, which transforms her into the Pretty Cure of High Spirits, Cure Yell. Together with Saaya Yakushiji and Homare Kagayaki, and later joined by Emiru Aisaki and Criasu android Ruru Amour, they form the Hug! Pretty Cure team to protect everyone's future.
Characters Pretty Cures /
The main protagonist. A 13-year-old transfer student who is willing to give anything a try, but often makes mistakes. She hopes to be seen as mature, but her energetic nature usually makes her come off as childish. As Cure Yell, she has a cheerleader motif and is known as the Pretty Cure of High Spirits, whose theme color is pink. /
A 14-year-old girl who is the class representative of Hana's class who is known by her classmates for being responsible and smart. Her mother is a famous actress, and Saaya is conflicted over whether to follow her mother's footsteps or not. As Cure Ange, she has an angel and nurse motif and is known as the Pretty Cure of Wisdom, whose theme color is blue. /
A 14-year-old girl in Hana's class who was once a figure skater, but quit after failing to complete a jump and injuring herself. Her injury eventually healed, but she became too scared to attempt jumping again. She has a mature personality, but also enjoys cute things. /
An 11/12-year-old girl who initially displayed a strong liking to Hana. She adores the Cures and once cosplayed as one and is sometimes a troublemaker. She ends her sentences with "~nanodesu." As Cure Macherie, she has a Lolita motif and is known as the Pretty Cure of Love and Song, whose theme color is red. /
A former part-timer in the Azababu branch office of the Criasu Corporation under just her first name, she is an android who developed a human heart when gathering information on the Cures. She becomes close friends with Emiru as they decide they want to become ones too. Ruru becomes Cure Amour, who has a Lolita motif and is known as the Pretty Cure of Love and Dance. Her theme color is purple. /
A mysterious baby who possesses a white Mirai Crystal. She is also a Pretty Cure from the future named Cure Tomorrow, who was said to possess the power of Mother Heart. Her theme color is white.
Fairies
A hamster-like fairy who hails from the future, having been part of a clan of rodent-like fairies called the Harihari Clan from Harihari Township. He opens a salon known as that serves as the group's secret base.
Criasu Corporation The are the main antagonists of the series who originate from the distant future and aim to obtain the Mirai Crystals as part of George's scheme to freeze time. It is unknown when the corporation was founded, but its Azababu branch was founded in 2018. is derived from which can be translated as "Dark Tomorrow". The employees of the Criasu Corporation's have the power to draw out energy from people by using the , allowing them to create monsters called Oshimaida.
The president of the Criasu Corporation and the series' main antagonist. While appearing to be kind-hearted and sophisticated, he is actually a delusional and manipulative figure willing to achieve his goals at any cost. He seeks the power of the Mirai Crystals to take Earth's future away by freezing time in a moment of eternal joy, claiming that the people of his time are being consumed by the darkness in their hearts. Kurai assumes a human form to investigate the Pretty Cures in the present before revealing himself.
The secretary of the Criasu Corporation, He is a squirrel-like fairy who takes the form of a man wearing blue clothes and a dark gray cape. He is a strict person who acts for the sake of the company's goals, yet cares for his loved ones, particularly Bicine. Along with Hariham Harry and Bicine, he was tricked into working for the Criasu Corporation after being falsely promised a cure for their friends.
The head of the Criasu Corporation's Azababu Branch Office.
The beautiful and charming section chief of the Criasu Corporation's Azababu Branch Office, who wears a fur coat and holds a fan. She was originally Kurai's lover, but falls into despair after learning that he cheated on her with Gelos.
The chief clerk of the Criasu Corporation's Azababu Branch Office, a wisecracking youth who wears a sleeveless shirt.
The general manager of the Criasu Corporation's Azababu Branch Office, a woman who wears a red and black dress with a yellow coat. She has a delightful personality, yet hates emotions like friendship and love and fears losing her youth. She is Papple’s rival, and sometimes speaks English.
The counselor of the Criasu Corporation's Azababu Branch Office, an elderly scientist who is Ruru Amour's creator and created her with the intent of replacing his daughter, who suffered an unknown fate. He develops inventions to use against the Cures and possesses the ability to empower Oshimaida into Mou-Oshimaida.
The customer specialist of the Criasu Corporation's Azababu Branch Office and Hariham Harry's partner. He is a hamster-like fairy who takes on the form of a ferocious boy with white hair who wears bandages. Along with Hariham Harry and Listol, he was tricked into working for the Criasu Corporation under false pretenses and was imprisoned within the company because of his dangerous powers. But Listol eventually releases him to defeat the Pretty Cure, who Bicine considers an obstacle in winning back Harry, particularly Cure Etoile.
Gelos' personal bodyguards.
Monsters
The monsters of the series, which the employees of the Criasu Corporation create from those overflowing with negative energy. After George Kurai’s return in episode 23, a more powerful type of Oshimaida called emerge.
Cures' families
Hana's father, who is the manager of a home center called Hugman.
Hana's mother, who was known as before marrying Shintarou. She is a writer for
Hana's younger sister, who has a habit of teasing her for her upbeat and childish attitude. She is a close friend of Emiru.
Hana’s grandmother, who owns a wagashi shop called Dandelion Hall that is famous for its dorayaki.
Hana’s late grandfather, who was renowned for his "Manju of Hope" recipe.
Saaya's father, who takes care of housework while his wife is busy.
Saaya's mother, who is a famous actress. Saaya describes her personality as
Homare’s mother, who is a crane operator. She and her husband divorced when Homare was young.
Homare’s grandmother.
Homare’s grandfather. ,
Emiru's father and mother, who later welcome Ruru and her friendship with Emiru.
Emiru's misogynist older brother.
Emiru’s grandfather, who is the head of Aisaki Conglomerate.
L'Avenir Academy , , ,
Hana and Saaya's classmates. Hinase is the leader of the band club.
Hana and Saaya's homeroom teacher.
The P.E teacher at L'Avenir Academy and Homare's skating coach.
Others
A girl who is an actress and rival to Saaya. /
Homare's childhood friend and a skater from Russia, who is a hāfu of French descent. In episode 42, he is involved in a traffic accident and breaks his left leg, making him unable to compete in an upcoming competition. As a result, he doubts his future and briefly becomes a member of the Criasu Corporation. Through a miracle with the Mirai Brace, Henri becomes Cure Infini for the first time, later joining the Cures in the final battle against George and his theme color is green. He is the first male Pretty Cure in the franchise before Cure Wing.
Homare's adoptive dog, whom she found after saving him from getting run over by a truck.
A genius fashion designer.
Uchifuji’s wife.
A mysterious being who appears to come from the White Mirai Crystal. Her power allows both Ruru and Emiru to become Cures, and is also used in the group attack Tomorrow With Everyone. Hugtan is said to have possessed her power as Cure Tomorrow, which was partly why George was after her.
The main protagonist from Futari wa Pretty Cure & Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
A Cure from Futari wa Pretty Cure & Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart /
A Cure from Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
Fairy from Futari wa Pretty Cure & Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
Fairy from Futari wa Pretty Cure & Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
A Cure from Yes! PreCure 5 & Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!
A Cure Ally from Yes! PreCure 5 & Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!
A Cure from Fresh Pretty Cure!
Fairy from Fresh Pretty Cure!
Fairy from Fresh Pretty Cure!
The main protagonist from HappinessCharge Pretty Cure!
The main protagonist from Go! Princess Pretty Cure
The main protagonist from Witchy Pretty Cure!
A Cure from Witchy Pretty Cure!
A Cure from Witchy Pretty Cure!
A teddy bear Fairy from Witchy Pretty Cure!
The main protagonist from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
A Cure from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
A Cure from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
A Cure from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
A Cure from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
A puppy-like Fairy from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
A wise old Fairy from Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
The main protagonist of Star Twinkle PreCure. A second-year middle school student who loves stars and constellations. As a Pretty Cure, she transforms into .
Movie characters
A mysterious boy who met Hana when she was young, and fell under Usobakka's influence to hate her after she failed to keep her promise to him. While Hana is able to persuade Clover to come back with her, he ultimately sacrifices himself to enable the other Cures to transform and defeat Usobakka, with his spirit making peace with the demon before fading away.
The main antagonist in PreCure Super Stars!. A deceitful and manipulative demon who influenced Clover to hate Hana for not keeping her promise to the boy. He seals all the Cures except for Hana, Ichika and Mirai into his body to be petrified. While Hana persuades Clover to help them find a way to escape, Ichika and Mirai fend Usobakka off before they and the rest of their teams escape from his body. With the power from Clover and the Miracle Lights, they are able to defeat him, with Clover's ghost making peace with him before fading away.
The main antagonist in Hug! Pretty Cure Futari wa Pretty Cure: All Stars Memories. A teru teru bozu who originates from a camera and steals the memories and powers of the Pretty Cure, turning them into infants. They can also make smaller versions of themselves that swarm like locusts. Despite their childish personality, they are actually lonely and depressed because they lack original memories. After Cure Yell comforts them, they are purified by the 55 Pretty Cures who transmit their feelings to it, finally freeing them from their grief. They are last seen as the same camera they originated from, which Hana uses to take photographs of the Cures.