Series synopsis
Power of Hope ~Precure Full Bloom~, also known as キボウノチカラ～オトナプリキュア‘23～ is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy comedy drama television series that premiered on NHK Educational TV on October 7, 2023. It ended on December 23, 2023. It stars Yuko Sanpei, Junko Takeuchi, Mariya Ise and Ai Nagano.
One of the anime projects to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Precure franchise, this sequel will show Nozomi Yumehara and other characters from Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! and Precure Splash Star as grown-ups.
Premise
One of the anime projects to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Precure franchise, this sequel will show Nozomi Yumehara and other characters from Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! and Precure Splash Star as grown-ups.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuko Sanpei as Nozomi Yumehara / Cure Dream (voice)
- Junko Takeuchi as Rin Natsuki / Cure Rouge (voice)
- Mariya Ise as Urara Kasugano / Cure Lemonade (voice)
- Ai Nagano as Komachi Akimoto / Cure Mint (voice)
- Ai Maeda as Karen Minazuki / Cure Aqua (voice)
- Eri Sendai as Milk / Kurumi Mimino / Milky Rose (voice)
- Orie Kimoto as Saki Hyuuga / Cure Bloom (voice)
- Atsuko Enomoto as Mai Mishou / Cure Egret (voice)
Supporting cast
- Akemi Okamura as Kaoru Kiryuu (voice)
- Yuriko Fuchizaki as Michiru Kiryuu (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Bell (voice)
Guest cast
- Yoko Honna as Nagisa Misumi / Cure Black (voice)
- Yukana as Honoka Yukishiro / Cure White (voice)
- Rie Tanaka as Hikari Kujou / Shiny Luminous (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 7, 2023 | December 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Shape of the Future In middle school, Nozomi Yumehara met the fairy Coco and transformed into a Precure. While battling enemies with her friends, she discovered her dream for her future. Much later, after Nozomi has grown into an adult, she meets up with her friend from childhood Rin Natsuki like she always does, but… |
October 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Shape of Determination Now that the six Precures have become adults, they each walk their own paths in life. And though things appear to be smooth sailing for all of them, they each have their troubles. A few days after their miraculous reunion, eerie dark figures called Shadows appear in the city. |
October 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Memories of the Heart Nozomi suddenly changed into her middle-school self and transformed into a Precure, then fought off the Shadows. Even though disaster was avoided, the purpose of the Shadows and why Nozomi was able to transform into a Precure again remain shrouded in mystery. Meanwhile, Karen, who became a doctor, has been facing her own troubles recently. |
October 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK Educational TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2023 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:30:00 |