If you’re a Precure fan in the US, articles on the series can be hard to find, and the few that appear often dismiss it as a toy-selling vehicle. Funny that you never hear that about Pokemon! Luckily I can paste プリキュア in a search and find great articles in the Japanese press! I’ve found some interviews with Washio Takahashi, the creator of Pretty Cure. Usually you see Precure credited … Continue reading →
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