
Pretty Cure All Stars F
2023

2019
TV-PGDirector
Yuta Tanaka
Runtime
72 minutes
Average Rating
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One day, a mysterious creature suddenly appeared from within Lala's gummy case! Their name was... UMA, I think? Ah, don't be scared, everything will be okay! Nice to meet you, UMA! Twincool~☆ And just like a shooting star, we were whisked away to a faraway place!? Is this UMA's powers ~lun? What sort of creature are they ~lun? Because they can't communicate through words, it seems UMA really likes "The Shooting Star Song" ~lun♪ It's nice getting along with each other through music ~lun♪ But one day, a mysterious alien hunter appeared...oh no! Is it possible that they're after UMA ~lun!? If that's the case, then the universe and Earth are in danger! Let's all protect UMA together! Be sure to support us as we sing "The Shooting Star Song" which connects us with UMA!!
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film emphasizes intense emotional bonds and platonic female solidarity. While it lacks explicit queer coding or non-cisnormative identities, the deep connections between protagonists offer an inclusive foundation.
Gender Representation
The narrative centers entirely on female agency. A group of highly competent women serves as the primary drivers of the plot and the sole defenders against cosmic threats.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The science-fiction setting uses extraterrestrial identities as metaphors for the 'other.' This allows the film to explore themes of belonging and difference through non-human species and celestial motifs.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story focuses on universalist themes of dreams and music rather than specific political or religious ideologies. It maintains a neutral stance toward traditional social structures and institutions.
Disability Representation
There is no explicit focus on visible or invisible disabilities. The characters are portrayed as physically peak performers, with no neurodivergent or physically diverse representation present.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
The film excels at subverting traditional gender hierarchies by placing total agency and leadership in the hands of its female ensemble. The protagonists are depicted as intellectually and physically capable defenders of the universe. Diversity is explored through a genre-specific lens, using alien characters to represent the concept of the 'other.' This provides a sophisticated way to handle themes of difference without relying on terrestrial racial tropes. However, the narrative lacks explicit representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities. While the emotional bonds are strong, the absence of specific identity-focused dialogue or diverse physical portrayals limits the overall impact.
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