Animate Times報導：《Idol光之美少女你與我♪感謝祭》重磅落幕！最終回5年後朗讀劇催淚，全體聲優驚喜獻花

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Original title: "Thank You for Meeting You!" A year walked together with "you." A reading drama depicting the story five years after the main story, plus a surprise message — "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪Thanks Festival" event report

On Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2026, "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪Thanks Festival." "We offer our greatest thanks for this encounter. Let the stage we promised bloom." — The "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪Thanks Festival," a culmination stage expressing gratitude to everyone who supported "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪'s "Sparkling Dazzling Ones" (fan nickname), a culmination stage expressing gratitude.

The event was held twice daily, divided into a Family Performance and a Luxurious Performance. The Family Performance, in addition toIdol Precurethe opening theme singers Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake also took part, delivering an original show and singing segments. Furthermore, "Detective Precure!"'s Answer Angel and Mystery Angel, as well as Yuka Masui (ending theme singer), also appeared on stage.

And for the luxurious performance, in addition toIdol Precurealong with the three opening theme singers, the voice cast including Misato Matsuoka (as Idol Angel / Sakura Uta), Minami Takahashi (as Heartthrob Angel / Aoi Kaze Nana), and Ms. Natsumi Takamori (asHeartbeat Angel / Shion Kokoro)、南條愛乃 (as Touch Angel / Puriru)、花井美春 (as Kiss Angel / Mabel), and, as with the family performance, the Answer Angel and Mystery Angel from "Detective Precure!" as well as Yuka Masui also took part. The luxurious performance featured not only original shows and singing segments, but also a talk show with the voice cast, live voice acting, and a reading drama depicting the story after the final episode, among other rich content. This article will report on the highlights of the final day's luxurious performance.

After warming up the venue with a roll-call practice led by the opening introductions of Puriru, Mabel, and Tanaka (Tanaka-kun), the show kicked off. Interspersed with transformations intoIdol Precurescene, playing the transition from Episode 49, "Together with You! Sparkling Dazzling♪" toIdol Precurefootage leading up to the Final Live.

After that, the voice cast andIdol Precuresang "You and Lulala" together, and the Final Live officially began.

The biggest feature of this Thanksgiving Festival is that the sequel to Episode 49, "Together with You! Sparkling and Dazzling♪," the "Final Live," blends seamlessly with the character show, as well as the reading drama and live voice acting. Furthermore, together with the "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪LIVE2025 You&I＝We’re IDOL PRECURE," the structure in which the anime's continuation unfolds directly on the stage before your eyes is precisely what makes this work, so closely tied to music,Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪>'s unique characteristic.

After performing "Kimi to Ribbon," the voice cast temporarily withdrew backstage.

NextIdol Precuregreeted them: "Welcome once again, everyone, to 'Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪Final Live'!" Cure Idol said, "Thank you everyone for coming to our Final Live today!" "This is our promise as five, Final Live! This is the last concert! Please enjoy!"

Then, with a line reminiscent of the movie Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Sorry to keep you waiting! Presenting you a sparkling stage!" With the line "I'm the opening act, Cure Idol!" as the start, they sang "Ensemble of Smiles♪." Next was Cure Kyun-Kyun's stage song "Winking Staff Notation," andCure Kyun-KyunThe stage song "Heart Revolution" further raised the excitement of the venue.

Then, following the exchange, "I'm so glad I became Cure Zukyoon." "So am I, sister," Cure Zukyoon and Cure Kiss performed "Awakening Harmony." Stage songs continued one after another.

At this point,Idol Precureinvited Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake to appear. "We are the Precure-lovingIdol PrecurePrecure singers!" they said in unison. "We held a concert together before, right!" (Cure Idol), "Back then we made a promise! That we would definitely stand on the same stage together again!" (Cure Kyun-Kyun), "Our promise came true!" (Cure Kyun-Kyun), "Yes! We're having so much fun! Thank you for inviting us!" (Ishii) After this interaction, the concert moved on to the Precure singers' segment. Incidentally, it's said that the three watched "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪LIVE2025 You&I＝We’re IDOL PRECURE" were shown, and photos from those memories were also projected on the screen. "Today is the last show, so I feel a little lonely" (Kumada), "But, but, we're going to liven things up even more from here on!" (Yoshitake).

With this line as the signal, the three energetically performed the image song "Come On! Idol," full of the live concert atmosphere. However, while singing "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!》, a strange smoke began drifting across the stage, and the three Precure singers underwent a bizarre transformation.

"I can't become Kirakki Ranran..." "I'm so lonely... I keep looking at the photos I took on my phone..." "I don't want it to end like this..." "I don't want it to end!"

Eventually swallowed by the darkness of loneliness, the three, now clad in black, gave birth to "Owaranaindā." The atmosphere turned ominous, a stark contrast to their earlier radiance.

"Everyone at the venue, it's okay! WeIdol PrecureWe will definitely protect you all!"Idol PrecureDark Down↓" suppressed them with overwhelming force, and the situation grew even more tense. At that moment, Tanaka, who had returned from the restroom, appealed to the audience: "Here, we can only rely on the power of everyone in the venue!" The "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ who received those feelings,Idol Precure, do your bestー!" echoed through the venue, and theIdol Precurestood up once again.

"Ami-chan! Akane-chan! Chihaya-chan! Because it's the Final Live, because it's the last one, you feel lonely. You feel sad. But that's okay. It's natural to have those feelings. That's exactly why we're here. No matter how dark it gets, we'll make sure you can become Kirakki Ranran!"

Then, with the words "Leave the climax to us!",Idol Precurebecame one with the audience and sang together "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!" once more. The singing that resounded through the venue turned into power, and the three returned to their original forms with "Dazzling Ta!". The three, having learned the whole story, said toIdol Precureand everyone in the venue expressed their gratitude, and performed "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!" the latter half. Singing completely different from before, overflowing with radiance, echoed through the venue, and the stage burst into brilliant light. The three Precure singers also said: "From now on, we'll keep singing together forever!" Their bond grew even deeper. "Even if we cross time and space, as long as you still remember, we will shine dazzlingly and radiantly forever, and be with you forever." These words quietly echoed in the heart, leaving behind a trace of reluctance.

Amid such lingering echoes,Idol Precureperformed "Movie Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Sorry to keep you waiting! Presenting to you the dazzling stage!" — the theme song "♪HiBiKi Au Uta♪". That feeling, as if it could continue a thousand years into the future, echoed gently yet powerfully, and the light of the glow sticks swayed greatly along with it. Immediately after, Idol Angel, Kokoro Angel,Cure Kyun-KyunThey performed the first cour ending theme song "Trio Dreams." Calls and responses intertwined and echoed, showing the uniquely unified and passionate atmosphere that only a concert can create.

"Now for a special guest! New Pretty Cure friends have come!" The Detective Pretty Cure! team took the stage.

Ishii performed the opening theme song "The Clue Is in Your Heart! Detective Precure!". In addition, Kumada, along with Masui Yuka, who made her Precure singer debut in this work, performed "Why? Mystery?! ANSWER" together with Answer Angel and Mystery Angel. The stage, full of freshness, heralded the unveiling of a brand-new story. Answer Angel also responded to the three's singing with a lively tone: "Hanamaru is amazing～!" After the performance ended, Kumada shouted: "Please continue to enjoyIdol Precure's concert!" The会场's excitement carried over just like that into the next segment.

At this moment, matching the key visual of the Thanksgiving Festival, wearing a flower crown and veil, theIdol Precureappeared. "The Final Live is also nearing its end. Now, the feelings of 'gratitude' that fill our hearts, and the feelings we want to convey to you, we have each written in letters." The five read out their words of thanks in turn. The Idol Angel said: "I can now, as aIdol Precure, it's all because of you! Thank you so very much!" Then, sincerely conveying: "WeIdol Precure, this is the final concert. After this Final Live ends, we will suspend our activities. From now on, we will each head toward our own stage, toward a dazzling and radiant future! But please don't forget. When you head toward your next journey, we will always be supporting you."

"We'll always be together. We and you are,Idol PrecureNo matter how deep the darkness that descends, you can all become dazzling and radiant. Beyond that, let's bloom into the greatest stage! This is the promise between you and me! To you who are so dazzling and radiant, to you, to you..."

From those words, they transitioned a cappella into "Egao no Unison♪," creating a sense of unity. Then, taking a breath, they announced, "Now, this is our last song!" and performed the final number, "Kimi to Rurara." With the radiance they had given each other throughout the year, they illuminated one another. A song filled with emotion, worthy of closing the Final Live, resonated through the venue.

After Cure Idol sent a cheer of "Kirakki Ranrān!" to every corner of the venue, Tanaka's closing announcement echoed: "Today's performance has now concluded. I, Tanaka, sincerely thank you for all your passionate support." A heavy sense of "it's really over" settled over the venue.

...However, just then, the sound effect switched, and the question came: "But everyone! Isn't there something important you've forgotten?" "I want to find it now! I want to know now! There should be something truly forgotten. That is, yes!Idol PrecureWhat kind of days have the five been living since the Final Live" — the story of "afterward" was revealed here for the first time, and the audience erupted with enthusiastic cheers.

With the cue, "The continuation of the five's story, revealed here for the first time," an episode set five years later was delivered as a reading drama by the voice cast.

Five years after the anime's main story ended. This scene, set after idol Sakura Uta's solo concert at Hanamichi Stadium, depicts her with Nana,Kokororeunion scene. When asked about their thoughts on the concert,KokoroShe said, "There are probably about 120 heart-pounding highlights," showing the same enthusiasm as five years ago and making everyone smile. It was also revealed that a new song composed by Nana was performed by Uta at the concert.

At this point Puriru and Mebu appeared. After five years, the Tree of Hearts had grown strong, so they could travel back and forth between Sparkling Land and Hanamichi Town. At Uta's suggestion, "It's been a while since we all transformed intoIdol Precure!" With transformation bank footage interspersed, the five once again asIdol Precuregathered together in that form.

The exchange, "We're perfectly in sync even though it's been a while!" "Of course! Because five years ago we did it about 49 times in a year!" and Meroron's poem, along with meta-commentary about the "transformation scene," drew laughter from the audience.

In addition, they also talked about the respective journeys of the five over these five years. Puriru and Mebu, asIdol Precureas their identities, active in Sparkling Land, and held many concerts. When they mentioned this little story of how they took the stage in forms such as the day performance (family show) and the night performance (deluxe show), it overlapped with the Thanksgiving Festival, and laughter arose from the audience. Furthermore, Tanaka-kun served as chief manager, while Catin and Zakurin served as managers, and Chokirin served as a trainee manager. Chokirin seems to be a "friend who looks exactly like Chokkirinu" born later, and regardingCure Kyun-KyunWhen asked, "Could she be KyoKirine's reincarnation?", Kiss Angel responded, "Well, opinions are divided on that."

On the other hand,KokoroShe established an idol research club in high school and afterward worked as an influencer. Nana continued playing piano, went on to a music university, and after that provided songs for Uta. Uta, meanwhile, kept her attitude of "singing because she wants to sing," and continued moving forward as an idol. To the idol angel who spoke of shining, dazzling dreams,Cure Kyun-KyunA sharp retort: "...That's what she said, but I think the one who gave Uta-senpai a push was none other than Hibiki Kaito, wasn't it?"

The scene in the dressing room was "replayed" as a "let's look back!" VTR (laughs). While the others paused and interjected with playful comments, the exchange revealed that they recognized and supported each other (incidentally, Kaito appeared on stage in this scene). The two had promised to "meet again." Kaito made a promise: "—I want to see you again. Next time, on the same stage."

Returning to the present, they said "Since we have the chance, why don't the five of us hold a concert," and so it was decided to hold a "Idol Precure's comeback concert." Cure Idol said with a beaming smile: "Because we promised at the Final Live! Someday, we'll bloom on stage together with you again!"

"Today, welcome everyone to ourIdol Precure's comeback concert!" The concert then began. In the self-introduction song《We are! You & IDOL PRECURE》, the lyric〈Your (Hi!!) today (Hi!!) I came to see you (Yeah!!)〉resounded throughout the venue as if it had been prepared for this very day. On this stage where the story and reality overlapped, the message was delivered straight to every audience member.

In the next day's scene, they spoke of how "We all fulfilled our promise!" while Purirun was shown happily eating octopus sausages. Uta mentioned the "promise" from the Final Live. Nana said, "Actually, when Uta-chan made that promise at the Final Live, it was so sudden I was a little surprised, but I always hoped it would come true!" According to Uta, the words had just naturally come out.

"If it's the five of us, we can surely overcome any difficulty and fulfill our promise. Just like back then!" The scene switched to a memory clip from Episode 48, "Final Live! Invite Dark Ine!". The scene leading up to the "promise" was presented through a live voice performance. "We fulfilled the promise from back then, and now we've come even farther" (Nana), "Yeah, all five of us" (Uta), "We'll always be together from now on too, Mellow" (Mabel), "Promise-puri!", "Yes! Let's make a promise!" (Kokoro), the five of them unanimously promised to head together toward a shining, dazzling future.

The structure, where live dubbing and reading drama were integrated to deliver the story, was a rare attempt. While depicting what came after the "Final," the reading drama made the audience feel not an ending but "continuing days," earning much applause. Many audience members were seen wiping away tears.

Next, the talk show segment with the voice cast began. The voice cast said that their passion was second to none forKokoroestablished "Idol PrecureResearch Club," also wholeheartedly promoting the《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪》. If you resonate with the "recommended points" each of them mentioned, please wave your fans or glow sticks. Takahashi used the interaction between Uta and Kaito five years later as an example of a recommended point, and the audience immediately erupted with an enthusiastic reaction. On the other hand, the voice actors couldn't help but start discussing theories, drawing laughter from the venue.

In the first topic, "Recommended Songs," Takahashi, Takamori, and Hanai each passionately discussed their favorite songs. Takahashi chose "Trio Dreams," commenting that being surrounded by everyone's sparkling lights at the live venue made "this song shine even brighter in my heart." Regarding the lyric "The one and only live begins, Enjoy Together," she said it synced with her own desire to enjoy this year together with "you," making it "a particular favorite."

Takamori chose《We are! You & IDOL PRECURE♪》. She said that in addition to the fun of it being a self-introduction song, the line-style passages and the playful composition are also part of its charm, and she looked back on the excitement at the concert. On the other hand, Miharu Hanai chose Puriru and Mebu's character song《Good Friends J♡YFUL》, saying she likes how this song "lets you empty your mind and simply enjoy the happiness," which is quite rare among recent songs. This talk show once again highlighted the《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪》's rich musical charm, many glow sticks shining in the audience seats.

The next theme was "Recommended Episode." Matsuoka and Nanjo both picked Episode 21, "The Best! Miracle Unison!" They recalled the scene where they sang "Egao no Unison♪" together, and Nanjo said she cries every time at the scene where Uta cries in her room, even as she clings to remaining feelings despite losing her memories. They shared how, through these ups and downs, the relationship between the two evolved from "friends" to "soul-connected best friends," leaving a strong impression. Listening to this, Hanai seemed on the verge of tears—uttering "Meramera Mero"... rather than actually crying.

And "Meramera Mero" came up in the final topic, "Recommended Lines." Hanai chose that very phrase. She noted it was a phrase often used early in the series but became rarer as relationships changed—a "rare line"—and praised it for capturing Meroron's emotional richness.

Next, Nanjo introduced the line from Episode 48: "Because the first person to discover Uta's light was me!" She said this line made all the feelings since their encounter in Episode 1 come rushing back at once. "The other day I rewatched Episode 1 and cried again. When she came alone to an unfamiliar town and was anxiously unable to findIdol Precurewhen Uta is right there so close, singing with a sparkling smile. It's only natural that Puriru would fall in love with Uta. I really felt so warm, and I was saved." she reflected. When she said "I want to rewatch everything from the beginning. I feel like I could do an audio commentary by myself," the other voice actors all shouted "I want to see that!"

Takamori chose the phrase "My heart is pounding!" and looked back on the words she repeated throughout the year that symbolize the character herself. "Only when your heart pounds can things happen" isKokorothe driving force, and she said passionately: "I'm really happy to receive a single phrase that says everything. That one phrase lets everyone understandKokoroall of it."

Takahashi selected the line from Episode 40, "Please Listen! Nana-colored Melody": "I want to do so many things I want to do!" She explained that it was born when Cure Kiss asked Nana, "What do you want to do, Nana?" and that it was a line reflecting Nana's growth through various encounters and experiences. "Every time I say it, I feel like I'm going to cry. I cried when I practiced it at home. I'm so glad I met everyone. It's my favorite line, one that makes me feel our bond."

And Matsuoka chose the line "When you want to sing, just sing! That's Sakura Uta!" once again conveying the charm of this line as the core of the existence that is Uta. "How should I put it, it's a line that symbolizes Uta, isn't it. When your feelings become cheerful, when you want to make someone shine brilliantly. The first thing that comes to mind is 'singing,' and I think that's a wonderful thing about Uta." Furthermore, she spoke about how behind this line one can also feel the warmth of her upbringing and the presence of her family, once again highlighting the gentleness at the root of Uta as a character. She said with a laugh, "From now on, I want to say this line in my private life too." The voice actors each shared the background and feelings behind their lines, and this talk show made one deeply feel the《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪》's accumulated moments, countless lights shining in the audience seats.

"Chatting happily like this made me feel once again that we really love 'you and idols.'" After these words, a video looking back on 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,》's highlight video for this past year. At this point, the voice cast appeared.

"Through 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,》 we met many 'you' and walked together. We've come to love the 'you' who is with us more and more. May you, from now on as well, stay true to yourself, with a smile, shining and dazzling brightly. We will sing with all our hearts." The five voice actors sang the mid-tempo song "GARDEN" together. The glow sticks waving to the melody gently illuminated the venue, as if embodying the words 〈You will bloom your own flower〉. The audience seats were filled with ripples of smiles and emotion.

Afterwards, the Precure singers were invited on stage, and everyone was assembled. Just at the moment of "Well then, it's about time...", a surprise video—created by the person in charge of 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!》, composer and arranger Keiichi Hirokawa (MONACA) sent a video to the Precure singers—it was suddenly played.

Hirokawa noted that the three had sung the song throughout the year, praising their growth: "With each episode, they made it their own." He said he could feel that their confident singing, showing no sign of the trial and error during recording, had delivered dreams and energy to many people. He mentioned that the three singing were truly idols, and together with the audience singing and dancing along, they had built a "Kirakki Ranran world." "As a composer, there is no greater joy than knowing this song will continue to live in the hearts and memories of many people." While marking the Thanksgiving Festival as a milestone, he concluded with words connecting to the future: "If we have the chance to work together again, let's create the best music once more. Then, let's meet again in the studio, at the live." The three Precure Singers were moved to tears, their emotions welling up.

At this point, Tanaka-kun said: "Everyone, may I interrupt for a moment? Actually, there is one more person who, together withIdol PrecureSomeone who walked through this past year together with you left a message for the voice actors. For me too, they are an irreplaceable person." A surprise video message was played from Tanaka—that is, Tanaka-kun's voice actor, Junichi Suwabe.

He said to the five voice actors, "You really worked hard," expressing his appreciation, and also mentioned the atmosphere at the recording sessions. He looked back, saying that amid the warm and harmonious atmosphere, the way they sincerely faced the work and their characters left a deep impression. "I've been involved in many works, but I believe how much the main voice cast loves this work and its characters—the weight of that love is directly tied to the quality of the work." He asserted that this work truly carried such feeling. Incidentally, regarding the scene in the final episode where Tanaka returns to Sparkling Land, it's said that series director Chiaki Kon gave the instruction to "make it a little more subdued." He interspersed behind-the-scenes recording stories and said affectionately: "Being able to create 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,》 was truly wonderful. It's a huge treasure for me too." And they ended with shouts of "Sparkle—!" "Dazzle—!"

Seeing them, Tanakaan grinned, "I'm as happy as if it were my own news" (laughs).

The surprises continued. "For the final performance, this person has also come!" Chiaki Kon, dressed in a striking red dress, took the stage. She had apparently told the cast she "couldn't make it today," so the cast erupted in surprised and delighted cries of "Kon-san!" Some cast members broke down in tears at the sight of her. Yoshino Nanjo quipped, "I've cried so much my makeup is gone and I'm just plain Yoshino Nanjo," drawing soft laughter from the venue. Kon-san also teared up, saying, "The passionate feelings of all the Kirakki Ranrans truly make me so happy...".

She then revealed, "At the final episode recording, I received words from everyone but couldn't respond—that's been my regret." She had prepared letters for each of them. From among them, she read aloud the letter addressed to Matsuoka as a representative.

The letter recalled, "When Matsuoka-san took time off from recording, 'You and Idol' without Matsuoka-san felt so lonely, like an anime without its main character." It expressed that, as everyone says, Matsuoka-san is truly the embodiment of "Uta herself." She conveyed her gratitude for Matsuoka's leadership as the lead of the work, while also revealing that she had no idea about the interaction with Kaito five years later, which drew laughter. She also said to all the voice actors, "Each of you nurtured your own character," expressing her thanks for these accumulated efforts.

"For me, 'you and idols' is also an important treasure. I love it all. Let's meet again! I want to see you again. Please promise me!" The voice actors responded together with "Promise." Afterwards, they also conveyed their gratitude to the singers, making it a moment filled with a whole year's worth of feeling. "Idol Precureeveryone, COME ON!"Idol Precureand Tanaka presented bouquets to the performers. And to the voice cast and audience, they once again expressed: "Thank you so much for this past year!"

The gratitude festival finally reached its climax. Each person delivered a message in turn. First was opening theme singer Ishii. She sang the opening theme 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!》 and many other songs in her role supporting the work, spoke about her feelings of standing on stage, and her gratitude for this year spent walking together with "you." She reflected on how she had beenIdol PrecureShe was influenced by the figure who sincerely conveyed their feelings to everyone, and supported by the words "together with you," and said with a smile: "Even when we're apart, I feel we're closely connected, and I can work hard together with you." She also looked back on this past year, continuing to sing 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!》, she "became able to sing in my own style," and felt the accumulation of that time. When speaking of her gratitude to Kumada and Yoshitake, with whom she worked together, she burst into tears at one point. Finally, she concluded: "I really love 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,》Idol Precure, and also 'you'!"

Next was Kumada, whom Ishii described as the "mood maker." She opened with a smile, saying, "I'm back from Dark Down↓," but also showed a hint of loneliness, honestly stating, "Precisely because I know the brilliance of the light, I want to be together forever." She looked back on her debut year as an Idol Pretty Cure singer. She admitted to having anxieties initially, and regarding dancing, which she wasn't good at, she said, "Even if I thought I might not be able to do it, I still wanted to try." The driving force that supported her was the pure desire to "convey this to 'You'." She said, "The 'You' here are my idols." She also mentioned her respect for the voice actors and her relationship with Ishii and Yoshitake, recalling, "The moment our three voices overlapped was truly, truly joyful." She appealed, "I want to continue singing together from now on."

Chihaya Yoshitake looked back on her journey up to now and on this past year, saying: "This was a year that made me rethink what this stage means to me." She revealed that she views 《Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪".

For Yoshitake, the line from the opening theme lyrics, "Shine! It's because of you that I can shine now," was an important pillar that supported her this year, and she also mentioned how the presence of "You" became the power behind her performances. Regarding her relationship with Kumada and Ishii, she said, "Kuma-chan is truly, truly my contemporary, and I'm really happy we could walk through our first year as Idol Pretty Cure singers together." Holding back tears, she said to Ishii, "Every time we stood on stage together, I could see you growing by my side, which made me happy and always enjoyable. Thank you for standing on stage with me." She expressed her wish for the work and music to continue, and sent a message: "I love you all! We will definitely meet again!"

Next was the message time for the voice actors. First was Hanai, who voices Cure Kurenai / Mebuki. She read from a prepared letter, speaking as if addressing the "Shining Brilliant 'You'." Choked with tears and struggling to speak, warm shouts of "You can do it!" came from the audience, and she spoke word by word under their gentle gaze.

Looking back on this year, "it was a year full of challenges for me," she candidly revealed her confusion and lack of confidence when first participating in the "Precure" live scene. However, thanks to the warm voice cast, staff, and the support of "your" words, her own thoughts changed as well. She also looked back on "a year full of emotion," mentioning a small story of feeling the work's presence in town and an episode of carrying Cure Kiss's merchandise as a "talisman," describing "Cure Kiss is my strongest partner and an irreplaceable best friend." She said that with "PrecureYou and Idol PreCure♪" and the encounter with "you" are treasures of her life.

Listening to this, Nanjo couldn't hold back her tears. "I am Nanjo Yoshino, voicing Cure Wink / Purirun. I had so many things I wanted to say, but I've forgotten them all." She smiled wryly, then recalled the memory of watching the "Wonderful Pretty Cure! Thanksgiving Festival" in the same venue a year ago, and revealed the promise she made with Matsuoka, who was sitting next to her, as they "cried messily, absolutely determined to do our best." She mentioned the "baton" she had received from the previous series, expressing her determination to pour her heart into the work and character. She also spoke of the feelings passed down through generations in the "Pretty Cure" series. "I think the前辈(senpais) must have passed the baton to the next generation with feelings like 'I love it so much I want to continue,' 'I don't want to leave,' 'I want to go to the recording studio,' 'I want to see the script,' 'I want to see the new version of the character I play.'" She continued, "I hope everyone in 'Pretty Cure Detective Club!' can also experience this wonderful, magical year," entrusting her words to the future.

Furthermore, she mentioned that this year also marked the 20th anniversary of her voice acting career, and revealed that Atsumi Tanezaki, who voiced Cure Friendy / Inukai Komugi in "Wonderful Pretty Cure!," had told her, "Misato (Matsuoka) is someone who tries too hard, so please support her well." Therefore, she had been supporting Matsuoka from the closest distance, both as Purirun and as a senior. She recalled, "Tane-chan (Atsumi Tanezaki) contacted me later, but (her worry) was unnecessary, saying she's a wonderful lead," praising Matsuoka.

"Rather than 20 years of voice acting, this has been the happiest year of my life! Everyone in 'Pretty Cure Detective Club!', please enjoy it too. (In Cure Wink's voice) I'll support you! (In Purirun's voice) Ganbare Puri~!"

Next up is the one who playsHeartbeat Angel / Shion KokoroNatsumi Takamori. She opened with "This moment has finally come," and revealed that after the previous day's performance ended, her emotions overflowed: "When I got home, I thought about what I wanted to convey the next day, and I ended up crying myself to sleep." She said she was standing there without having sorted out her words, and conveyed her most honest feelings in that moment.

She mentioned that one of the themes of this work is "The you who works hard will surely be someone's idol," and that this applies not only between the characters but also to every single "You" watching the work through the venue and the live stream.

"If the encounter with "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪" I would be happy if this work could become your idol and the driving force for your efforts; and having seen "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪" for those of you who worked hard, if you can become someone's idol again, and if this chain reaction can continue, I would be happy. That is my greatest joy."

She previously played the role ofKome-Kome, so she said: "I really thought I would never have another chance to become a Precure, butKokorobeing born into this world like this, thanks to Director Kon and so many staff members, I was able to meetKokoro. Being able to run at full speed for this whole year, truly... because ofCure Kyun-Kyunbecause of you, I was able to do my best at concerts and today." With tears in her eyes, she expressed her joy at being able to stand on stage as Cure Heart in this work.

She also said: "Today, I think I want to becomeCure Kyun-Kyunher biggest fan. Because liking something is the strongest thing of all!" and sent a message: "I hope everyone will continue to cherish that feeling of 'liking' something in the future as well."

Next, the microphone was passed to Takahashi, who voices Cure Koi / Aokaze Nana. Although she showed a composed demeanor on stage, it was because she believed "an idol is someone who brings smiles to everyone, and I wanted to keep smiling until the very end." However, she revealed that when she received the bouquet from Cure Koi, her emotions overflowed, and she recalled, "I truly felt that my dream had come true." Takahashi's dream was to participate in the "Pretty Cure" series. She mentioned the many uncertainties and struggles she had faced on this path. It was because she didn't give up and kept moving forward that she could reach this point. "In the future of my dream, Cure Koi was waiting for me. I'm really glad," she recalled, truly feeling that existence was on the path she had walked.

Furthermore, when she learned that children admired Cure Koi, she said, "I realized that my own dream becomes the next person's dream, and continues on." She expressed that this dream would now be passed on to the cast of "Pretty Cure Detective Club!" and to the Pretty Cures beyond, continuing the legacy. While expressing gratitude to "You," she sincerely addressed her "destined Pretty Cure": "Cure Koi and Aokaze Nana. Thank you for meeting me!"

Finally, we have Matsuoka Misato, who plays the role of Idol Angel / Sakura Uta. She has consistently been described by fellow voice actors and staff as "Uta herself," and true to that description, she stood on stage with a smile throughout the day. "Right now, looking at everyone's (the cast's) backs as they talk, I feel once again that it is because of all of you that I have been able to enjoy myself and come this far." She conveyed this message to each and every voice actor and to every single "you" in the audience.

She reflected that, despite bearing responsibility and nervousness, "when I played Sakura Uta, I was simply happy and could forget everything," and that behind this feeling were the staff, the cast, and the presence of "you."

Furthermore, Matsuoka mentioned that in the previous work, "Wonderful Precure!," she played Cure Shiny Rabbit, and at the final episode, although the seniors held feelings of not wanting it to end, they still greeted the new Precure with smiles. "A year ago, I was anxious, wondering if I could become a Precure like my seniors. I don't know if I managed it, but in any case, this year became a treasure-like year in my life! It's really hard to let go! But "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪" the world will continue, and I'm also very much looking forward to "Detective Precure!"!" "From now on, Cure Idol, Sakura Uta, will always be by my side." Though emotional, she spoke cheerfully.

Then she proposed, "There's something I want to do!" and did a call-and-response with the audience. "With you" "Forever together" "Idol Precure""We love you!"" echoed throughout the venue. She said to all of "you": "I love you all too～! I love youーー!" and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you for meeting you!"

Finally, all the performers performed "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!〉. As many smiles were lit up and the audience seats were warmly illuminated, the performers offered the words, "Thank you so very much!"

At that moment, the Thanksgiving Festival heard its first "encore" call. "This really is the last song!"Idol Precureand offered "We are! You & IDOL PRECURE♪." In the latter half, everyone gathered on stage and, amid falling cherry blossoms, sang "I'm so happy and joyful to have met you" "We and you Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Precure♪ Precure♪〉. There was no moment more fitting for these lyrics than this, marking the end of the event with a sense that the work and "you" had become one. They once again conveyed their "gratitude for this past year" and struck a "This really is the last!" pose. Just when everyone thought it was over, the voice cast actually turned toIdol Precurepresented them with bouquets.

"Thank you always!Idol PrecureYou are the one who illuminates the darkness into a dazzling brilliance, our savior! Thank you for your hard work!" "Thank you for meeting us!" "We love you!" "Let's meet again!"

As these words were conveyed one after another, they overlapped with the memorable figure holding a bouquet from the event's key visual—perhaps that visual captured this very moment—such was the closing scene. Fans shouted in unison, "We are! YOU & IDOL PRECURE♪,"Idol Precureleft the stage after saying, "Take care, thank you!"

The venue played an ending theme set to *You & Lulala*. While there was a sense of reluctance, it was also accompanied by a refreshing afterglow. Tanaka's announcement signaling the end rang out, and words of "Thank you!" flooded not only the venue but also the live stream's chat.

「Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪The Thanksgiving Festival was filled with delicate performances and heartfelt sentiments. Following the concert in October, not only the voice cast and theme song singers,Idol Precurealso appears in many scenes, leaving a strong impression. Over this past year, she has been very active both in the story and on the real stage.Idol Precure. This may be something unique to this idol-themed work.

And then, you who came to the venue, you who watched via livestream, and you who couldn't attend. Please be sure to watch "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪Thanksgiving Festival" Blu-ray footage or the main anime itself, to once again feel the sparkling brilliance of every moment.

[Interview & Text / Sakasai Mari　Photography / Eto Hanna (SHERPA+), Tomita Miga]

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