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Dec 7, 2012 9:09 PM
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According to the handout by Toei Animation, Doki Doki! Precure was announced to be aired from February 3rd 2013. The handout revealed the character designs with good resolution.

Character Designs of Doki Doki! Precure
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Dec 7, 2012 9:16 PM
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I can honestly say that is the worst mascot design I have even seen, I challenge anyone to prove me wrong.

The precure's look basic though.
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Dec 7, 2012 9:21 PM
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Damn it, I still haven't a single f@#king installment of Pretty Cure/Pre-Cure.
Dec 7, 2012 9:23 PM
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Not too keen on the design of the girls, it's got that slight new 2010's kids centered shounen-esque look unlike previous series which still had a more cutesy shoujo/moe hybrid look, now the magical critters are moe overload inducing adorability.


Dec 7, 2012 9:52 PM
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>Dat ponytail on blondie.
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Dec 7, 2012 10:13 PM
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they still look the same as ever to me
Dec 7, 2012 10:16 PM
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akuzaker said:
they still look the same as ever to me


I second this.
Dec 7, 2012 10:17 PM
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I really miss Futari wa and Heartcatch. It feels like every other precure, especially those since Heartcatch, are just so bad and all feel and look exactly the same. They had a more mass-market appeal to them while the rest just feel like what they actually are, kid shows. Not that it makes them bad, just not nearly as good as they could be - and I honestly hate the fact they continually use the worst designs for the main characters in the more recent ones. They all look exactly the same, and they all look bad and uninteresting. I can't even tell that's not just Smile.
Dec 7, 2012 10:18 PM
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The pink one doesn't appear to be the leader this time.
Dec 7, 2012 10:25 PM

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TallonKarrde23 said:
I really miss Futari wa and Heartcatch.


I'm for one glad they went away from the Heartcatch designs. They weren't attractive at all to me... and the cute girls is the main reason I watch these shows. They looked far too "Cartoony" I guess.

Dec 7, 2012 10:40 PM
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TallonKarrde23 said:
I really miss Futari wa and Heartcatch. It feels like every other precure, especially those since Heartcatch, are just so bad and all feel and look exactly the same. They had a more mass-market appeal to them while the rest just feel like what they actually are, kid shows. Not that it makes them bad, just not nearly as good as they could be - and I honestly hate the fact they continually use the worst designs for the main characters in the more recent ones. They all look exactly the same, and they all look bad and uninteresting. I can't even tell that's not just Smile.


I haven't seen Futari, but I do miss Heartcatch as well. The whole time I was watching Smile all I could think about was how it failed to meet my Heartcatch expectations in every way. I liked the characters, but the plot was waaaaay too simple and the villains lacked any real depth. It was pretty much an entire show made of filler. And the friggin decors. "We got them all!" Next episode "We got the next decor!" NO EXPLANATION! And this happens at least twice.

I can understand that it's a kids show and that they deliberately wanted to keep it simple, after a great season like Heartcatch, you'd think future seasons would try to improve in some way.
Dec 7, 2012 11:29 PM

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I don't mind the character design much, but what the fuck is that thing in the middle supposed to be?

I really hope that's not what the fairies look like.


While Smile hasn't really had the best story, pacing, or fights, it's easily the funniest season of Precure I've seen. Heartcatch is still the best overall though.
Dec 7, 2012 11:55 PM

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soooooo....
girls character design - awesome. HeartCatch mixed with Suite, plus those eyes look a bit like Fresh.

but what in name of sanity is that THING o.O
fairy baby?
those eyes! they will eat your soul!


and HeartCatch geting so much praise... as long as Tsubomi doesn't go into emo mode or Moonlight does it - it's good. Too bad they do it often
Dec 8, 2012 12:22 AM

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omg
Dec 8, 2012 12:44 AM

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So they use Suite character designer this time
Dec 8, 2012 3:00 AM

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So cute! I want to watch all PreCure series next year, hope I'll manage it ;)
Dec 8, 2012 3:50 AM
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for me it looks more like ojama doremi character design then suite.the villains sound more promising one is ira which is a young boy there is middle aged man called pale and the last one is witch/young demon so they sound a little promising
Dec 8, 2012 3:58 AM

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Flairway said:
akuzaker said:
they still look the same as ever to me


I second this.

+1
There are a few changes, maybe the hairstyles a bi~t, but since I'm not into it, they look the same as other "cures" from previous seasons.
Dec 8, 2012 7:17 AM

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I really miss the first three season. But that's fairy baby thing seems a lot more annoying that chiffon was, and may be even more than candy.
Can't we have a Fairy like Tart ? This one was awesome.
Dec 8, 2012 7:25 AM

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It's the 10th season, so of course there are details in the designs harking back to previous seasons. ∂A∂ Come on, people.

I AM SO EXCITED. The baby is super cute - at first it was creepy, but I drew her and my impression changed. And YES for cellphone mascots, they're so cute! I can't wait for this season, but at the same time it's going to be depressing for Smile to be ending. (It's this way every year... *sigh*)
Dec 8, 2012 8:06 AM

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Can anyone translate the story section in the bottom left?
Dec 8, 2012 8:18 AM

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GarLogan78 said:
Can anyone translate the story section in the bottom left?
Don't you think the scan is too small for the text to be readable?

Anyway, seems the character design is a bit back in the older days of PreCure. Personally I still find I like the character design of the current Smile PreCure the most, followed by Futari wa. Personal preference of course.
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Dec 8, 2012 8:22 AM
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GarLogan78 said:
Can anyone translate the story section in the bottom left?

you can find it here http://prettycure.wikia.com/wiki/Doki_Doki!_Pretty_Cure
Dec 8, 2012 10:27 AM

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Oh, another magical girl anime for 2013...
Dec 8, 2012 10:48 AM

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I doubt it'll be any better than Fresh or Yes! Precure 5 and GoGo, but interesting. As long ad it isn't as boring as Heartcatch(about only a fifth part of it was interesting. don't get why people loved it) - it's good.
I like Smile very much, because of all the old-school anime references, characters and epic fights. If Doki Doki! will be like it or better - I'll only be happy. Just not like Heartcatch.
Dec 8, 2012 12:20 PM

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Good God i will definitely pass on this one. thank u
Dec 8, 2012 3:45 PM

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wish smile had gotten a second season instead :/
Dec 8, 2012 3:47 PM

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dafaq is this Sailor Moon looking nonsense?

Dec 8, 2012 6:56 PM

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sweet0fire0rose said:
year after year PreCure be more childish
almost like it's designed for children or something
Dec 8, 2012 8:43 PM

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mitamaking said:
I can honestly say that is the worst mascot design I have even seen, I challenge anyone to prove me wrong.
Are you talking about the baby?
Dec 9, 2012 4:16 AM

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Vylash said:
sweet0fire0rose said:
year after year PreCure be more childish
almost like it's designed for children or something

Wait a bit. IT ISN'T for children?
Dec 9, 2012 4:35 AM

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...They look exactly like the Fresh cures to me. Am I the only one seeing this?
Dec 9, 2012 5:00 AM

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Bunns said:
...They look exactly like the Fresh cures to me. Am I the only one seeing this?
They do not - ok have some parts similar (eyes which were most awesome part of Fresh and weird mascot) but different for sure

if something that pink one looks similar (but not exactly) Cure Bloom


so basically it's mix of everything plus inspiration with HeartCatch way of designing
and one creepy as hell mascot
Dec 9, 2012 7:42 AM

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Kuro-san666 said:
Vylash said:
sweet0fire0rose said:
year after year PreCure be more childish
almost like it's designed for children or something

Wait a bit. IT ISN'T for children?

I think Vylash was being sarcastic there... I mean I hope...
Dec 9, 2012 7:55 AM

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It doesn't have the boobs of Fresh Precure, at least.

Dec 9, 2012 11:47 AM

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the mascot is really ugly
Dec 10, 2012 12:58 AM

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Color scheme reminds me of Fresh, Cure Heart's design made me think of Cure Bloom, and art style looks similar to Suite. Very spiral-y but I'm liking the designs. The baby mascot is unsettling though.

Will watch. Pretty Cure approaching its tenth anniversary! :)
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Those guys that don't like the other seasons, then why are you guys watching then? Its like forcing yourself to eat some disgusting while not enjoying it at all. Just stick to which you like. But of course each of one of us have diffirent opinions so I hope that I don't have to argue with anyone

I'm not really care about the the character and mascots looks like. All I care is the story line and character development. Oh and the music too. By the look of it,the leader looks great and I find that pretty cure just get better and better. Kinda like Suite and Smile(which is the most hilarious).
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Vylash said:
sweet0fire0rose said:
year after year PreCure be more childish
almost like it's designed for children or something


Cmon its already a children show from the first season already. Or you guys just find that out already recently? And its not so bad, would you prefer it to be an adult show then?
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Kuro-san666 said:
Vylash said:
sweet0fire0rose said:
year after year PreCure be more childish
almost like it's designed for children or something

Wait a bit. IT ISN'T for children?


Oh wow! I DID not know that! 0_o;
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...pretty sure Vylash was being sarcastic, guys.

ShootingK said:
...Cure Heart's design made me think of Cure Bloom...


Cure Heart? Is that one of the new Cures? Are their names listed on the picture in the OP? If so, what are the other Cure's names?
Dec 10, 2012 6:27 PM

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The mascot thing looks horrible. Also, the pink one looks like Cure Peach.

By the way. Looks like Toei is doing better designs on Star Plus One.
Dec 10, 2012 11:30 PM

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Cure Heart? Is that one of the new Cures? Are their names listed on the picture in the OP? If so, what are the other Cure's names?


It's not stated in there, but a few sites have posted additional info such as the theme involving playing cards, the names and etc. Based on what I read here, Cure Heart is the pink one, the others being Cure Sword, Rosetta and Diamond. Tbh I don't know how much of this is official or reliable, though it seems to make sense so far.

GarLogan78 said:
Can anyone translate the story section in the bottom left?


It's up there in the synopsis section of its MAL entry :)
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ShootingK said:
RMNDolphy said:
Cure Heart? Is that one of the new Cures? Are their names listed on the picture in the OP? If so, what are the other Cure's names?


It's not stated in there, but a few sites have posted additional info such as the theme involving playing cards, the names and etc. Based on what I read here, Cure Heart is the pink one, the others being Cure Sword, Rosetta and Diamond. Tbh I don't know how much of this is official or reliable, though it seems to make sense so far.

GarLogan78 said:
Can anyone translate the story section in the bottom left?


It's up there in the synopsis section of its MAL entry :)


Thanks! A lot of interesting stuff there. It looks like the monstrosity baby isn't a fairy after all. That's a relief. It still creeps me out though.
Dec 12, 2012 1:33 AM

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Found the designs for the Cures in civilian form.
Dec 14, 2012 6:45 PM
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Dalek-baka said:

if something that pink one looks similar (but not exactly) Cure Bloom

it's the fact that her outfit is ugly lol (though never as ugly as bloom's, the designers must've been high when they designed her)
Dec 14, 2012 6:48 PM

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What the fuck is that creepy baby mascot thing? Kill it with fire.

The girls look ok, the orange one especially is adorable.
And holy shit, the pink girl looks a lot like Miyuki from Smile in the civilian form.
Dec 27, 2012 3:28 PM

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Not the best character design, but I love the light pastel colors~! *3*
Dec 28, 2012 11:41 AM

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The new characters are really good. Better than Smile
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Cure Rosetta/Yotsuba Alice is my favorite so far. <3
I hope that this will be a good series to watch in 2013!
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