Hug tto! Precure
Synopsis
It's her first day at a new school, and the cheerful Hana Nono is ready to make a fresh start, dreaming of becoming mature and reliable—a far cry from her usual childish self. Although she makes a disastrous first impression, Hana soon befriends two of her classmates: the gentle and studious class representative Saaya Yakushiji, and a cool and mysterious girl Homare Kagayaki. That night, a magical baby falls from the sky right onto Hana's balcony. She is immediately smitten with her and names her Hug-tan. Alongside Hug-tan is a snarky talking hamster, Hariham Harry, who mutters that Hana "isn't the one" before vanishing with the baby. The next day, Hana believes the encounter to be a dream, until people all over the city begin collapsing and a giant monster appears, feeding on their energy. As Hana escapes, she spots Hug-tan and Harry under attack. Making a stand to protect them, she and Hug-tan suddenly both glow with energy and a heart-shaped gem forms. With the crystal's power, Hana transforms into a hero called "Cure Yell" and defeats the monster. Surprised at Hana's power, Harry explains that he and Hug-tan came from a future frozen in time by the Criasu Corporation, the same organization that created the monster. Only the Future Crystals, manifestations of one's hopes and dreams, and the Precure they create have a chance at defeating Criasu and saving the future! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Hugtto! Precure receives mixed reviews, praised for its mature themes, character development, and action. However, it's also criticized for inconsistent writing, reliance on deus ex machina, and uneven character arcs. The series is considered enjoyable by many but falls short of being a consistently great Precure entry.
Strengths
- Lovable and funny character interactions.
- Great fight scenes.
- Nice drama and character development.
- Mature themes that appeal to an older audience.
- Unique villain concept and plot.
- Each character goes through serious troubles and development.
- Friendships seem natural and believable.
- The series finale was awesome.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistency in story and writing quality.
- Deus Ex Machina and easy resolutions to plot points.
- Some character storylines are poorly developed.
- Filler episodes detract from the overall experience.
- Annoying baby character (Hug-tan).
- First 12 episodes are boring.