Chapter Summaries

• Plot Points & Events: A colossal whale made of discarded objects abducts people, pulling them into its memory worlds. Ash, despite his initial disinterest, decides to help the Pretty Cures after learning about the abductions.
• Character Developments: Ash, despite his villainous past, shows willingness to help the Pretty Cures, indicating a shift in his priorities. Mana, captured, finds herself in a memory world with her deceased grandmother and dog, experiencing happiness but also confusion.
• Significant Themes: The theme of the past and its influence on the present is explored. Ash's disregard for the past is challenged, while Mana's encounter with her past highlights the importance of acceptance and moving forward.
• Character Interactions: Ash interacts with the fairies, who, despite their fear of him, seek his help. Beruru, a new fairy, explains the situation to Ash. Mana reunites with her deceased loved ones in her memory world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and the Fairies discover that the movie reels are actually the memories of people absorbed by the Kirieloid, trapping them in their happiest moments.
• Ash and the Fairies search for the movie reels of Mana and the other Pretty Cures.
• Matthew, the King of the Forgotten, confronts Ash, angry about his actions towards Mana.
• Matthew shows Ash the Pretty Cures living happily in their memories, trying to convince him that this is the best outcome.
• Ash, confident in the Pretty Cures' ability to decide their own experiences, attacks Matthew and gets absorbed into his own memory reel.

Character Developments

• Ash remains indifferent to the Pretty Cures' past happiness or future suffering, only caring about their right to decide their own experiences.
• Matthew is revealed to be deeply angry and resentful towards Ash for his actions towards Mana.
• The Pretty Cures are shown to be deeply immersed in their happiest memories, unaware of their surroundings.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal choice and agency in one's own experiences and happiness.
• The dangers of escapism and avoiding reality.
• The consequences of one's actions and the anger they can provoke in others.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Beruru have a brief conversation about Mana, with Beruru expressing her disapproval of Ash's past actions.
• Ash provokes Matthew, leading to their confrontation and Ash's absorption into his own memory.
• The Pretty Cures interact with their past selves and loved ones in their memories, unaware of the present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, a genius student, falls asleep during class and gets into trouble with his teacher.
• He is bullied by classmates and junior high students, but he defends himself and leaves them incapacitated.
• At home, Ash's father scolds him for his behavior at school and notices a bruise on his face.
• Ash reveals he was bullied, and his father decides to confront the bully's family.
• Ash, despite his troubles, enjoys watching and analyzing Kamen Rider tokusatsu dramas.

Character Developments

• Ash: Despite being a genius, Ash struggles with motivation and respect for authority. He is stubborn and independent, preferring to "lie flat" rather than conform to societal norms. He is also resourceful and strategic in dealing with bullies.
• Ash's Father: He is strict and believes in physical discipline, but he cares deeply for Ash and is willing to confront the bully's family.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of a genius to fit into a mundane world.
• The lack of respect for authority and rules in Ash, leading to conflicts with teachers and peers.
• The importance of finding one's passion and interest, as shown through Ash's enjoyment of Kamen Rider.

Character Interactions

• Ash and his Teacher: Their relationship is strained due to Ash's lack of respect for authority and his sleeping in class.
• Ash and his Bullies: Ash stands up for himself and shows strategic thinking in dealing with his bullies.
• Ash and his Father: Despite their conflicts, Ash's father cares for him and is willing to confront the bully's family on his behalf.
• Ash and Kamen Rider: Ash finds joy and inspiration in watching Kamen Rider, showing a side of him that is carefree and enthusiastic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, in his memory world, watches tokusatsu hero shows, expressing his love for heroes and his disdain for dark, realistic stories.
• Ash remembers his past, accepting it and choosing to live in the present.
• Makoto, the first Pretty Cure to awaken, fights against dolls mimicking her past life in the Poker Kingdom.
• Ash intervenes, helping Makoto and ACE against a giant puppet monster.

Character Developments

• Ash accepts his past and chooses to live in the present, demonstrating growth and resilience.
• Makoto, having learned the truth about her past, embraces her new life and fights with renewed determination.
• ACE, now fully integrated with the team, supports Makoto and shows confidence in her abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of accepting and learning from the past while living in the present.
• The power of truth and self-awareness in overcoming challenges.
• The bond and support among comrades.

Character Interactions

• Ash interacts with his past self, accepting and moving on from it.
• Makoto and ACE fight side by side, supporting each other against their enemies.
• Ash and Makoto briefly interact, with Ash helping Makoto against the giant puppet monster.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a Santa Claus, appears and encourages Makoto, leading to her transformation into Cure Sword.
• Ash summons Kamen Rider Blade (Kenzaki Kazuma) to aid Makoto and Aguri (Cure Ace).
• Makoto and Blade fight together against the giant puppet, demonstrating excellent teamwork.
• They defeat the enemy using a combined attack: Makoto's "Flash! Ultima Sword" and Blade's "Royal Straight Flash!".

Character Developments

• Makoto gains confidence in her abilities and accepts Ash's help.
• Aguri feels relieved that Ash is not her enemy and wants to defeat true evil, not Ash.
• Blade, as a puppet, shows signs of self-awareness and acknowledges Makoto's strength.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and synergy in battle.
• Acceptance of help and support from others.
• Growing confidence in one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Makoto and Blade fight together seamlessly, demonstrating excellent teamwork.
• Aguri and Makoto encourage each other and share a fist bump, showing their bond.
• Ash watches the battle from another world, acknowledging the girls' growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rikka and Arisu successfully defeat the monster using their combined skills and experience.
• Ash appears, revealing he's been watching them and is glad they've grown stronger.
• Ash and the girls reunite, with Ash expressing uncertainty about his own state of mind.
• Ash rushes to Ai's past world but is blocked by Matthew.

Character Developments

• Rikka and Arisu: Show significant growth in teamwork and coordination, defeating the monster together.
• Ash: Admits uncertainty about his own state of mind, showing vulnerability.
• Ai (Mana): Struggles with the choice between staying in the past with her loved ones or returning to the future. She ultimately chooses to return, inspired by her grandmother's words.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the past and the future.
• The power of love and connection.
• The importance of growth and experience.

Character Interactions

• Rikka and Arisu: Their bond strengthens as they work together to defeat the monster, showing mutual trust and understanding.
• Ash and the girls: Ash's reunion with Rikka and Arisu is filled with tension and relief, with Ash expressing gratitude for their growth.
• Ai and her grandmother: Ai receives guidance and encouragement from her grandmother, helping her make the decision to return to the future.
• Ash and Matthew: Their conflict escalates as Matthew blocks Ash's path, determined to protect Ai's world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash returns home to find a surprise birthday party, organized by his friends and acquaintances from various worlds, including Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Sentai Rangers.
• Ash blows out his birthday candles, wishing for all the heroes he likes to find happiness.
• Meanwhile, the Pretty Cures escape Matthew's trap of eternal memories and watch Ash's birthday party on a screen.
• Matthew, enraged by the Cures' indifference to their past memories, attacks them.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows a rare, genuine smile and enjoys his birthday party, revealing his loneliness and longing for happiness in his past.
• Pretty Cures: Learn about Ash's troubled past and empathize with him, feeling sad and sympathetic.
• Matthew/Maro: Reveals his true identity and expresses jealousy towards Ash, as the Cures have forgotten him and still care about Ash.

Significant Themes

• The importance of happiness and the pain of not experiencing it.
• The consequences of forgetting and moving on from past experiences.
• The struggle between holding onto memories and moving forward.

Character Interactions

• Ash interacts with various heroes from different worlds, showing his connections and friendships.
• The Pretty Cures watch Ash's birthday party, feeling a mix of emotions towards him.
• Matthew/Maro interacts with the Pretty Cures, expressing his jealousy and attacking them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Maro, Ai's dog, attacks her and the Pretty Cures due to jealousy and feeling forgotten.
• Ai is injured but embraces Maro, feeling its pain and resentment.
• Ai reflects on her past behavior, acknowledging her mistakes and apologizing to her friends.
• Ash, in his dream, is surrounded by friends and receives gifts, but suddenly turns violent, killing his friends.

Character Developments

• Ai: Realizes her past mistakes, apologizes to her friends, and shows empathy towards Maro.
• Ash: Initially happy and peaceful in his dream, suddenly turns violent and murderous.

Significant Themes

• Empathy and understanding (Ai's realization of Maro's feelings).
• Reflection and growth (Ai's acknowledgment of her past mistakes).
• The dark side of happiness and contentment (Ash's sudden violence).

Character Interactions

• Ai and Maro: Ai embraces Maro, feeling its pain and apologizing for her past mistakes, leading to Maro's transformation back to its original form.
• Ash and his friends: Ash is happy and peaceful with his friends in his dream, but suddenly turns violent and kills them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash has a birthday party with his friends, the Pretty Cures, which he believes is a dream.
• He realizes the world is a false "past" created from his memories and starts destroying it.
• Ash rampages, attacking and "killing" his past friends, but they don't bleed or die.
• Ai (Cure Heart) enters the false world to save Ash.

Character Developments

• Ash: Struggles with the happiness he experiences, leading to a breakdown. Realizes he's been influenced by the Dark Jikochu Progenitor inside him.
• Ai (Cure Heart): Determined to save Ash, believes in the power of love to melt the walls of the self.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between reality and illusion.
• The influence of external forces on one's actions and identity.
• The power of love and belief in saving someone from darkness.

Character Interactions

• Ash interacts with his past friends, but they're just illusions. He attacks them, feeling disgusted by his happiness.
• Ai (Cure Heart) enters the false world to save Ash, showing determination and belief in his redemption.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and Ai confront each other; Ash attempts suicide, but Ai stops him.
• Ai scolds Ash for his self-centeredness and lack of consideration for others.
• Ash and Ai return to the real world, where they're greeted by Rikka, Arisu, Makoto, Aguri, and ACE.
• Ash confronts Maro, who reveals his mastermind, a sentient clarinet named Matthew.

Character Developments

• Ash: Struggles with his past actions and self-doubt but ultimately decides to continue fighting.
• Ai: Shows determination and courage in confronting Ash and expressing her feelings.
• Maro: Realizes the truth about Matthew's manipulations and asserts his identity.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-reflection and understanding one's actions.
• The power of determination and courage in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of manipulation and deceit.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ai: Their confrontation leads to Ash's self-reflection and Ai's emotional outburst.
• Ash and Maro: Ash dismisses Maro as a minor character, setting up a potential confrontation.
• The group (Rikka, Arisu, Makoto, Aguri, ACE, and Maro): They welcome Ash and Ai back, expressing their relief and readiness to face the remaining challenges together.

• Ash and the others survive the fall and regroup.
• Ash finds an Administrator PASS, a time-traveling ticket, and summons the Gaoh Liner, a time-traveling train.
• Ash, Ai, Rikka, and Makoto board the Gaoh Liner to travel to the future and stop the Clarinet.
• Ash and the girls joke around and laugh, easing the tension.
• Ai expresses curiosity about time travel and changing the past, but Ash reminds her of the Clarinet's manipulations.
• Ai feels hungry, and Ash mentions that there are no service staff on the Gaoh Liner.
• Ai winces in pain, revealing an injury to her shoulder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash treats Ai's wound from a battle with Maro.
• Ash uses pollen and medicine to heal Ai's shoulder, causing her to experience strange sensations.
• The group arrives at a church where a wedding is taking place.
• They discover that the bride is Ai, but the groom is unknown.

Character Developments

• Ai experiences embarrassment and strange sensations during Ash's treatment, leading to a moment of vulnerability.
• Ash shows concern and care for Ai's well-being.
• The girls express envy and curiosity about weddings.
• Ai is shocked and disbelieving upon seeing her future self as the bride.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and vulnerability in Ai.
• Care and concern from Ash.
• Envy and curiosity about weddings among the girls.
• Shock and disbelief at seeing Ai's future self as a bride.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ai: Ash treats Ai's wound, causing her embarrassment and discomfort. Ai feels a strange sensation and struggles to maintain composure.
• The girls: They express envy and curiosity about weddings, pushing Ash aside when he dampens their spirits.
• Ai and her future self: Ai is shocked and disbelieving upon seeing her future self as the bride in the wedding ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ai's wedding is interrupted by Ash, who abducts her.
• A time-stopping whale-like structure appears, attacked by the Gaoh Liner and Ash's Another Dark Dragreder.
• Ai, Ash, and their allies infiltrate the whale construct, fighting through doll-like enemies.
• Ai and Ash fight in sync, clearing a path together.
• The group reaches the whale's core, a clarinet, and uses the Pretty Cure's new power, Pretty Cure Lovely Straight Flush, to purify it.
• The whale's power dissipates, and everyone returns to their timelines.

Character Developments

• Ai: Gains confidence and happiness fighting alongside Ash and Maro.
• Ash: Shows concern for Ai's safety and fights well with her.
• Pretty Cures: Display teamwork and use their new power to purify the enemy.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and synchronization in combat (Ai and Ash, Pretty Cures)
• Overcoming challenges together
• The power of love and friendship (Pretty Cure's new power)

Character Interactions

• Ai and Ash: Fight side-by-side for the first time, showing excellent synchronization and mutual support.
• Pretty Cures: Work together to use their new power and purify the enemy.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash joins the Pretty Cures in their fight, showing unity despite his initial reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, driven by his dark power, attacks Ai and challenges her to a fight.
• They battle in a mirror world, with Ash fighting recklessly and Ai trying to reason with him.
• During the fight, Ash's dark power increases, and he becomes more aggressive.
• Maro, a resurrected character, bids his farewell to Ai and encourages her to save Ash.
• Ai's grandmother, through Beruru, also encourages Ai to follow her heart.
• Ai's resolve strengthens, and she transforms into a new, powerful form, Cure Heart Wedding.

Character Developments

• Ash: His dark power consumes him, leading him to fight recklessly and disregard his own safety. He seems to have given up on hope.
• Ai (Cure Heart): She struggles to understand Ash's actions and conveys her feelings through their battles. After receiving encouragement from Maro and her grandmother, she gains new resolve and transforms into a more powerful form.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between hope and despair.
• The power of love and belief in one's justice.
• The importance of communication and understanding in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ai's battle highlights their differing views and methods of conveying their feelings.
• Maro and Ai's interaction strengthens Ai's resolve to save Ash.
• Ai's grandmother's encouragement, through Beruru, reinforces Ai's belief in her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, as Kamen Rider, battles Cure Heart (Aida Mana) in the Mirror World.
• Mana gains immense power and could easily defeat Ash, but she chooses not to, remembering their promise.
• Mana decides to use love instead of an arrow to defeat Ash, embracing him and jumping off a cliff.
• Ash feels a warmth and peace he's never known, and his evil power (Mirror World's Dark Echo) dissipates.
• Ash awakens in the real world, with Mana hugging him, and they reconcile.

Character Developments

• Ash: Realizes the pain he's caused, opens up about his past, and accepts Mana's love.
• Mana: Stands by her promise, chooses love over violence, and saves Ash.

Significant Themes

• Love vs. Violence: Mana chooses love over violence to defeat Ash.
• Acceptance: Ash accepts his past and Mana's love.
• Redemption: Ash finds redemption through Mana's love and acceptance.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Mana: They reconcile, with Mana embracing Ash and Ash opening up about his past.
• Ash and the others: Not directly present in this chapter, but they worry about Ash and Mana's outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, after confessing his past struggles and near-suicidal tendencies, is embraced by Mana, who expresses regret and sorrow.
• Ash decides to leave, stating that the Jikochu Progenitor inside him has escaped, and he takes responsibility for his actions.
• Ash's former students, now Pretty Cures, confront him, expressing their relief about the Jikochu Progenitor but also their concern about his reckless behavior.
• Ash reveals he plans to continue acting alone, and his next opponent won't be the Pretty Cures.
• Mana blocks Ash's path, and they have a brief exchange before Ash collapses, seemingly dead.

Character Developments

• Ash: Admits to his past struggles and near-suicidal tendencies, showing vulnerability. He also expresses a desire to continue acting alone, indicating his stubbornness and self-will.
• Mana: Feels regret and sorrow for Ash, understanding his pain and wishing for mutual understanding. She also shows concern for his well-being.
• Pretty Cures (Ai, Makoto, Arisu, Aguri, Rikka): Express relief about the Jikochu Progenitor but also concern for Ash's reckless behavior. They offer support and friendship, showing their growth and understanding of Ash's situation.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and forgiveness: The Pretty Cures offer Ash a chance to redeem himself and forgive him, despite his past actions.
• Self-will and stubbornness: Ash's self-will and stubbornness are highlighted as he plans to continue acting alone, despite the Pretty Cures' offers of support and friendship.
• Understanding and empathy: Mana understands Ash's pain and wishes for mutual understanding, showing empathy and compassion.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Mana: They have a heartfelt moment where Mana embraces Ash and expresses her regret and sorrow for his struggles. They also have a brief exchange before Ash collapses.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures: The Pretty Cures confront Ash about his reckless behavior and offer him support and friendship, showing their growth and understanding of his situation. Ash, however, remains stubborn and plans to continue acting alone.
• Ash and the System: The System reveals that Ash's body has been healed, and he can live in this world without dying, influencing Ash's decision to live.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash regains consciousness at Ai's home, surrounded by the Pretty Cure.
• Ash reflects on his past lives and the cycle of fighting, realizing he needs to change his ways.
• Aida Mana's parents visit Ash, expressing their concern about his relationship with their daughter.

Character Developments

• Ash:
  • Reflects on his past lives and the futility of constant fighting.
  • Realizes the importance of taking time to change and adapt to a new life.
  • Struggles to understand the Aidas' concerns about his relationship with Mana.
• Aida Mana:
  • Shows genuine happiness and relief at Ash's revival.
  • Believes in Ash's ability to change and grow.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of violence and the need for change.
• The importance of taking time to grow and adapt.
• The complexities of relationships and communication between generations.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cure:
  • Ash is greeted warmly by the Pretty Cure upon waking up.
  • They discuss Ash's past lives and his need to change.
• Ash and the Aidas:
  • The Aidas visit Ash to discuss his relationship with their daughter.
  • Ash struggles to understand their concerns and misinterprets their questions about dating.
• Ash and Mana:
  • Ash reflects on Mana's importance in his life.
  • Mana's parents express their worry about her relationship with Ash.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Mana confesses her feelings for Ash, causing her to blush and stammer.
• Ash's belongings are moved into Ai's house, with Mana leading the initiative.
• Ash and Mana have a playful argument about her actions.

Character Developments

• Mana: Confesses her feelings for Ash, showing her growing affection and assertiveness.
• Ash: Realizes Mana's feelings and starts to consider his own, showing growth in his emotional understanding.
• Ai: Shows a more playful and childish side, enjoying Ash's toys.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Mana's confession and Ash's realization highlight the theme of growing romantic feelings.
• Friendship and trust: The girls' support for Mana's actions and Ash's new living situation emphasize the importance of friendship and trust among the group.

Character Interactions

• Mana and Ash: Their playful argument showcases their growing comfort and affection with each other.
• Mana and the other girls: They support Mana's actions, showing their closeness and unity as friends.
• Ash and Ai: They share a light-hearted moment, with Ai enjoying Ash's toys, highlighting their growing friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and Ai discuss their feelings for each other, but are interrupted by an attack of Jikochu (monsters from the Pretty Cure series).
• Ash decides to face the enemy alone, believing it's his responsibility due to his past actions.
• The Pretty Cure team, including Ai, Arisu, Makoto, and Regina, transform and engage in battle against the Jikochu.
• Ash encounters civilians evacuating to a shelter and helps them, showing a rare act of kindness.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows signs of emotional growth and responsibility, acknowledging his role in the current situation. He also displays a rare act of kindness by helping civilians.
• Ai (Mana): Confesses her feelings to Ash, showing her maturity and courage.
• Pretty Cure Team: Work together to protect Oogai City and its citizens, demonstrating their unity and determination.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Ash feels responsible for the current situation and decides to face the enemy alone.
• Kindness and Gentleness: Ash's act of helping civilians shows a softer side of his character, contrasting with his usual behavior.
• Unity and Teamwork: The Pretty Cure team works together to protect their city, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ai: Their relationship deepens as they confess their feelings for each other, although they are interrupted by the Jikochu attack.
• Ash and Civilians: Ash helps civilians evacuate to a shelter, showing a rare act of kindness and connecting with the citizens.
• Pretty Cure Team: The team works together to battle the Jikochu, demonstrating their unity and determination to protect their city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a Kamen Rider, ignores warnings and rushes towards monsters, saving a girl from a Selfish monster.
• Ash is surrounded and outnumbered but is saved by the Pretty Cures, who believe in him.
• Levi, the leader of the Selfish monsters, mocks Ash, calling him a villain who hasn't changed.
• Ash stands up for himself, declaring he doesn't need to change and will fight for the world on his own terms.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures prepare for their final battle against the Selfish monsters and Lord Jikochu Progenitor.

Character Developments

• Ash: Confirms his self-centered nature but also shows a willingness to protect others and fight for what he believes in.
• Pretty Cures: Continue to believe in Ash and support him, even after learning about his past as a villain.
• Levi: Shows contempt for Ash, viewing him as a villain who can't change.

Significant Themes

• Self-acceptance: Ash accepts his self-centered nature and decides to live for himself and the things he loves.
• Belief and trust: The Pretty Cures believe in Ash, even after learning about his past, and trust him to fight alongside them.
• Change vs. Acceptance: Levi believes Ash needs to change, while Ash accepts himself and decides not to change.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: They work together, support each other, and believe in one another.
• Ash and Levi: They have a tense exchange, with Levi mocking Ash and Ash standing up for himself.
• Ash and his inner self: Ash reflects on his nature and decides to live for himself and the things he loves.