Talk:HGPC03/@comment-37117761-20200216232849

This show really is setting up to be a great one. However, there's just one problem with this episode, and it's a big one. The problem is that Chiyu Sawaizumi/Cure Fontaine is just not interesting at all. So far, she's far and away the most boring of our seven protagonists (fairies and humans included). There's just not all that much special about her; she doesn't seem to have much personality beyond being smart, calm, athletic, and wanting to protect what's close to her. Pretty much every other blue Cure ever has some of these traits. What's more, Chiyu doesn't even have any negative traits or flaws whatsoever, making her a Mary Sue so far. Hopefully, she becomes less bland over the course of the series, because she's the weakest link in terms of personality.

However, the rest of the episode was great. I'm really liking the characterization Pegitan is getting. He's extremely shy and worried that he won't be able to match up to Rabirin. Fortunately, Chiyu helps him out. This may technically be Cure Fontaine's episode, but Pegitan is the real protagonist this week.

Shindoine is also an interesting villain. She has a fun personality, and even a crush on King Byougen! So far, Daruizen has been kind of bland (though he is handsome), and Guaiwaru just hasn't had much time in the spotlight yet. So, Shindoine's definitely the best villain so far.

Plus, the fight scene is definitely the best we've gotten so far. The animation was fluid and great to look at, and all of the punches and kicks had a lot of power behind them. Even better is that we're starting to see just how dangerous being a Pretty Cure can be. This is the first time Cure Grace has actually struggled in a fight after transforming into a Pretty Cure. Unlike most Pretty Cures, Grace wasn't just able to get back up from when the Megabyougen punched her. It was extremely painful, and it was a struggle for her to continue. She truly needed Fontaine's help. This established the Megabyougen as a force to be reckoned with, as well as establishing the need for teamwork in a realistic way. Plus, even after Fontaine joined in, it was made clear that not even Fontaine could fight by herself; she still needed Grace to kick the Megabyougen over so she could use Healing Stream.

I'm really excited for next episode, because it'll probably be as good as the first three. Plus, Hinata and Nyatoran will probably be really fun characters to have in the spotlight!