Hugtto Precure Ep 4 Top 6 Moments: The Third Precure Part 1

Horray! Horray! This is my review of Hugtto Precure Ep 4 and the search for the Third Precure begins...

No 6: Harry opening a beauty salon and Homare is my classmate!?

As Harry is planning to turn their hangout into a beauty salon, Hana and Saya were given the task to find the next Precure and Hana is suggesting that Homare should be a Precure. Just then, Homare entered the class and was sitting behind Hana. (Which is the most awkward thing for Hana and Saya is slow in telling Hana that Homare is their classmate)

No 5: Homare and a Dog.

The two girls and Harry with Hug-Tan saw Homare coming out of a pets' shop with a dog. She explained she saved the dog from being run over by a truck and she swore she could hear a baby's cries (Which is Hug-Tan) when it happened. Hana and Saya realised that Homare might be the next Precure.

No 4: 3 on 3 Basketball!

I am not a Kid!

A trio of older kids were hogging the basketball court and Hana step in to help. (She was mistaken for a kid too!) Homare challenged the trio in a game of basketball. She was doing well but when she want to jump, she started seeing an old trauma and pass to Hana instead to score. The trio of older kids then recognize Homare as a well known ice skater and ran off.

No 3: Homare's past.

Saya used the Mirai pad (At least it is not that big laptop of her) and found out that Homare had an accident during her performance and stopped skating. Homare then saw her former coach who want her back in the team but she ignored him. Suddenly Charalit appeared and turn Homare's coach into a Oshimaida!

No 2: I can't do it...

As Cure Yell and Cure Ange hold off the Oshimaida who is more stronger due to Lulu giving new battle data to Charalit. Homare wished she can be like the Precures and her heart awaken her Mirai Crystal. Harry told her to get it. (The Crystal was hanging in the air)

But as Homare jumped up to get it, her trauma of her accident returned and she fell to the ground in tears and her Crystal also vanished...

No 1: Never Give Up!

Never Estimate the Power of Cheerleaders!

During the fight, the two cures were getting pushed back by the Oshimaida but Cure Yell's willpower was so strong that she shouted not to give up. When she saw Homare in tears, Cure Yell started cheering her up with her poms poms and at the same time, took down the Oshimaida with unbelievable speed and determination.

After purifying the Oshimaida and Charalit retreated, Homare thanks the girls for saving her coach but her spirit was down after she failed to get her Crystal. Hana tried to cheer her but she told her off but Hana told her "See you Tomorrow.."

If Tsubomi is brave, Miyuki is comical, Haruka is graceful then Hana has incredible determination and a lot of "Guts".

Let's start with Homare who is definitely suffering from a dramatic setback after her performance ended in an accident. The trauma was so bad that she "retired" from skating. Of course, her classmates (minus Hana and Saya) were prejudiced of Homare as they thought she has become a delinquent. But in truth, Homare really need to make the first step in overcoming her trauma which we will see that in the next episode.

But the other highlight of course was the fight with the Oshimaida, it was so awesome to see high tension fight scene as Cure Yell moved at such incredible speed and determination that I am giving two thumbs up for just this scene alone!

Cure Yell's cheering for Homare might look insignificant but the truth, cheering for others when the odds are against them really matter as it will push others to make the impossible possible. Why do you think cheer leading performance is such an important factor in any events?

I want Cure Etolie and Cure Twinkle to walk in the catwalk together...(Both have good fashion styles)

This episode is a warm up to the next episode since the preview showed Homare finally overcoming her trauma and becoming Cure Etolie. Not much to say for this episode so until then, see you in the next post!

Hugtto Precure Ep 3 Top 6 Moments: Hug-Tan's Day Out!

Horray! Horray! This is my review of Hugtto Precure Ep 3 and Hug-Tan seem to be in a bad mood for some reason...

No 6: Hug-Tan can't stop crying and the Mirai Pad!

After Harry had a sleepless night trying to make Hug-tan to behave, the girls tried to help and Saya used her laptop to check that babies are curious for new environments and Harry introduced the girls with the Mirai Pad that could assist the girls.

Like I said, get a mobile phone. It is much easier to carry than a laptop.

Somehow the Pad seems to be pointing at a particular direction and from the streets, a garden and finally a petting zoo. (Although I am thinking that Saya should get a mobile phone with internet connection since bringing a laptop is not visible and where did she kept that laptop on her? Furthermore, does that laptop run on wifi or her own data plan? I doubt that a park has wifi connection either)

No 5: Lulu talks!

After two episodes, we finally get to hear Tamura Yukari's Lulu spoke in the episode as expected, Lulu spoke in a monotone voice and she behave like a computer with her brain processing the information. She told Charalit that the White Mirai Crystal will appear when the Precures are around as such Charalit went to look for his next victim to lure the girls out and even commented that Lulu is great part-timer. (So what does Lulu do when she is not working?)

No 4: Cool Nee-Chan Homare and let Mother handle the baby.

Homare step in to help the two girls after a grumpy salaryman complained of Hug-tan's crying. The girls also saw Homare has a weakness for cute things. Hana's mother Sumire and Kotori also arrived and Sumire managed to let Hug-Tan fell asleep. When Sumire asked where is Hug-tan's parent, Harry in his human form immediately claimed he is her father. (Which Sumire commented that Harry seems young to be a father)

No 3: Where is Hug-Tan's mother?

When Hana asked Harry where is Hug-Tan's mother, he told the two girls that Hug-Tan's mother entrusted him with her child and escaped using the White Mirai Crystal. His world was ruined by the Cryasse Corporation as everybody's futures were taken away and time stopped forever.

Harry also explained that they need to find the remaining Six Mirai Crystals (including Hana and Saya's Crystals which is a total of 8) in order to restore their world and save everyone. Hana had a shiver when she imagine the world around her will become like Harry's world if they failed.

No 2: For Hug-Tan and the Future!

Charalit created an Oshimaida from the grumpy salesman earlier and started wrecking havoc. The two girls transformed and battled it. The Oshimaida which is a balloon became larger after taking in more air.

ONE PUNCH!!!!

But Cure Yell who was more determined to save Harry and Hug-Tan's world, punched the Oshimaida so hard and defeated it quickly.

No 1: Homare envied the Precure.

During the battle, Homare witnessed the girls' battles and saw how they could jump in the air with such grace and agility. Furthermore as everyone were at Hana's house, the Mirai Pad showed a figure walking away from Hana's house which so happened to be Homare...

There was some confusion of whether is it two or three Cures that Hana need to find based on last week's episode. In today's opening, Hana said it is three person which means after Saya/Cure Ange, there are two more Cures left-One is Homare/Cure Etolie and the unknown Fourth Cure.

Despite not having Homare to join the team yet, this episode actually gave us some motives for the girls to work to since they do not know what is the purpose of become a Precure.

Harry's explanation of Hug-Tan's mother, the destroyed Future and the White Mirai Crystal which is the Macguffin of the series since the Cryasse Corporation are also searching for it based on what Lulu told Charalit of the possibility of the appearance of the White Mirai Crystal. Furthermore, a total of 8 Mirai Crystals are needed to save the future which I am guessing every Cure will get two Crystals each.

We get to see Homare behave outside school and she is definitely the Tsundere of the trio as she talked back to the grumpy salesman and afterwards, she went all gaga over a guinea pig and later Hug-Tan. At least, we know Homare's weakness! The Mirai Pad seems to be pointing at her all these while but the two girls were oblivious to put two and two together.

The fight scene was pretty good and after knowing what Harry and Hug-Tan went through, Cure Yell became more determined to defeat the Cryasse Corporation and really gave a good one on the Oshimaida! Hana thinking of the possibility of their world ending up like Harry's world was pretty dark as people froze in time and turning into statues. (At least, it is not as dumb as Kiraru energy that is produced out of sweets)

Overall, a good episode with some interesting highlights and the race for the White Mirai Crystal is on! However Hana and Saya need to find their new comrades to begin so the scouting for the third Cure begin! What does Homare got to do with them and what is her reason for her laid-back attitude? Until then, see you in the next post!

To those who are celebrating Chinese New Year, Happy Chinese New Year!

Hugtto Precure Ep 2 Top 5 Moments: Oh My Angel!

Horray! Horray! This is my review of Hugtto Precure Ep 2 and how Saya become the Precure of Wisdom, Cure Ange!

No 5: A Treehouse, a Cool Looking Harry and the Cryasse Corporation

Hana was full of herself when the school were talking about Cure Yell's battle with the monster a few days back but she is forbidden by Harry to tell anyone her secret identify. Later Harry ordered Hana to use her Mirari Crystal to create a treehouse for their hideout.

Harry should belong to an all boys' idol group...

Harry also transformed to cool human Harry and he explained that the Cryasse Corporation is after the Mirai Crystals and their plan to wipe all futures on Earth. Hug-tan also require Asu power to grow up as she is a key role in the battles. (Of course, Harry didn't tell Hana everything in typical Precure fashion)

Oh yeah, Hana wanted to be a lone ranger and does not want to find the remaining three Cures which upset Harry...

No 4: Mountain Bluebird and a Newsletter.

Yup, the resemble is uncanny!

Hana saw Saya doing the school newsletter and Hana suggested to write about Cure Yell (which she drew an illustration of Cure Yell) and Saya commented that Hana's expressions looked like a Mountain Bluebird which Hana kind of felt odd about it. Later Homare saw the newsletter and giggle about the Mountain Bluebird too...

No 3: Saya's Encounter with Hug-tan.

Eyecatch

Passed with flying colors..

Failed miserably...

Insert your Dio Brando "The World" Joke again!

Saya was attracted to Hug-tan's cries and found Hana taking care of her. Of course, Hijinks follow as Harry and Hana tried their best to hide the truth from Saya. Later Saya explained that a few days back, she did hear Hug-tan's cries in school and the next moment, everything around her stop moving which Hana too encountered the same experience in the first episode.

Saya also quote Mother Theresa's words of how no man is an island and more things can be accomplished if we help one another. Saya was impressed by Hana's straight forward, positive attitude while she was impressed by Saya's talents and kindness.

No 2: That Dream...

Before Saya was attracted by Hug-tan's cries, Hana had a strange dream where the future is bleak and a female voice told 3 shadow figures to protect the Mirai crystals and the female voice screamed in pain...What could it mean? A possible Future?

No 1: Descent! Cure Ange!

Hana, what about the whole secret identify thing?!

Charalit created a new Oshimaida out of a crane and both girls rushed to the scene. Hana being Hana, transformed in front of Saya which confused her more. However seeing Cure Yell fighting and remembering Hana's words earlier awaken her Mirai Crystal.

With it, Saya transformed into Cure Ange and aided Cure Yell. Together, they defeated the Oshimaida and thereafter, Cure Yell welcome her as Cure Ange...

This episode was an introduction to Saya's insecurities. Unlike Minami/Cure Mermaid who is a control freak, Saya is the goody two shoes who is almost Miss Perfect. However she has self confidence issues and probably everyone looked up to her like some Guardian Angel. (Pun intended) This will definitely bite back Saya in the future. (I could see it now)

As Harry explained how Hug-tan required Asu power to grow up, the dream that Hana had might be connected to Hug-tan since the female voice told the three figures who looked similar to Huggto Team so time travel is in the works? Someone called the Doctor!

Saya has a similar experience of time freeze when she heard Hug-tan's cries which Homare will also have a similar experience when her debut episode come up later. Cure Ange's transformation was really beautiful like Cure Mermaid and Cure Beauty.

When in doubt, throw a steel bar!

Her finisher "Heart Feather" looked a single palm strike like those martial arts movie which is pretty good. The physical attacks were neutral but then the Oshimaida is a crane who can extend his body to avoid physical attacks. But throwing a steel bar to knock the Oshimaida off balance is really Cure Ange's strategy. (The brain of the team?)

Furthermore, Cure Yell also learn that teamwork is important in Precure which I am glad that she didn't make a big deal about it after claiming earlier in the episode that she want to be the lone ranger.

The many faces of Harry!

Overall, a good introduction episode for Saya. Next episode, Hug-tan is throwing tantrums and no one knew what she want. Until then, see you in the next post!