Futari wa Pretty Cure (“We Are Pretty Cure”) English Dub Streams This February

Toei Animation’s long-running magical girl franchise Pretty Cure—also known as PreCure—will see its very first entry stream on Hulu this February.

Arriving on the platform on February 23, the adventures of the original PreCure duo will be introduced to a new generation of viewers outside of the traditional anime fandom. While the series is already available on platforms such as Tubi and anime hub Crunchyroll, Hulu’s release will feature the English dub of the series, focusing on the journeys of Cure Black and Cure White.

Futari wa Pretty Cure—officially titled We Are Pretty Cure in English—was first produced and released in 2004, with its English dub debuting in select international markets several years later. Despite being distributed in various regions worldwide, the dub was never legally accessible to most fans, including audiences in the United States—until now.

That changed this past summer, when Toei Animation launched its ongoing seasonal event, “Summer Weekend Splash.” This weekend-only livestream initiative featured rotating episodes from Toei’s extensive catalog, echoing the feel of early 2000s weekend programming blocks. Among the featured titles was Pretty Cure.

Following these livestreams and weekly releases, fans quickly clamored for broader access to this version of a story many know by heart.

And thankfully, Toei listened.

As the longest-running magical girl franchise to date, PreCure has always maintained a presence outside of Japan—but that global influence is now growing more rapidly than ever.

We Are Pretty Cure, often simply referred to by fans as PreCure, follows the franchise’s first duo: two polar-opposite middle school girls. Misumi Nagisa (renamed Natalie Blackstone in the English dub) and Yukishiro Honoka (Hannah Whitehouse) attend the same school but live vastly different lives.

Honoka is calm, composed, academically driven, and passionate about science. Nagisa, on the other hand, is energetic, athletic, dislikes homework, and tends to be more hot-headed. Though aware of one another due to their standout talents, the girls are complete strangers—until fate leads them to become the legendary warriors known as the Pretty Cure.

Alongside their fairy partners, Mepple and Mipple, the girls transform into Cure Black and Cure White to protect the Garden of Light, the fallen homeland of their fairy companions. Facing threats from the Dark Zone, the duo searches for the Prism Stones in hopes of defeating the Dark King and restoring peace.

While the overarching narrative centers on accepting their roles as PreCure, the series’ 49-episode run also explores the emotional highs and lows of early adolescence. From confronting personal insecurities to learning how to trust and rely on one another, the girls’ growth remains central to the story.

At the time of its creation, Pretty Cure stood apart from other magical girl series. Many of the franchise’s modern conventions had yet to be established, resulting in notably combat-heavy battles for Cure Black and Cure White. Despite the evolution of the franchise over time, the heart of PreCure remains intact.

Over the past two decades, PreCure has grown into a massive success in Japan and steadily across the globe. With 22 television series, 20 unique teams, and an extensive catalog of feature films, there truly is a PreCure story for everyone.

Currently, Crunchyroll hosts the largest collection of PreCure series available outside Japan. While not exhaustive, the platform offers many fan-favorite seasons with subtitles, including:

• Pretty Cure

• Pretty Cure Max Heart

• Pretty Cure Splash Star

• Yes! Pretty Cure 5

• Go! Princess Pretty Cure

• Witchy Pretty Cure!

• Kira Kira Pretty Cure À La Mode

• Healin’ Good Pretty Cure

• Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure

• Delicious Party Pretty Cure

• Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure

• Wonderful Pretty Cure

• You and Idol Pretty Cure

In addition to the mainline series, Crunchyroll also offers sequel titles such as Power of Hope: Pretty Cure Full Bloom, which follows Cures from the franchise’s first five series as adults, as well as Witchy Pretty Cure: Mirai Days. These stories explore the characters navigating adulthood while facing new threats in their twenties.

Notably, Netflix-exclusive English dubs of Smile Pretty Cure (Glitter Force) and DokiDoki Pretty Cure (Glitter Force: Doki Doki) have since been removed from the platform globally.

With Pretty Cure’s English dub finally arriving on Hulu, and fans hoping for greater accessibility moving forward, it seems a new chapter for the franchise may be unfolding.

Adding to the excitement, the franchise’s 23rd entry, Star Detective Pretty Cure, begins broadcasting on February 1, making February a celebratory month for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Looking for more Pretty Cure? Power up over at Glowline Hues for more news and updates—we’ll also be reviewing Star Detective Pretty Cure soon!