TV-Series
Description
"Glitter Force" centers on a group of ordinary middle school girls who are chosen to become magical warriors tasked with protecting Earth from the evil forces of the Shadow Realm. The series begins with Emily, a cheerful and optimistic girl, discovering a magical creature named Candy who grants her the power to transform into Glitter Lucky, the leader of the Glitter Force. Alongside her friends Kelsey, April, Lily, and Chloe, Emily forms a team to combat the villains sent by the Shadow Realm to spread negativity and despair.

The primary antagonists, led by Emperor Nogo, aim to corrupt the world by stealing Dream Energy, a source of positivity and happiness. Each episode typically follows a formulaic structure where the Glitter Force confronts a new monster created by the Shadow Realm, often resulting in a battle that showcases the team’s teamwork and individual strengths. The girls’ transformations and magical abilities are tied to their emotions and determination, emphasizing themes of friendship, courage, and perseverance.

As the series progresses, the Glitter Force faces increasingly powerful foes, including the enigmatic and menacing Lord Bisk. The narrative also delves into the personal lives and struggles of the main characters, such as Kelsey’s insecurities about her athletic abilities, April’s perfectionism, Lily’s shyness, and Chloe’s initial reluctance to fully embrace her role as a hero. These character arcs are interwoven with the overarching plot, adding depth to their development.

The series is divided into two main story arcs, with the first focusing on the initial formation of the Glitter Force and their battles against Emperor Nogo’s minions. The second arc introduces new challenges, including the arrival of more formidable enemies and the revelation of deeper connections between the Shadow Realm and the girls’ world. Throughout the series, the Glitter Force learns to balance their responsibilities as magical warriors with their everyday lives, highlighting the importance of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
Information
Glitter Force
スマイルプリキュア!
Smile Precure!
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 48
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 02/05/2012 – 01/27/2013
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaComedy
Settings
Fantasy
Tags
Psychologically
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Cast
Staff
  • Series Director · Takashi Otsuka
  • Series Composition · Shoji Yonemura
  • Script · Shoji Yonemura
  • Script · Yoshimi Narita
  • Script · Yuka Yamada
  • Script · Yūji Kobayashi
  • Script · Nafumi Sasaki
  • Storyboard · Naotoshi Shida
  • Storyboard · Noriyo Sasaki
  • Storyboard · Yutaka Tsuchida
  • Storyboard · Yuriko Kado
  • Episode Director · Yuji Yamaguchi
  • Episode Director · Takao Iwai
  • Episode Director · Hiroki Shibata
  • Episode Director · Ken Ootsuka
  • Episode Director · Shigeru Morikawa
  • Episode Director · Naotoshi Shida
  • Episode Director · Yoko Ikeda
  • Episode Director · Hideki Hiroshima
  • Episode Director · Noriyo Sasaki
  • Episode Director · Kimitoshi Chioka
  • Episode Director · Takashi Otsuka
  • Episode Director · Munehisa Sakai
  • Episode Director · Yutaka Tsuchida
  • Episode Director · Yuriko Kado
  • Episode Director · Hiroshi Ikehata
  • Episode Director · Yūta Tanaka
  • Episode Director · Narumi Kuroda
  • Episode Director · Masato Mitsuka
  • Music · Yasuharu Takanashi
  • Original creator · Izumi Todo
  • Original Manga · Futago Kamikita
  • Character Design · Toshie Kawamura
  • Art · Kenichi Tajiri
  • Art · Yu Saito
  • Art · Shinzo Yuki
  • Art · Fusayo Ootani
  • Art · Miki Tanaka
  • Art · Midori Tanakasato
  • Art · Ryuutarou Masuda
  • Art · Nagisa Nishida
  • Art · Natsuko Tosugi
  • Art · Yō Watabe
  • Art · Miki Kagari
  • Art · Katsuki Sarutani
  • Art · Chie Satou
  • Animation Director · Yasuhiro Namatame
  • Animation Director · Mitsuru Aoyama
  • Animation Director · Ken Ueno
  • Animation Director · Akira Inagami
  • Animation Director · Yu Saito
  • Animation Director · Hiroyuki Kawano
  • Animation Director · Akira Kojima
  • Animation Director · Fusayo Ootani
  • Animation Director · Manabu Nii
  • Animation Director · Akane Umezu
  • Animation Director · Naoko Yamaoka
  • Animation Director · Emi Hirano
  • Animation Director · Paul Año-Nuevo
  • Animation Director · Francis Kaneda
  • Animation Director · Aries Nario
  • Animation Director · Yūki Utsuno
  • Art design · Ryuutarou Masuda
  • Producer · Atsutoshi Umezawa
  • Producer · Hiroyuki Matsushita
  • Producer · Masaya Hasegawa
  • Producer · Reiko Sasaki
Production
  • Animation Production · Toei Animation
  • Production · Toei Animation
  • Production · Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
  • Production · Asatsu-DK
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Music
Opening
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“"Let's go! Smile Precure!"”
Aya Ikeda
Ending
1-4
“"Wake Up Shake Up"”
Blush
?
“"Yay! Yay! Yay!"”
Hitomi Yoshida
?
“"Full Bloom * Smile" (満開*スマイル!)”
Hitomi Yoshida
5-8
“"What We Need"”
Blush
9-12
“"Run (All Together)"”
Blush
13-16
“"All Stars"”
Blush
17-20
“"Believe In You"”
Blush
21-24
“"Yeah"”
Blush
25-28
“"You Can't Stop Me"”
Blush
29-32
“"Every Woman"”
Blush
33-36
“"Lucky Girl"”
The Glitter Force Band
37-40
“"Glitter Force Theme (Remix)"”
Blush
Insert songs
34
“"Smile, if you smile just smile♪" (笑う 笑えば 笑おう♪; Warau waraeba waraou♪ )”
Misato Fukuen, Asami Tano, Hisako Kanemoto, Marina Inoue, Chinami Nishimura and Ikue Ohtani
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“"The best Smile" (最高のスマイル; Saikou no Sumairu)”
Misato Fukuen, Asami Tano, Hisako Kanemoto, Marina Inoue and Chinami Nishimura
43
“"Your Mirror" (あなたの鏡; Anata no Kagami)”
Chinami Nishimura