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or ''PreCure All Stars'' is a series of Japanese
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films produced by
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based on
Izumi Todo , credited with creating series like '' Ojamajo Doremi'' and ''Pretty Cure'', is a collective pen name used by Toei Animation television producers when contributing to their various anime series. Pseudonyms used in a similar manner include Hajime ...
's ''
Pretty Cure , also known as and ''PC'', 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. Each series revolves around a group of magical girls kn ...
'' anime television franchise. Each movie features a storyline which crosses over characters from all the ''Pretty Cure'' anime series to date. As of October 2020, there are currently 12 main films in the series, ''All Stars'' movies are generally released shortly after the premiere of a new ''Pretty Cure'' television series. The most recent Pretty Cure team at the time of release generally has the largest involvement with the movie's plot. In the opening scenes of each movie, a
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occurs, in which the most recent Pretty Cure team bump into older teams by accident. On top of that, all fairies of all Pretty Cure teams know each other as friends. With the exception of ''Singing with Everyone Miraculous Magic'', each movie to date utilizes Miracle Lights, which are small flashlights handed out to audience members during screenings, with the finale encouraging viewers to wave their lights to support the Cures in defeating the main antagonist. The films often have a short segment instructing children on how to use their Lights safely. These Lights have also been made available for certain movies based on the individual series.


Films


''Pretty Cure All Stars DX: Everyone's Friends - the Collection of Miracles'' (2009)

is the first crossover movie in the ''Pretty Cure'' series, released on March 20, 2009. It features all the Pretty Cures from ''
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'', ''
Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star , often shortened simply to ''PreCure Splash Star'', is a magical girl anime series produced by Toei Animation, and aired on TV Asahi between February 5, 2006 and January 28, 2007. It is the third series in Izumi Todo's ''Pretty Cure'' met ...
'', ''
Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo! is a Japanese anime series and the fourth installment in Izumi Todo's ''Pretty Cure'' metaseries produced by Toei Animation, featuring the third generation of Cures. The series aired on TV Asahi between February 2007 and January 2008 and ...
'' and ''
Fresh Pretty Cure! or ''Fresh PreCure!'', is a Japanese magical girl anime series and the sixth in the ''Pretty Cure'' metaseries by Izumi Todo, featuring the fourth generation of Cures. Produced by Toei Animation, the series was directed by Junji Shimizu ('' ...
''.


''Pretty Cure All Stars DX2: Light of Hope - Protect the Rainbow Jewel!'' (2010)

is the second in the crossover series, released on March 20, 2010, and stars all the Cures from the previous series, with the addition of those introduced in '' HeartCatch PreCure!''


''Pretty Cure All Stars DX3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects the World'' (2011)

is the third movie in the series, released on March 19, 2011, starring all the Cures from the previous series, including those introduced in ''
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'', as well as various villains featured in previous ''Pretty Cure'' movies and the last planned title in the DX series. The theatrical release was edited in parts as a result of the 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami which occurred before the movie was due to be released. The movie was later released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on July 20, 2011, with the deleted scenes restored.


''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future'' (2012)

is the fourth theatrical crossover film in the ''Pretty Cure'' series, which was released in Japanese theatres on March 17, 2012, starring all the Cures from the previous series, including those introduced in ''
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'', and a movie exclusive Pretty Cure. The film was released on DVD and BD on July 18, 2012, and was aired as part of
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's ''Super Hero and Heroine Summer Vacation'' special on August 25, 2013.


''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart'' (2013)

is the fifth movie in the series, and the sequel to ''New Stage'' which was released in theaters on March 16, 2013, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on July 26, 2013. It features all the present Cures including those introduced in '' DokiDoki! PreCure''.


''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends'' (2014)

is the franchise's sixth crossover film and the last planned title in the ''New Stage'' series, featuring the Cures introduced in ''
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''. The film was released in Japanese theaters on March 15, 2014, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on July 25, 2014. This film celebrates the tenth anniversary of Pretty Cure franchise since 2004. Ayame Goriki starred as Nami in the third film of New Stage.


''Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival♪'' (2015)

is the franchise's seventh crossover film in the series, released in 3D on March 14, 2015. It is the first feature length Pretty Cure film to feature extended dance scenes, similar to the 2011 short film Pretty Cure All Stars DX: 3D Theatre. Like the six previous films, the film features the characters from all ''Pretty Cure'' television series, including those introduced in ''
Go! Princess PreCure , also known as ''Go! Princess Pretty Cure'', is a 2015 Japanese magical girl anime series produced by Toei Animation, and the twelfth installment to Izumi Todo's ''Pretty Cure'' metaseries, featuring the tenth generation of Cures. It is d ...
''.


''Pretty Cure All Stars: Singing with Everyone♪ Miraculous Magic!'' (2016)

is the franchise's eighth film and the 20th film overall in the ''Pretty Cure'' franchise, featuring Cures from ''
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''. The musical film was released in Japan on March 19, 2016.


''Pretty Cure Dream Stars!'' (2017)

is the ninth crossover film in the series and the film. Unlike the previous films, the series does not feature every current Pretty Cure and instead focuses on characters from ''Go! Princess PreCure'', ''Witchy PreCure!'' and ''
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''. The film, which features an original character alongside recent Cures, was released in Japan on March 18, 2017.


''Pretty Cure Super Stars!'' (2018)

is the tenth crossover film in the series. Like the previous film, the series also does not feature every current Pretty Cure and instead focuses on characters from ''Witchy PreCure!'', ''Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode'' and ''
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''. The film, which features an original character alongside recent Cures, was released in Japan on March 17, 2018.


''Pretty Cure Miracle Universe'' (2019)

is the 12th crossover film in the series. Like the previous film, the series also does not feature every current Pretty Cure and instead focuses on characters from ''Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode'', ''Hug! Pretty Cure'' and ''
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''. The movie was released in theaters on March 16, 2019.


''Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone'' (2020)

is the 13th crossover film in the series. Featuring the Cures from ''Hug! Pretty Cure'', ''Star Twinkle PreCure'' and ''
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'', The movie was released in theaters on October 31, 2020.


Short movies


Pretty Cure All Stars: GoGo Dream Live

is a 5-minute short released with the ''Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo'' movie DVD, featuring the cures from ''Max Heart'', ''Splash Star'' and ''Yes! Precure 5 GoGo'' series working together to fight off a mysterious enemy. Ultimately, this has led to the establishment of ''Pretty Cure All Stars'' series today.


Pretty Cure All Stars DX: 3D Theatre

is a 14-minute dance special shown in
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, featuring a medley of songs from the series and movies, released on August 5, 2011. It consists all the cures from Cure Black to Cure Beat.


Movie-exclusive characters

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Video games

Certain video games in the ''Pretty Cure'' franchise produced by
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also feature cross-overs. ''
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machines based on the franchise have been released since 2007, allowing players to use collectible cards. These machines are updated as new series are released. , released for
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on October 30, 2008, is a side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring characters from ''Max Heart'', ''Splash Star'' and ''Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo''. is a
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released for the
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on March 28, 2013. The game allows players to dance to theme songs from all of the ''Pretty Cure'' series up to '' Dokidoki! PreCure''.


Box office

''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart'' grossed US$10.1 million. By April 20, 2014, ''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends'' had grossed US$8,526,335 in Japan. ''Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival♪'' grossed $1,073,800 on its opening weekend.


See also

* List of ''Pretty Cure'' films - a list of films based on the individual television series


References


External links


Official ''Pretty Cure All Stars'' Website
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