PreCure Max Heart

Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart (ふたりはプリキュア Max Heart) is the second season of the Pretty Cure franchise and a direct sequel to the first series, Futari wa Pretty Cure. The story picks up after the summer break following the first season, with Nagisa Misumi and Honoka Yukishiro now in their third year of middle school. As the Evil King is about to be resurrected, the girls once again transform into Pretty Cure, joining forces with a new ally, Hikari Kujou, who transforms into Shiny Luminous. Their mission is to collect the twelve Heartiels in order to revive the Queen. This season continues the themes of friendship, courage, and teamwork while introducing new characters and storylines. It offers viewers more exciting battles and adventures. The anime aired in Japan from February 6, 2005, to January 29, 2006, with a total of 47 episodes, and is considered a beloved classic in the Pretty Cure series.