You and Idol Precure♪ Breaks New Ground with Franchise-First Anime-to-Real-World Concert Crossover

The beloved Precure franchise is poised to make cinematic history with its latest installment, You and Idol Precure♪, as it pioneers an unprecedented narrative-to-reality concert crossover. For the first time in its illustrious 21-year run, the magical girl saga will seamlessly intertwine an in-story event with a real-world live performance, setting a new benchmark for fan engagement.

Scheduled to air on October 12, 2025, Episode 36 of You and Idol Precure♪ will transport viewers to the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall, where the vibrant Idol Precure team will host a dazzling live concert. This animated spectacle is not just a fictional event; it serves as a direct prelude to the much-anticipated You and Idol Precure♪ LIVE2025 You&I＝We’re IDOL PRECURE concert, slated for October 18, 2025, at the very same iconic venue. This groundbreaking initiative by Toei Animation boldly fuses the animated and live-action idol realms, offering fans an immersive experience unlike any other in Precure history.

Beyond the Cures' electrifying on-stage performance, Episode 36 promises special appearances from the series' opening theme vocalists, Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake, who will portray themselves within the anime. This innovative casting blurs the lines between fiction and reality, allowing fans to witness animated characters and real-life artists share a unified stage, both on screen and at the upcoming live event. Previews for the episode reveal the Idol Precure members meticulously orchestrating their concert, mirroring the extensive preparations for the actual Pacifico Yokohama performance. For those attending the live concert, this episode will undoubtedly deepen their connection to the narrative, serving as a captivating prologue that enhances the real-world experience.

The live You and Idol Precure♪ LIVE2025 concert will feature the talented voice cast bringing the Cures to life, Miharu Hanai (Meroron/Meron Tanaka/Cure Kiss), Minami Takahashi (Nana Aokaze/Cure Wink), Misato Matsuoka (Uta Sakura/Cure Idol), Natsumi Takamori (Kokoro Shigure/Cure Kyun-Kyun), and Yoshino Nanjō (Purirun/Purin Tanaka/Cure Zukyoon), alongside the dynamic trio of singers Ishii, Kumada, and Yoshitake. This convergence of talent echoes the themes of unity and performance central to the anime.

Misato Matsuoka, a star of the series, expressed immense enthusiasm for this pioneering approach, highlighting its capacity to deliver unparalleled immersion and excitement for both the audience and the performers. This groundbreaking crossover resonates profoundly with the series' core themes of music, performance, and the transformative power of idols. By directly linking its narrative to a tangible event, You and Idol Precure♪ transcends traditional storytelling, crafting an idol experience that extends beyond the screen and invites fans to partake in the magic, both virtually and in person. The Precure community has welcomed this move with fervent anticipation, recognizing it as a natural evolution for a franchise consistently at the forefront of the magical girl genre. As the boundaries between animation and reality continue to dissolve, You and Idol Precure♪ is setting an audacious new standard for interactive cultural storytelling.