To date, three of the series have received English adaptations. There are currently twenty anime television series in the franchise, two of which are direct sequels to their previous series. As the series progresses and stronger enemies appear, the Cures gain new magical items, new abilities, and sometimes new allies to help them in their fight against evil. With the assistance of creatures known as fairies, the Pretty Cure use their magical powers and enhanced strength to fight against evil forces who create monsters to bring misery to the Earth. As of December 2022, three series have received English adaptations.Įach series focuses on a group of teenage girls who are granted special items that allow them to transform into legendary warriors known as the Pretty Cure. Its most recent iteration, Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure, began airing in February 2023 as part of TV Asahi's Sunday morning children's television block. Starting in February 2004 with Futari wa Pretty Cure, the franchise has seen many anime series, spanning over 850 episodes to date, as well as spawning movies, manga, toys, and video games.

Each series revolves around a group of magical girls known as Pretty Cures who battle against evil forces. The Pretty Cure series ( プリキュアシリーズ, Purikyua Shirīzu, also titled PreCure) is a Japanese magical girl anime franchise created by Izumi Todo and Bandai and produced by Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Asatsu-DK, Toei Animation and Bandai. The twentieth anniversary logo for the Pretty Cure franchise.

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