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Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

2012

TV-Y7-FV

Director

Junji Shimizu

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out by presenting a large ensemble of female protagonists who drive the action through their physical and emotional strength. This makes it a strong example of gender-focused empowerment. However, the narrative remains within narrow demographic boundaries. The lack of diverse representation regarding race, LGBTQ+ identities, and disabilities limits its overall impact. The focus is on communal harmony within a specific cultural context. Ultimately, the work celebrates female empowerment while prioritizing genre-specific themes of friendship over broader systemic or geopolitical representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story highlights deep emotional connections and female solidarity. However, it doesn't include explicit depictions of non-straight relationships or same-sex romances.

How does Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future portray gender?

Excellent

The narrative is driven by 28 female protagonists who take charge of resolving global crises using their superior strength and intellect.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future?

Limited

The cast mainly features young Japanese female characters, maintaining a cohesive cultural identity without actively diversifying the ethnic mix.

How does Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film promotes social harmony and protects community bonds, focusing on preserving positive social ties rather than criticizing external institutions.

Does Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities driving the plot. The narrative focuses on emotional states rather than disability-related themes.

Present on Screen

  • Strong female-driven narrative ecosystem.
  • High levels of female empowerment.
  • Emphasis on collective teamwork.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation.
  • Limited racial and ethnic diversity.
  • No characters representing different disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In the city of Minato Mirai in Yokohama, the news of Fusion's defeat by the Pretty Cures is the hottest topic in town! Girls everywhere, were in love with the Pretty Cures, are dressing up and acting as their favourite Cures. Only Sakagami Ayumi, the new transfer student, is alone by herself. On her way home from school, Ayumi encounters a strange creature. After naming it Fuu-chan, Ayumi and the creature soon become good friends. However, Fuu-chan is actually a piece of Fusion, and holds the power of darkness. In an effort to make Ayumi happy, Fuu-chan swallows up everything that Ayumi dislikes, creating chaos in school and throughout the city! To help bring across Ayumi's true feelings to Fuu-chan, all 28 Pretty Cures were gathered once more. When everyone's power comes together, a miraculous light starts to shine.

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