The theatrical feature for Meitantei Precure!, titled Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to 2-nin no Himitsu (Detective Precure The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of Two), has launched to unprecedented franchise acclaim. Opening to 440 million yen (approximately $3 million USD) and over 357,000 attendees within its first three days, the film established the highest opening weekend box office record in the history of Toei Animation's long-running Precure franchise.
Generational Crossovers and New Stills
Celebrated by fans for its emotionally resonant narrative that appeals to both younger viewers and veteran adult fans, the movie features significant crossover appearances from previous franchise entries, including Kimi to Idol Precure♪ and Wonderful Precure!. A newly released batch of official stills offers a detailed look at these magical encounters in Karin's Garden, showcasing interactions between Cure Idol, Cure Wink, Cure Kyunkyun, Cure Wonderful, Cure Friendy, Cure Nyammy, and Cure Lillian.
Satoru and Daifuku Transformation Revealed
In a major revelation that sent waves through social media, fan-favorite characters Satoru Toyama and Daifuku from Wonderful Precure! step onto the battlefield as active transformed fighters to support the Detective Precure squad. Voice actor Takuma Terashima (Satoru) expressed his gratitude for returning to the franchise, noting, "It is such a joy to return to Precure and fight alongside Daifuku to support everyone!" Co-star Yuichi Nakamura (Daifuku) added that while their screen time is focused, their sequence delivers maximum impact on the big screen.
Production Staff & Cast Highlights
- Original Story: Izumi Todo
- Director: Hanako Ueda
- Screenplay: Yoshimi Narita
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Emiko Miyamoto
- Music: Erika Fukasawa, Misaki Umase
- Animation Production: Toei Animation
- Key Cast: Hikari Chiga, Kaede Hondo, Ikumi Hasegawa, Nao Toyama, Takuma Terashima, Yuichi Nakamura
