Sunday, November 30, 2025

Idol PreCure Ep40 review

Episode Title: Please listen! Seven-Colored Melody

The episode starts with Kyun Kyun showing the girls the little mascots she made of the Idol PreCure team. Kiss asks Wink who is her idol. Wink isn't sure at the time. When Wink gets home, her father shows her that her mom sent them tickets to France and tickets to her concert there. Wink says she's so happy. We cut to the theme song.

I like that we have a question and as Wink doesn't know for sure who her idol is, we can see from the next scene that it is her mom. 

After the opening, we see Wink and her dad running up a street, late for the concert because their flight was delayed. They make it just in time to watch the concert. The 3d model hands on the piano stand out.

We cut to the other Cures sitting at a table talking about what kind of souvenirs do they have in France since Wink said to expect some. 

Wink and her parents are sat down for dinner. Wink and her dad made it together. Wink is amazed that her mom still takes piano lessons even though she is a pro. Her mom tells her that because she is a pro, she must keep learning and work on improving herself daily to give the best shows. Wink's mom says they should have a nice leisurely outing after her lesson. Wink plays the piano for her parents after dinner. 

Later we have this adorable scene where Wink's mom is brushing Wink's hair and says she was nervous and lonely when she first came to France. When she was first offered the job, Wink told her that she warm in her chest when she heard her mom play and that she would support her going to France to do so for others. The scene ends with a cliff hanger of Wink's mom saying she has something to ask her. 

We have a scene of the other Cures looking at a news article on Kyun Kyun's phone about Wink's mom. Wink calls Idol's fun. I love that Idol answered with Bonjour. Wink tells the Cures that her mom has offered her dad and her to live in France with her. Wink is even offered to take piano lessons along side her mom. We have a flashback of Wink's mom brushing her hair and saying that she believes living abroad will help Wink's color (of her performance?) shine brighter. The other Cures become sad because they won't be able to see Wink. Wink says she also has to consider Idol Precure too. 

I love that Kiss is encouraging her to think hard about what Wink wants and that she should focus hard on that. Kiss says she won't be sad not seeing Wink again, and Idol and Kyun Kyun say that's a lie. and it is based on her sad face. I love that Kiss is trying to be strong and encouraging of her friend. 

After Wink's mom leasves for her lesson, Wink is practicing piano as it rains outside. She is also thinking everything over. She also doesn't understand what her mom meant by color only she can produce. 

Wink's dad calls her over from playing piano to show her a rainbow outside that has appeared now that the rain has stopped. He counts the colors of the rainbow and makes a comment that they always have seven colors. Something is sparked in Wink. 

Wink chases down her mom as she's walking outside. There are puddles and no others in site. She says she wants to play piano with her. 

We have brief scene with our bad guys. The magenta lady says she'll listen to whatever is bothering our guy in white. I don't recall their names at this moment. So deal with my nicknames. White snake man is like, nah, I rather work than talk to you. I do appreciate that magenta is trying to be a better boss, even if it's not going well.

Cut to Mr. Tanaka's house. Mr. Tanaka says that if Wink does move to France, then she'll graduate from Idol Precure, causing shock in everyone but Zukyun, who doesn't understand. Kiss tells her that it means Wink will quite the group. Zakkurin becomes distraught by this and tries to go to France to stop Wink as Cutti holds him back. Idol says that Wink will always be a member of the group even if she's far away.

We have a painter whose painting is blown into a water fountain/lake of some sort as he was almost finished with the painting. Also we have a rainbow in the stream of a water spout in this water feature. The Painter is our monster of the day. the monster is a canvas with a paint brush. The Cures quickly arrive on scene and transform. Wink is still in France so she is not here. 

Kazuma realizes that Wink is missing. He comments that after talking so big that their bond has broken. Idol says that rather Wink leaves or not changes nothing. They will always have a bond. 

After the cures get knocked around, Kazuma mocks them for being so weak all because one of them was missing. Wink shows up on scene and transforms. She kicks the monster down flat. The Cures gather around her and Kiss asks Wink if she made a decision. Wink says she wants to do things with everyone. Wink produces a rainbow barrier and sends the monster flying before we have her preform the song to purify the monster. I am a bit sad that her power up doesn't come with a new dress like Idol's did. 

Kazuma fleas and Zakkurin points out that he's the one who attacked him to Mr. Tanaka and Cutti. Idol hugs Wink while crying saying she's glad Wink is back. We also get a flashback of Wink telling her mom that she is her idol. 

We have a scene of Wink's mom watching Cure Wink's performance online. She notes how the melody is like her daughter's. 

We end the episode on a beautiful image of Wink surrounded by the other cures. 

Friday, November 28, 2025

my thoughts on the new PreCure title

I saw a post on reddit just now about the new PreCure title being trademarked and I saw the logo. It's Star Detective PreCure.
More I haven't watched all the PreCures yet. I'm still very much a newbie to the series. 
The title reminds me of Star Twinkle PreCure. Mostly due to star being in the name and something about the logo just gives me Star twinkle vibes. 
The detective theme I think will be cute. I've seen it in things like Princess Peach showtime and a few other things. I am also a huge fan of Case Closed. I am sure that the team they have on the show will be able to give us a mystery with clues throughout the nearly 50 episode series leading to the big bad. I'm still wondering about Idol PreCure's big bad and their motives. I'm just wondering for mysteries of the cures to solve on an episode to episode basis. 
I'm also wondering how the star theme will be incorporated. Will they be going to space? 🌌 Or will star be like great/popular? I doubt they'll do another thing with the zodiac star signs again. And if they go to space and other planets/worlds, I think it would be fun to have a nod to star twinkle. I think maybe getting a gold star for solving a case would be cute. But that might lean too much into Mario. 
The star part of the theming is stumping me. But it's also super late on Thanksgiving night. So brain not working too well. 
I do hope for the PreCure film with them that star twinkle will be there too. 

Friday, November 7, 2025

Tiny Tails

October 29th 2024 tiny tails
Shadow frowned as he stared at the small scrawny child hiding behind boxes. Their fur was raised like a frightened cat's. He turned his gaze to Sonic, who for once in his life, looked helpless and sad. Sad Sonic was not on his bingo card for the year. He turned to look at the agent holding their arm. They're blubbering about being bitten was annoying. How sharp could the child’s teeth be?
“What happened?” Shadow questioned Sonic. 
“Tails was going through Eggman's tech that gun had and something went off. There was a big light and sound and then Tails was…” Sonic waved his hand in the child's direction.
Shadow nodded. “Tails, can you come out from there?” He asked the fox in a softer voice only to be stared at. He turned to the blue hedgehog. “What's up with your brother?”
Sonic sighed as he shifted. “I named him when he was 4. And this Tails is younger than that. So maybe he doesn't recognize it as his name yet.”
Shadow arched a brow. “It took you four years to name him?”
“I didn't meet him till he was four!” Sonic threw his hands in the air. 
Shadow paused. His mind whirling. “Did you kidnap him?”
“No! They were the ones beating him and starving him. He was living in the woods.” Sonic growled. “So I brought him with me. I feed him. I clean him. I'm a good picket fence.”
“Picket fence?” Shadow arched a brow. 
“Tails said I was his picket fence when he was four and half. It's a brother thing.” Sonic waved his hand. “Point is, I don't know what to do.”
Shadow nodded as he walked over to the small fox. He was greeted with a hiss as Tails crawled into a corner. Guess he hasn't learn to not pin himself without a clear exit yet. The fox was small, malnourished, and had many visible injuries. Shadow swooped him up with a quick movement. 
“He doesn't like being held.” Sonic warned. 
“I can tell.” Shadow stared down at the fox gnawing on his arm. Tails’ teeth were sharper than the ebony hedgehog expected. He brought the fox closer to his chest, holding him firm. He took a deep breath as a rumbling sound emitted from his chest. 
“What are you doing?” Sonic questioned. 
“Purring. The sound is often comforting to small, young, distressed creatures.” Shadow answered. “Tails counts as all three at this moment. Professor had written many papers on the subject.”
Tails calmed down and stared at Shadow with interest. 
“And now, he is no longer teething on my arm.” Shadow still kept a firm grasp on the fox.
“Does he have rabies?” The soldier he had previously bit cried in distress. 
Shadow took a step back at the glare Sonic shot them. Angry Sonic was a rare sight and Shadow wasn't about to save the fool from the blue blur. 
“No.” Sonic stated through clenched teeth. “He's a baby. And you've seen him regular. He doesn't have any diseases.”
Tails let out a whimper as he attempted to get closer into Shadow’s chest. Shadow absentmindedly gave the fox scratches behind the ear to soothe him. 
“Sorry buddy.” Sonic signed as he lowered his voice to such a soft tone. Shadow didn't know faker was capable of being so quiet. 
Tails leaned out to make little hand gestures at him. Sonic smiled at this. 
“Really?” He spoke as he signed. Shadow watched as the two spoke to each other.
“He's nicer than he looks.” Sonic giggled. 
“It's called majority.” Shadow interjected. 
Sonic raised a brow at him. “Give me my brother.”
Shadow held the fox away from him. “Why? He likes me more right now.”
Sonic frowned. Tails was giggling in Shadow’s grasp. 
“Excuse me Mr. Grump. But I raised him.” Sonic kept his voice calm. 
“You should have never been trusted with a toddler.” Shadow remarked as he brought Tails to look at him.