Idol Precure Anime Film Teases Exciting Theme Song & Story in New Trailer
Discover the exciting release of the 22nd main anime film in the beloved franchise, hitting theaters September 12. Don't miss this epic adventure!

New 'You and Idol Precure♪' Movie Set to Premiere on September 12
Exciting news for fans of the Precure franchise! The upcoming film, You and Idol Precure♪, will hit theaters nationwide on September 12. This marks the 22nd main entry in the beloved Precure anime series.
Full Trailer Unveiled
The film's full trailer was released this past Sunday, giving fans a sneak peek into the story and music. The trailer features a remix of the series' opening theme, "You and Idol Precure♪ Light Up!", performed by the five Precure girls. It also introduces the film's theme song, "♪HiBiKi Au Uta♪", performed by the same cast.
Trailer Highlights:
- The story is set on Aiai Island during the Super Miracle Idol Festival, the top idol event in the universe.
- Uta and her friends join idols from around the world, but Uta encounters Tera, a girl who despises idols.
- The trailer teases appearances from characters from previous Precure series, Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure and Wonderful Precure!.
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Special Gifts and Events
- Light-up Miracle Aiai Bracelets: Junior high school students and younger will receive one of two randomly distributed bracelets.
- Concert Tour: The film's theme song will be performed during a nationwide tour, with the final stop streamed live for fans who can't attend in person.
About the Film
Eiga Kimi to Idol Precure♪ (You and Idol Precure♪ the Movie) opens on September 12. The story begins in Hanamichi Town, where Uta Sakura, a passionate middle schooler who loves singing, discovers a mysterious floating object. She meets Purirun, a cute fairy from Kirakiland, which is threatened by the villainous Chokkiri gang.
Uta transforms into Cure Idol after declaring, "I want to sparkle! With my song!" to save her town.
Creative Team
- Director: Chiaki Kon (known for HappinessCharge Precure! and Sailor Moon Eternal)
- Series Scripts: Yoichi Kato
- Character Design: Miho Sugimoto
- Art Design: Rie Iida and Tong Nian Chen
- Music: Erika Fukasawa and Misaki Umase
Series Background
The You and Idol Precure♪ anime series premiered on February 2 on ABC TV, TV Asahi, and 22 other channels across Japan. Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs.
Series Synopsis
Uta Sakura, a cheerful second-year middle school student, dreams of singing. Her adventure begins when she finds a giant peach-like object and meets Purirun. Together, they face the Chokkiri gang to protect Kirakiland and bring back the sparkle to Hanamichi Town.
Fans can look forward to a heartwarming story filled with music, friendship, and the magic of idols.
Stay Tuned!
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