Yes! PreCure 5 (YES! プリキュア５, Iesu! PuriKyua Faibu) is a Japanese anime series and the fourth installment in Izumi Todo's Pretty Curemetaseries produced by Toei Animation, featuring the third generation of Cures. The series aired on TV Asahi between February 2007 and January 2008 and received a sequel season, Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo! (YES! プリキュア５ GoGo!, Iesu! PuriKyua Faibu GōGō!), which is the franchise's fifth installment and aired between February 2008 and January 2009. Both series were directed by Toshiaki Komura and written by Yoshimi Narita. The character designs were done by Toshie Kawamura, who would go on to work on the character designs for Smile PreCure! and Hug! Pretty Cure. An illustration book of her works was released on February 12, 2014.[1] A manga adaptation was serialized in Kodansha's monthly Nakayoshi magazine. The series has butterflies as its main motif, while GoGo!'s main motif is roses. A sequel anime series focusing on the characters as adults premiered in October 2023.
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.
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, Ōoinaru 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.[3]
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.[3]
A 13/14-year-old first-year transfer student at L'École des Cinq Lumières. She is half Japanese from her mother's side and half French from her father's side, and aspires to be an actress like her mother, who was a famous actress before she passed away. 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 gold.[3]
A 15/16-year-old third-year student at L'École des Cinq Lumières. She is a kind and shy girl who aspires to be a writer and likes to read and write. However, once she is angered enough, she will snap and release her temper. She is a volunteer at the school library along with Karen, and often spends her time there writing stories. She has a special bond with Natts, that develops into romantic feelings. Her parents own a traditional Japanese sweetshop. She becomes a Pretty Cure upon acknowledging Nozomi's thoughts. She introduces herself as "The green earth of tranquility, Cure Mint! (安らぎの緑の大地, キュアミント, Yasuragi no midori no daichi, Kyua Minto!)". As Cure Mint, she is the Pretty Cure of Tranquility and has the power of earth. Her theme color is green.[3]
A 15/16-year-old third-year student at L'École des Cinq Lumières who is Komachi's classmate and best friend. She comes from an affluent family and is a member of the student council at L'École des Cinq Lumières. Her parents are musicians and often go on tour, and despite missing them she hasn't asked them to come home out of fear of disturbing their work, so despite her wealth and popularity, she is often lonely. Most students look up to her and see her as cool and inspiring. In the beginning, she is reluctant to become a Cure. In episode 5, the blue butterfly appears before her, but she is unable to transform. In episode 6, as the girls are struggling, Karen stands up for her friends, vowing to protect them regardless of transformation. The blue butterfly reappears and successfully lands on her wrist, enabling her to transform into Cure Aqua. Like Nozomi and Komachi with Coco and Natts respectively, she has a special bond with Milk. She introduces herself as "The blue spring of intelligence, Cure Aqua! (知性の青い噴水,キュアアクア, Chisei no aoki izumi, Kyua Akua!)". As Cure Aqua, she is the Pretty Cure of Intelligence and has the power of water. Her theme color is blue.[3]
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. Fittingly, 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. Dream kisses him in Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!: Okashi no Kuni no Happy Birthday! to free him from brainwashing. Halfway 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.
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 is freed in episode 7, after the five Cures receive their powers. Komachi exhibits romantic feelings for Natts, and despite his stoicism, 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.
A fairy who debuts in episode 21 of the original series and resembles a white-and-pink lop rabbit who is the royal speaker and chancellor-to-be of the Palmier Kingdom. Over the course of the series, Milk and Karen develop a close friendship, beginning when Karen sacrifices herself to protect her. Milk also greatly admires Coco, and is jealous as Nozomi grows closer to him.
She doesn't have a natural ability to take a human form like the princes do, but later gains it after picking up a seed of the blue rose in GoGo! and watering it until it grew. In her human form, her alias is 13-year-old Kurumi Mimino, who has long violet hair and fuchsia eyes and dresses in violet with blue flower decorations. Her name backwards has the same pronunciation as Miruku no Mimi (ミルクの耳), meaning "Milk's ears." At first, she enrolls into Nozomi's class and maintains a mysterious, calm, and cool persona to conceal her identity from the princes and the Pretty Cures. However, her secret is eventually blown because she can't maintain this form after battles.
After gaining human form, Milk is able to transform into the heroine Milky Rose. She introduces herself as "The blue rose is the mark of secrets, Milky Rose!" (青いバラは秘密の印、ミルキィローズ!, Aoi Bara wa Himitsu no Shirushi, Mirukī Rōzu!) Her theme color is purple.[3]
A fairy who debuts in episode 1 of GoGo!. A tan feathered bird-like fairy that can assume both a human form and an aerial transport form, and works as a delivery-boy with Mailpo. He once worked for Eternal because he sought something in the Cure Rose Garden and needed a way to get there. While working for Eternal, he was asked to deliver a letter from Eternal's boss to Flora. Eventually, he quit Eternal for unknown reasons. When he was younger, he worked in the Cure Rose Garden and met Flora. Syrup has amnesia and has forgotten who he is, and wants to find the Cure Rose Garden so he can regain his memories. He develops a bond with Urara like the ones between Nozomi and Coco, Komachi and Natts, and Karen and Milk.
A walking pink mailbox that works with Syrup and helps him with sending and receiving letters. In the final episode of GoGo!, it is said that she is the red rose that Syrup planted in the Cure Rose Garden, but that she disguises himself as a mailbox to be with Syrup.
Villains
Nightmare
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.
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. Her name appears to be derived from the words "pariah" and "despair".[original research?]. She has long brown hair and wears a purple dress, as well as a mask that conceals her face.
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.[5]
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 seemingly fatal fall near the end of the original series, but eventually joins the Cures' side.
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.
A large man who, as a human, resembles a hobo and can transform into a form resembling a toad. He is lazy and often refuses to work, even if his survival as a member of Nightmare depends on it. His name is derived from the Japanese word "gama", meaning toad.
The lone woman of the team, who is reminiscent of Poisony from Futari Wa. As a human, she has short light purple hair and wears a red office dress. She can transform into a form resembling a spider. Several episodes featuring her have her fight the girls in the sewers. Her name is derived from the Greek word "arachne", meaning spider.
A villain who appears in the second part of the season. As a human, she wears a red jacket and blue pants, as well as jewelry. She can transform into a form resembling a chicken who wears a colorful costume reminiscent of Brazil's carnival costumes. She likes to take what she wants and often has Bunbee serve her.
The last Nightmare member to appear in the first season. As a human, he wears a hat and a purple and black outfit with a cape. He can transform into a form resembling a bat, and in this form he has the power to fire sonic waves at his enemies. Despite this, he usually tries to win through persuasion and talking, only using Kowaina to help him. He also transforms rooms or places into Kowaina rather than objects.
A mask that can be placed onto inanimate objects to bring them to life and cause destruction. The villains often use them as both a method of offense and defense. Their name is derived from the Japanese adjective, kowai, which means "frightening."[6]
Eternal
Eternal (エターナル, Etānaru) is an evil art organization that is the main villain of GoGo!. They steal art and treasure from other worlds, and are searching for the Cure Rose Garden.
The ruler of Eternal and the main antagonist of Go!Go!. He is a tall man who wears maroon and black robes and a silver helm on his head. He was responsible for the destruction of the four kingdoms of Palmier and seeks to reach the Cure Rose Garden to gain eternal life. He had previously fallen in love with Flora, but was later banished and turned to evil out of spite.
Anacondy (アナコンディ, Anakondi)
Voiced by: Kaori Yamagata
She is a strict middle-aged woman with purple hair resembling a Gorgon: like them, she has the ability to turn people to stone. She's like an administrator among Eternal, directing its members and controlling rare objects they bring her. She also claims report papers from her members and is very strict to them. She is very dedicated to the Director and seemingly does everything for him. She was responsible for erasing Syrup's memories as he was delivering a letter from Flora to the Director. Her true form is revealed in episode 46, where she attacks the Cures and turns them to stone.
Scorp is the first member of Eternal to appear in the series, who seems to be knowledgeable about Syrup and his circumstances. When fighting, he transforms into a form resembling a scorpion. Despite them not getting along well at first, he gradually befriends Bunbee. He last appeared in episode 11. He's also the final boss of the game, having the ability to transform into a giant scorpion-like monster.
Not counting Bunbee, he is the third member of Eternal. His name is derived from the Japanese word "tako", meaning octopus, and he transforms into a form resembling one. He dislikes rules and often argues with Anacondy. He last appeared in episode 24.
Yadokhan and Isohgin (ヤドカーンとイソーギン, Yadokān to Isōgin)
Eternal's "nightmare-duo", who are known as their best hunters. The small and fat Yadokhan mainly does the talking, although he is short of words, while the tall Isohgin repeats what Yadohkan says. The two can transform into a hermit crab/sea anemone monster. They last appeared in episode 38.
An old woman who wears a mushroom on her head and uses a book to manipulate fairy tales, pulling the Cures into worlds based on fairy tales to attack them using Hoshiina. Her name is derived from Hikageshibiretake, a type of mushroom found in Japan. She dislikes Anacondy, and they have mutual hatred for one another. She last appeared in episode 42.
The newest member of Eternal, who uses his good looks to infiltrate the Pretty Cure and gather information about them. In episode 41, his true form is revealed to resemble a cockroach.
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.
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.
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.
The fourth ruler. He is a green and tan turtle who is the King of the Mont Blanc Kingdom, which is to the north of Palmier. He is the oldest of the four rulers and the most intelligent, as he knows of the connection between Flora and Syrup and may know of the connection between Eternal and the Cure Rose Garden.
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 father, who is a children’s artist. He is very friendly, but is also a little unworldly.
Rin's mother, who along with her husband runs a flower shop called "Fleuriste Natsuki". She is called "Kazu-chan" by Megumi, similar to how Nozomi calls Rin "Rin-chan".
Yu Natsuki (夏木 ゆう, Natsuki Yū) and Ai Natsuki (夏木 あい, Natsuki Ai)
He is the Minazuki family's butler and takes care of Karen when her parents are away. He is very respectful to her and calls her 'ojou-sama' ("young lady"), but also seems to be fond of her, like a father.
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.
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 (mass communication/media). Mika nearly 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.
The mistress of the cafeteria where the girls gather and eat lunch, similarly to the Tako Café in Max Heart. She is a cheerful, middle-aged woman who sometimes gives them good advice. In truth, she is secretly the principal of the school and uses another identity to be able to receive advice from students like she did when she was an intern teacher.
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!, Purikyua Faibu, Sumairu gō gō) performed by Mayu Kudo with the chorus performed by Young Fresh with Mayumi Gojo. The first 32 episodes' ending theme is "Kirakira-shichatte My True Love!" (キラキラしちゃってMy True Love!, Kirakira-shicatte Mai Turū Rabu, "Sparkle Brilliantly My True Love!") performed by Kanako Miyamoto. For the final 18 episodes, the ending theme was changed to "Ganbalance de Dance ~Yumemiri 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~"), 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!, Purikyua Faibu, Furu Surottoru Gō 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 "Twin Tail no Mahō" (ツイン・テールの魔法, Tsuin Tēru no Mahō, "Magic of the Pigtails") 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。, "Tomorrow the Flower Blooms. The Smile Blooms.") by the Cure Quartet, sung right before the ending theme played on episode 48.
A sequel anime television series 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, "Power of Hope ~The Grown-up Pretty Cure '23~"), was announced on March 13, 2023.[8] 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.[9] It premiered on October 7, 2023, on NHK Educational TV. Ikimonogakari will perform the opening theme song "Tokimeki" (ときめき, "Heart-Throbbing").[10]Toei Animation Inc. licensed the series outside Japan through Crunchyroll, which began streaming the series on October 7, 2023, in North America, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Brazil, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.[11]
Films
Yes! Precure 5: Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom! (Ｙｅｓ!プリキュア５ 鏡の国のミラクル大冒険!, Yes! Precure 5: Kagami no Kuni no Miracle Daibōken!) premiered on theaters on November 10, 2007.
Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! Happy Birthday in the Land of Sweets (Yes!プリキュア5 GoGo! お菓子の国のハッピーバースディ♪, Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! Okashi no Kuni no Happī Bāsudi) also premiered on theaters on November 8, 2008.
The heroines also appear in all Pretty Cure All Stars movies, starting with Pretty Cure All Stars DX: Everyone's Friends☆the Collection of Miracles! (プリキュアオールスターズDX みんなともだちっ☆奇跡の全員大集合!, PuriKyua Ōru Sutāzu Dirakkusu: Minna Tomodachi☆Kiseki no Zenin Daishūgō), first Released on March 14, 2009.
There are two video games, Yes! Pretty Cure 5 (Yes!プリキュア5, Iesu! PuriKyua Faibu), was released by Bandai for the Nintendo DS on November 29, 2007. Yes! Pretty Cure 5 Go Go: Let's Go Together! Dream Festival (Yes!プリキュア5GoGo！ 全員しゅーGo!ドリームフェスティバル, Iesu! PuriKyua Faibu GoGō!: Zenin ShūGo! Dorīmu Fesutibaru), was also released by Bandai for the Nintendo DS on October 30, 2008, also featuring characters from Futari wa Pretty Cure and Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star. The opening theme is "Pretty Cure Mode SWITCH ON!" (プリキュアモードにSWITCH ON!, Purikyua Mōdo ni Suitchi On!)
