Animate Times reports: "Idol Pretty Cure: You and Me ♪ Thanksgiving Festival" concludes with a grand finale! A tear-jerking reading drama set five years after the final episode, with all voice actors making a surprise flower presentation.

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Original Title: "Thank You for Meeting You!" – A Year Spent Together with "You." A Report on the "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Thanksgiving Festival" Event, Featuring a Reading Drama Set Five Years After the Story and a Surprise Message.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, and Sunday, February 15, 2026, the "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Thanksgiving Festival" was held at Kanadevia Hall (TOKYO DOME CITY HALL) in Tokyo. "Offering our greatest thanks for this encounter. Let us make the stage of our promise bloom." – The "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Thanksgiving Festival," which opened with a message incorporating part of the lyrics from the latter half's ending theme song "You to Rurara," was a culminating stage event conveying gratitude to all the "Kirakira Tweets" (fan nickname) who supported *Idol Precure You and Me ♪*.

The event was held twice daily, divided into Family Performances and Premium Performances. In addition to the Idol Precure, the Family Performances featured opening theme song singers Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake, who participated in original skits and song segments. Furthermore, Answer Angel and Mystery Angel from *Detective Precure!*, along with Yuka Masui (ending theme song singer), also appeared on stage.

For the Premium Performances, besides the Idol Precure and the three opening theme song singers, the voice actor lineup included Misato Matsuoka (as Cure Idol / Uta Sakura), Minami Takahashi (as Cure Koiuta / Nana Aokaze), Natsumi Takamori (as Cure Heartbeat / Kokoro Shigure), Yoshino Nanjo (as Cure Touch / Purirun), and Miharu Hanai (as Cure Kising / Meloron). Additionally, as in the Family Performances, Answer Angel, Mystery Angel from *Detective Precure!*, and Yuka Masui also participated. The Premium Performances featured original skits and song segments, as well as a talk show with the voice actors, live dubbing, and a reading drama depicting the story after the final episode, among other rich content. This report will cover the excitement of the Premium Performance on the final day.

Following an opening introduction by Purirun, Meloron, and Tanaka (Tanaka-kun), the event kicked off after warming up the venue with call-and-response practice. Intercut with scenes of the transformation into Idol Precure, a video was played connecting from Episode 49 "With You! Kirakira Tweet ♪" to the Idol Precure heading to their Final Live.

Subsequently, the voice actors performed "You to Rurara" together with the Idol Precure, and the Final Live officially began.

The greatest feature of this Thanksgiving Festival was the seamless integration of the sequel "Final Live" and character skit from Episode 49 "With You! Kirakira Tweet ♪" with the reading drama and live dubbing. Furthermore, similar to the *Idol Precure You and Me ♪ LIVE 2025 You&I＝We’re IDOL PRECURE* held in October 2025, the structure where the anime's continuation unfolds directly on the stage before the audience's eyes is a unique characteristic of *Idol Precure You and Me ♪*, which is deeply connected to music.

After the performance of "You to Ribbon," the voice actors temporarily returned backstage.

Next, the Idol Precure greeted the audience: "Welcome once again to the 'Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Final Live'!" Cure Idol said, "Thank you all for coming to our Final Live today!" "This is our promise, the five of us, the Final Live! This is our last concert! Please take care of us!"

Then, beginning with the line "I'm up first, Cure Idol yo!", reminiscent of the movie *Eiga Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Long Time No See! Offering You a Sparkling Stage!*, they performed "Smile no Ensemble ♪." This was followed by Cure Koiuta's stage song "Wink no Gohsenfu" and Cure Heartbeat's stage song "Kokoro Kakumei," further elevating the venue's excitement.

Then, after the dialogue "I'm glad I became Cure Touch." "Me too, Onee-sama," Cure Touch & Cure Kising performed "Awakening Harmony." The stage songs continued one after another.

At this point, the Idol Precure invited the three singers, Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake, onto the stage. "We are Precure Singers who love Idol Precure!" they said in unison. "We held a concert together before, right!" (Cure Idol), "We made a promise back then! To definitely stand on the same stage together again!" (Cure Koiuta), "The promise has come true!" (Cure Heartbeat), "Yes! We're so happy! Thank you for inviting us!" (Ishii). After this interaction, the concert moved into the Precure Singers' segment. Incidentally, it was mentioned that the three had looked at photos from *Idol Precure You and Me ♪ LIVE 2025 You&I＝We’re IDOL PRECURE* in the dressing room, and those nostalgic photos were also projected on the screen. "Since it's the last one today, I feel a bit lonely" (Kumada), "But, but, we're going to liven things up even more from here!" (Yoshitake).

With that as a cue, the three energetically performed the image song "Koi! Idol," full of live concert atmosphere. However, while performing "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Light Up!", a strange smoke began to drift across the stage, and the three Precure Singers underwent a change.

"I can't become kirakira...", "I'm so lonely... always watching", "The memory photos taken with my phone...", "I don't want it to end like this...", "I don't want it to end!"

Ultimately consumed by the darkness of loneliness, the three, clad in black, created "Owaranai Naa." In contrast to their earlier radiance, the venue was enveloped in an uneasy atmosphere.

"Everyone in the venue, it's okay! We, the Idol Precure, will definitely protect you!" The Idol Precure rushed forward, but the newly revealed song "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Dark Down↓" overwhelmed them with its overwhelming force, escalating the tension. At that moment, Tanaka, returning from the restroom, appealed to the audience: "We have no choice but to borrow the power of everyone here!" The cheers of "Idol Precure, ganbareー!" practiced before the show rang out through the venue, and the Idol Precure, receiving this heartfelt support, stood up again.

"Ami! Akane! Chihaya! Because it's the Final Live, because it's the last, you feel lonely and sad, right. But, it's okay. Having these feelings is only natural. That's precisely why we are here. No matter how dark it gets, we will make you kirakira!"

Then, with the line "Leave the climax to us!", the Idol Precure united with the audience to sing "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Light Up!" together. The voices resounding through the venue turned into power, and the three transformed back to their original forms with a "Kirakira Tweets!" Understanding the whole situation, the three expressed their gratitude to the Idol Precure and everyone in the venue, and performed the latter half of "Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Light Up!" again. A completely different, radiantly shining song echoed through the venue, and the stage bloomed with brilliant light. The three Precure Singers also said, "From now on, let's keep singing together forever!" deepening their bonds. "Even if time passes, as long as you remember, we will shine forever, kirakira, and be with you forever." These words quietly resonated in the heart, leaving a trace of reluctance.

In this lingering atmosphere, the Idol Precure performed the theme song of the movie *Eiga Idol Precure You and Me ♪ Long Time No See! Offering You a Sparkling Stage!*, "♪HiBiKi Au Uta♪." That feeling, as if it could last for a thousand years, echoed gently yet powerfully, causing the glow sticks' light to sway widely. Immediately after, Cure Idol, Cure Koiuta, and Cure Heartbeat performed the first half's ending theme song "Trio Dreams." Shouts and responses intertwined and echoed, showcasing a uniquely concert-like, highly unified, and passionate atmosphere.

"Introducing a special guest! A new Precure friend has arrived!" The *Detective Precure!* team took the stage.

Ishii performed the opening theme song "Kensaku wa Kokoro ni! Detective Precure!". Additionally, Kumada, along with Yuka Masui, who debuted as a Precure Singer in this work, together with Answer Angel and Mystery Angel, performed "Naze? Nazo?! ANSWER." The fresh stage heralded the unveiling of a new story. Answer Angel responded to the trio's singing with a lively tone, "Hanamaru chou sugee~!" After the performance, Kumada shouted, "Please continue to enjoy the Idol Precure concert!" The venue's excitement seamlessly continued into the next segment.

At this point, the Idol Precure, wearing flower crowns and veils identical to the Thanksgiving Festival key visual, appeared. "The Final Live is also drawing to a close. The feelings of 'gratitude' that fill our hearts now, and the feelings we want to convey to you, we have written in letters." The five read out their words of thanks in turn. Cure Idol said, "The reason I can be Cure Idol now is all because of you! Thank you so much!" She then earnestly conveyed: "We, the Idol Precure, this is our last concert. After this Final Live ends, we will be taking a break from activities. From now on, we will each move towards our own stage, a kirakira future! But please don't forget. When you embark on your next journey, we will always be supporting you."

"We are always together. We and you are Idol Precure. No matter how deep the darkness that falls, you can become kirakira. Beyond that, let us bloom the greatest stage. This is a promise between you and me! To you, who shines so kirakira, to you, to you..."

These words seamlessly transitioned into "Smile no Ensemble ♪" a cappella, drawing out a sense of unity throughout the venue. Then, "Well then, this is the last song!" Taking a deep breath, they performed the final song, "You to Rurara." The light they had given each other over this past year shone upon one another. As the conclusion of the Final Live, a song full of heartfelt emotion resounded to the heavens.

After Cure Idol sent out a "Kirakiraー!" cheer to every corner of the venue, Tanaka's announcement signaling the end rang out. "Today's performance is now completely concluded. I, Tanaka, also extend my sincerest thanks for the passionate support you have all given." These words enveloped the venue in a heavy feeling of "Is it really ending like this?"

...However, just then, the sound effects switched, and a question was posed: "But everyone! Have you forgotten something important?" "I want to find it now! I want to know now! There should be a true forgotten thing. That is, yes! What kind of days did the five Idol Precure live after the Final Live?" – The story of "what happened next" was revealed here for the first time, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

With the cue "Now, for the first time, we will reveal the continuation of the five's story," a chapter set five years later was presented by the voice actors in the form of a reading drama.

Five years after the main anime story ended. A scene set after the solo concert of idol Uta Sakura at the Hanamichi Stadium depicted a reunion with Nana and Kokoro. When asked about her thoughts on the concert, Kokoro said, "There are about 120 heart-pounding highlights," showing a passion unchanged from five years prior, drawing warm smiles. It was also revealed that a new song composed by Nana was performed by Uta at the concert.

At this point, Purirun and Meloron appeared. Over the five years, the Heart Tree had grown strong, allowing travel between the Sparkle Paradise and Hanamachi Town. At Uta's suggestion, "It's been a while since we all transformed into Idol Precure!", interspersed with transformation bank footage, the five gathered again in their Idol Precure forms.

"Even though it's been a while since we transformed, we're perfectly in sync!" "Of course! Because five years ago, we transformed about 49 times in one year!" This dialogue, along with Meloron's poetry, wove meta-interactions regarding the "transformation scene," drawing laughter from the audience.

Furthermore, they discussed the respective paths the five had taken over these five years. Purirun and Meloron had been active as Idol Precure in the Sparkle Paradise, holding many concerts. Mentioning that they performed in formats like matinee (Family Performance) and evening (Premium Performance) overlapped with the Thanksgiving Festival, drawing laughter from the audience. Additionally, Tanaka-kun served as the chief manager, while Kattin and Zacklin were managers, and Chokkin was a trainee manager. Chokkin seemed to be a "friend who looks exactly like Chokkirinu" born later. When Cure Heartbeat asked, "Could it be Chokkirinu's reincarnation?", Cure Kising replied, "Well, opinions vary on that."

On the other hand, Kokoro established an Idol Research Club in high school and later became an influencer. Nana continued playing the piano, entered a music university, and afterwards provided music for Uta. Uta maintained her attitude of "singing because she wants to sing" and continued to move forward as an idol. Regarding Cure Idol talking about her kirakira dreams, Cure Heartbeat sharply retorted, "...That's what she says, but I think the one who pushed Uta-senpai forward was none other than Hibiki Kaito, wasn't it?"

The story then moved to a chapter about Uta and Kaito reuniting after five years. Kaito had been active overseas with Kazuma. It was said that Uta went to see his long-awaited solo concert. The scene of their conversation in the dressing room was broadcast via VTR under the pretext of "Let's look back!" (laughs). While members other than Cure Idol paused and interjected with jokes, the dialogue continued, conveying their relationship of mutual recognition and support (incidentally, Kaito also appeared in this scene). At that time, the two made a promise: "I want to see you again." Kaito made the promise: "—I want to see you again. Next time, on the same stage."

Returning to the present, "Since it's a rare opportunity, why don't the five of us hold a concert?", they decided to hold an "Idol Precure Revival Concert." Cure Idol said with a beaming smile, "Because we promised at the Final Live! Someday, to bloom a stage together with you again!"

"Today, welcome everyone to our Idol Precure Revival Concert!" The concert commenced immediately. The lyrics "Your (Hi!!) Today (Hi!!) I came to see you (Yeah!!)" from the self-introduction song "We are! You & IDOL PRECURE" resonated through the venue as if prepared for this very day. On this stage where the story and reality intertwined, the message was conveyed directly to every single audience member.

A scene the next day depicted everyone saying, "Our promise has come true!", along with the adorable sight of Purirun eagerly eating small hot dogs. Uta mentioned the "promise" from the Final Live. Nana said, "Actually, when Uta suddenly said that at the Final Live, I was a bit surprised, but I always hoped it would come true!" According to Uta, those words slipped out unintentionally.

"If it's the five of us, we can definitely overcome any difficulty and fulfill our promises. Just like back then!" The scene switched to a flashback from Episode 48 "Final Live! Invite Dark Ine!". The scene leading up to the "promise" was presented through live dubbing. "We've fulfilled the promise from back then and come even further now" (Nana), "Yeah, together as five" (Uta), "Let's always be together from now on, Mero" (Meloron), "Promise Puri!", "Yes! Let's make a promise!" (Kokoro), the five vowed together to move towards a kirakira future.

The structure integrating live dubbing and the reading drama was also an unprecedented attempt. The reading drama, which depicted the story after the "Final" yet conveyed a sense of "continuing daily life" rather than an ending, received enthusiastic applause. Many audience members were also seen wiping away tears.

Next came the talk show segment with the voice actors. The voice actors stated that their passion was no less than that of the "Idol Precure Research Club" established by Kokoro, and they wholeheartedly promoted *Idol Precure You and Me ♪*. If they resonated with each person's stated "recommended highlights," they were asked to wave their uchiwa fans or glow sticks. Takahashi cited the interaction between Uta and Kaito five years later as a recommended highlight, and the audience immediately erupted in

First, in the topic of "Recommended Songs," Takahashi, Takamori, and Hanai each enthusiastically introduced their favorite tracks. Takahashi chose "Trio Dreams," explaining that the scene of being surrounded by countless shining lights at the concert venue "made this song shine even more brightly in my heart." Regarding the lyrics "Let's begin, the one-and-only concert, Enjoy Together," she said they resonated with her desire to enjoy this year together with "you," and that she "particularly loves" them.

Takamori selected "We are! You & IDOL PRECURE♪." She noted that beyond the enjoyment of it being a self-introduction song, the charm lies in its dialogue-style passages and playful composition, and she recalled the electrifying atmosphere at the concert. Meanwhile, Hanai Miharu chose the character song of Puriru and Mew, "Best Friends J♡YFUL," saying she loves the song's "carefree joy that lets you empty your mind and simply enjoy it," which is rare among recent songs. This talk show once again highlighted the rich musical appeal of "Idol Precure You & Me♪," with many glow sticks shining in the audience.

The next topic was "Favorite Episodes." Matsuoka and Nanjō both selected Episode 21, "The Best! Miracle Ensemble!" The two recalled the scene of singing "Smile Ensemble♪" together, as well as the emotions that Utau retained even after losing her memory. Nanjō said, "Every time I see Utau crying in her room, I cry too." They discussed how, through such trials, their relationship evolved from "friends" to "soulmates who truly understand each other," a process that left a deep impression. Listening to this, Hanai couldn't help but "Burn, Burn, Mero"... no, she was visibly moved to tears, which was also an unforgettable sight.

The phrase "Burn, Burn, Mero" was uttered during the final segment, "Recommended Lines." Hanai chose this very phrase. She mentioned that this line was frequently used early in the series but gradually became less heard as relationships changed, making it a "rare line." At the same time, it is filled with Mew's rich emotions, which she highlighted as its recommended appeal.

Next, Nanjo introduced Episode 48's line, "Because I was the first to discover the light of Uta's song!" She said this line brought a surge of emotions from their first encounter in Episode 1. "When I rewatched Episode 1 the other day, I cried again. When she arrived alone in an unfamiliar town, anxiously searching for the Idol Pretty Cure, Uta was right there, so close, singing with a sparkling smile. It's only natural that Purirun would fall in love with Uta. It felt so warm, like being saved," she recalled. 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 chimed in with, "We want to see that!"

Takamori chose the phrase "My heart is pounding!" reflecting on a word that has been repeated throughout the year and symbolizes the character itself. "A pounding heart makes things happen" is Kokoro's driving force, and she passionately stated, "Being able to have a phrase that represents everything is truly wonderful. With just this one line, everyone can understand everything about Kokoro."

Takahashi selected the line "I want to do so many things!" from Episode 40, "Listen! The Seven-Colored Melody." She explained that this line was born from the moment Cure Kurenai asked her, "Nana, what do you want to do?" and represents Nana's growth through various encounters and experiences. "I almost cried every time I said this line. I even cried while practicing at home. I'm so glad I met everyone. This is my favorite line, one where I can truly feel the bonds."

Matsuoka chose the line "Sing when you want to sing! That's Sakura Uta!" once again conveying the charm of this phrase as the core of Uta's existence. "How should I put it, it's a line that symbolizes Uta. When her mood becomes cheerful, when she wants to make someone shine brilliantly. The first thing that comes to mind is 'singing,' and I think that's a wonderful aspect of Uta-chan." Furthermore, she discussed how the warmth of her upbringing and the presence of her family can be felt behind this line, once again highlighting the gentleness at the root of Uta's character. She laughed, saying, "From now on, I want to say this line in my private life too." As the voice actors each shared the background and feelings behind their chosen lines, this talk segment allowed the audience to deeply feel the accumulated moments of "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪," with countless lights shining from the audience seats.

"Chatting so happily like this makes me realize once again how much we truly love 'You and Idol.'" After these words, a highlight video recapping the year of "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪" played on the screen. At that moment, the voice actor lineup appeared on stage.

"Through 'Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,' we met many 'You' and walked together. We have come to love the 'You' who are with us even more. We hope that from now on, you too can stay true to yourself, smile, and shine brilliantly. We will sing with all our hearts." The five voice actors performed the mid-tempo song "GARDEN" together. The glow sticks swaying to the melody gently illuminated the venue, as if embodying the phrase "You will bloom your own flower." The audience seats were filled with smiles and ripples of emotion.

Following this, the Idol Pretty Cure singers were invited on stage, and the full lineup was assembled. Just as they were saying, "Well then, it's about time..." a surprise video suddenly played—a message from Keiichi Hirokawa (MONACA), who composed and arranged "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!," sent to the Idol Pretty Cure singers.

Hirokawa mentioned that the three had been singing this song continuously throughout the year, and "with each broadcast, they made the song more and more their own," praising their growth. He expressed that he could feel their confident singing voices in the recording studio, showing no hesitation, and that they had truly brought dreams and energy to many people. He noted that the sight of the three singing was itself an idol, and together with the audience who sang and danced at the concerts, they had built a "shining, brilliant world." He said, "Thinking that this song will continue to remain in the hearts and memories of many people from now on, as a composer, there is no greater joy than this." He considered the Thanksgiving Festival a milestone, and concluded with a future-oriented message: "If the opportunity to collaborate again arises, let's create the best music together once more. Well then, see you again in the recording studio, at the concert." The three Idol Pretty Cure singers' eyes welled up with tears, deeply moved.

At this point, Tanaka-kun said, "Excuse me, everyone? Actually, there is one more person who has walked this year with Idol Pretty Cure and has left a message for the voice actors. For me too, they are an irreplaceable person." A video message from Junichi Suwabe, the voice actor for Tanaka, was played as a surprise.

He expressed his gratitude to the five voice actors, saying, "You've worked really hard," while also touching upon the atmosphere in the recording studio. He recalled how, in a warm and harmonious environment, their sincere dedication to the work and characters was deeply impressive. "I have been involved in many works, but I believe that the weight of the love the main voice cast has for the work and characters is directly linked to the quality of the work." He asserted that this work truly carried such heartfelt intention. Incidentally, regarding the scene in the final episode where Tanaka-kun returns to Sparkle Land, it was revealed that series director Kon Chiaki gave the direction to "make it a bit more plain." He interjected this behind-the-scenes recording anecdote and said affectionately, "I'm really glad I could create 'Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪' with all of you. It's a huge treasure for me too." He ended with the shouts, "Sparkleー!" "Brilliantー!"

Faced with this unexpected surprise, the voice actor lineup showed expressions of astonishment and emotion. Seeing their reactions, Tanaka-kun grinned and said, "I'm as happy as if it were my own business (laughs)."

The surprises weren't over. "On the occasion of this final performance, this person has also rushed here!" Director Kon Chiaki, dressed in a striking red outfit, appeared on stage. It was said she had told the voice actors she "couldn't make it today," so they erupted in surprised cheers of "Director Kon!" The moment they saw Director Kon, some voice actors couldn't hold back their tears on the spot. Yoshino Nanjo said, "(Crying too much) My makeup is ruined, I've become plain old Yoshino Nanjo." Warm laughter filled the venue. Director Kon, also with tears in her eyes, said, "The passionate feelings of the 'Shining Brilliant Ones' truly make me so happy..."

She also said, "During the recording of the final episode, I received so many words from everyone but couldn't respond, and I've always regretted that." She revealed that she had prepared letters for each of them. Representatively, she read the letter addressed to Matsuoka.

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 Idol' is also an important treasure. I love everything about it. Let's meet again! I want to see you all again. Promise me!" The voice actors responded in unison with "Promise." They then conveyed their gratitude to the singers, creating a moment filled with the weight of the entire year. "Everyone from Idol Pretty Cure, COME ON!" Idol Pretty Cure and Tanaka-kun presented bouquets to the performers. They once again expressed to the voice actors and the audience, "Thank you very much for this past year!"

The Thanksgiving Festival finally reached its climax. Each person delivered a message in turn. First was the opening theme song singer, Ishii. As the singer of the opening theme "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!" and many other songs supporting the work, she spoke about her feelings on standing on stage and her gratitude for walking this year with "You." She recalled being influenced by how Idol Pretty Cure sincerely conveyed their feelings to everyone, and being supported by the phrase "Together with you." Smiling, she said, "Even if we're apart, I feel strongly connected, and I can do my best with you." She also reflected on the process of singing "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪ Light Up!" throughout the year, saying, "I became able to sing it in my own style," feeling the accumulation of time. While talking about her gratitude towards Kumada and Yoshitake, with whom she shared activities, she momentarily broke down in tears. She concluded, "I truly love 'Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,' Idol Pretty Cure, and '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."

Yoshitake Chihaya looked back on her journey so far and this past year, saying, "This was a year that made me rethink what this stage means to me." She revealed that she viewed "Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪" from two perspectives: as a supporter and as a performer on stage.

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 the year, she said, "It was a year full of challenges for me," honestly confessing her initial confusion and lack of confidence as a first-time participant in a "Pretty Cure" production. However, supported by the warm words of the voice actors, staff, and "You," her own mindset changed. She also recalled it as "a year full of emotion," mentioning a small anecdote about feeling the work's presence on the street, and how she carried Cure Kurenai merchandise as a "good luck charm." She described Cure Kurenai as "my strongest partner and irreplaceable best friend." She said that meeting "You and Idol Pretty Cure ♪" and meeting "You" were 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 was Takamori Natsumi, who voices Cure Kyun / Shijin Kokoro. She opened with "This moment has finally come," and revealed that after the previous day's performance, she was so overwhelmed with emotion that "after going home, thinking about what to convey the next day, I cried myself to sleep." She said she was standing here without having fully organized her thoughts, conveying her most honest feelings of the 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 'Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪' can become your idol, your motivation to work hard, I would be happy; and if you, who work hard after watching 'Idol Pretty Cure You and Me ♪,' can in turn become someone else's idol, and this chain reaction continues, I would be delighted. That is my greatest joy."

Having previously voiced Mimi in "Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure," she said, "I honestly thought I would never have the chance to become a Pretty Cure again, but Kokoro was born into this world, and thanks to Director Kon and many staff members, I was able to meet Kokoro. Being able to run at full speed this year, truly... because Cure Kyun was there, I could do my best at the concerts and today." With tears in her eyes, she expressed the joy of being able to stand on stage as Cure Kyun in this work.

She also said, "Today, I decided I would become Cure Kyun's biggest fan. Because liking something is the strongest!" She sent a message: "I hope everyone will continue to cherish the feeling of 'liking' from now on."

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 series *Wonderful Precure!*, she played the role of Sparkle Bunny. In the final episode, the senior cast members, though filled with a desire for the story not to end, still welcomed 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 to do so, but in any case, this past year has become a treasure-like year in my life! It's so hard to let go! But the world of *Idol Precure You & Me♪* will continue, and I am also very much looking forward to *Detective Precure!*" "From now on, Idol Angel and Sakura Uta will always be by my side." She spoke these words cheerfully, even as she became emotional.

She then proposed, "There's something I want to do!" and engaged in a call-and-response with the audience. The voices of "With you," "Forever together," "Idol Precure," and "I love you the most!" resounded throughout the venue. She said to every single "you," "I love you all the most too! I love you the mostーー!" and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you for meeting me!"

Finally, all the performers performed *Idol Precure You & Me♪ Light Up!*. As countless smiles were illuminated and the audience seats were warmly lit, the performers offered the words, "Thank you so much!"

At this moment, the first "encore" call of the Thanksgiving Festival rang out. "This is truly the last song!" The Idol Precure presented *We are! You & IDOL PRECURE♪*. In the latter half, everyone gathered on stage, and amidst falling cherry blossoms, they sang, "Meeting you was so happy and joyful," "We are with you, Idol Precure You & Me♪ Precure♪ Precure♪." There was no moment more fitting for these lyrics, bringing the event to a close that felt like a union of the work and "you." They once again conveyed their "gratitude for this past year" and struck their final pose, signaling "This is truly the end!" Just as everyone thought it was over, the voice actors surprised the Idol Precure by presenting them with bouquets of flowers.

"Thank you for everything! Idol Precure, you are our saviors who illuminate darkness into dazzling brilliance! Thank you for your hard work!" "Thank you for meeting us!" "We love you the most!" "Let's meet again!"

As these words were conveyed one after another, overlapping with the memorable image from the event's key visual of figures holding bouquets, perhaps that visual captured this very moment—such was the closing scene. Fans chanted in unison, "We are! YOU & IDOL PRECURE♪," and the Idol Precure, leaving behind the words, "Take care, thank you!" departed from the stage.

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.

The "Idol Precure You & Me♪ Thanksgiving Festival" was filled with delicate performances and heartfelt touches throughout. Following the concert in October, it was impressive to see not only the voice actors and theme song singers but also the Idol Precure themselves appear in many scenes. The Idol Precure, who have been highly active both within the story and on real-world stages over this past year. This might be said to be a sight unique to this work themed around idols.

And to you who came to the venue, to you who watched via the stream, and to you who could not attend. Please be sure to watch the footage of the "Idol Precure You & Me♪ Thanksgiving Festival" on Blu-ray or the main anime episodes, and once again feel the brilliance of every single moment.

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