The highly anticipated film, You and Idol Precure The Movie: For You! Our Kirakilala Concert!, which premiered on September 12, 2025, in Japan, has revealed its “legendary idol” cast, featuring a significant dual role for lead voice actress Misato Matsuoka and a host of other special guest appearances. The movie expands on the latest Precure series, bringing together new characters, familiar faces from previous installments, and real-world idol talent to the silver screen.
You and Idol Precure The Movie: For You! Our Kirakilala Concert! Hits Theaters
The 34th feature film in the beloved Pretty Cure franchise, officially titled Eiga Kimi to Idol Precure♪ Omatase! Kimi ni Todokeru KirakkiLive!, captivated audiences with its vibrant musical theme and an exciting story. The movie’s release was preceded by much anticipation, building on the popularity of the You and Idol Precure♪ television series, which premiered earlier this year on February 2, 2025. Crunchyroll is currently streaming the ongoing TV series globally.
Story and Setting on Aiai Island
The film’s narrative is set against the backdrop of the Super Miracle Idol Festival, renowned as the universe’s premier idol event, taking place on the picturesque Aiai Island. Here, Uta Sakura, the protagonist and Cure Idol, encounters Tera, a mysterious red-haired girl who harbors a strong aversion to idols, setting the stage for conflict and growth. The film explores themes of music, friendship, and the power of performance, central to the You and Idol Precure series’ idol motif.
The “Legendary Idol” Revealed
A major highlight of the film’s cast announcement was the reveal of a “legendary idol” character, who plays a crucial role in the movie’s plot. This reveal has generated significant buzz among fans of the franchise.
Dual Role for Misato Matsuoka
Adding an exciting layer to the film, Misato Matsuoka, who voices the lead character Cure Idol/Uta Sakura, also takes on the role of this “legendary idol”. This marks a rare occasion in the Precure series history, as Matsuoka becomes only the second voice actress to portray two significant characters within a single installment. Her dual performance is expected to be a key element of the film’s emotional depth and storyline.
Expanding the Star-Studded Lineup
Beyond the core Precure team, the film features an impressive array of new and guest voice actors, further enriching its star-studded cast.
New Original Characters
Joining the established voice cast are several talented individuals bringing new characters to life. Maaya Uchida lends her voice to Tera, the enigmatic girl who despises idols. Ayane Sakura voices the character Amas. Additionally, comedian Atsuhiro Tsuda from the popular duo Diane makes his appearance as Totto, the diligent chairman of the Super Miracle Idol Festival’s organizing committee.
Real-World Idol Cameos
In a special crossover event for the film, several real-world idol talents make their voice acting debuts, contributing to the “idol festival” atmosphere. Nagisa Shibuya, a former member of the idol group NMB48, appears as a unique “zombie idol” character. Furthermore, three members from the idol group ≠ME — Moeko Kanisawa, Momo Sakurai, and Saya Tanizaki — voice a trio of “animal idols” within the film’s fictional idol group Safari, portraying a deer, pheasant, and wolf idol, respectively.
Crossover with Past Precure Teams
Maintaining a tradition in the Precure movie franchise, You and Idol Precure The Movie: For You! Our Kirakilala Concert! features beloved characters from previous iterations. The film includes appearances from the Cures of the 20th and 21st series, Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure and Wonderful Pretty Cure!, respectively, uniting multiple generations of magical girls on screen.
“God Idol Style” Transformation and Theme Song
The film also showcases a brand new, powerful transformation for Cure Idol, dubbed the “God Idol Style,” which she achieves using the special power-up item known as the Precure Idol Heart Ribbon. This dazzling new form is a significant highlight of the cinematic experience. The movie’s main theme song, “♪HiBiKi Au Uta♪,” is performed by the five central Precure girls, adding to the film’s musical grandeur.
The You and Idol Precure Series Background
You and Idol Precure♪ is the 22nd main entry in the long-running Pretty Cure magical girl franchise, produced by Toei Animation. The television series premiered on February 2, 2025, succeeding Wonderful Pretty Cure! in its timeslot. With its central theme revolving around idols, music, and singing, it is the third series in the franchise to explore this motif, following Suite PreCure and Star Twinkle PreCure. The series follows second-year middle school student Uta Sakura, who transforms into Cure Idol to protect KirakiLand from the villainous Team Chokkiri and restore people’s “sparkle” through song.
