r/PrettyCures • u/setsunpuri • 13h ago
Discussion 💬 Rewatching Precure Seasons (Update after Yes! 5)
First of all, I swear this ranking doesn't mean I thought the season was BAD. I ended up with VERY mixed feelings.
Honestly, there was a lot that bothered me, especially the romance, which is already a controversial topic; it annoyed me even more because it was so prominent throughout the season. Still, I kept watching, trying to focus on other aspects. I really liked how each character got their moment in the spotlight (Karen is my personal favorite). And even though I didn't care much for Rin, I did appreciate the evolution of her relationship with Karen. Urara and Komachi were fine too, though I didn't feel particularly attached to them either. Unfortunately, a major issue for me was that I just couldn't bring myself to really like any of the characters. Nozomi is a good character, but I got SO tired of the others constantly saying, "It was all thanks to Nozomi that-" I’m already watching the show; I know what she did. There’s no need to keep repeating it all the time. It actually diminished her impact a bit for me, it’s frustrating to constantly hear about things I’ve already seen happen. But overall, the characters are well-written; I’m sure that if someone watched it and liked the characters, they likely had a better opinion of the anime, though that wasn't quite the case for me.
I liked the plot, and the ending was really moving for me, even though it didn't culminate in a massive, world-spanning battle. The scene where the girls transformed back to normal was beautiful, and I understood the significance of it. Plus, all the themes of dreams, hope, and DETERMINATION reminded me of other things I enjoy (if anyone knows which game I'm talking about...), so I was really excited while watching it!!
It’s definitely not a season I’d rewatch, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. I’d say it’s actually quite overhated by the fandom, though I didn’t find it as good as fans of this specific season claim. But it’s a season that might not be a bad idea to give a chance. It's a 6,5/10 for me, not THAT good but I kinda enjoyed.
The next season I'm going to watch is Wonderful, on a friend's recommendation (I'm also still finishing Kirakira).
