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The Pretty Cure manga by Kamikita Futago (上北ふたご Lit. Kamikita Twins)? are manga adaptions of the various Pretty Cure seasons.

The Kamikita Twins are twin sisters, manga creators and character designers that were first commissioned in 2004 to create two manga adaptions for Futari wa Pretty Cure. Since then, they've made manga for every single season and some of the movies.

Serialization and Publishing of Pretty Cure manga[]

The chapters are serialized in Nakayoshi[1], a monthly, long running shoujo demographic manga magazine.

Usually, the chapters are later published in tankobon, standard manga books that compile chapters from serialization. Many volumes include extra chapters made specifically for the published books. Up until Doki Doki! Pretty Cure, it was not guaranteed that the manga adaptation of a given Pretty Cure season would be compiled into books alongside the season as it aired or recently concluded. In some instances, chapters were instead compiled into mooks, which are similar to magazines in that they contain a variety of content related to the specific Pretty Cure season, but are made to stay longer on store shelves. In other instances, manga adaptations would not be compiled into books until late 2014 to 2015, under the Pretty Cure Collection label, which not only reprinted previous seasons that were out-of-print, but would become the norm for Pretty Cure manga adaptations from Happiness Charge Pretty Cure! onwards. Starting with the second volume of Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure!, the books would also be release in limited edition formats, which contained special goodies such as a booklet of extra stories or merchandise.

Staring from Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure! onwards, ebooks of the manga were released same time as the physical books. In 2020, to commemorate the release of the film, Healin' Good♥Pretty Cure: Yume no Machi de Kyun! tto GoGo! Daihenshin!!, which featured the Pretty Cure 5 team, ebooks of the manga adaptations of Yes! Pretty Cure 5 and Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo! were released on December 11.[2] In 2024, the rest of the Pretty Cure manga backlog, from before Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure!, were digitized into ebooks and released on March 13.[3]

Near the end of 2016, the Kamikita Twins also made a twitter account, and have been since excitedly sharing and promoting their work.

Work Process[]

See also: Katou Reizuna's Interview with the Kamikita Twins

As Pretty Cure was an anime first, the Kamikita Twins stay in contact with the producers and some series staff, but also get feedback from the Nakayoshi editorial department. For each series, the main characters, a compilation of setting design, and some finalised scenarios of the episodes and the general turn of the story are shared with the Kamikita Twins even before the series starts airing. Sometimes, anime storyboards are shown as examples as well. That way, they can start making a draft for the first chapter and think about the course of the manga.

A Nakayoshi chapter is usually only up to ten pages long or less, so if the events of the anime are followed in the story, they are often slightly changed and condensed to fit. The Twins stated that the writing process for a Nakayoshi chapter takes about ten days, while drawing takes five days. They both draw and write, meaning there isn't a specific task assigned to either of them.

For each series, the anime style changes, so for the manga, the Twins tried to reflect that by changing the style between different serializations: While Yes! Pretty Cure 5 is drawn in shoujo style with delicate and detailed hair and eyes, the Heartcatch Cures look cartoonier in style and proportions.

List of Pretty Cure manga[]

Futari wa Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Futari wa Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Futari wa Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the April 2004[4] to February 2005 issues. These chapters were primarily of the slice-of-life genre, focusing on the girls' daily lives without much focus on their time as Pretty Cure. These chapters would not be compiled into a book until December 1, 2014, under the Pretty Cure Collection label, numbered the first out of two volumes for Futari wa Pretty Cure.

Another manga based on the season was published directly as a self-contained book on February 4, 2005. This manga adhered more closely to the events of the anime, up to the twenty-sixth episode. This book was reprinted under the Pretty Cure Collection label on December 1, 2014, numbered the second out of two volumes for Futari wa Pretty Cure.

Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart[]

Main Article: Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2005 to February 2006 issues. The manga skipped serialization for the September 2005 issue.

The chapters serialized in Nakayoshi were not compiled into a book until December 1, 2014, under the Pretty Cure Collection label.

Manga adaptations of the season's two films were also drawn by the twins, although not serialized, instead directly published in self-contained books on April 15 and November 25, 2005 respectively. In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, both books were reprinted and released on June 5.

Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star[]

Main Article: Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2006 to February 2007 issues. Three chapters were also published in Nakayoshi Lovely from the Spring to Autumn 2006 issues.

The first volume, which comprised of the first seven chapters serialized in Nakayoshi, the first two chapters serialized in Nakaoyshi Lovely, and a bonus chapter, was released on September 6, 2006. Although it was labeled the "first" volume, and promised a second one to follow, no such thing ever came. In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the serialized chapters along with the bonus one were finally compiled in two volumes released on January 6.

A manga adaptation of the season's film was also drawn by the twins, although not serialized, instead directly published in a self-contained book released on December 6, 2006. In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, the book was reprinted and released on June 5.

Yes! Pretty Cure 5[]

Main Article: Yes! Pretty Cure 5 Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Yes! Pretty Cure 5 manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2007 to February 2008 issues. Four chapters were also published in Nakayoshi Lovely from the Spring to Autumn 2007 issues.

In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the chapters were collected in one book on January 6.

Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo![]

Main Article: Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo! manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2008 to February 2009 issues. Three chapters were also published in Nakayoshi Lovely from the Spring to Summer 2008 issues.

In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the chapters were collected in one book on February 6.

Fresh Pretty Cure![]

Main Article: Fresh Pretty Cure! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Fresh Pretty Cure! manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2009 to February 2010 issues.

The chapters were collected in two mooks released on August 6, 2009 and February 5, 2010. The second mook contained a bonus chapter and focused on both Fresh Pretty Cure! and the then-new Heartcatch Pretty Cure! In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the chapters were collected in one book on February 6.

Heartcatch Pretty Cure![]

Main Article: Heartcatch Pretty Cure! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Heartcatch Pretty Cure! manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2010 to February 2011 issues.

The chapters were collected in two mooks released on July 22, 2010 and February 4, 2011. The second mook contained a bonus chapter and focused on both Heartcatch Pretty Cure! and the then-new Suite Pretty Cure♪ In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the chapterswere collected in one book on February 6.

Suite Pretty Cure♪[]

Main Article: Suite Pretty Cure♪ Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Suite Pretty Cure♪ manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2011 to February 2012 issues.

The chapters were collected in two mooks released on July 28, 2011 and February 3, 2012. The second mook contained a bonus chapter and focused on both Suite Pretty Cure♪ and the then-new Smile Pretty Cure! In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the chapters were collected in one book on March 6.

Smile Pretty Cure![]

Main Article: Smile Pretty Cure! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Smile Pretty Cure! manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2012 to February 2013 issues.

On February 18, 2012, a short full-color book featuring a self-contained manga chapter was released. The serialized chapters were later collected in two mooks released on August 8, 2012 and March 1, 2013. The second mook focused on both Smile Pretty Cure! and the then-new Doki Doki! Pretty Cure. In 2015, under the new Pretty Cure Collection label, all the chapters were collected in one book on March 6, featuring a bonus chapter.

Doki Doki! Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Doki Doki! Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Doki Doki! Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2013 to February 2014 issue.

The chapters were collected in a standard book on March 6, 2014, with a bonus chapter included.

A year later, the previous Pretty Cure seasons' manga adaptations were released under a new Pretty Cure Collection label, which has been the standard for season adaptations following Doki Doki! Pretty Cure. While Doki Doki! Pretty Cure was not re-released under the Pretty Cure Collection label, as a bonus for buying all the Pretty Cure Collection books at the time in 2015, purchasers would get a Doki Doki! Pretty Cure dust jacket with the Pretty Cure Collection label that could go over the old book, along with a Pretty Cure Collection Illustration Book.[5] The e-book release also uses the revised cover art.

Happiness Charge Pretty Cure![]

Main Article: Happiness Charge Pretty Cure! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Happiness Charge Pretty Cure! manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2014 to February 2015 issues.

The chapters were published in a Pretty Cure Collection book on March 6, 2015, with a bonus chapter included.

Go! Princess Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Go! Princess Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Go! Princess Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2015 to February 2016 issues.

The chapters were published in two Pretty Cure Collection book released on August 06, 2015 and February 5, 2016. Both came with bonus chapters.

Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure![]

Main Article: Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure! manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2016 to February 2017 issues.

The chapters were published in two Pretty Cure Collection book released on August 5, 2016 and March 13, 2017. Both came with bonus chapters. The second volume was released in a limited edition format, which came with a Pretty Cure Dream Story booklet containing a crossover short story.

KiraKira☆Pretty Cure A La Mode[]

Main Article: KiraKira☆Pretty Cure A La Mode Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The KiraKira☆Pretty Cure A La Mode manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2017 to February 2018 issues. In the November 2017 issue, two chapters were released, adding to a total of thirteen chapters serialized.

The chapters were published in two Pretty Cure Collection volumes released on August 10, 2017 and March 13, 2018. Both volumes were released in limited edition formats, and came with a bonus chapter in separate Pretty Cure Dream Story booklets.

HUGtto! Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: HUGtto! Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The HUGtto! Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2018 to February 2019 issues.

The chapters were published in two Pretty Cure Collection volumes released on August 9, 2018 and March 13, 2019. Both volumes were released in limited edition formats, and came with a bonus chapter in separate Pretty Cure Dream Story booklets.

Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2019 to February 2020 issues.

The chapters were published in two Pretty Cure Collection volumes released on August 9, 2019 and March 13, 2020. Both have bonus chapters and were also released in limited edition formats, which came with booklets of postcards.

Healin' Good♥Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Healin' Good♥Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Healin' Good♥Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2020 to February 2021 issues.

The chapters were published in two Pretty Cure Collection volumes released on September 11, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Both have bonus chapters and were also released in limited edition formats, which came with clear file bookmarks.

Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2021 to February 2022 issues.

The chapters, along with a bonus chapter were published in one Pretty Cure Collection book on March 23, 2022. It was also released in a limited edition format that came with an acrylic stand.

Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2022 to Febraury 2023 issues.

The chapters, along with a bonus chapter were published in one Pretty Cure Collection book on March 20, 2023. It was also released in a limited edition format that came with a booklet containing rough sketches including never before seen illustrations.

Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure[]

Main Article: Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure manga was serialized in Nakayoshi from the March 2023 to February 2024 issues.

The chapters were published in one Pretty Cure Collection book released on March 13, 2024. It was also released in a limited edition format that came with a Pretty Cure Dream Story booklet commemorating the franchise's 20th anniversary, as well as a Cure Majesty sticker.

Wonderful Pretty Cure![]

Main Article: Wonderful Pretty Cure! Manga (Kamikita Futago)

The Wonderful Pretty Cure! manga is currently being serialized in Nakayoshi, starting with the March 2024 issue.

Notes and citations[]

  1. Nakayoshi has been running over 60 years and its target demographic is girls of age 8–14, thus slightly older compared to Pretty Cure anime's demographic of girls aged 4-9. Well-known works published in Nakayoshi include Cardcaptor Sakura and Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon.
  2. A tweet by the Kamikita twins on December 9, 2020, announcing that the ebooks of the Yes! Pretty Cure 5 and Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo! manga adaptations will be released in a few days (source is in Japanese).
  3. A tweet by the Kamikita twins on March 19 2024, announcing that the ebooks of the Pretty Cure manga from Futari wa Pretty Cure to Go! Princess Pretty Cure are now available (source is in Japanese).
  4. For reference, all magazine issues labeled with a month in this article were actually released a month prior to the month they were labeled as. For example, the chapter serialized in the January issue is usually Christmas-themed, as it was actually released in December. This is a common practice with magazines called "cover dates," which are used to allow magazines to have the appearance of being recent despite having been on sale for a period of time.
  5. A blog post discussing the bonuses for buying all the available Pretty Cure Collection books in 2015 (source is in Japanese).
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