Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn DLC Coming Nov. 9

I’m a little behind on the news, but I had to say something! The latest Tales game, Tales of Arise, is getting a DLC expansion/sequel called Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn, set to be released worldwide Nov. 9. It adds 20+ hours of content, including new sidequests, dungeons, and bosses, as well as new skits and cutscenes featuring the six original members: Alphen, Shionne, Law, Rinwell, Kisara, and Dohalim.

The story takes place one year after the end of Tales of Arise. A chance encounter puts our heroes in charge of a girl named Nazamil, the daughter of a Renan Lord and a Dahnan. Because of her heritage, she’s seen as an “abomination” by both Dahnans and Renans, and her life is threatened. Alphen and the gang decide to protect her, putting them at odds with both sides. Can they save this girl and the peaceful, equal world they risked their lives to create?

Speaking as someone who’s played the base game, I think this sounds like an excellent way to explore the consequences and implications of the party’s actions. I can’t wait to see how they handle things!

If you haven’t played Tales of Arise yet, grab a copy now! You’ll need it to play Beyond the Dawn as well. Or you can get the new edition that features both the base game and the DLC.

Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn English Trailer

Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure): Cure Majesty’s Transformation

And baby makes five! Princess Ellee got sick of hiding in the bushes in her hover carrier. She wanted to protect her new family! Besides, if she made them Precure, why couldn’t she be one, too?

We still don’t know who the little Morning Star (as her parents call her) really is, and it looks like next week’s episode will unearth more mysteries. I think they’re connected to the legendary princess Yoyo told the Precure about early on. Is Ellee a descendent? A reincarnation? The princess herself reverted to a baby?

Hey, it’s Precure. All of the above have happened in previous seasons (I think), and since this is the 20th anniversary, why not replay one of those hits for some nostalgic flair?

But at least until next Sunday, our biggest hint is her Cure form! Channeling Cure Ace from Dokidoki! Precure (a.k.a. Glitter Force DokiDoki), here’s Princess Ellee transforming into her alter-ego, Cure Majesty!

”Descend, mystical nobility! Cure Majesty!”

Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure): Cure Butterfly’s Transformation

Get excited, Precure fans! The wait is over!

Geez, Ageha! Talk about being fashionably late! What took so long? You could have become a Precure anytime you wanted (or Ellee wanted), and you were already friends with everyone on the team!

Well, better late than never, I guess. Besides, Hirogaru Sky! Precure has been pretty good so far. I’m not gonna fault the writers for one or two weird decisions. And we know the real reason Cure Butterfly just now debuted: to give the kids new toys to look forward to.

Commerical motives aside, I think I speak for the whole fandom when I say we’re just glad she’s finally here. Here’s Ageha Hijiri, the first-ever official adult Precure, transforming into her alter-ego, Cure Butterfly!

“Wonderful soaring excitement! Cure Butterfly!”

Dancing Star Precure Stage Play Coming This Fall, Will Feature All-Male Precure Team

Well, Cure Wing, looks like you won’t be the only male Precure for long! Toei just announced a brand-new stage play called Dancing Star Precure: The Stage, featuring the franchise’s first all-male Precure team. The show will open this fall.

Not surprisingly, fans are already asking for a full season of these characters. Maybe this is Toei’s way of testing the waters. It wouldn’t be the first magical boy anime ever. Some people are comparing these characters designs to those from Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! (No, that wasn’t a Mad Lib.)

Whatever happens, it looks like the 20th anniversary of Precure isn’t done making history.

Stage Play Details (From Crunchyroll)

The original story depicts their daily life devoted to dancing and their mission as Precure. The stage will deliver the exciting world of new Precure, with direction that is unique for a stage play, powerful dance and action that will unfold before the audience’s eyes!”

Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure): Cure Wing’s Transformation

No matter what the Precure fandom thought of this week’s episode, one thing’s for sure: they’ll never forget it. It introduced the series’ first-ever official male Precure. And beyond his history maker status, Tsubasa is a charming addition to the team. He’s a shy boy who got into aviation because he dreams of flying — a dream that half comes true in this episode, but of course, he can’t flap around as Cure Wing all the time.

Oh, I forgot to mention he’s also a bird, a flightless bird from Skyland, Sora’s home world. I guess he fills our fairy quota for the season as well (though you could argue that’s Ellee).

With this, there are only two new Precure left, one of which has been acting as an honorary team member since a few episodes ago. Here’s hoping Ageha, a.k.a. Cure Butterfly, becomes a permanent member soon.

But for now, our duo has become a trio — or more like a duo + 1, dynamic-wise. Here’s Tsubasa Yuunagi, our resident hero boy, transforming into his alter-ego, Cure Wing!

“Courage soaring high! Cure Wing!”

Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure): Cure Prism’s Transformation

Like a rainbow after a rainstorm, Cure Prism is here to brighten up our day! Her transformation is nowhere near as energetic as Cure Sky’s, but why would it be? She’s the calm one of the duo, after all. Slower and cuter, with more peace signs than Cure Peace, is more her style.

We also got to meet our bubbly butterfly waiting in the wings: 18-year-old Ageha Hijiri. She’s Mashiro’s childhood friend and former neighbor who treats her like a little sister. I’m sure we’ll see plenty of her even before she becomes a Precure, especially since she already knows Sora and Mashiro are.

But this episode was Mashiro’s time to shine — literally, of course, in true magical girl fashion! Here she is transforming into her alter-ego, Cure Prism!

“Gentle light soaring softly! Cure Prism!”

“Hirogaru Sky! Precure ~Hero Girls~” — Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure) OP — English Translation

Romaji | English Translation

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(Sky-high fly)

Soar into the sky, higher than the highest
Let’s go to a broader world! Precure!
(Shiny sky! Sunny blue sky!)
(Fly high!)

VERSE

A rainbow prism after the rain
The sky tells us something’s beginning
I reach out my hand to see what it is
Then in my hand, I found the light of hope
Quickly, catch, catch!

Overcoming despair
We’ll become stronger
Wipe away your tears and take off!

CHORUS 

Soar into the sky with the highest spirits
Change your frustration to glittering hearts
The unknown world and the future are full of possibilities
We’re friends linked together under the same sky! Continue tomorrow, miracles!
Hero Girl Sky! Precure

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• Crunchyroll

Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure): Cure Sky’s Transformation

The premiere of Hirogaru Sky! Precure (a.k.a. Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure) came out swinging! So much energy, such a bold and triumphant atmosphere, and a protagonist who’s hard not to love! Our hero girl Sora was determined to save the day even before she got her Precure powers.

Of course, having magical muscles and the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound definitely helps! So, here’s our first-ever blue leader, Sora Hanewataru, transforming into her alter-ego, Cure Sky!

“Blue sky soaring to infinity! Cure Sky!”

“Hirogaru Sky! Precure ~Hero Girls~” — Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure) OP

Romaji | English Translation

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SKY-HIGH FLY

ten takaku habataite saijou yori mo takaku
saa ikou hirogaru sekai e to PURIKYUA
HAREBARE SUKAI HARERUYA SUKAI
FLY HIGH

VERSE

ameagari ni niji no PURIZUMU
nanika ga hajimaru sora no kehai
tashikameru you ni te o nobashitara
kibou to iu hikari tsukandeta
byou de KYATCHI KYATCHI

zetsubou o koete
watashitachi wa tsuyoku naru
namida o fuite TAKE OFF

CHORUS

ten takaku habataite saijou no KOKORO iki
IRAIRA mo KIRAKIRA ni CHENJI shite
michi no sekai miraizu wa kanousei de ippai
onaji sora tsunagaru nakama ashita e tsuzuke KISEKI
HERO GIRL SUKAI PURIKYUA

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• アーカイブ版 『ひろがるスカイ！プリキュア』～みんなあつまれ！おうちでおひろめショー～

Crunchyroll Adds Hirogaru Sky! Precure as Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure *UPDATE*

For the fourth year in a row, Toei Animation and Crunchyroll are teaming up to bring us the next season of Precure! Hirogaru Sky! Precure will begin streaming this Saturday, Feb. 4 under a new name: Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure. Yeah, we’re losing the “hero girl” pun, but in exchange, this name combines two of the other major themes — flying and the sky — in a familiar phrase.

This is the 20th anniversary season, and in case you haven’t heard, Toei is changing things up! We’ve got the first blue leader (Cure Sky), the first official male Precure (Cure Wing, orange), and the first official adult Precure (Cure Butterfly, pink)! More on that and what we know about the story, transformation items, etc. in the posts below:

• Hirogaru Sky! Precure Characters and Story Revealed
• Hirogaru Sky! Precure Introduces First Official Male Precure, Adult Precure

UPDATE: Toei uploaded a subbed version of the baton pass from Cure Precious to Cure Sky!

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• Crunchyroll: Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Anime Joins the Crunchyroll Simulcast Lineup