Star Detective Precure!
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Anna Akechi is a second-year junior high student living in Makoto Mirai Town. On her 14th birthday, she has a chance encounter with a fairy named Pochitan, and a magical pendant caused her to travel back in time from 2027 to 1999! In the Makoto Mirai Town 28 years in the past, Anna meets Mikuru Kobayashi, a girl her age who wants to become a great detective. Meanwhile, people in town are in trouble as their prized possessions are being stolen from under their noses - the cause being a group of Phantom Thieves. To stop them, Anna and Mikuru turn into Precures! Maybe if they solve these mysteries, Anna can find her way back to her own time?
Audience Consensus
Audience reception for Meitantei Precure! is overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for its engaging mysteries, strong mascot character writing, and high-quality production values. While some minor critiques exist regarding the focus on newer characters over protagonists, the overall sentiment is that this season is a significant step up and a recommended entry point into the Precure franchise.
Strengths
- Strong character development for mascot characters, upholding franchise legacy.
- Engaging 'mystery-of-the-week' format refreshing for the series.
- High-quality animation, especially in pivotal episodes, exceeding weekly anime standards.
- Compelling villains that provide a genuine sense of threat.
- Charming and memorable music, including opening, ending, and transformation themes.
Weaknesses
- Main characters' potential is somewhat sidelined by the introduction of a new, interesting villain/mid-season cure.