Precure All Stars Movie New Stage: Mirai no Tomodachi
Synopsis
In the city of Minato Mirai in Yokohama, the news of Fusion's defeat by the Pretty Cures is the hottest topic in town! Girls everywhere are dressing up and acting as their favorite Cures. Only Sakagami Ayumi, the new transfer student, is alone by herself. On her way home from school, Ayumi encounters a strange creature. After naming it Fu-Chan, Ayumi and the creature soon become good friends. However, Fu-Chan is actually a piece of Fusion, and holds the power of darkness. In an effort to make Ayumi happy, Fu-chan swallows up everything that Ayumi dislikes, creating chaos in school and throughout the city! To help bring across Ayumi's true feelings to Fu-Chan, all 28 Pretty Cures gather once more. When everyone's power comes together, a miraculous light starts to shine.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the focus on a new character and deviation from typical Precure movie tropes. However, many were disappointed by the lack of attention given to veteran characters and the perceived over-emphasis on Smile Precure. The character of Ayumi and the story's moral also received criticism.
Strengths
- Focus on a new character provides a fresh perspective.
- Visually appealing and high production quality.
- The movie deviates from the repetitive long fight sequences of other Precure movies.
Weaknesses
- Lack of speaking roles for veteran Pretty Cure teams disappointed some viewers.
- The story can feel cliche.
- Over-reliance on Smile Precure and Ayumi, marginalizing other characters.
- The main character, Ayumi, has a somewhat blank personality and bad moral.