Chapter Summaries

Ash, now a villain, captures the Fresh Pretty Cure members and takes them to his underground base. He interacts with them, feeding them donuts and refusing to untie them. The captured Cures try to understand Ash's motives, but he remains enigmatic. Meanwhile, the other Pretty Cures split up to search for Ash, determined to rescue their friends. A, Ayumi, Regina, and Dark Precure plan to act as a surprise force against Ash, while Ash himself prepares for their arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now evil, releases monsters to destroy people's homes and captures Pretty Cures.
• Ash reveals he wants to be the king of the world and considers all Pretty Cures his women.
• Ash returns the Pretty Cures' transformation devices and commands them to transform, wanting to fight them at their strongest.
• Ash transforms using six Core Medals, revealing a new, more powerful form.

Character Developments

• Ash: Becomes evil and power-hungry, seeking to defeat all Pretty Cures to prove his strength.
• Ashu: Remains mischievous and self-centered, but helps Ash hold off other Pretty Cures.
• Nozomi: Buys bracelets for her friends to hold their transformation devices, showing she's learned from past mistakes.

Significant Themes

• Power and desire: Ash's overwhelming desire for power drives him to become evil and seek out strong opponents.
• Transformation: The Pretty Cures' transformations represent their strength and beauty, which Ash wants to witness and defeat.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ashu: Ashu teases Ash, but ultimately helps him in his fight against the Pretty Cures.
• Pretty Cures: The Pretty Cures work together, supporting each other and trying to defeat Ash.
• Ash and Pretty Cures: Ash sees the Pretty Cures as mere toys or opponents, while they view him as a threat that must be stopped.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash transforms into a monstrous form, Shocker OOOOOO, using the power of six evil organizations from the past.
• Pretty Cure 5 battles Shocker OOOOOO, but struggle against his increasing power and strength.
• Kurumi Mimino (Milky Rose) is captured by Shocker OOOOOO after using up all her strength.

Character Developments

• Ash (Shocker OOOOOO) becomes more powerful and confident in his new form, seeking to prove his strength against Pretty Cure 5.
• Kurumi Mimino (Milky Rose) demonstrates her explosive power but is ultimately overwhelmed and captured by Shocker OOOOOO.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming power and the importance of teamwork.
• The consequences of underestimating an enemy and the dangers of letting emotions cloud judgment (as seen with Kurumi's reaction to Ash's provocation).

Character Interactions

• Pretty Cure 5 works together to fight Shocker OOOOOO, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Ash provokes Kurumi Mimino, leading to her capture and highlighting the importance of maintaining composure in battle.

• Key Plot Points and Events: Ash, possessing the power of the Six Great Dark Societies, defeats Pretty Cure 5, leaving them incapacitated. The first and second generation Pretty Cures arrive and engage in battle with Ash. They manage to temporarily restrain him but are unable to defeat him.
• Character Developments: Ash's power increases with each battle, making him more formidable. The Pretty Cures are determined to stop him despite the odds.
• Significant Themes: The struggle against overwhelming power, the determination to protect, and the consequences of one's actions.
• Character Interactions: Ash shows no remorse for his actions, further antagonizing the Pretty Cures. The Pretty Cures work together, supporting each other in their resolve to defeat Ash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a villain, reveals that the girls' past actions led to his current state.
• Ash transforms using the O Scanner Ring, becoming more monstrous.
• Ashu, claiming to be Ash's girlfriend, blocks the Pretty Cures' path and reveals Ash's past with them.

Character Developments

• Ash: Transforms into a more monstrous form, revealing his resentment towards the Pretty Cures.
• Ashu: Introduces herself as Ash's girlfriend, causing the Pretty Cures to question their relationships with Ash.
• Pretty Cures: React with shock, disbelief, and guilt upon learning about Ash's past and Ashu's claim.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and responsibility for past actions.
• The consequences of one's actions.
• The complexity of relationships and feelings.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash blames the Pretty Cures for his current state, while they grapple with their role in his transformation.
• Ashu and the Pretty Cures: Ashu blocks the Pretty Cures' path, causing them to question their relationships with Ash and each other.
• The Pretty Cures among themselves: They react with shock, disbelief, and guilt upon learning about Ash's past and Ashu's claim, leading to internal conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ashu, posing as Kamen Rider, reveals she knows about the Pretty Cures and Ash.
• She taunts and insults each Pretty Cure, exposing their insecurities and weaknesses.
• The Cures become upset and angry, but Rei stands up to Ashu, refusing to give up on Ash.
• Mana, inspired by Ash's words in her dream, decides to help him.

Character Developments

• Ashu shows her manipulative and cruel side, enjoying the suffering of others.
• Rei demonstrates courage and determination, standing up to Ashu despite her fear.
• Mana decides to face her reality and help Ash, showing growth and acceptance.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and words to hurt and manipulate.
• The importance of standing up for oneself and others in the face of adversity.
• Acceptance of reality and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ashu interacts with each Pretty Cure, taunting them and exposing their vulnerabilities.
• Rei stands up to Ashu, showing courage and determination.
• Mana decides to help Ash, showing growth and acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a villain, defeats the Pretty Cures and takes them prisoner.
• Aida Mana, having regained consciousness, joins forces with Hanasaki Rei and Hoshizora Miyuki to confront Ash.
• The three pink Pretty Cures transform and engage in battle with Ash.

Character Developments

• Ash: Struggles with his actions and feelings, showing a hint of remorse but ultimately remains determined to continue his path.
• Aida Mana: Realizes the truth about Ash and decides to confront him, showing courage and determination.
• Hanasaki Rei and Hoshizora Miyuki: Accept the truth about Ash and decide to fight against him, showing growth and resolve.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and moral obligations.
• The consequences of one's actions and the difficulty of redemption.
• The power of love and friendship in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Aida Mana: Their interaction highlights Ash's internal conflict and Mana's determination to stop him.
• The three pink Pretty Cures: Their unity and support for each other show the power of friendship and teamwork.
• Ash and the defeated Pretty Cures: Ash's actions towards them emphasize his villainous nature and the consequences of his choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pretty Cures are captured and weakened, with only HeartCatch, Smile, and Dokidoki groups having some resistance due to Ash's influence.
• Ash and Ashu create five 'Bad End Precure' using playing cards containing data of Miyuki and her friends, enhanced with evil organization's Core Medals and Assassin Matter.
• The captured Pretty Cures' powers are transferred to the Bad End Precure, leaving them weakened and unconscious.

Character Developments

• Ashu: Shows manipulation and cunning, using the captured Pretty Cures for her own gain and creating the Bad End Precure to please Ash.
• Ash: Focused on gaining power and creating Precure that belong only to him, he seems to enjoy the suffering of others.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and abuse of power
• Dark mirror reflections of good characters
• The consequences of obsession with power

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ashu: They work together, with Ashu manipulating events to create the Bad End Precure and please Ash, while Ash is focused on gaining more power.
• Captured Pretty Cures and Bad End Precure: The captured Pretty Cures are horrified and helpless as their powers are stolen to create the Bad End Precure, who show no remorse or recognition of their original selves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash is happy with the Bad End Precure's strength and loyalty.
• The Bad End Precure vie for Ash's attention, displaying their malice towards others and absolute passion for Ash.
• Ash tasks the Bad End Precure with fighting their former friends, the Pretty Cure.
• Ayumi and A find an underground entrance, where they encounter Bad End Akane and Nao, who capture Ayumi.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows satisfaction with the Bad End Precure's strength and loyalty, but feels a slight difference in their current state.
• Bad End Precure: Display their cruelty towards others and fanatical devotion to Ash. They inherit memories that make them perceive Ash as their everything.
• Ayumi: Worries about A's condition and tries to help him collect coins to strengthen him. She is later captured by Bad End Akane and Nao.
• A: Struggles with his condition but tries to reassure Ayumi. He collects a Void Medal that belongs to him.

Significant Themes

• The dark side of loyalty and devotion, as seen in the Bad End Precure's single-minded focus on Ash.
• The consequences of creating weapons with pre-programmed loyalties, as seen in the Bad End Precure's origin.
• The struggle between duty and self-preservation, as seen in Ayumi's worry for A and her eventual capture.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Bad End Precure: They interact with Ash displaying their loyalty and malice, while Ash feels a slight difference in their current state.
• Ayumi and A: They work together to collect coins, with Ayumi worrying about A's condition. A collects a Void Medal from Ayumi.
• Ayumi and Bad End Akane/Nao: Ayumi is captured by them, and they discuss playing with her to pass the time before offering her to Ash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A (disguised as Ash) rescues Ayumi from two former Pretty Cure enemies, who now serve him.
• A learns that another version of him, filled with madness, has taken several Pretty Cure captive.
• On the other side, the remaining Pretty Cure gather at Nasta Café, determined to stop A/Ash despite their past bonds.

Character Developments

• A/Ash continues to manipulate and control former enemies, using them to further his goals.
• The Pretty Cure, despite their history with Ash, are resolved to stop him, showing growth and determination.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between love and duty, as the Pretty Cure must confront their feelings for Ash to save their world.
• The duality of Ash/A, representing the conflict between his kind and cruel aspects.

Character Interactions

• A's interaction with the former enemies shows his manipulative and controlling nature.
• The Pretty Cure's gathering at Nasta Café demonstrates their unity and resolve, with each expressing their determination to stop Ash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a villain, declares war on the Pretty Cures, challenging them to submit to his power.
• Yotsuba Arisu and her group arrive at Ash's tower, greeted by taunts from transformed versions of Yayoi, Miyuki, and Reika.
• The Pretty Cures are separated and teleported to different dimensions within the tower, facing demonic monsters.
• Yuri, Rei, Itsuki, and Erika face off against powerful demonic monsters, while Akane and Nao support each other.

Character Developments

• Ash's transformation into a villain is solidified, challenging the Pretty Cures to submit to him.
• Yotsuba Arisu maintains her composure and confidence, ready for battle.
• The Pretty Cures show determination and resilience in the face of adversity, ready to fight despite the challenges they face.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of betrayal and the loss of love, as seen through Ash's transformation.
• The importance of unity and teamwork, as the Pretty Cures fight separately but with the same goal in mind.

Character Interactions

• Ash taunts the Pretty Cures, challenging them to submit to his power.
• Yotsuba Arisu and her group interact, showing camaraderie and support for each other.
• The Pretty Cures face off against demonic monsters, showcasing their individual strengths and teamwork.
• The transformed versions of Yayoi, Miyuki, and Reika taunt the Pretty Cures, adding tension and conflict to the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, the Kamen Rider, is bored and awaiting the Pretty Cures' arrival.
• Bad End Pretty Cures appear, mimicking the original Pretty Cures' appearances and powers.
• Rikka faces off against a Metal Horned Rhino and emerges victorious.
• Bad End Precure (Bad End Miyuki, Sunny, March, Reika, and Peace) confront the Pretty Cures.
• Bad End Miyuki, Reika, and Peace engage in battles with Cure Diamond, Cure Rosetta, and Cure Sword respectively.
• Bad End Miyuki introduces herself as Bad Happy, vowing to not let any Pretty Cure go unscathed unless ordered by Ash.

Character Developments

• Ash: Displayed boredom and anticipation for the Pretty Cures' arrival.
• Bad End Pretty Cures: Showed mimicked appearances and powers of the original Pretty Cures, displaying arrogance and malice.
• Rikka: Demonstrated increased strength and confidence in her abilities.
• Bad End Miyuki (Bad Happy): Exhibited a darker, more malicious personality, vowing to harm the Pretty Cures unless ordered otherwise.

Significant Themes

• Dark reflections of the Pretty Cures' powers and appearances.
• The influence of Ash on the Bad End Pretty Cures' actions and motivations.
• The struggle between light and darkness, good and evil.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Anticipation and tension between the villain and the heroes.
• Bad End Pretty Cures and the Pretty Cures: Mocking, malicious interactions between the dark reflections and the original heroes.
• Bad End Miyuki (Bad Happy) and the Pretty Cures: Vowing to harm the Pretty Cures unless ordered otherwise by Ash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A dark version of Miyuki, Bad Miyuki, appears and attacks the real Miyuki and her friends.
• Bad Miyuki reveals she was created by Ash and seeks to replace Miyuki as Ash's favorite.
• Miyuki and her friends fight against Bad Miyuki, but are overwhelmed by her power.
• A intervenes, sending Regina and Dark Precure to help Miyuki and her friends.
• Calibur (Ash) appears and supports Miyuki, helping her to defeat Bad Miyuki.

Character Developments

• Miyuki: Shows resilience and determination in the face of her dark counterpart, refusing to despair.
• Ash (Calibur): Reveals he still cares for Miyuki and her friends, intervening to help them.
• Bad Miyuki: Reveals her envy and resentment towards Miyuki, driven by her desire for Ash's approval.

Significant Themes

• Hope vs. Despair: Miyuki's unwavering hope contrasts with Bad Miyuki's despair and desire for others' suffering.
• Love and Trust: Miyuki's love for Ash and trust in her friends empower her to face her dark counterpart.
• Identity and Belonging: Bad Miyuki's struggle to find her place and identity drives her actions.

Character Interactions

• Miyuki and Bad Miyuki: Their confrontation highlights the differences in their personalities and motivations.
• Miyuki and Ash (Calibur): Ash's support for Miyuki reinforces their bond and his role as a protector.
• Miyuki and her friends: Their unity and determination to support Miyuki showcase their strong bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Precures are struggling against the "Bad Ending Precures" and mirror monsters.
• Ai tries to reason with Bad Akane and Bad Nao, but they refuse to listen.
• Arisu creates clover shields to protect the group from Bad Akane's "Destroyer Day" attack.
• Regina and the Black Unrivaled Dragon arrive to help the Precures.
• Kamen Rider Ryuga joins the fight, upgrading to Survive Ryuga.
• The Precures, Regina, and the dragons launch a counteroffensive against the "Bad Ending Precures."

Character Developments

• Ai remains determined to find Ash and is overjoyed when Regina and Ryuga arrive.
• Arisu shows her strategic thinking and quick reflexes in protecting the group.
• Regina demonstrates her combat skills and confidence in her new role as a "dark character."
• Ryuga joins the fight without hesitation, showing his loyalty and determination.
• The "Bad Ending Precures" display their increased power and ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and unity in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The struggle between loyalty and manipulation, as seen in the "Bad Ending Precures."
• The importance of finding one's true self and purpose, as reflected in Ai's unwavering search for Ash.

Character Interactions

• Ai and Regina reunite, with Ai expressing her excitement and Regina her confidence.
• Arisu and Ryuga stand side by side, with Arisu playfully teasing Ryuga.
• The "Bad Ending Precures" interact with the main Precures, displaying their jealousy and desire to eliminate them.
• The Precures, Regina, and the dragons work together, showcasing their teamwork and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a Kamen Rider, faces off against A and Ayumi.
• A and Ayumi work together to hold Ash back, using their combined strength and strategy.
• Ash reveals he can't use his full strength due to nurturing the Bad End Precure's Cores in his Medals.

Character Developments

• A: Shows growth in combat skills and strategic thinking, using his wits against Ash's superior strength.
• Ayumi: Demonstrates increased courage and power, holding Ash back despite her injuries.
• Ash: Reveals a childish side, acting out of jealousy and overconfidence.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork (A and Ayumi vs. Ash).
• The consequences of overconfidence and jealousy (Ash's actions leading to his current situation).

Character Interactions

• A and Ayumi: Work together as a team, supporting each other in battle.
• Ash and A: Engage in a fierce battle, with A using his wits to counter Ash's strength.
• Ash and Ayumi: Ash tries to intimidate Ayumi, but she stands her ground, showing no fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now as Shocker OOO, reveals his true intentions to Ayumi and A, causing a rift between them.
• A and Ayumi are severely injured in a battle with Shocker OOO.
• The Pretty Cures arrive and engage in a fierce battle with Shocker OOO.
• Shocker OOO reveals the captured seniors and the Pretty Cures are shocked and disheartened.

Character Developments

• Ash (Shocker OOO): He reveals his true nature, showing no regard for the Pretty Cures or their feelings. He is driven by his desires and a twisted sense of humor.
• A: Despite his injuries, A remains determined to protect Ayumi and the Pretty Cures. He acknowledges his past failures and accepts his fate.
• Ayumi: She stands by A, refusing to give up despite the danger. She reveals a protective shield function of her battle suit.
• Pretty Cures: They are shocked and disheartened upon seeing their seniors captured. They struggle to accept the truth about Ash.

Significant Themes

• Desire vs. Responsibility: Ash's overwhelming desire for power and control leads him to disregard the consequences of his actions and the harm he causes to others.
• Trust and Betrayal: The Pretty Cures struggle to accept the truth about Ash, feeling betrayed by someone they trusted and admired.
• Fate and Free Will: A accepts his fate, while Ayumi chooses to stand by him, demonstrating the power of free will in the face of destiny.

Character Interactions

• Ash (Shocker OOO) vs. A & Ayumi: Ash reveals his true nature to A and Ayumi, causing a rift between them. He attacks them viciously, but A protects Ayumi at the cost of his own safety.
• Pretty Cures vs. Shocker OOO: The Pretty Cures engage in a fierce battle with Shocker OOO, trying to rescue their seniors. They struggle to accept the truth about Ash and fight with renewed determination.
• A & Ayumi vs. Pretty Cures: A and Ayumi's relationship is strained due to Ash's revelations. Ayumi chooses to stand by A, while the Pretty Cures are shocked and disheartened upon seeing their seniors captured.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kamen Rider, claiming to be Ash's desire, reveals the truth about his existence to the Pretty Cure, causing them to lose morale.
• He mocks A (the current Ash) and Ayumi, provoking A's anger.
• Mana, understanding A's feelings, decides to help him and save Ash, rejecting Kamen Rider's claims.

Character Developments

• Kamen Rider (Kamen Rider OOO): Reveals his true nature as a manifestation of the Pretty Cure's desire for Ash. He believes he represents Ash's power and expects the Pretty Cure to accept him.
• A (Current Ash): Struggles with his identity and feelings, initially overwhelmed by Kamen Rider's revelations. Mana's support helps him regain his resolve.
• Aida Mana (Cure Heart): Realizes Kamen Rider's true nature and decides to help A, believing that he represents fragments of Ash's dreams. She remains determined to save Ash.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-acceptance: A struggles with his identity as Ash, while Kamen Rider claims to be the true Ash. Mana accepts A as a part of Ash and supports him.
• Desire and its consequences: Kamen Rider's existence is a result of the Pretty Cure's collective desire for Ash. This desire has led to unintended consequences and a corrupted version of Ash.
• Acceptance and rejection: The Pretty Cure struggle to accept Kamen Rider as the true Ash. Mana ultimately rejects Kamen Rider and accepts A as a part of Ash she wants to save.

Character Interactions

• Kamen Rider interacts with the Pretty Cure, revealing his true nature and causing them to lose morale.
• A interacts with Ayumi, initially overwhelmed by Kamen Rider's revelations, but regains his resolve after Mana's support.
• Mana interacts with A, understanding his feelings and deciding to help him. She rejects Kamen Rider's claims and stands by A's side.
• Mana interacts with Kamen Rider, rejecting his claims and expressing her determination to save Ash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kamen Rider (Shocker OOO) is shocked to find that Pretty Cure (Mana and A) acknowledge Ash, not him.
• He feels betrayed and heartbroken, leading to a breakdown.
• He becomes enraged and scatters the Core Medals, causing his Kamen Rider form to malfunction.
• He threatens to destroy A to take Mana back, marking the beginning of his descent into madness.

Character Developments

• Kamen Rider (Shocker OOO) experiences heartbreak and descends into madness due to feelings of betrayal.
• Mana and A reaffirm their bond and commitment to their shared Ash, showing growth and resilience.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences.
• The power of memories and the pain of losing them.
• Madness and its origins in unfulfilled desires and feelings of abandonment.

Character Interactions

• Kamen Rider (Shocker OOO) and Pretty Cure (Mana and A): Their interaction highlights his descent into madness and their resolve.
• Mana and A: They support each other, reaffirming their bond and shared Ash.
• Ash (above, watching): He laughs at Kamen Rider's breakdown, showing his malicious glee at the chaos unfolding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A (Ash) transforms into Kamen Rider OOO to fight his other self, Shocker OOO.
• A uses a powerful attack, "Pu·To·Tyranno," which severely injures Shocker OOO.
• The monsters surrounding the Pretty Cures become restless due to Shocker OOO's weakening power.
• The Pretty Cures protect their seniors and prepare to save them.
• Ashu, a mysterious girl, appears and tries to take the Miracle Lights from the Pretty Cure sprites.

Character Developments

• A (Ash) demonstrates immense power and determination in his fight against Shocker OOO.
• The Pretty Cures show unity and courage in protecting their seniors amidst the chaos.
• Ashu reveals her true intentions, showing no remorse or malice, but a desire to take what others value.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil within oneself (represented by A and Shocker OOO).
• The power of unity and teamwork among the Pretty Cures.
• The distinction between appearance and true intentions (Ashu vs. the Pretty Cures).

Character Interactions

• A (Ash) and Shocker OOO engage in a fierce battle, each determined to defeat the other.
• The Pretty Cures work together to protect their seniors and each other.
• Ashu interacts with the Pretty Cure sprites, attempting to take their Miracle Lights, showing her disregard for their feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and Ash (A) fight each other, both unwilling to back down.
• Bad End Precure try to stop the fight but are intercepted by Regina and Dark Precure.
• A uses his remaining power to attack Ash, leading to a massive explosion that seemingly destroys both of them.
• After the explosion, Ash and A rise again as monstrous entities, focused solely on defeating each other.

Character Developments

• Ash and A's desire to defeat each other grows stronger, leading them to ignore the pleas of the Pretty Cures.
• The Bad End Precure show determination to stop the fight, but are stopped by Regina and Dark Precure.
• Ash and A transform into monstrous forms after the explosion, indicating a further loss of control and humanity.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of unchecked ambition and desire.
• The consequences of losing one's humanity in pursuit of power.
• The struggle between the desire for victory and the need for protection and love.

Character Interactions

• Ash and A's intense, violent fight highlights their shared desire for power and victory.
• The Bad End Precure's attempt to stop the fight shows their concern and love for Ash.
• Regina and Dark Precure's interception of the Bad End Precure suggests they also have a stake in Ash's fate.