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Yes! PreCure 5 is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation and the fourth installment in Izumi Todo's Pretty Cure metaseries, featuring the third generation of Cures. The anime aired on TV Asahi between February 2007 and January 2008. After the final episode of the initial series, a second season – Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo! – which is the franchise's fifth installment, aired between February 2008 and January 2009, succeeding PreCure Splash Star time slot, and was succeeded by Fresh Pretty Cure!. Both series were directed by Toshiaki Komura and written by Yoshimi Narita. The character designs were done by Toshie Kawamura, who would go on to work on the character designs for Smile PreCure! and Hug! PreCure. An illustration book of her works was released on February 12, 2014. A manga adaptation was serialized in Kodansha's monthly Nakayoshi magazine. The series has dreams, hopes and butterflies as its main motif, while GoGo! has roses as its additional motif. A sequel anime focusing on the characters as adults premiered in October 2023.

Story
Yes! PreCure 5 The original series aired from February 4, 2007, to January 27, 2008, in Japan. Nozomi Yumehara, a regular middle school student, finds a magical book called the Dream Collet in her school's library and meets Coco, a fairy from the Palmier Kingdom who tells her that his friend Natts is trapped within the Collet. Nozomi decides to help restore the kingdom, which has been destroyed by an organization called Nightmare, by finding the 55 Pinkies to complete the Dream Collet and grant a wish. Her kind heart and resolve to help Coco proves she has the heart to be a Pretty Cure, and after receiving a Pinky Catch from a pink butterfly, she gains the power to transform into Cure Dream. To fight against Nightmare, who also seeks the Dream Collet for their own gain, she forms a team of four other students to be Pretty Cure. Together with Cure Rouge, Cure Lemonade, Cure Mint and Cure Aqua, they form the Yes Pretty Cure 5. Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo! The sequel season, Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!, aired from February 3, 2008, to January 25, 2009. The Cure Rose Garden is a realm that has been watched over by its guardian Flora, who ensures that it remains concealed from the outside world. However Eternal, an art organization known for stealing treasure and artwork from other worlds, seeks to reach the Garden and seize the Rose Pact. To do this, they invade the Palmier Kingdom and its four surrounding kingdoms. Flora senses the approaching danger and sends a letter to the Pretty Cures, tasking them with finding the four rulers that have fled from their kingdoms, as they hold the Rose Garden Keys that unlock the path to the Garden. To carry out this mission, Nozomi and the others regain their ability to transform into Pretty Cure and are also joined by Milk, who through the blue rose has gained the ability to turn into a human named Kurumi Mimino and an alter ego called Milky Rose. They also gain a new ally in Syrup, a bird-like fairy who can assume a human form and works as a mailboy alongside Mailpo. ==Characters==
Characters
Pretty Cures ; : :A 14/15-year-old second-year student at L'École des Cinq Lumières, Nozomi is reminiscent of a typical shōjo heroine. She lacks a vision for her life and did not have a dream until she met Coco and decided her dream is to help Coco save his kingdom. Although she is clumsy, easily distracted and carefree, her cheerful and optimistic demeanor earns her others' respect. She has a habit of saying "" when she decides on something. She becomes a Pretty Cure to fulfill the promise of Coco's dream, and in turn has a special bond with him. She introduces herself as ". As Cure Dream, she is the Cure of Hope and has the power of starlight. Her theme color is pink. ; : :A 14/15-year-old second-year student at L'École des Cinq Lumières. She is tomboyish and loves to play sports, but has feminine interests such as a love of boys, and is scared of ghosts. She has a very straightforward and down-to-earth personality, which sharply contrasts with her childhood friend and classmate, Nozomi. Her parents run a flower shop called Natsuki Florist (Fleurist Natsuki), which she often helps out at while taking care of her younger sister and brother. Like Nozomi, she initially lacks a vision for her future, but becomes interested in jewelry design after working at the Natts House. She introduces herself as . As Cure Rouge, she is the Pretty Cure of Passion and has the power of fire. Her theme color is red. ; : :The boss of Girinma, Gamao and Arachnea. As a human, he has blonde hair and wears a suit, and can transform into a form resembling a bee. For the first part of the series, he was believed to be leading the members of Nightmare, but it is soon revealed that he takes orders from Kawarino. He joins Eternal in GoGo! after surviving a somehow fatal fall near the end of the original series, but eventually joins the Cures' side. ; : :The first member of Nightmare to appear. As a human, he wears a hat and glasses and carries a cane, and can transform into a form resembling a praying mantis. He greatly fears his superiors, especially Bunbee. ; : :A large man who, as a human, resembles a hobo and can transform into a form resembling a toad. He is lazy and often refuses to work, even if his survival as a member of Nightmare depends on it. His name is derived from the Japanese word "gama", meaning "toad". ; : :The lone woman of the team, who is reminiscent of Poisony from Pretty Cure. As a human, she has short light purple hair and wears a red office dress. She can transform into a form resembling a spider. Several episodes featuring her have her fight the girls in the sewers. Her name is derived from the Greek word "arachne", meaning "spider". ; : :A villain who appears in the second part of the season. As a human, she wears a red jacket and blue pants, as well as jewelry. She can transform into a form resembling a chicken who wears a colorful costume reminiscent of Brazil's carnival costumes. She likes to take what she wants and often has Bunbee serve her. ; : :The last Nightmare member to appear in the first season. As a human, he wears a hat and a purple and black outfit with a cape. He can transform into a form resembling a bat, and in this form he has the power to fire sonic waves at his enemies. Despite this, he usually tries to win through persuasion and talking, only using Kowaina to help him. He also transforms rooms or places into Kowaina rather than objects. ; : :A mask that can be placed onto inanimate objects to bring them to life and cause destruction. The villains often use them as both a method of offense and defense. Their name is derived from the Japanese adjective, kowai, which means "frightening". Eternal is an evil art organization that is the main villain of GoGo!. They steal art and treasure from other worlds, and are searching for the Cure Rose Garden. ; : :The ruler of Eternal and the main antagonist of Go!Go!. He is a tall man who wears maroon and black robes and a silver helm on his head. He was responsible for the destruction of the four kingdoms of Palmier and seeks to reach the Cure Rose Garden to gain eternal life. He had previously fallen in love with Flora, but was later banished and turned to evil out of spite. ; : :She is a strict middle-aged woman with purple hair resembling a Gorgon: like them, she has the ability to turn people to stone. She's like an administrator among Eternal, directing its members and controlling rare objects they bring her. She also claims report papers from her members and is very strict to them. She is very dedicated to the Director and seemingly does everything for him. She was responsible for erasing Syrup's memories as he was delivering a letter from Flora to the Director. Her true form is revealed in episode 46, where she attacks the Cures and turns them to stone. ; : :Scorp is the first member of Eternal to appear in the series, who seems to be knowledgeable about Syrup and his circumstances. When fighting, he transforms into a form resembling a scorpion. Despite them not getting along well at first, he gradually befriends Bunbee. He last appeared in episode 11. Scorp is also the final boss of the game, having the ability to transform into a giant scorpion-like monster. ; : :Not counting Bunbee, he is the third member of Eternal. His name is derived from the Japanese word "tako", meaning "octopus", and he transforms into a form resembling one. He dislikes rules and often argues with Anacondy. He last appeared in episode 24. ; : :Eternal's "nightmare-duo", who are known as their best hunters. The small and fat Yadokhan mainly does the talking, although he is short of words, while the tall Isohgin repeats what Yadohkan says. The two can transform into a hermit crab/sea anemone monster. They last appeared in episode 38. ; : :An old woman who wears a mushroom on her head and uses a book to manipulate fairy tales, pulling the Cures into worlds based on fairy tales to attack them using Hoshiina. Her name is derived from Hikageshibiretake, a type of mushroom found in Japan. She dislikes Anacondy, and they have mutual hatred for one another. She last appeared in episode 42. ; : :The last member of Eternal to appear in the second season, who uses his good looks to infiltrate the Pretty Cure and gather information about them. He pretends to be a magician named while disguised. His name is derived from the Japanese word "mukade", meaning centipede, and in episode 41, his true form is revealed to resemble one. ; : :The Hoshiina are monsters summoned by throwing a yellow ball onto objects. The name is derived from hoshii, which means "to want or desire". Cure Rose Garden ; : :A mysterious lady with long pink hair who guards the Cure Rose Garden and protects it from the outside world. The boss of Eternal is interested in her, having previously been in love with her. In the final episode of Go!Go!, she reveals to Syrup that she wanted him to befriend the Cures, which is why she requested he send her letter to Nozomi. She later dies, but entrusts Nozomi with the role of the Garden's protector and the Cures with a seed. Four Rulers The rulers of the Palmier Kingdom's four neighboring kingdoms, who hold the Rose Garden Keys and were targeted by Eternal as a result. Once a ruler is found, he or she must stay in the Rose Pact for some time to recover, after which they can go back and restore their kingdom. Each have a special power that benefits themselves and the team, and can communicate with each other using their crowns. Together, all four and their Keys open the door to the Cure Rose Garden. ; : :The first ruler. He is a small blue dragon and the ruler of the Doughnut Kingdom, which is east of Palmier. He is dignified, smart, and arrogant, and appreciates people who work hard for others. He can stun the enemy with a blue light emitting from his hands. In episode 14, he gives the Cures his calling card before returning to his kingdom. ; : :The second ruler. She is a pink-and-red colored bird who is the Queen of the Bavarois Kingdom, which is south of Palmier. She is sociable and energetic, but her talkative nature can cause problems for others. Her power allows communication between the Pretty Cure by enabling their transformation items to act as mobile phones. In episode 25, she gives the Cures her calling card before returning to her kingdom. ; : :The third ruler. She is a lemon chiffon orange striped tiger who is the Queen of the Crêpe Kingdom, which is west of Palmier. She is in love with Coco and claims to be his fiancee, and hopes that her marriage to him will unify both kingdoms. Her power activates the Milky Note, a laptop. In episode 34, she gives her calling card to the Cures before returning to her kingdom, and remains friends with Coco even after he rejects her confessiom. ; : :The fourth ruler. He is a green and tan turtle who is the King of the Mont Blanc Kingdom, which is to the north of Palmier. He is the oldest of the four rulers and the most intelligent, as he knows of the connection between Flora and Syrup and may know of the connection between Eternal and the Cure Rose Garden. Cures' families ; : :Nozomi's mother who is a beautician and runs a beauty shop called Espoir (French for "hope"). She and Kazuyo are childhood friends, similar to Nozomi and Rin. Kazuyo says that she was more clumsy than Nozomi. ; : :Nozomi's friendly father who is a children's artist. ; : :Rin's mother who runs a flower shop called Fleuriste Natsuki alongside her husband. She is called "Kazu-chan" by Megumi, similar to how Nozomi calls Rin "Rin-chan". ; and : :Rin's younger twin siblings who often bother her. Yū is a boy and Ai is a girl. ; :Urara's late mother and Michel's late wife. She was a stage actress, and died when Urara was young. ; : :Urara's father and Maria's husband, a French man who has lived in Japan for 20 years. ; : :Urara's grandfather and Maria's father. ; : :Komachi's older sister. She is a biker who likes to travel. As a college student, Madoka is often away from home. ; : :He is the Minazuki family's butler and takes care of Karen when her parents are away. He is very respectful to her and calls her 'ojou-sama' ("young lady"), but also seems to be fond of her, like a father. L'École des Cinq Lumières is the junior high school the Cures attend. ; : :The captain of the football club and Miho's friend who appears in episode 13. ;, , and : :Three members of the football club. ; : :A second-year student who is the chief editor of the Cinq Lumières Tsūshin (a school paper). She tends to appropriate the paper for herself. Her name is a pun on masukomi, meaning "mass communication". Mika almost gets a "scoop" on the Pretty Cures, but is distracted by Natts' human form, and as a result focuses the next day's paper on him, reducing the article on the Cures to a small, almost unreadable size. ; : :A close friend of Urara. ; and : :Fictionalized versions of Mayu and Kanako, who appear as performers in a stage play. ; : :The mistress of the cafeteria where the girls gather and eat lunch. She is a cheerful middle-aged woman who sometimes gives them good advice. In truth, she is secretly the principal of the school and uses another identity to be able to receive advice from students like she did when she was an intern teacher. ==Media==
Media
Television series Both series were directed by Toshiaki Komura. Yes! PreCure 5 in Japan on Asahi Broadcasting Corporation and other ANN stations between February 4, 2007, and January 27, 2008. GoGo! aired between February 3, 2008, to January 25, 2009. Both series has four pieces of theme music: two opening and two ending themes. The opening theme for Yes! PreCure 5 is performed by Mayu Kudo with the chorus performed by Young Fresh with Mayumi Gojo. The ending theme until Episode 32 performed by Kanako Miyamoto. For the final 18 episodes, the ending theme was changed to , performed by Miyamoto with the PreCure 5. This song was also used as the theme for the film adaptation Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom!. An insert song in the series titled was performed by Mariya Ise as her character Urara Kasugano and was used in episodes 20 and 29. The opening theme for GoGo! is , performed by Kudou. The first ending theme, used for the first 29 episodes, is performed by Miyamoto with Young Fresh. The second ending was used for the remaining 19 episodes of the series, and performed by the Cure Quartet, comprising Ise, Uechiyae, Kudou, and Miyamoto. Two insert songs were also used in the series, the first being by Ise as Urara Kasugano in episodes 18 and 37, and the other by the Cure Quartet, sung right before the ending theme played on episode 48. A sequel anime titled , was announced on March 13, 2023. The series is produced by Toei Animation and Studio Deen and directed by Takayuki Hamana, with Yoshimi Narita returning for series composition, Atsuko Nakajima in charge of character designs, and Naoki Satō returning to compose the music. It premiered on October 7, 2023, on NHK Educational TV. Ikimonogakari will perform the opening theme song . Crunchyroll began streaming the series on October 7, 2023, in North America, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Brazil, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. ==References==
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