HUGtto! Precure
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Hana Nono Becomes Cure Yell to Protect Hugtan and Her School from Chareleet
Feb 4, 2018Hana Nono begins her first day at a new school, where she hears the sound of a crying baby. That night, a baby named Hugtan descends from the sky into Hana's home accompanied by a fairy called Hariham Harry. The following day, an antagonist named Chareleet attacks the school. To safeguard the future of both Hugtan and the people around her, Hana undergoes a transformation into a Legendary Warrior Pretty Cure, assuming the identity of Cure Yell. This pivotal moment establishes her role as a protector against the threats emerging in her new environment.
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Hana reveals her secret identity to Saaya, who becomes Cure Ange to help defeat the monster.
Feb 11, 2018Hana maintains her secret as a Pretty Cure while learning from Harry that Cryase Corporation plans to steal Mirai Crystals and destroy the world's future. After assisting Saaya with the school newspaper, Saaya visits Harry’s new hideout to help Hana care for Hug-tan, disclosing that she experienced the same time stop. As their friendship develops, Charalit summons another Oshimaida, forcing Hana to reveal her Precure identity to Saaya. Struggling to fight alone, Hana receives courage from Saaya, who obtains her own Mirai Crystal. This power allows Saaya to transform into Cure Ange, enabling the two to defeat the Oshimaida together.
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Harry and friends use Mirai Pad to soothe crying Hugtan in a garden encounter.
Feb 18, 2018A sleep-deprived Harry, Hana, and Saaya utilize the Cures-only Mirai Pad to soothe a crying Hugtan. The device guides them to a Japanese garden and petting zoo, where they meet Homare. She defends the group from an annoyed businessman, whose Prickly Powerer transforms into an Oshimaida monster attacking a nearby tower. The Mirai Pad’s true purpose is revealed: it leads them to Hana’s mother, Sumire, a reporter with a unique method to calm Hugtan. While Sumire works at the tower, Harry shares details about his world with Hugtan and the Cures' ultimate objective. Homare watches Cure Yell and Cure Ange battle the monster, an event that deeply resonates with her past experiences.
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Hana and Saaya attempt to recruit Homare as the third Cure despite past trauma.
Feb 25, 2018Hana and Saaya determine that Homare is an ideal candidate to join the team as the third Cure. They proceed to persuade her to accept this role. During an impromptu basketball game, a dark event from Homare's past is revealed. This revelation creates a significant obstacle that may prevent her from becoming a Cure. The narrative focuses on the attempt to recruit her and the sudden emergence of this troubling history. The outcome of their efforts remains uncertain due to the impact of this past event on her potential transformation.
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Homare helps open Beauty Harry while doubting her Cure potential before Charaleet kidnaps her.
Mar 4, 2018Homare assists Hana, Saaya, and Harry in successfully opening Beauty Harry, despite lingering sadness from previous events. Although she enjoyed the experience, she remains uncertain about her ability to become a Cure like her friends. To boost her confidence, Hana and Saaya highlight Homare’s unique strengths that they lack. However, their efforts are interrupted when Charaleet arrives and abducts Homare. The antagonist intends to deepen Homare’s despair to summon an Oshimaida. This leaves Hana and Saaya with the urgent task of rescuing their friend from the dangerous situation created by Charaleet’s scheme.
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The team celebrates at Hana's father's home center and helps florist Mari with a Plant Oshimaida attack.
May 11, 2018To celebrate the team's formation, Hana invites everyone to a home center owned by her father, Shintarou. Upon learning that florist Mari is short-staffed because her part-time workers are sick with colds, Hana and the others use the Mirai Pad to transform into florists and assist her. While working, Hana experiences a strong sense of deja vu when she sees Saaya carrying flowers. Hug-tan is accidentally picked up by a young customer, causing the girls to search the store for her until Shintarou retrieves the doll. Suddenly, Papple, an employee of Cryase Corporation, targets Mari to summon a Plant Oshimaida. The Cures quickly defeat the monster. Later, Sumire offers to help the girls experience various jobs and recognizes Saaya as a former child actress who starred in an old vegetable commercial.
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Saaya Faces Audition Anxiety and New Oshimaida Threat
Mar 18, 2018Saaya feels anxious about competing in an audition against a former commercial co-star, especially after learning her mother, Reira, is a famous actress. During the audition, Hana and Homare disguise themselves as air attendants to help calm Saaya’s nerves. Meanwhile, Ruru summons an Oshimaida using data from previous battles to predict the Cures' moves. Saaya’s determination not to give up creates a new Mirai Crystal, allowing her to transform her defensive abilities into an offensive attack to defeat the enemy. Although Saaya fails the audition, she is grateful for the experience and has clarified her feelings. At the end, a strange boy approaches Homare.
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Henri Wakamiya Challenges Homare While Papple Summons an Oshimaida Using Traffic Frustration
Mar 25, 2018Top skater Henri Wakamiya, Homare's childhood friend, urges her to return to Moscow, believing Japan hinders her recovery. He clashes with Hana, asserting he alone can save Homare. To disprove this, Homare demonstrates her progress thanks to Hana and Saaya. Meanwhile, Papple utilizes negative energy from traffic jams to summon an Oshimaida. Homare acquires a new Mirai Crystal and defeats the creature. Henri, having deduced Homare's identity, respects her choice and enrolls in her school. Concurrently, Hana encounters a strange man carrying a book.
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The girls hike and befriend cautious Emiru after a monkey steals Hana's tambourine.
Apr 1, 2018During a hiking excursion, the group encounters Emiru Aisaki, a classmate of Hana's sister Kotori, who displays excessive caution regarding hiking dangers. When a monkey steals Hana's tambourine, Hana and Emiru become separated from the main party and end up at the bottom of a pit. Emiru worries about causing trouble, but Hana encourages her by praising her helpful nature, leading the two to form a friendship. After rejoining the others, the Cures engage in battle against a Kappa Oshimaida that was created by Papple.
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Saaya and Homare work as waitresses while Hana struggles at a takoyaki stand during a food fair event.
Apr 8, 2018Saaya and Homare utilize the Mirai Pad to assist at a food fair, taking on roles as waitresses. Meanwhile, Hana is assigned to a takoyaki stand in a different outfit and feels inadequate compared to her friends. After a comedic reaction to tasting takoyaki causes the crowd to laugh, Hana becomes upset and runs away crying. When Papple attacks with an Oshimaida, Hana cannot transform, leaving Saaya and Homare to fight alone. In a critical moment, Hug-tan uses her asu power to shield Hana and defeat the enemy, but collapses into a deep sleep due to exhaustion.
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Hana gains the Melody Sword after comforting Charalit during his Oshimaida transformation
Apr 15, 2018Exhausted from using her asu power, Hug-tan develops a fever, causing Hana to doubt her worth as a Precure. After Sumire offers comfort, Saaya and Homare reassure Hana that her unique qualities are valuable. Guided by the Mirai Pad to Nobinobi Tower, Hana listens to Hug-tan’s heartbeat, helping the creature recover. There, they encounter Charalit, who has transformed into an Oshimaida. Hana obtains her second Mirai Crystal, which becomes a magical sword, but she refuses to strike, sensing Charalit’s lingering humanity and insecurities. Understanding his pain, Hana converts the sword into Melody Swords, enabling the Cures to purify him. Following this resolution, Hug-tan affectionately addresses Hana as Mama, marking a significant emotional bond between them.
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Exciting pajama party at Harry's store where the girls discover Hug-tan has grown teeth.
Apr 22, 2018The girls host a pajama party at Harry's store, where they notice Hug-tan has developed teeth. After watching scary films, Harry reveals that he and Hug-tan originate from the future. Papple then summons a Vending Machine Oshimaida, which the Cures defeat using their Melody Swords. The group continues chatting throughout the night. The following day, Ruru modifies Sumire's memories to allow infiltration of Hana's home under the guise of a family friend from abroad.
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Ruru Joins Daycare Baby Care While Competing With Saaya for Attention
Apr 24, 2018Ruru accompanies the group as they spend the day supervising infants at a daycare center. After quickly studying a textbook to learn childcare techniques, she finds herself in a rivalry with Saaya regarding their affection. Later, Ruru summons an Oshimaida to divide the Cures' focus between battling the monster and shielding the terrified children. However, she experiences a change of heart and steps forward to protect the children directly, allowing the Cures to defeat the Oshimaida while she ensures the safety of the infants.
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Ruru joins daycare duties while Saaya competes for attention before an Oshimaida attack.
May 6, 2018Ruru joins the group at a daycare center to help care for the infants. She quickly reads a textbook to learn childcare techniques, which triggers a rivalry with Saaya as they compete for the children's affection. The situation escalates when Ruru summons an Oshimaida to divide the Cures' focus between battling the monster and protecting the scared toddlers. However, Ruru experiences a change of heart and decides to shield the children directly, allowing the Cures to defeat the Oshimaida without endangering the infants. This shift demonstrates her growing sense of responsibility and care for the well-being of the young children under their supervision during the chaotic incident.
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Emiru and Ruru's Certain Day: An Odd Duo Emerges
May 13, 2018Ruru travels to purchase eggs for the Nono family, where she encounters Emiru, who has adopted a Precure persona to assist others. Emiru invites Ruru to her home to play guitar, but her brother Masato criticizes the instrument as unsuitable for girls. Ruru defends Emiru against this remark. When Papple dispatches an Oshimaida to attack, Emiru rushes to rescue a child from danger. Her brave actions earn her praise from the real Cures, solidifying the bond between the two girls during this specific day.
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Homare's Strictness and Ruru's Betrayal Lead to Teamwork
May 20, 2018Aki requests skating lessons from Homare, angering Junna. While Homare hesitates, Ruru steals her PreHeart on Papple's orders to summon an Oshimaida targeting the girls. Hana and Saaya struggle against the monster alone until Ruru returns the PreHeart to help. Seeing Homare's dedication, Aki and Junna reconcile, weakening the Oshimaida for the Cures to defeat. As punishment for her betrayal, Ruru is struck by a beam that shuts her down and is taken away by Papple. 17
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Ruru's Reprogramming and the Return of Her Memories Amidst Conflict
May 27, 2018Listle, a Criasu member, reprograms Ruru with a battle protocol while erasing her memories of the group. Harry reveals Ruru is an android spy, yet the girls resolve to save her. Reprogrammed Ruru wears a battle suit and uses battle data to predict the Cures' moves. As she gathers more data, she begins recovering the suppressed memories. With Hana's assistance, Ruru develops a human heart and betrays the Criasu Corporation. She eventually reunites with the others, while Emiru uncovers the secret identities of the Cures.
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An Odd Pair! The Melody of the Heart!
Jun 3, 2018Ruru reverses memory manipulation on Hana's family and finds acceptance. Emiru confronts the girls about their secret identities, requesting to observe their daily lives to understand their uniqueness. Ruru worries about lacking a heart like others and suffers a system error, prompting the group to reveal her android nature to Emiru. While Emiru considers how to help, Papple attacks using a shape-shifting Oshimaida. Emiru supports Ruru in facing Papple, allowing the Cures to defeat the enemy. Following the battle, Emiru and Ruru bond over their shared love of music.
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Ruru and Emiru join Henri for a hero fashion show while Masato faces self-doubt.
Jun 10, 2018Henri invites Ruru and Emiru to participate in a hero-themed fashion show. While they assist designer Rita Yoshimi with preparations, Masato attempts to force Emiru to return home, asserting that only boys can be heroes. Henri opposes this view by wearing a dress, demonstrating personal freedom. Meanwhile, new Criasu employee Gelos targets Masato to summon an Oshimaida. Henri notices Masato’s frustration and encourages him to love himself, enabling the Cures to defeat the monster. The fashion show proves successful, inspiring both Ruru and Emiru to aspire to become PreCures. However, they soon discover that only one PreHeart is available, complicating their dreams. This episode highlights themes of self-acceptance and gender expression through the characters' interactions and the resolution of the conflict with Gelos and the Oshimaida.
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Cure Macherie and Cure Amour! Hooray Hooray! The PreCures of Love!
Jun 17, 2018With only one PreHeart remaining, Ruru and Emiru struggle with the prospect that only one can become a PreCure. While Hana catches a cold hoping for a miracle, Homare and Saaya share their own miraculous experiences with the conflicted pair. Masato supports Emiru’s musical ambitions by providing concert tickets. During the shared event, Papple attacks with an Oshimaida. However, Emiru and Ruru both receive Mirai Crystals. Their shared desire to transform together causes the single PreHeart to split into two. This allows both girls to transform into Cure Macherie and Cure Amour, enabling them to defeat the Oshimaida and resolve their internal conflict.
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Emiru struggles with her new PreCure identity while Ruru worries about her behavior.
Jun 24, 2018Emiru feels discouraged after a failed patrol attempt, causing her to lash out at Ruru, who becomes concerned. With support from Homare and Harry, Emiru realizes the joy of being a PreCure with Ruru and resolves their conflict. Later, during a fight with an Oshimaida, Emiru’s guitar is destroyed. Hearing her wish for an item like the Melody Sword, Hugtan opens a portal that summons Cure Black and Cure White from another world.
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Our Song of Love! Deliver it! Twin Love Guitar!
Jul 1, 2018Nagisa Misumi and Honoka Yukishiro, known as Cure Black and Cure White, advise Emiru and Ruru that conflict is normal. After reconciling, Ruru crafts new guitars while Emiru creates matching bracelets. Meanwhile, Papple transforms into an Oshimaida out of despair upon seeing Gelos with her boyfriend. The Cures assist in battling this new threat while Ruru and Emiru enter the Oshimaida to remind Papple of her remaining love. Empowered by the Twin Love Guitars, the pair purifies the monster. Finally, Hugtan returns Nagisa and Honoka to their home world.
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Hana confronts President George Cry while he steals Mirai Crystals and halts time.
Jul 8, 2018Hana encounters a mysterious man discussing his ideal world while seeking her own purpose. Criasu employee Daigan attacks with an Oshimaida, but colleague Dr. Traum defeats him, upgrading the monster to Mou-Oshimaida. The man is revealed to be CriasuCorp president George Cry, who steals all Mirai Crystals to stop time. He attempts to kidnap Hugtan, but Hana breaks free to save her, restoring time so everyone can defeat the Mou-Oshimaida. Meanwhile, Criasu recruits another evil employee named Bishin. Harry secretly keeps possession of a white Mirai Crystal hidden from the group.
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Hana helps style the night pool while hiding fear from Cry before fighting Gelos
Jul 15, 2018Hana and her friends work to improve the town's night pool event, which fails to meet her expectations. While enjoying the festivities, Hana struggles to conceal her anxiety regarding a previous encounter with Cry. Gelos attacks using a Mou-Oshimaida, triggering Hana's fear once more. However, Emiru and Ruru blast away the negative energy with their music, empowering Hana to join the Cures in defeating the enemy. After the battle, the reformed Charalit, Papple, and Daigan approach Emiru and Ruru to invite them to join their talent agency.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does HUGtto! Precure have?
- HUGtto! Precure has 49 episodes.
- When did HUGtto! Precure come out?
- HUGtto! Precure came out in 2018.
- Which studio made HUGtto! Precure?
- HUGtto! Precure was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed HUGtto! Precure?
- HUGtto! Precure was directed by Junichi Satou.
- Is HUGtto! Precure finished?
- Current status of HUGtto! Precure: Finished.