Toei Animation Unveils Precure Spin-Off Dual Shadow for 2027
The teaser PV shows a flower field, the line "Because we're not Precure", and an eye behind a spotlighted flower.
Toei Animation has announced that it is producing a Precure spin-off anime, Dual Shadow ~Precure Villain Heroines~, scheduled to be broadcast in 2027, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp. A super teaser PV was released alongside the announcement.
The teaser shows a flower field and the text "Because we're not Precure", before revealing a suspicious eye behind a single spotlighted flower. The reading of "Precure Villain Heroines" is given as "Puricure Virenzu Hiroinzu".
The work features original characters and an original story rather than adapting an existing Precure series. As of the article's writing, the broadcast format and broadcasting station are unknown.
A franchise built on spin-offs
The Precure TV anime began in February 2004 with Futari wa Precure. The franchise has produced 23 TV series up to the currently airing Meitantei Precure! and 34 theatrical films.
Spin-offs such as Kibou no Chikara ~Otona Precure '23~ and Mahou Tsukai Precure!! ~MIRAI DAYS~ were released in recent years.
Quick answers
When will Dual Shadow ~Precure Villain Heroines~ air?
The series is scheduled to be broadcast in 2027. The broadcast format and station have not been announced.
Is Dual Shadow based on an existing Precure series?
No. It features original characters and an original story.