List of Yes! PreCure 5 episodes

Yes! PreCure 5
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	49
Release
Original network	ANN (ABC)
Original release	February 4, 2007 – January 27, 2008

Yes! PreCure 5 is the fourth Pretty Cure anime television series produced by Toei Animation. The story is about a group of five girls who have the ability to transform into Pretty Cure. They have been given this ability in order to collect the fifty-five Pinkies spread across the land and save the Palmier Kingdom. The series began airing in Japan from February 4, 2007 and January 27, 2008, replacing Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash★Star in its initial timeslot and was replaced by its direct sequel series Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!. The series uses three pieces of theme music, one opening and two ending themes. The opening theme is "PreCure 5, Smile Go Go!" (プリキュア5、スマイル go go! Purikyua Faibu, Sumairu gō gō?) performed by Mayu Kudou (Voice of Fairy Tone from Suite PreCure) with the chorus performed by Young Fresh with Mayumi+Yuka. From episode 1-32, the ending theme is "Kirakira-shichatte My True Love!" (キラキラしちゃってMy True Love! Kirakira-shicatte Mai Turū Rabu?, "Sparkle Brilliantly My True Love!") performed by Kanako Miyamoto (The Voice of Makoto Kenzaki/Cure Sword from Dokidoki! PreCure). From episode 33-49, the ending theme was changed to "Ganbalance de Dance ~Yumemiri Kiseki-tachi~" (ガンバランス de ダンス～夢みる奇跡たち～ Ganbaransu de Dansu ~Yumemiru Kiseki-tachi~"?), performed by Miyamoto with the PreCure 5. This song was also used as the theme for the film adaptation Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom!. An insert song in the series titled "Tobikkiri! Yūki no Door" (とびっきり!勇気の扉（ドア） Tobikkiri! Yūki no Doa?, "Extraordinary! The Door of Courage") was performed by Mariya Ise as her character Urara Kasugano and was used in episodes 20 and 29.

Episode List

No.	Title	Original airdate
1	"The PreCure of Hope is Born!" "Kibō no Purikyua tanjō!" (希望のプリキュア誕生!)	February 4, 2007
Nozomi Yumehara chases a mysterious butterfly and ends up confronting a mysterious guy named Coco (Kouji Kokoda). She follows him into the library and finds the Dream Collect on the bookshelf. At the same time, the nightmares arrive and try to take the Dream Collect by force. She becomes Cure Dream and to protect Coco and the Dream Collect.
2	"Passionate Full Force, Cure Rouge!" "Jōnetsu zenkai Kyua Rūju!" (情熱全開キュアルージュ!)	February 11, 2007
Nozomi wonders if she can recruit Rin Natsuki as a PreCure, but Rin refuses to let her best friend risk her life as a superhero.
3	"Who is the PreCure of Efferverscent?" "Hajikeru Purikyua wa dare?" (はじけるプリキュアは誰?)	February 18, 2007
Nozomi and Rin meet up with Urara Kasugano, who is curious about PreCure. Nozomi decides to skip class to spend extra time with Urara.
4	"Tranquil Cure Mint!" "Yasuragi no Kyua Minto!" (やすらぎのキュアミント!)	February 25, 2007
Coco alerts Nozomi, Rin, and Urara to quickly find the last 2 Cures. At the same time, Komachi Akimoto and Karen Minazuki, suspicious that the 3 are causing strange events to happen at school, try to question them. Nozomi believes these 2 make the perfect last 2 Cures. The sweet and shy Komachi is awakened.
5	"The Qualifications of a PreCure" "Purikyua no Shikaku" (プリキュアの資格)	March 4, 2007
The Cures eyeball Karen as the last PreCure. Karen does not believe in such events and is reluctant to become a Cure.
6	"PreCure 5 All Together!" "Purikyua Faibu Zen'in Shūgō!" (プリキュア5全員集合!)	March 11, 2007
Karen becomes depressed that she was not able to become a Pretty Cure. Nozomi, believing that Karen will become the last Cure, tries to recruit her once more.
7	"The close friend, Nuts, appears!" "Shin'yū Nattsu arawaru!" (親友ナッツ現る!)	March 18, 2007
The 5 PreCures release Nuts from the Dream Collet, and together, they search for a place to conduct their meetings in private.
8	"Compatibility Worst, Rin and Karen" "Aishō saiaku Rin to Karen" (相性最悪りんとかれん)	March 25, 2007
It seems that Rin and Karen are polar opposites, and can't get along no matter what anyone says or tries to do. Will their competitive natures keep them from doing their best at being PreCure?
9	"The PreCures Being Exposed!?" "Purikyua ga Barechatta!?" (プリキュアがばれちゃった!?)	April 1, 2007
Mika Masuko, an overly curious classmate, becomes suspicious of the Cures because of how they are always together. Seeing that everyone except Nozomi is popular for a talent, she wonders what they all have in common and begins to spy on them.
10	"Save the Starving Nuts!" "Harapeko Nattsu o Sukue!" (腹ぺこナッツを救え!)	April 8, 2007
Nuts is hungry that he fainted, Nozomi and the rest blames Coco for not taking good care of his friend, will Nuts be able to survive?
11	"Nozomi and Coco's Hot-Air Balloon" "Nozomi to Koko no netsu-kikyū" (のぞみとココの熱気球)	April 15, 2007
When Nozomi cannot concentrate on studying even under Karen and Komachi's tutoring, the other Cures gang up on her in the hope that it will motivate her. Instead, Nozomi is deeply hurt and Coco takes it upon himself to show Nozomi the potential he sees in her.
12	"Protect Urara's Stage!" "Urara no Sutēji o Mamore!" (うららのステージを守れ!)	April 22, 2007
Urara is sechduled to debut at a child's stage play but with the Nightmares on the loose, will the show be a success?
13	"Rin's Club Decided!" "Rin-chan no Bukatsu Kettē!" (りんちゃんの部活決定ーっ!)	April 29, 2007
Rin has become a major help to many sports teams, and agreed to play with them all, until she finds out that all the teams are playing on the same day.
14	"The Worries of Student Council President Karen" "Nayameru Seitokaichō Karen" (悩める生徒会長かれん)	May 6, 2007
All the school clubs complain to Karen to increase their budgets, which troubles and worries her. The girls help out by finding out each club's problem and working it out with other clubs' problems.
15	"Hustling Nozomi's Assistance!" "Hassuru Nozomi no Otetsudai" (ハッスルのぞみのお手伝い!)	May 13, 2007
Nozomi's mother is sick and Nozomi volunteers to do the housework in her stead while she rests. However, Nozomi tends to be clumsy and ends up making things worse rather than better.
16	"Komachi Quits Being A Novelist!?" "Komachi Shōsetsuka Dannen!?" (こまち小説家断念!?)	May 20, 2007
Komachi is almost done with her first novel. While everyone else enjoys and praises the story, Nuts bluntly responds that he can't understand what Komachi was trying to say and there is no point in reading a book of the author has to explain herself. Hurt, Komachi decides to give up writing.
17	"The Love Story of a Naive Maiden" "Junjō Otome no Koi Monogatari" (純情乙女の恋物語)	May 27, 2007
When Rin seems to be acting strange, the other PreCures investigate and discover that she is in love.
18	"Assault! Karen's Private Lifestyle" "Totsugeki! Karen no Shiseikatsu" (突撃！かれんの私生活)	June 3, 2007
Mika conducts a personal interview with Karen, but the other PreCures spy on them and end up compromising Karen's image.
19	"Investigate Urara's Secret!" "Urara no Himitsu o Sagure!" (うららの秘密を探れ!)	June 10, 2007
After hearing that Urara has been acting strange from her father and grandfather, the Cures set out to find out what's the deal with Urara.
20	"PreCure 5's Singing Debut!?" "Purikyua Faibu Kashu Debyū!?" (プリキュア5歌手デビュー!?)	June 24, 2007
Urara is offered the chance to debut as a singer, but when Nightmare gets involved, things don't quite go as planned. Urara's first song, "Super! Door of Courage", debuts.
21	"The Apprentice Caretaker, Milk, Appears!" "Osewayaku Minarai Miruku Tōjō!" (お世話役見習いミルク登場!)	July 1, 2007
Nozomi picks up a mysterious creature named Milk, who, in return, eats up all of Nozomi's lunch. Upon meeting Coco and Nuts, Milk reveals that she was their Caretaker back in their kingdom.
22	"Milk's Tumultuous Runaway!" "Miruku no Iede de Ōsawagi!" (ミルクの家出で大騒ぎ!)	July 8, 2007
Milk volunteers to help run the store. However, she's too small and causes too much trouble. Being too bored watching everyone running the store, Milk decides to walk off, only to be discovered by Nightmare.
23	"Big Pinch! The Nightmarish Invitation" "Dai Pinchi! Akumu no Shōtaijō" (大ピンチ！悪夢の招待状)	July 15, 2007
When one of Nozomi and Milk's arguments goes too far and shatters a large bead butterfly that the other Cures spent hours making, the Cures get into an argument and split up. Taking advantage of this situation, Nightmare captures and possesses all the Cures but Nozomi.
24	"The New Power of the Five Girls!" "Aratanaru Gonin no Chikara!" (新たなる5人の力!)	July 22, 2007
Cure Dream and Coco struggle against Nightmare's possession of the Pretty Cures. PreCure 5 receives a new power.
25	"PreCure's Big Boarding Home Plan!" "Purikyua Gasshuku Daisakusen!" (プリキュア合宿大作戦!)	July 29, 2007
The Cures decide to go to a resort together, and go shopping for supplies. Rin struggles for some order, while the others seem determined to buy all sorts of things that she finds unnecessary.
26	"A Full Out Romantic Resort Life!" "Romansu Zenkai Rizōto Raifu!" (ロマンス全開リゾートライフ!)	August 5, 2007
At the resort, the Cures find all sorts of activities to entertain themselves. Nuts and Komachi grow more aware of their affection for one another, and Nozomi and Coco grow closer.
27	"Rin has a Date With a Handsome Ghost!?" "Rin-chan Ikemen Yūrei to Dēto!?" (りんちゃんイケメン幽霊とデート!?)	August 12, 2007
Komachi tells everyone a scary story about a deserted house. Rin is frightened by her stories. When they enter the deserted house, a Nightmare scares Rin by making the place appear haunted. But then it begins to appear that there is a real ghost as well...
28	"Komachi's Summer Festival Chronicled" "Komachi no Natsu Matsuri Funtōki" (こまちの夏祭り奮闘記)	August 19, 2007
The PreCures are thinking about what to serve during the festival. Komachi comes up with an original treat to serve, but a Nightmare unexpectedly eats up all of their ice. Komachi must find an alternative; when there appear to be none, Karen encourages and supports her.
29	"Nozomi's Manager-For-A-Day" "Nozomi no Ichinichi Manējā" (のぞみの一日マネージャー)	August 26, 2007
Summer is coming to a close, and Nozomi still isn't done with her summer project. Urara offers to let Nozomi come along with her through her idol work, so that Nozomi might come up with an idea or two. When Urara's manager finds himself preoccupied at crucial times, Nozomi ends up being Urara's manager for the day.
30	"Milk's Decision and Everyone's Powers!" "Miruku no Ketsui to Minna no Chikara!" (ミルクの決意とみんなの力!)	September 2, 2007
During one of their usual fights, Milk tells Nozomi she's not worth being a Pretty Cure, making Nozomi depressed enough to break away from the other Cures. Without Nozomi, the other PreCures have trouble standing against a Nightmare.
31	"Nozomi and Coco's Love Letter Mystery!" "Nozomi to Koko no Raburetā Jiken!" (のぞみとココのラブレター事件!)	September 9, 2007
Nozomi becomes jealous when she learns that female students have been giving Coco love letters, and that Coco has been replying to every one.after a tough fight at the end, the next day coco catches nozomi and gives her a letter where he wrote about his feelings
32	"Rin's Happy Wedding" "Rinchan no Happī Wedingu" (りんちゃんのハッピーウェディング)	September 16, 2007
Komachi's sister's best friend is getting married. After seeing a bracelet that Rin designed, the bride asks Rin to design and make a crown for her, but Rin wonders if she is actually worthy to make an item that important.
33	"Big Scoop! PreCure 5 Exclusive Coverage!" "Dai Sukūpu! Purikyua Faibu Dokusen Shuzai!" (大スクープ！プリキュア5独占取材!)	September 23, 2007
Mika has problems with her latest newspapers. When some of the articles were obviously not properly researched, Rin becomes aggravated at what Mika wrote in her paper about the soccer captain. Mika reveals that she is the only person in the newspaper club after the others resigned, unable to put up with her constant pushing.
34	"Protect Milk! Karen, the Knight on the White Horse" "Miruku o Mamore! Hakuba no Kishi Karen" (ミルクを守れ！白馬の騎士かれん)	September 30, 2007
Milk becomes sick and Karen takes care of her while the others set out in search of a special Pinky that will cure Milk.
35	"Nuts' Key and Komachi's Heart" "Nattsu no Kagi to Komachi no Kokoro" (ナッツの鍵とこまちの心)	October 7, 2007
Komachi revises her novel and gives it to Nuts for his comments for the seventh time. Nuts gives his wholehearted approval, much to Komachi's delight. However, a line about a key in the novel seems to weigh heavily on Nuts's heart, along with the key that hangs around his neck.
36	"Aim For the Finish Line! Marathon Championship" "Mezase Kansō! Marason Taikai" (目指せ完走！マラソン大会)	October 14, 2007
Nozomi and Rin are both competing in a school relay. Nozomi is tired and worn out from all the practice and workouts that Rin forces Nozomi to do and determined not to run anymore, so the other Cures join the relay as well to encourage her. A Nightmare interferes with the relay.
37	"Coco's Big Healthy Plan!" "Koko no Herushī Daisakusen!" (ココのヘルシー大作戦!)	October 21, 2007
Coco's excessive craving for creampuffs causes him to become a little overweight, and Milk, Nuts, and the Cures decide that he must go on a diet. Depressed and creampuff-deprived, Coco only craves for creampuffs all the more.
38	"PreCure 5's Cinderella Story" "Purikyua Faibu no Shinderera Monogatari" (プリキュア5のシンデレラ物語)	October 28, 2007
Milk writes a story based on Cinderella about the Cures, but is annoyed by the Cures trying to read while she writes. When she finds a quieter place to complete her story, a Nightmare captures her and turns her story to reality.
39	"Terrifying! Despariah Revealed" "Kyōfu! Desuparaia Arawaru" (恐怖！デスパライア現る)	November 11, 2007
There is no school, and the Cures are separately doing their own things. When Nozomi comes rushing into Nuts House with news of a Pinky, Coco battles with his feelings for Nozomi and the knowledge that he will have to leave Nozomi one day. But Despariah appears, severing the peacefulness of the day.
40	"Investigate the Chief Director's Identity!" "Rijichō no Shōtai o Sagure!" (理事長の正体を探れ!)	November 18, 2007
Karen expresses her displeasure that the Chief Director of the school has never been seen by anyone. However, she ends up swallowing her words when she sees how well the Chief Director maintains the school.
41	"Feelings Understood, Komachi and Urara" "Tsutawaru Kimochi Komachi to Urara" (伝わる気持ち こまちとうらら)	November 25, 2007
Urara is auditioning for a play, but she must make up her own lines for the final scene when her character is saying farewell to the boy she loves. Urara eventually settles for "I cannot say goodbye," and everyone applauds the line. Komachi, however, is facing difficulty with the same sort of scene in her latest novel, and feels that that line is not quite right.
42	"Rin and Karen's Covered Promises" "Rin to Karen no Hisokana Yakusoku" (りんとかれんのひそかな約束)	December 2, 2007
The Cures are decorating Nuts House for Christmas when Nozomi realizes that they have forgotten the flowers. She decides that Karen, who loves flowers, and Rin, whose family owns a flower shop, are perfect for the job.
43	"Komachi's Decision and Nuts' Future" "Komachi no Ketsui to Nattsu no Mirai" (こまちの決意とナッツの未来)	December 9, 2007
Komachi had decided with Urara that it was best to end her latest novel with a silent understanding between the two romantic leads. However, she is beginning to question if this is really the best ending. Unable to decide whether or not she ought to have the girl confess her feelings at the end, she discusses her problem with the others. The others think Komachi should seek Nuts' opinion, but the fact that the two romantic leads of her novel are based on herself and Nuts makes Komachi reluctant to do so.
44	"What exactly is a Caretaker?" "Osewayakutte Donna Hito?" (お世話役ってどんな人?)	December 16, 2007
Feeling that she is inadequate as Caretaker for Coco and Nuts, Milk begins to question what an ideal Caretaker would actually be like.
45	"Nozomi and Coco's Christmas Vow" "Nozomi to Koko no Kurisimasu no Chikai" (のぞみとココのクリスマスの誓い)	December 23, 2007
Christmas is approaching, and there is only one Pinky remaining to be found. Nozomi suddenly realizes that Coco, Nuts, and Milk will soon be leaving, but attempts to act normal despite her depressing thoughts. However, Coco notices that something is wrong and confronts her...
46	"Kawarino's Heartless Strategy" "Kawarīno Hijō no Sakuryaku" (カワリーノ非情の策略)	January 6, 2008
On New Year's Day, the Cures visit a temple for the traditional New Year's prayer. On the way home, Nozomi finds the final Pinky sitting on her shoulder. The Cures rejoice, but then Bloody appears before them.
47	"Take Back the Dream Collet!" "Dorīmu Koretto o Torimodose!" (ドリームコレットを取り戻せ!)	January 13, 2008
Rin, Urara, Komachi, Karen, Coco, and Nuts are depressed that they have lost the Dream Collet, but no one beats themselves up more than Milk, who feels that it is her fault that they lost it in the first place. Nozomi turns to them and shows them that they must not quit yet; there is still hope.
48	"Hope VS Despair, The Last Battle!" "Kibō Tai Zetsubō Saigo no Taiketsu!" (希望VS絶望 最後の対決!)	January 20, 2008
Despariah has used the Dream Collet to attain eternal youth and life, and the Dream Collet is now powerless. Led by Nozomi, the Cures still refuse to give up.
49	"PreCure 5 of Dreams and Hope!" "Yume to Kibō no Purikyua Faibu!" (夢と希望のプリキュア5!)	January 27, 2008
All that is left of Nightmare is Despariah and although their dream is lost forever, the Cures still turn on her with hope in their eyes. Despariah is amazed, and expresses her surprise. At this, Nozomi realizes that Despariah has a heart just like any of them, and detransforms from Cure Dream back to Nozomi before Despariah.

See also

• Yes! PreCure 5 the Movie: Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom! - An animated film based on the series.

References