Yes! PreCure 5

Story

Yes! PreCure 5

The original series aired from February 4, 2007, to January 27, 2008, in Japan. Nozomi Yumehara, a regular middle school student, finds a magical book called the Dream Collet in her school's library and meets Coco, a fairy from the Palmier Kingdom who tells her that his friend Natts is trapped within the Collet. Nozomi decides to help restore the kingdom, which has been destroyed by an organization called Nightmare, by finding the 55 Pinkies to complete the Dream Collet and grant a wish. Her kind heart and resolve to help Coco proves she has the heart to be a Pretty Cure, and after receiving a Pinky Catch from a pink butterfly, she gains the power to transform into Cure Dream. To fight against Nightmare, who also seeks the Dream Collet for their own gain, she forms a team of four other students to be Pretty Cure. Together with Cure Rouge, Cure Lemonade, Cure Mint and Cure Aqua, they form the Yes Pretty Cure 5.

Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!

The sequel season, Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!, aired from February 3, 2008, to January 25, 2009. The Cure Rose Garden is a realm that has been watched over by its guardian Flora, who ensures that it remains concealed from the outside world. However Eternal, an art organization known for stealing treasure and artwork from other worlds, seeks to reach the Garden and seize the Rose Pact. To do this, they invade the Palmier Kingdom and its four surrounding kingdoms. Flora senses the approaching danger and sends a letter to the Pretty Cures, tasking them with finding the four rulers that have fled from their kingdoms, as they hold the Rose Garden Keys that unlock the path to the Garden. To carry out this mission, Nozomi and the others regain their ability to transform into Pretty Cure and are also joined by Milk, who through the blue rose has gained the ability to turn into a human named Kurumi Mimino and an alter ego called Milky Rose. They also gain a new ally in Syrup, a bird-like fairy who can assume a human form and works as a mailboy alongside Mailpo.

Characters

Pretty Cures

Nozomi Yumehara (夢原 のぞみ, Yumehara Nozomi) / Cure Dream (キュアドリーム, Kyua Dorīmu)

Voiced by: Yūko Sanpei

The main protagonist. A 14/15-year-old second-year student at L'École des Cinq Lumières, Nozomi is reminiscent of a typical shōjo heroine. She lacks a vision for her life and did not have a dream until she met Coco and decided her dream is to help Coco save his kingdom. Although she is clumsy, easily distracted and carefree, her cheerful and optimistic demeanor earns her others' respect. She has a habit of saying "It's decided! (けって〜い！, Kettēi!)" when she decides on something. She becomes a Pretty Cure to fulfill the promise of Coco's dream, and in turn has a special bond with him. She introduces herself as "The great power of hope, Cure Dream!" (大いなる希望の力, キュアドリーム, Ōi naru kibō no chikara, Kyua Dorīmu)". As Cure Dream, she is the Cure of Hope and has the power of starlight. Her theme color is pink.

Rin Natsuki (夏木 りん, Natsuki Rin) / Cure Rouge (キュアルージュ, Kyua Rūju)

Voiced by: Junko Takeuchi

A 14/15-year-old second-year student at L'École des Cinq Lumières. She is tomboyish and loves to play sports, but has feminine interests such as a love of boys, and is scared of ghosts. She has a very straightforward and down-to-earth personality, which sharply contrasts with her childhood friend and classmate, Nozomi. Her parents run a flower shop called Natsuki Florist (Fleurist Natsuki), which she often helps out at while taking care of her younger sister and brother. Like Nozomi, she initially lacks a vision for her future, but becomes interested in jewelry design after working at the Natts House. She introduces herself as "The red flame of passion, Cure Rouge!" (情熱の赤い炎, キュアルージュ, Jōnetsu no akai honō, Kyua Rūju). As Cure Rouge, she is the Pretty Cure of Passion and has the power of fire. Her theme color is red.

Urara Kasugano (春日野 うらら, Kasugano Urara) / Cure Lemonade (キュアレモネード, Kyua Remonēdo)

Voiced by: Mariya Ise

A 13/14-year-old first-year transfer student at L'École des Cinq Lumières. Urara is half-Japanese on maternal side and half-French on paternal side. She aspires to be an actress like her mother, who was a famous actress before she died. As a result of her experiences, she has a mature and realistic personality, which has caused her to have few friends. She has a special bond with Syrup, similar to that of Nozomi and Coco, Komachi and Natts, and Karen and Milk. She introduces herself as "The effervescent scent of bursting lemon, Cure Lemonade!" (はじけるレモンの香り、キュアレモネード, Hajikeru remon no kaori, Kyua Remonēdo!). As Cure Lemonade, she is the Pretty Cure of Effervescence and has the power of light. Her theme color is yellow.

Mascots

Coco (ココ, Koko) / Kōji Kokoda (小々田 コージ, Kokoda Kōji)

Voiced by: Takeshi Kusao

A fairy from the Palmier Kingdom who resembles a yellow-furred tail fox. He is searching for the Dream Collet to restore his kingdom. He can transform into a human, and later becomes a teacher at Nozomi's school to watch over her. Coincidentally, part of his human name, "Kokoda", sounds like the phrase "I'm Coco" in Japanese. Coco has expressed that he has feelings for Nozomi, but is hesitant to act on them because they will have to go their separate ways when his kingdom is restored. Cure Dream kisses him in Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!: Okashi no Kuni no Happy Birthday! to free him from brainwashing. Midway through the series, it is revealed that he and Natts are princes from separate parts of the Palmier Kingdom. He is given Palmier's crown in episode 24 of GoGo!, granting the Cures the Cure Fleurets. In episode 38 of GoGo!, he and Natts combine powers to allow Cure Dream and Milky Rose to combine powers.

Natts (ナッツ, Nattsu) / Natsu (夏さん, Natsu-san)

Voiced by: Miyu Irino

A fairy from the Palmier Kingdom who resembles a brown squirrel. Like Coco, he can transform into a human and works as the clerk of a jewelry shop called Natts House. Coco describes him as a good friend, comparable to the relationship between Nozomi and Rin. He has an aloof and cold personality and has difficulty trusting anyone because of his past, and so he did not trust Coco at first. In the beginning of the series, he is sealed within the Dream Collet and rescued in episode 7 after the five Cures receive their powers. Komachi exhibits romantic feelings for Natts, and despite his stoic behavior, it is clear that he feels a special bond with her. Some episodes of the series, as well as a set of character cards, give his human name as "Natts". However, this is generally accepted as Engrish. He is given Palmier's crown in episode 31 of GoGo!, allowing Milky Rose to use the Milky Mirror. In episode 38 of GoGo!, he and Coco combine powers to allow Cure Dream and Milky Rose to combine powers.

Milk (ミルク, Miruku) / Kurumi Mimino (美々野 くるみ, Mimino Kurumi) / Milky Rose (ミルキィローズ, Mirukī Rōzu)

Voiced by: Eri Sendai

Villains

Nightmare (ナイトメア, Naitomea) is an evil organization and the main villains of the first series. They seek the Dream Collet to make a wish and bring despair to the world.

Desparaia (デスパライア, Desuparaia)

Voiced by: Kazuko Sugiyama

The head of Nightmare and the main antagonist of the original series. She intends to gain eternal life to bring despair to the world, and has ordered her subordinates to obtain the Dream Collet.

Kawarino (カワリーノ, Kawarīno)

Voiced by: Hiro Yuki

Desparaia's secretary, who conveys her intentions and orders to the other members of Nightmare, who generally fear him, and reports to her on missions. As a human, he has blue hair and wears a suit. He is based on a chameleon and often uses his mimicking abilities to deceive others. His name is derived from the Japanese word kawaru, meaning change.

Bunbee (ブンビー, Bunbī)

Voiced by: Wataru Takagi

The boss of Girinma, Gamao and Arachnea. As a human, he has blonde hair and wears a suit, and can transform into a form resembling a bee. For the first part of the series, he was believed to be leading the members of Nightmare, but it is soon revealed that he takes orders from Kawarino. He joins Eternal in GoGo! after surviving a somehow fatal fall near the end of the original series, but eventually joins the Cures' side.

Girinma (ギリンマ)

Voiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama

The first member of Nightmare to appear. As a human, he wears a hat and glasses and carries a cane, and can transform into a form resembling a praying mantis. He greatly fears his superiors, especially Bunbee.

Cure Rose Garden

Flora (フローラ, Furōra)

Voiced by: Yūko Minaguchi

A mysterious lady with long pink hair who guards the Cure Rose Garden and protects it from the outside world. The boss of Eternal is interested in her, having previously been in love with her. In the final episode of Go!Go!, she reveals to Syrup that she wanted him to befriend the Cures, which is why she requested he send her letter to Nozomi. She later dies, but entrusts Nozomi with the role of the Garden's protector and the Cures with a seed.

Four Rulers

The rulers of the Palmier Kingdom's four neighboring kingdoms, who hold the Rose Garden Keys and were targeted by Eternal as a result. Once a ruler is found, he or she must stay in the Rose Pact for some time to recover, after which they can go back and restore their kingdom. Each have a special power that benefits themselves and the team, and can communicate with each other using their crowns. Together, all four and their Keys open the door to the Cure Rose Garden.

King Doughnuts (ドーナツ国王, Donatsu Kokuō)

Voiced by: Yasunori Matsumoto

The first ruler. He is a small blue dragon and the ruler of the Doughnut Kingdom, which is east of Palmier. He is dignified, smart, and arrogant, and appreciates people who work hard for others. He can stun the enemy with a blue light emitting from his hands. In episode 14, he gives the Cures his calling card before returning to his kingdom.

Queen Bavarois (パパロア女王, Babaroa Joō)

Voiced by: Mari Adachi

The second ruler. She is a pink-and-red colored bird who is the Queen of the Bavarois Kingdom, which is south of Palmier. She is sociable and energetic, but her talkative nature can cause problems for others. Her power allows communication between the Pretty Cure by enabling their transformation items to act as mobile phones. In episode 25, she gives the Cures her calling card before returning to her kingdom.

Princess Crepe (クレープ王女, Kurēpu Ōjo)

Voiced by: Kumiko Nishihara

The third ruler. She is a lemon chiffon orange striped tiger who is the Queen of the Crêpe Kingdom, which is west of Palmier. She is in love with Coco and claims to be his fiancee, and hopes that her marriage to him will unify both kingdoms. Her power activates the Milky Note, a laptop. In episode 34, she gives her calling card to the Cures before returning to her kingdom, and remains friends with Coco even after he rejects her confessiom.

Cures' families

Megumi Yumehara (夢原 恵美, Yumehara Megumi)

Voiced by: Yurika Hino

Nozomi's mother who is a beautician and runs a beauty shop called Espoir (French for "hope"). She and Kazuyo are childhood friends, similar to Nozomi and Rin. Kazuyo says that she was more clumsy than Nozomi.

Tsutomu Yumehara (夢原 勉, Yumehara Tsutomu)

Voiced by: Satoshi Taki

Nozomi's friendly father who is a children's artist.

Kazuyo Natsuki (夏木 和代, Natsuki Kazuyo)

Voiced by: Mayumi Asano

Rin's mother who runs a flower shop called Fleuriste Natsuki alongside her husband. She is called "Kazu-chan" by Megumi, similar to how Nozomi calls Rin "Rin-chan".

Yū Natsuki (夏木 ゆう, Natsuki Yū) and Ai Natsuki (夏木 あい, Natsuki Ai)

Voiced by: Kumiko Watanabe (Yu) and Satsuki Yukino (Ai)

Rin's younger twin siblings who often bother her. Yū is a boy and Ai is a girl.

Maria Kasugano (春日野マリア, Kasugano Maria)

Urara's late mother and Michel's late wife. She was a stage actress, and died when Urara was young.

Michel Kasugano (春日野 ミシェル, Kasugano Misheru)

Voiced by: Jun'ichi Kanemaru

Urara's father and Maria's husband, a French man who has lived in Japan for 20 years.

L'École des Cinq Lumières

L'École des Cinq Lumières (サンクルミエール学園, Sankurumiēru Gakuen) is the junior high school the Cures attend.

Kaori Konno (今野 香織, Konno Kaori)

Voiced by: Kumiko Ito

The captain of the football club and Miho's friend who appears in episode 13.

Miho Saito (斉藤 美穂, Saitō Miho), Eri Nakazawa (中沢 絵理, Nakazawa Eri), and Aki Yamamoto (山本 亜紀, Yamamoto Aki)

Voiced by: Yukiko Hanioka (Miho), Ami Michizoe (Eri), and Kanae Oki (Aki)

Three members of the football club.

Mika Masuko (増子 美香, Masuko Mika)

Voiced by: Mari Yamada

A second-year student who is the chief editor of the Cinq Lumières Tsūshin (a school paper). She tends to appropriate the paper for herself. Her name is a pun on masukomi, meaning "mass communication". Mika almost gets a "scoop" on the Pretty Cures, but is distracted by Natts' human form, and as a result focuses the next day's paper on him, reducing the article on the Cures to a small, almost unreadable size.

Yoshimi Morita (森田 よしみ, Morita Yoshimi)

Voiced by: Yuri Amano

A close friend of Urara.

Mayu Kudō (工藤 真由, Kudō Mayu) and Kanako Miyamoto (宮本 佳那子, Miyamoto Kanako)

Voiced by: Mayu Kudō and Kanako Miyamoto

Fictionalized versions of Mayu and Kanako, who appear as performers in a stage play.

Media

Television series

Both series were directed by Toshiaki Komura. Yes! PreCure 5 in Japan on Asahi Broadcasting Corporation and other ANN stations between February 4, 2007, and January 27, 2008. GoGo! aired between February 3, 2008, to January 25, 2009. Both series has four pieces of theme music: two opening and two ending themes.

The opening theme for Yes! PreCure 5 is "PreCure 5, Smile Go Go!" (プリキュア5、スマイル go go!) performed by Mayu Kudo with the chorus performed by Young Fresh with Mayumi Gojo. The ending theme until Episode 32 "Kira-kira Shichatte My True Love!" (キラキラしちゃってMy True Love!; "Sparkling My True Love!") performed by Kanako Miyamoto. For the final 18 episodes, the ending theme was changed to "Ganbalance de Dance: Yumemiru Kiseki-tachi" (ガンバランス de ダンス～夢みる奇跡たち～, Ganbaransu de Dansu: Yumemiru Kiseki-tachi; lit. 'Ganbalance Dance: Dreaming Miracles'), performed by Miyamoto with the PreCure 5. This song was also used as the theme for the film adaptation Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom!. An insert song in the series titled "Tobikkiri! Yūki no Door" (とびっきり!勇気の扉（ドア）, Tobikkiri! Yūki no Doa; "Extraordinary! The Door of Courage") was performed by Mariya Ise as her character Urara Kasugano and was used in episodes 20 and 29.

The opening theme for GoGo! is "PreCure 5, Full Throttle Go Go!" (プリキュア5、フル·スロットルGO GO!), performed by Kudou. The first ending theme, used for the first 29 episodes, is "Te to Te Tsunai de Heart mo Link!!" (手と手つないでハートもリンク!!, Te to Te Tsunai de Hāto mo Rinku!!; "From Hand to Hand, the Heart Also Links!!") performed by Miyamoto with Young Fresh. The second ending "Ganbalance de Dance: Kibō no Relay" (ガンバランス de ダンス～希望のリレー～, Ganbalance de Dance ~Kibō no Rirē~; "Ganbalance de Dance: Relay of Hope) was used for the remaining 19 episodes of the series, and performed by the Cure Quartet, comprising Ise, Uechiyae, Kudou, and Miyamoto. Two insert songs were also used in the series, the first being "Twintail no Mahō" (ツイン・テールの魔法, Tsuin Tēru no Mahō; lit. 'Magic of the Twintail') by Ise as Urara Kasugano in episodes 18 and 37, and the other "Ashita, Hana Saku. Egao, Saku." (明日、花咲く。笑顔、咲く。; lit. 'Tomorrow, the Flower Blooms. The Smile Blooms.') by the Cure Quartet, sung right before the ending theme played on episode 48.

A sequel anime titled Power of Hope: PreCure Full Bloom (キボウノチカラ〜オトナプリキュア'23〜, Kibō no Chikara: Otona Purikyua '23; lit. 'Power of Hope: The Grown-up Pretty Cure '23'), was announced on March 13, 2023. The series is produced by Toei Animation and Studio Deen and directed by Takayuki Hamana, with Yoshimi Narita returning for series composition, Atsuko Nakajima in charge of character designs, and Naoki Satō returning to compose the music. It premiered on October 7, 2023, on NHK Educational TV. Ikimonogakari will perform the opening theme song "Tokimeki" (ときめき; lit. 'Heart-Throbbing'). Crunchyroll began streaming the series on October 7, 2023, in North America, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Brazil, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.