Smile Precure- Episode 45 -

When discussing the "darkest episodes" of Pretty Cure , fans usually point to HeartCatch Episode 48 or Mahou Tsukai Episode 49. But Smile Episode 45 remains the most discussed in Japanese forums (2channel/5channel archives) because of its bait-and-switch. Viewers tuned in for a silly comedy about fairy tales and got a thesis statement on existential courage.

—evil doppelgängers of the main team—to finish them off. Pretty Cure Wiki Review & Analysis Smile Precure- Episode 45

In one of the series' most emotional moments, Miyuki embraces them, choosing kindness over combat. When discussing the "darkest episodes" of Pretty Cure

Notable for the "Hyper Forms" of the generals and the introduction of the dark, monochromatic Bad End Pretty Cure Final Thoughts Miyuki embraces them