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Jul 17, 2010 10:22 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Hello again HCPC fans! It's the episode we've all been waiting for! Itsuki + Cure Sunshine!

In the world of spoilers (the movie right now) There isn't much to report on, except for a new trailer!

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leDia-chanJul 17, 2010 2:50 PM
Jul 18, 2010 3:57 PM
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Well, this series didn't pull any punches. The battle involving the newest Precure (Sunshine) concludes next week, but that very same episode has all 3 taking on Dar Precure.

I can't wait until next week.
Jul 18, 2010 4:18 PM
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Cure sunshine is a perfect balance of cuteness and butchness, strong as hell as well and loved the shield + Solarbeam combo.


Jul 18, 2010 5:04 PM
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Is it just me, or is Itsuki like ten times stronger than the other two. . .?
But yes, gorgeous tomboy, beautiful and cool transformation. And frick, everything goes down at once next week. There's quite a season climax in store.
Jul 18, 2010 6:05 PM
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Well... she was already strong before going precure. Also, wasn't it mentioned before that Blossom and Marine were the weakest precure ever? Hmmm...

Anyway sweet episode! Looking forward to the next one!
Jul 18, 2010 8:07 PM
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Cure Sunshine is Jesus :P

Great episode and next week looks even better, can't wait to see the transformation of Itsuki+Erica, Itsuki+Tsubomi and all three them together. and hopefully the return of Cure Moonlight .

Jul 18, 2010 11:06 PM
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omg I loved this episode, so epic. XD.

Cure sunshine has a really cool transformation scene o_o..

I hope moonlight will come soon? XD
Jul 19, 2010 1:46 AM
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Cure Sunshine = Roxxor !
Jul 19, 2010 1:51 AM
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Cure Sunshine totally pwns Blossom&Marine.
She was able to fight like a professional.

And great episode, indeed.
Jul 19, 2010 8:03 AM

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Wow, I think I just love Cure Sunshine!
Jul 19, 2010 12:42 PM

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EPIC! Cure Sunshine is so damn cute and powerful!
So, new op & ed for next episode, i suppose ?
Jul 19, 2010 5:22 PM

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Cure Shunshine's transformation and she herself are awesome! But I wouldn't say right way that she fights better than the other two, because I remember it was this way when Erika transformed in Cure Marine for the first time. Of course, my memory may be tricking me...

I really liked the BGM of when Blossom and Marine fought the Desertrian~
Jul 21, 2010 6:27 PM

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I think we should all know by now that cure sunshine is going to be able to fight better than them, I mean isn't that what she trained for her whole life?
Jul 24, 2010 12:05 PM

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To akuma2002: The new ending doesn't come out until episode 25, can't wait!!! Its supposed to be something like "Song of Tomorrow"
Aug 19, 2010 8:28 AM

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Hell yes this episode was awesome. I'm glad I got back into watching this series. It's sure as hell more entertaining than anything I've attempted to watch this summer.
Feb 27, 2011 2:04 AM

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Cure Sunshine is too awesome; that look in her eyes. <3
Of course she would show off that belly button.
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Sep 28, 2011 4:37 AM

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I've been dragging ass trying to watch this. So much so I could only handle two episodes a day max. But, with the introduction of a new PreCure, this was actually quite refreshing. Sunshine's design is fantastic, and her transformation scene in my opinion is a lot better than Blossom and Marine's. I really hope it picks up a bit more speed.
Jan 21, 2012 10:31 AM

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Why is this series so perfect?
fuck everything and rumble
Feb 9, 2015 10:10 PM
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Cure Sunshine's outfit and transformation are awesome! Itsuki has such a great smile throughout the transformation.

I do find it a bit weird that her flower power move uses a tambourine, though, like honestly even if they made the tambourine look like a sunflower it seemed pretty random to me. xD
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

Jan 18, 2016 9:03 PM

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gallivant said:
Why is this series so perfect?
Been asking myself the same thing since the beginning of the show.

Cure Sunshine was simply brilliant (no pun intended). Now I understand why her and her brother were praising the sun in that flashback

The sun fits Itsuki so well, and as I expected, in the few minutes that she's spent as a Precure she already manages to shine brighter than Blossom and Marine combined. That fight scene against her Desertorian'd onii-sama was one of the show's most beautiful pieces of animation to date. The other most noteworthy element in this episode was probably the Desertorian itself. It's probably the first time a motive for turning into a Desertorian was so heavy: Satsuki's fear was completely relatable, and I felt trully sorry for him when I heard him say "I am free."
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Dec 16, 2017 4:46 PM
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The hype train hit me in the face this episode. That transformation sequence is probably the best one I've ever seen *^*)9

Well that's one way of doing a season finale o.o does that mean a new OP and ED soon?
Feb 24, 2019 2:40 AM

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Oh man, what a great way to introduce the third Precure! Itsuki is great as Sunshine, and dishes out some seriously awesome asskicking. I love her design, and the fact that she's such a badass.

Loving it! I am hyped af right now.
Jun 11, 2020 12:03 PM

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a whole sakuga episode wow

and holy fuck i check sakugabooru if Naotoshi Shida animated the transformation of Cure Sunshine and he did wow https://www.sakugabooru.com/post/show/46718 its obvious that its Shida because of the high smooth frame rate and camera circus animation

May 16, 2021 8:39 AM
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Cure Sunshine is beautiful. Very nice transformation.

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Awesome transformation, I particularly enjoyed Itsuki's hair growing longer.
May 25, 2021 1:04 AM

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I was kind of spoiled for the identity of Cure Sunshine prior to Heartcatch, but I didn't know what she actually looked like. The mid-transformation Itsuki with long hair looked absolutely like a Umakoshi design, and while the twintails are kind of goofy, I get it's a way for Itsuki to really become another character. In that regard, I also liked the minor touch of having Itsuki use "watashi" instead of "boku" while transformed.

For the episode itself, Fresh Precure still holds, in my mind, the darkest Precure has gotten as far as character and storytelling. Still, as far as presentation goes, this episode had a lot in terms of personal fears with Itsuki's brother undergoing surgery. Even if it's completely safe, the fear of medical complications is not something to take lightly, and this episode made sure to make that fear palpable. The visual design of the camera angles and shadows worked wonders, and I liked the Desertrian transformation got completely skipped. All we see is Sasorina's surprisingly intimidating entrance followed by a broken window, and that's all we needed to know.

The animation was also a step above Heartcatch's usual palette, which is already pretty damn good to begin with. This was help with Cure Sunshine's movement looking swift, precise, and fluid, most likely due to Itsuki's innate training. Though, it's more than likely to just sell her new appearance by having her seem absurdly strong. Of course, I don't mind, as I like Itsuki's character, so I'm all for her taking an active role in the plot.

Still, those twintails are just so goofy, it'll take a while to get used to.
Jun 16, 2021 5:17 AM
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Great to see Itsuki finally being able to be fully feminine. Going with her loving cute clothes and loving martial arts, being a Cure is perfect for her. She's probably the strongest out of the 3 right now since her civilian form knows martial arts. Also interesting to note that Desertrian also preserves the skills of the civilian seeing how Satsuki was able to use a family technique.
Apr 25, 2023 4:48 AM

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Ooh I loooved this introduction and her transformation!! Her becoming precure felt so natural xD
Feb 15, 11:58 PM

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like the sun... I will become the light that protects everyone's hearts... I AM.... THE FLOWER THAT BATHES IN THE SUNLIGHT... CURE SUNSHINE!!
oh my god man man yes maybe the best episode yet. apart from just that, animation throughout the whole thing felt like it got extra attention too. DAMN that was HEAT

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