Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival
Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival

Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival

2015Movie75 minJapanese

Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival is the franchise's seventh crossover film in the series, released on March 14, 2015. The movie is in 3D. It is the first feature-length Pretty Cure film to feature extended dance scenes, similar to the 2011 short film Pretty Cure All Stars DX: 3D Theatre. Like the six previous films, the film will feature the characters from all Pretty Cure television series. In the story, the Pretty Cures visit Harmonia, the country of songs and dance. But when the unknown, sinister creatures invade and interrupt its tranquility, the Cures reunite to protect against the destruction.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Toshiaki KongouGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

The annual Spring Carnival is the most anticipated event of the year, where magical fairies and Pretty Cures gather to perform song and dance routines. However, this year, the mischievous Dark Fall fairies have stolen the 'Smile Tears' needed to power the carnival's grand finale. The Pretty Cures must unite and overcome their differences to retrieve the stolen tears and save the carnival from ruin.

Critical Reception

As a crossover film featuring numerous Pretty Cure teams, 'Spring Carnival' was primarily received by its target audience as a delightful, action-packed musical. While critics noted the plot's simplicity and the sheer number of characters, its energetic presentation and focus on fan-favorite elements were generally appreciated by its dedicated fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and extensive cast of beloved characters.
  • Appreciated for its energetic musical numbers and exciting action sequences.
  • The plot was considered straightforward, serving mainly as a vehicle for character interactions and performances.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's appeal as a celebratory event for long-time fans of the Pretty Cure franchise, with many enjoying the musical aspects and the large ensemble cast.

Fun Fact

This film features a record-breaking number of Pretty Cures, bringing together characters from nearly every series up to that point in the franchise.

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