Some Quick First Impressions: Heart Catch Precure
Heart Catch Precure
Short Synopsis: Our lead character is the umpth incarnation of the legendary mahou shoujo.
Holy crap! Pretty Cure has always been a franchise of cheap mahou shoujo series; that’s why I initially dismissed this series. But oh my god. This episode was just awesome: it was everything a mahou shoujo should be! Just one look at that opening scene should tell enough: the utterly gorgeous character-designs, the animation, the music and the tension. Everything was just wonderfully done in this episode. The humour was really funny and adorable. But the best part were the facial expressions: just look at how many different and expressive emotions they managed to convey in just one episode! Seriously, this episode took me by an utter surprise. The question now is: does it also have a good plan for the next 49 episodes. Precure has been… notorious for its repetition, however if it’s really the intention of the creators to finally come up with a good series, then I’m in!
OP: Fun and catchy.
ED: The ugliest part of this show.
Potential: 80%
Your love of the character designs may stem from the fact that they were done by Yoshihiko Umakoshi, the same man who designed the characters of Casshern Sins.
Comment by escaru — February 8, 2010 @ 23:04
This version of Pretty Cure has some staff who were involved with Ojamajo Doremi. I wonder if it’s gonna go down the Doremi path? I just started downloading this and I’ll watch it later.
Comment by Firechick — February 8, 2010 @ 23:34
wow finally a good mahou shoujo when was the last time we saw one?
Comment by Chris — February 9, 2010 @ 3:16
Oh my gosh. This might be my guilty pleasure for the season. I REFUSE to sponsor this show to any of my friends LOL. I laughed so hard at this episode, it was put together really well.
Comment by jho — February 9, 2010 @ 3:21
This first episode was brilliant, and now I’m longing for more. >_
Comment by brainstew — February 9, 2010 @ 4:34
well.. if the director is from ojamajo doremi then we can hope something different
Comment by Mambo — February 9, 2010 @ 6:55
the reason they want to watch Heartcatch Pretty Cure is Mizuki Nana
Comment by cutemi2 — February 9, 2010 @ 8:48
after looking at ur review i decided to watch the the first episode, it was ok until 20 seconds ago, I just cant bear it, its just not my type, anyways, I finished the episode, I totally have no right to criticize this anime coz this anime is intended for kids
Comment by Alec — February 9, 2010 @ 10:23
Wow…I glad that you like this !
I think It’s start ep1 much different form other season of pretty cure.
It’s look hmm..have potential.
So I’m Looking for next episodes more and more !
Comment by inkka — February 9, 2010 @ 13:01
No wonder why I do not reject this generation. The character design is the one who draws Ojamajo Doremi and Casshern Sins! One reason that I love Ojamajo Doremi is that the characters are very adorable and have large variety of lovely facial expressions. I never have any interest on Pretty Cure series. Come on psgel, my decision on watching this show lies on you!
Comment by Hoshia — February 9, 2010 @ 17:12
Oh, I was already interested in it since some of the staff is the same as in Ojamajo Doremi (best magical girl show ever :
Comment by ama-ri — February 9, 2010 @ 21:41
EASILY the best Precure show by bar. Though I enjoyed Precure Splash Star, that show was far too repetitive.
This one seems to just go nuts with the budget and focus more on the cute factor. Great stuff.
Comment by Shippoyasha — February 10, 2010 @ 10:21
It is your enthusiasm towards Mahou Shoujo make me initially thinks your a girl.
I don’t hate Mahou Shoujo or anything, just saying.
Comment by Kalandra — February 10, 2010 @ 15:40
hey…. not to be wrong.
Psgels most favorite anime is mahoushoujo tai.
You will know it’s genre by it’s name.
Comment by Mambo — February 10, 2010 @ 18:03
Hey, what’s wrong with liking mahou shoujo series? There are tons of girls who like shounen and seinen series, so why shouldn’t it be the other way around? ;)
Comment by psgels — February 10, 2010 @ 20:13
@Psgels: You’re absolutely right. Heck, I met a male adult at Otakon 2009 who likes Princess Tutu (REALLY good anime!)! Plus, I like some magical girl series too (like CardCaptor Sakura, Kamichama Karin, Princess Tutu, and Shugo Chara).
Comment by Firechick — February 10, 2010 @ 22:33
I lol at you and your silliness. Animu fans.
By the way, if PreCure is cheap mahou shoujo, what’s the expensive one?
(And aren’t all mahour shoujo mostly reptitive? Like all other anime…?)
Comment by pirupirutenshi — March 22, 2010 @ 8:51