Precure- Episode 45 — Smile
Have you watched Episode 45? Do you prefer the raw emotional weight of the original Japanese version or the censored "Glitter Force" adaptation? Share your thoughts below.
The subsequent battle is short but visually explosive. For the first time, all five Cures synchronize not just their punches, but their hearts. They perform "Rainbow Heeling" —a collective kick that shatters the Pierrot’s arm. They do not win the war here; they merely survive the night. But the episode ends on a shot of the five girls, dirty, tear-streaked, and bruised, standing in a circle as the first ray of actual sunlight pierces the ash cloud.
As Emperor Pierrot's revival looms, the three generals—, Akaoni , and Majorina —beg Joker for one last chance to defeat the PreCure. They transform into their monstrous Hyper Forms , fueled by pure hatred. However, as the battle intensifies, the Cures sense the deep-seated pain within their enemies. Smile Precure- Episode 45
This is where the episode transcends typical magical girl tropes. It asks a terrifying question: What do heroes do when the magic stops working?
In one of the series' most emotional moments, Miyuki embraces them, choosing kindness over combat. Have you watched Episode 45
But here is the genius of the writing: The power-up is not a reward. It is a consequence of empathy. As Miyuki’s light reignites, it pulses across the city. The frozen bodies of Akane, Yayoi, Nao, and Reika begin to thaw. They realize that Miyuki is holding the line alone. And in that realization, they find their own resolve.
To understand the gravity of Episode 45, one must recall the ending of Episode 44. The Precures had finally launched an assault on the Bad End Kingdom to rescue their fairy mascot, Candy. After a grueling gauntlet of battles against the commanders of the Shadow Realm, they stood victorious, seemingly ready to face the ultimate evil, Pierrot. However, the series subverted expectations. In a cruel twist of fate, the energy gathered by the generals was used not just to revive Pierrot, but to summon an entity of pure, destructive malice: the Bad End Kingdom’s true mastermind, Joker. The subsequent battle is short but visually explosive
Just as the girls seem to win, Joker uses their discarded darkness to summon the Bad End Pretty Cure
