What Is Star Detective Precure The Movie? Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Story
Star Detective Precure The Movie hits theaters September 18, 2026! Watch the new trailer, discover the plot, theme song, and production staff.
Animation giant Toei Animation has officially released the main trailer and poster visual for Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People (Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu). The 23rd feature film in the iconic magical girl franchise will premiere in Japanese theaters on September 18, 2026. Directed by Hanako Ueda with a screenplay by Yoshimi Narita, the movie adapts the ongoing Star Detective Precure! television anime that began airing in February 2026, featuring an original theme song duet titled “FIRST PRISM” by Yūka Masui and Chihaya Yoshitake.
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Essential Anime and Production Information
- Anime Title: Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People (Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu)
- Franchise: Pretty Cure (Precure) 23rd Television Entry / 35th Feature Film
- Animation Studio: Toei Animation Official Portal
- Director: Hanako Ueda (Summer Time Rendering, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON)
- Screenplay Writer: Yoshimi Narita (Eiga HappinessCharge PreCure! Ningyō no Kuni no Ballerina, Wonderful Precure!)
- Character Designer: Emiko Miyamoto (Eiga Precure All Stars F, Witchy Precure!)
- Japanese Theatrical Premiere Date: September 18, 2026
- Primary Genres: Magical Girl, Detective Mystery, Time Travel, Fantasy, Action
- Official Social Media Directory: Follow official franchise announcements on the Precure Movie Official X Account and studio updates via the Toei Animation Official X Account.
What Is the Story of Star Detective Precure?
The Star Detective Precure! television series introduces a unique blend of time travel and detective mystery:
- Time-Slips Birthday Surprise: Protagonist Anna Akechi is an ordinary student living in the futuristic city of Makoto Mirai in 2027. On her 14th birthday, her magical fairy companion Pochitan appears, accidentally triggering a time-slip that sends her back to 1999.
- Partnering with a Rookie Detective: In 1999 Makoto Mirai, Anna meets Mikuru Kobayashi, a passionate student who dreams of becoming a world-class detective.
- Fighting the Phantom Thieves: When mysterious thefts caused by the Phantom Thieves threaten the town, Anna and Mikuru transform into legendary Precure detectives, using deductive reasoning, courage, and teamwork to protect people’s smiles.
- Movie Exclusive Mystery: In the September film, the duo investigates the “X-mark Incident,” leading them to a magical realm called Karin’s Garden to defend a young girl named Karin from a strange threat known as the “Dame-dame.”
Who Is Working on the Music and Production for the Movie?
The upcoming feature film brings together veteran Precure creators and acclaimed voice talent:
- Theme Song Duo: The main ending theme song, “FIRST PRISM,” is performed as a special duet by Yūka Masui (ending theme singer for Star Detective Precure!) and Chihaya Yoshitake (opening theme singer for Wonderful Precure! and You and Idol Precure♪).
- Insert Song Performance: Singer Ami Ishii delivers the energetic movie insert song “First Step,” complementing the film’s theatrical soundtrack composed by Erika Fukasawa and Misaki Umase.
- Crossover Guest Appearances: True to franchise tradition, cures from Wonderful Precure! and You and Idol Precure♪ will join Anna and Mikuru on screen during key combat sequences.
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