Healin' Good Pretty Cure

is a Japanese magical girl anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It is the seventeenth installment of the ''Pretty Cure'' franchise and the first series in the Reiwa period. It premiered on ANN on February 2, 2020, succeeding '' Star Twinkle Pretty Cure'' in its time slot. It is the second series in the franchise to have nature as its main topic after ''Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star'', with elements and medicine as the Cures' main motifs. It was succeeded by '' Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure'' on February 28, 2021.

Story

13-year-old Nodoka Hanadera moves to the city of with her family in hopes of having a fresh start from her life in the city. Meanwhile, a place deep inside the Earth known as the is under attack from an antagonistic group called the Byogens, who aim to infect the Garden and slowly poison the planet. Its ruler, Queen Teatine, entrusts the care of her daughter Latte to three Healing Animals - Rabirin, Pegitan and Nyatoran - and tells them to go to the surface world and find three people whose hearts can resonate with their paws and partner with them. While on Earth, Nodoka and the fairies witness an attack from the Byogens: in a sudden twist of fate, Rabirin meets up with Nodoka, who despite her somewhat frail condition is determined to protect others. This resonates with Rabirin and gives Nodoka the power to become the Pretty Cure foretold in legend, Cure Grace. Joined by Chiyu (Cure Fontaine), Hinata (Cure Sparkle) and later they are joined by Asumi (Cure Earth), the four girls form the Healin' Good Pretty Cure team to fight against the threat of the Byogens and protect life on Earth and the Healing Garden.

Characters

Healin' Good Pretty Cures

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:The main protagonist. She is a second-year middle school student at Sukoyaka Middle School. Before the events of the series, she succumbed to an unknown illness caused by a Dark Seed from a Megabyogen, which eventually formed into Daruizen. This left her hospitalized during her childhood, and as she recovers years later, her frail condition causes her parents to move to Sukoyaka City for her to fully recover. She is kind, calm, and goes at her own pace, and strives to try many different things, but lacks the athletic ability to do so. Above all else, she wants to be of use to others. Her fairy partner is Rabirin. As Cure Grace, she is the Pretty Cure of flowers and her theme color is pink. She introduces herself as .
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:A girl who lives in Sukoyaka City, where her family runs a hot spring inn, and is a second-year middle school student at Sukoyaka Middle School. She lives a hygienic and cheerful lifestyle and is like an older sister who, if she sees anything wrong, will do anything to help. She is serious and has a strong sense of responsibility, striving to do everything herself. As well, she is sporty, being the ace of her school's track and field team, and intelligent, especially regarding science. Her fairy partner is Pegitan. As Cure Fontaine, she is the Pretty Cure of water and her theme color is blue. She introduces herself as .
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:A girl who lives in Sukoyaka City, where her family runs an animal clinic and a café, and is a second-year middle school student at Sukoyaka Middle School. She is not good at studying. She is outgoing, friendly, and honest and tends to say what's on her mind. She loves fashion and makeup, and always stays up to date on the latest trends. Her fairy partner is Nyatoran. As Cure Sparkle, she is the Pretty Cure of light and her theme color is yellow. She introduces herself as .
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:A girl born from the spirit of the Healing Garden and Queen Teatine's wish for someone to protect Latte. She physically appears to be a 20-year-old woman, but was born recently. She resembles Fuu, the ancient Pretty Cure who Queen Teatine was partnered with long ago. As an entity born from the Healing Garden, she is calm and friendly, although sometimes naive. When she is depressed, she starts to become transparent and fade away, and her friends need to help her be in high spirits once more. Her character development centers around adapting to the modern world while fighting against the Byogens. She is physically the oldest, but mentally the youngest Pretty Cure in the franchise. Her fairy partner is Latte. As Cure Earth, she is the Pretty Cure of wind and her theme color is purple. She introduces herself as .

Healing Garden

The is a magical place that Queen Teatine ruled until the Byogens invaded.

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:A pink rabbit-like fairy and Nodoka's fairy partner. She has a strong sense of justice and is very high-spirited, but sometimes makes mistakes.
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:A blue penguin-like fairy and Chiyu's fairy partner. He is intelligent, but shy and lacking in confidence. Despite being modest, he will do what he can, even if things don't work out right. He loves hot springs.
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:A yellow cat-like fairy and Hinata's fairy partner. Like Hinata, he is very free-spirited and says whatever is on his mind. He is also a show-off who tries to act cool and can have a quick temper. Because of their similarities, he and Hinata get along well.
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:A brown dog-like fairy who is Asumi's fairy partner and the She does not speak and barks like a normal dog, but others can use a stethoscope to hear her inner voice. Like Teatine, she can detect when Byogens infect the Earth. She becomes sick when a Megabyogen is born, but can be healed using the power of rescued Element Spirits.
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:Latte's mother. She is an adult Afghan Hound-like fairy and the ruler of the Healing Garden. She was severely wounded after her first clash with King Byogen, and the only survivor who remained in her homeland following the Byogens' invasion. Later on, she is revealed to have been the partner of Fuu, the ancient Pretty Cure that predated the current group. In episode 43, she heads to Earth to confront Neo King Byogen and traps him in a forcefield along with the other Healing Animals. However, the king breaks out and she is among those absorbed into him; nevertheless, everyone's determination to live frees them from the king.
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:A lion-like fairy and one of Queen Teatine's knights.
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:A tiger-like fairy and one of Queen Teatine's knights.
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:An elderly monkey-like fairy and the elder of the Healing Garden.
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:A sparrow-like fairy from the Healing Garden.
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:A dormouse-like fairy from the Healing Garden.
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:A ferret-like fairy from the Healing Garden.
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:A hamster-like fairy from the Healing Garden.

Elemental Spirits

The are spirits that reside in the environment and objects. The Byogens corrupt them with Nanobyogens to turn them into Megabyogens. After being purified, the spirits grant Element Bottles that the Cures can use to treat Latte. They are voiced by Yumiri Hanamori, Sayaka Senbongi and Ai Furihata.

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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in flowers.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in the trees and forest.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in water.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in glass and mirrors.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in bubbles.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in fruits and crops.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in raindrops.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in things that produce ice.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in gemstones and rocks.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in electronics and gadgets.
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:An Elemental Spirit residing in things that produce wind.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in leaves.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in things that produce fire.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides in things that catch sunlight.
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:An Elemental Spirit residing in things that produce air.
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:An Elemental Spirit residing in things that produce sound.
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:An Elemental Spirit that resides at beaches.

Byogens

The series' main antagonists. The are a mysterious group of germ-themed villains based on demons who reside in the . Their motive is to infect the Healing Garden and the world to reawaken King Byogen. The groups' name is derived from the Japanese word , meaning "''origin of (the) disease''", and its members are named after Japanese names relating to disease.

Leaders

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:The leader of the Byogens and the main antagonist of the series. He is a ruthless demon who was defeated by the ancient Pretty Cure long ago, when he almost conquered the Healing Garden and defeated Teatine. This caused him to lose his body and end up as a dormant spirit. In order to re-obtain his body, he assigns his minions to spread disease across the Earth to complete his body. In episode 39, the Cures apparently defeat him, leaving Guaiwaru to anoint himself as king. However, it is revealed in episode 41 that the Cures only destroyed part of his body, and that he knew of Guaiwaru's treachery and planned to absorb him once he enhanced himself further, with Shindoine assisting him in that plan. In episode 42, he absorbs Daruizen after the Cures defeat him, evolving and enhancing himself further into . He subsequently infects all of Sukoyaka City and undermines Earth before Queen Teatine and her servants trap him in a forcefield to temporarily halt him. However, he breaks out, absorbs the Cures, Queen Teatine and Latte, and infects the entire world. Nevertheless, his victims break free and the Cures purify him, destroying him permanently.

Terra Byogens

are demonic beings born after a Megabyogen's Dark Seed infects a host and matures over time before leaving its host and assuming a human form. They all serve under King Byogen as his generals and aim to spread disease to Earth to reawaken him. They use Nanobyogens to corrupt Elemental Spirits and create giant monsters called Megabyogens. Said monsters can be enhanced with crystals called Mega Parts, which are harvested from defeated Megabyogens. Once enhanced with Mega Parts, they gain the ability to infect humans and turn them into Giga Byogen. All Terra Byogens have scorpion-like tails and horns and wear red coats.
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:A calm Terra Byogen with green hair and light blue skin. He has a laidback attitude and speaks softly, and looks down upon the Healing Animals. He can throw projectiles by creating dark orbs. It is later revealed that he was born from Nodoka after a Dark Seed infected her, making him responsible for her illness. In episode 33, he is forced to enhance himself with a Mega Part to gain power, gaining the ability to turn humans into Gigabyogens like the other generals. In episodes 41 and 42, he attempts to seek Nodoka’s protection when the revived King Byogen attempts to absorb him, but she rejects his offer to protect her own health. He enhances himself with multiple Mega Parts to battle the Cures, only to be purified back to his usual form before being killed by King Byogen, who absorbs his remains. His name is derived from the word "Darui" (だるい), which means ''sluggish'' or ''languid''.
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:A wicked Terra Byogen woman with purple hair and light purple skin. She is King Byogen's oldest subordinate and is vastly devoted to him, taking offense towards her allies insulting him. After being ignored for so long, she uses a Mega Part to further evolve herself, gaining the ability to corrupt humans and turn them into Gigabyogens. In episode 41, it is revealed that she assisted King Byogen in his plan to absorb a treacherous Guaiwaru to regain his body and power. In episode 43, she enhances herself further to battle the four Cures, but is purified back to her original state as particles, which Cure Earth absorbs to develop a vaccine against King Byogen. Her name is derived from the word "Shindoi" (しんどい), which means ''tired'' or ''bothersome'' in Kansai dialect.
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:A fierce and muscular Terra Byogen with orange hair and light green skin who solves problems by crushing his foes with brute force. In episode 32, he enhances himself with a Mega Part to prove he is better than Shindoine, gaining the ability to turn humans into Gigabyogens. In episode 39, he manipulates the Cures into defeating King Byogen for him as part of his plan to usurp him and becomes . He subsequently overpowers the Cures as they flee, infecting Sukoyaka City with multiple Megabyogens before the Cures intervene. Guaiwaru nearly kills them before King Byogen absorbs him, having known of his treachery, faked his demise, and used him to create a new body. His name is derived from the phrase , meaning ''bad health''.
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:A cocky humanoid Terra Byogen who was born at the end of episode 11. He was born a nutria that was infected by a Dark Seed spawned by one of Daruizen's Megabyogens. Unlike the other three generals, he does not have horns, but instead wears a jacket, a black shirt and slippers. He is a strong fighter who battles for fun and sees the other generals as his family; this attitude is later revealed to be a ruse to prove he is better than the others. In episode 20, he is purified by Cure Earth using Healing Hurricane.
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:A humanoid Terra Byogen who only appears in episode 24. He was created by Daruizen by fusing a Mega Part with a crow; ironically, he has a fear of heights. His name is derived from the word "nebusoku"(寝不足) which means "lack of sleep". He is purified by Cure Earth.
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:A Terra Byogen born when Daruizen he inserted a Mega Part into Nodoka's body. His name is derived from the word "Kedarui" (気だるい) which means "languid" or "listless". He is ultimately purified by the Healing Oasis.
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:The series' main monsters, which the Byogens summon. They are created by contaminating the Earth Spirits with a small bat-shaped demon called a Nanobyogen . In episode 30, a more powerful variant of Megabyogen, known as is created. When the Pretty Cure defeat them, they say

Cures' family members

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:Nodoka's father, who works as an architect.
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:Nodoka's mother, who started working as a delivery truck driver after the family moved to Sukoyaka City.
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:Chiyu's father.
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:Chiyu's mother, who is the owner of the Sawaizumi Hot Spring Inn.
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:Chiyu's younger brother.
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:Chiyu's grandfather.
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:Chiyu's grandmother.
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:Hinata's father, who is the owner of his family's animal clinic.
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:Hinata's older brother, who works as a veterinarian.
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:Hinata's older sister, who is the owner of the "Café Wonderful Juice" juice bar, and a pet groomer.

Others

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:Nodoka, Chiyu, and Hinata's headroom teacher and Kota's father.
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:Nodoka's classmate, who tries to get the latest scoops at school as its newspaper editor. He attempts to stalk Nodoka, who he believes is involved with the Byogens' attacks.
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:Nodoka, Chiyu and Hinata's classmates. Ryoko is a member of the school's athletics club.
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:An employee at the Sawaizumi Hot Spring Inn.
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:A guest at the Sawaizumi Hot Spring Inn, who has a big heart and tries to encourage a depressed employee. He is attacked by Guaiwaru and turned into a Gigabyogen, but the Cures ultimately purify him. He is the owner of a dog named Moko.
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:An artist who traveled to France to learn more about the art she loved.
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:She is a kind lady, who feels sentimental whenever she misses Honoo.
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:He is Orie's husband, and also a friendly and loving man. He used to work in a neighboring town, but returned after marrying Orie.
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:The store owner of , which Rabirin adores.
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:A foreigner who visits Japan with her parents () and stays at Sawaizumi Hot Spring Inn. She plans to move to Japan in the near future, but is worried about leaving her hometown behind to live in a new land. She gradually grows closer to Chiyu, who listens to her worries, and finally makes new friends while playing at the park.
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:A young transfer student who discovers Pegitan, who was pretending to be a plushie, on a bench. She takes him home and plays with him, naming him , but she soon learns he is real and becomes attached to him.
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:Riri's mother.
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:Kyosei's son.
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:Kota's friend.
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:A girl who is the main protagonist of '' Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure''. Latte summons her to assist the Healin' Good Pretty Cure team in their battle against a Megabyogen pack, though she is knocked out by the monsters.

Movie characters

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:A clock-like fairy featured in ''Pretty Cure Miracle Leap'' who represents "tomorrow". She has the power to create Miraclun Lights, and is being chased down by Refrain.
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:The main antagonist in ''Pretty Cure Miracle Leap'', and a spirit who represents "yesterday" and has the power to turn back time. He is after Miraclun's power to halt time and repeatedly relive the same day. Despite his sheer power and transforming himself to overpower the Cures, he is ultimately defeated by Cure Grace, who becomes Super Miracle Grace and uses Healing Time Liberation.
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:A popular model who calls herself the Princess of Virtual Dreams.
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:Kaguya's mother, who created the Virtual Dreams system.
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:The main antagonist of ''Healin' Good Pretty Cure: GoGo! Big Transformation! The Town of Dreams''.
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Media

Anime

On October 23, 2019, the Japan Patent office reported a filing for the series. On November 28, 2019, Toei Animation opened the site for ''Healin' Good PreCure''. The franchise's traditional baton pass featuring Cure Star, the lead cure of the previous ''Pretty Cure'' season ''Star Twinkle PreCure'', and Cure Grace, along with Fuwa and Rate was shown at the end of episode 49, the final episode of ''Star Twinkle PreCure''. The series is directed by Yoko Ikeda, with Junko Komura handling series' composition, Naoko Yamaoka designing the characters, and Shiho Terada composing the music. It began airing on ANN on February 2, 2020, with an announcement show in Sunshine City, Tokyo that was broadcast live on YouTube the day before the series' premiere. The 13th episode, originally scheduled to air on April 26, 2020, was postponed until June 28, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the series re-airing select episodes during this time. Toei Animation and Arstech Guild used Unreal Engine 4 for the second ending animation. Crunchyroll streamed the series with original Japanese audio and English subtitles.

Video releases

The series is released on both DVD and Blu-ray via Pony Canyon in Japan. The first DVD volumes were released on July 22, 2020, while the first Blu-ray volume was first released on September 16, 2020.

Films

Characters from the series appear in the crossover film , which also features characters from '' Hugtto! PreCure'' and ''Star Twinkle PreCure''. The film was originally scheduled for release on October 31, 2020 (Halloween).

A standalone film, titled premiered on March 20, 2021. The film is a crossover between Healin' Good Pretty Cure series and '' Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!'', the 5th series in the franchise.

Manga

Futago Kamikita wrote and illustrated the manga adaptation of the series, which began serialization on Kodansha's Shōjo magazine ''Nakayoshi'' in March 2020. The first Tankobon volume is released on September 11, 2020, while the second volume was released on March 12, 2021.

Music

Opening

Endings

Insert Song

Albums

References

External links

Official website

Official website (Asahi)

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