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Anna Akechi (明智あんな, Akechi An'na) / Cure Answer (キュアアンサー, Kyua Ansā)

Voiced by: Hikari Senga

The main protagonist of the series. Anna is a second-year middle school girl who time-slipped from the year 2027 to 1999. Anna has a straightforward and honest personality and simply wants to help, as she cannot ignore people in trouble. Rather than thinking things through at length, Anna tends to rely on gut instincts and intuition to reach answers. After arriving in Makoto Mirai City in 1999, Anna meets Mikuru, and they begin living together while running the CUREtto Detective Agency. Her theme color is purple.

Mikuru Kobayashi (小林みくる, Kobayashi Mikuru) / Cure Mystique (キュアミスティック, Kyua Misutikku)

Voiced by: Kaede Hondo

Mikuru is a clumsy yet honest second-year middle school student from 1999–2000, who joined the CUREtto Detective Agency in Makoto Mirai City with the goal of becoming a star detective. She has plenty of detective knowledge and works harder than anyone else. Rather than relying on gut instincts and intuition thinking, Mikuru prefers to think things through at length to reach answers. She loves cute things more than anything. Her theme color is pink.

Kurea Howa (帆羽くれあ, Howa Kurea) / Cure Eclair (キュアエクレール, Kyua Ekurēru)

Voiced by: Ikumi Hasegawa

Kurea is a pastry chef at Patisserie ChuChu. Having worked in customer service, she is skilled at interacting with and listening to various people and possesses excellent insight. When it comes to desserts, she prioritizes talking to customers and understanding what kind they want. Her thought process is driven by her impulsive nature, following people's "inspiration" and "truth". In episode 25, she is revealed to be the amnesiac Cure Eclair, a mysterious Precure known as "The Blue Butterfly" who was formerly Luluka's partner and assistant. In the past, after transforming into Cure Eclair for the first time, she stopped Usonoir from stealing the giant Makoto Jewel at the cost of exhausting her powers. This resulted in her losing her memories and Usonoir stealing her Makoto Jewel, with Luluka having joined the Phantom Thieves' Guild to get it back. She later regains her memories and is resurrected as Cure Eclair. As Eclair, she possesses immense strength and speed, but becomes dizzy after overexerting herself. Luluka believed that Eclair is the prophecized Great King, but she does not cause the world to be enveloped in lies. Instead, the prophecy about the world being enveloped in lies was actually about Luluka's world being enveloped in a lie. Though kind, personable, and gentle, she has a strong will and can be pushy. She is the type who finds answers with keen insight and intuition, and cherishes her own "sparkle." Her theme color is blue.

Luluka Moria (森亜るるか, Moria Ruruka) / Cure Arcana Shadow (キュアアルカナ・シャドウ, Kyua Arukana Shadō) / Eclipse Shadow (エクリプス・シャドウ, Ekuripusu Shadō) / Cure Arcana (キュアアルカナ, Kyua Arukana)

Voiced by: Nao Tōyama

Luluka is a mysterious girl, who was a former human member of the Phantom Thieves. Luluka has a laid-back personality and does not conform to stereotypes. She does not say much, but has a passionate side to her that she hides within. Her favorite food is ice cream. She first confronts her rivals Answer and Mystique during a heist at the Hosho Art Museum to steal the Starlight Princess, during which she helps them fight Ageseine's Hanninda created from the Starlight Princess. She is later revealed to have been a former Star Detective of the Agency's Japanese branch known as Cure Arcana, who now seeks Pochitan's power. However, it is revealed that Usonoir forced Luluka and Mashutan to join the Guild against their will, as he stole Cure Eclair's Makoto Jewel and blackmailed her into serving him if she wants it back. Decchi Agein then brainwashed Luluka into becoming Cure Arcana Shadow and, during that time, Luluka believed Eclair to be the Great King rather than Decchi. During the battle against Usonoir on July 19, 1999, she temporarily joins forces with the Cures after deciding that Usonoir has gone too far by using the power of Cure Eclair's Makoto Jewel to destroy the world. After Usonoir's defeat, she vows to defeat Cure Eclair so that she can take back her Makoto Jewel and destroy it, or else there will never be a future for the Guild. In episode 30, she gains a more evil form known as Eclipse Shadow from Decchi in order to defeat Cure Eclair. In episode 31, Cure Eclair is able to get through to Luluka, who is purified from her dark powers and reconciles with Kurea after realizing that her true desire was to be with her. Afterwards, Luluka defects from the Guild permanently and rejoins the Star Detectives in their battle against the Guild as Cure Arcana once again. Her theme color is black as Arcana Shadow and Eclipse Shadow and white as Arcana.

Phantom Thieves' Guild

The Phantom Thieves' Guild (怪盗団ファントム, Kaitou-dan Fantomu) are the main antagonists of the series. A group of evil fairies with an single human led by Usonoir, their main goal is to create a terrifying "world" blanketed in lies by exploiting the Makoto Jewels, crystallized feelings that dwell within objects people hold dear. Disguising themselves as various individuals, they secretly steal treasured possessions and the smiles connected to them without anyone noticing.

Usonoir (ウソノワール, Usonowāru)

Voiced by: Satoshi Hino

Usonoir is a leader of the Phantom Thieves' Guild and the main antagonist of the series. He is an evil dog-like fairy who acts through a suit of armor, acting according to the prophecies written in the Tome of Mirages (未来自由（ミラージュ）の書). His aesthetic is that theft is magnificent, elegant, and dramatic, with the Guild's hideout resembling a theater reflecting his hobby. During his battle with the Cures on July 19, 1999, Usonoir absorbs Cure Eclair's Makoto Jewel in order to envelop the world in lies, transforming into a giant monster. However, he goes berserk as a result of the Makoto Jewel resisting from within him, before being defeated by Cure Eclair. Following his defeat, he is currently stuck in his fairy form after his armor was confiscated by Jett for analysis.

Underlings of Usonoir. They use different methods to steal objects that contain a Makoto Jewel; Nijee, Ageseine, and Decchi disguise themselves as someone else to steal the object unnoticed, Goemon takes the object by force, and Luluka disguises herself using the Pre-Kit Gloss to steal the object unnoticed. They possess the ability to corrupt a Makoto Jewel and transform it into a Hanninda by throwing a flower at the object they stole, taking away peoples' happiness. With the exception of Luluka, they are named after various criminals. They have bat wings on their body and wear a mask on their left eye. If they fail too many times, they will be sent to the trap room as punishment.

Nijee (ニジー, Nijii)

Voiced by: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Nijee is the first general of the Phantom Thieves' Guild to attack. A pretentious general who always carries a rose, he is a master of disguise and prefers to steal things in an elegant manner. He is based on "The Fiend with Twenty Faces" (怪人二十面相, Kaitō Nijū Mensō).

Ageseine (アゲセーヌ, Agesēnu)

Voiced by: Ayaka Ōhashi

Ageseine is the second general of the Phantom Thieves' Guild to attack. A gyaru general who loves trendy things. Her favorite flower is the hibiscus, and her favorite phrases are "This is so wack" (チョベリバ, Choberiba) and "That is gonna fly" (チョベリグ, Choberigu). She is based on "Arsène Lupin", a gentleman thief and master of disguise, while her name is derived from "ageage" (アゲアゲ), meaning "excited" and "elated".

Goemon (ゴウエモン, Gouemon)

Voiced by: Eiichi Ishikawa

Goemon is the third general of the Phantom Thieves' Guild to attack. A muscular, stylish, and cool general who takes it upon himself to help train any newcomers. Unlike Nijee and Ageseine, Goemon prefers to steal things by force instead of using disguises. His favorite food is dorayaki and his favorite flower is the cherry blossom petals. He sometimes challenges the Cures to solve mysteries, altering dimensions by placing his fan on the ground; after they solve his puzzles, he sends a Hanninda to fight them. He is based on Goemon Ishikawa, a bandit leader of Japan's Azuchi-Momoyama period.

Decchi Agein (デッチ・アゲイン, Decchi・Agein)

Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki

Decchi is a general of the Phantom Thieves' Guild, who came from London and is the first human member to attack. A cool and mysterious general who possesses the ability to transcend time and space and can retrieve Makoto Jewels by using his monocle. He has an unprecedented method of using a calling card with a mysterious pattern and a specific time limit written down in seconds. He acts like a stage director and is also an old acquaintance of Usonoir, with them calling each other "Decchi" and "Usocchi". Additionally, he is the one responsible for Cure Arcana Shadow's birth. In Episode 31, he is revealed to be the prophecized Great King.

Hanninda (ハンニンダー)

Voiced by: Shinnosuke Musashi

The main monsters of the series. They are created from the corrupted Makoto Jewels. Their name is derived from Hanni (犯人, Han'nin), meaning culprit.

Makoto Mirai City residents

Eliza Kurusu (来栖エリザ, Kurusu Eriza)

Voiced by: Riko Akechi

Eliza is a mystery novelist who is currently in high school. She seeks help from the Cures to search for her missing glass pen.

Yoriko Henmi (辺見頼子, Henmi Yoriko)

Voiced by: Natsuki Aikawa

Yoriko is Eliza's editor, whose identity was assumed by Ageseine to steal her cellphone.

Taira Asai (浅井たいら, Asai Taira)

Voiced by: Takehiro Hasu

Taira is the owner of Patisserie ChuChu, who likes Japanese sweets.

Shiruku Ieiri (家入しるく, Ieiri Shiruku)

Voiced by: Natsumi Murakami

Shiruku is a popular up-and-coming new Heisei actor in Makoto Mirai City.

Mari Sohda (想田まり, Souda Mari)

Voiced by: Yumika Yano

Mari is the first client of the CUREtto Detective Agency. She seeks help from the Cures to search for the missing tiara, which her mother had previously worn at her wedding and which she had planned to wear at her wedding.

Tomoka Fujii (藤井ともか, Fujii Tomoka)

Voiced by: Fū Hirohara

Tomoka is a friend of Mari, whose identity was assumed by Nijee to steal the tiara.

Shota Utsunomiya (宇都宮将太, Utsunomiya Shōta)

Voiced by: Naoki Kimiya

Shota is a photographer who came to photograph Mari Soda's wedding. He later seeks help from the Cures to find his missing camera. However, it turns out that his identity was assumed by Ageseine, who had stolen his camera.

Taizo Yamada (山田太造, Yamada Taizō)

Voiced by: Naoki Kimiya

Taizo is an office worker who was at the place where the thieving old lady was hiding. His identity was later assumed by Ageseine, who had stolen Yoriko's cellphone.

Minoru Akita (秋田実, Akita Minoru) & Suzumi Natsukawa (夏川涼美, Natsukawa Suzumi)

Voiced by: Akihiro Shinohara (Minoru) & Momo Harumi (Suzumi)

Akita and Suzumi are a couple from Makoto Mirai City.

Harue Tanimoto (谷本晴恵, Tanimoto Harue)

Voiced by: Kaede Yuasa

Harue is a Heisei gal, whose identity was assumed by Nijee to steal the glass pen.

Chiho Maeda (前田ちほ, Maeda Chiho)

Voiced by: Ayaka Shimizu

Chiho is the owner of the Kamellia Interior, who seeks help from the Cures to search for the missing turtle figurine.

Takuya Nakategawa (仲手川卓也, Nakategawa Takuya)

Voiced by: Toya Shiraishi

Takuya is the clerk of the Kamellia Interior, whose identity was assumed by Ageseine to steal the turtle figurine.

Junichi Komatsuzaki (小松崎純一, Komatsuzaki Junichi)

Voiced by: Gen Satō

Junichi is a university student aspiring to be a manga artist. He seeks help from the Cures to search for his missing bag, which contains his manga drafts.

Mariko Kitamura (北村真理子, Kitamura Mariko)

Voiced by: Yumika Yano

Mariko is a university student who seeks help from Anna to search for her sister, Keiko.

Morio Hanamori (花森もりお, Hanamori Morio)

Voiced by: Akihiro Shinohara

Morio is a florist, whose identity was assumed by Nijee to steal Jett's goggles.

Tomoki Sakakibara (榊原ともき, Sakakibara Tomoki)

Voiced by: Junichi Yanagita

Tomoki is a producer, whose identity was assumed by Ageseine to steal the dress.

Moe Saiki (斉木萌絵, Saiki Moe)

Voiced by: Yuri Fujiwara

Moe is a client who seeks help from the Cures to investigate her mother's self-portrait.

Chinami Hosho (宝生ちなみ, Hōshō Chinami)

Voiced by: Ayumi Tsunematsu

Chinami is the owner of the Hosho Art Museum, who seeks help from the Cures to protect her museum displays, namely the Starlight Princess, a necklace. However, after it is exposed that the museum's displays are fake and the truth is revealed to the public, she decides to display the real Starlight Princess. Nijee later assumed her identity to steal the glass slipper exhibit, Lost at Midnight.

Reiji (れいじ)

Voiced by: Kaede Yuasa

Reiji is a young client who seeks help from the Cures to find his missing Guruminger's Robot Doll.

Kotarou Akayama (赤山虎太郎, Akayama Kotarou)

Voiced by: Minami Hinata

Kotaro is a young client who seeks help from the Cures to find his missing pet cat, Miko.

Megumi Minamino (南野めぐみ, Minamino Megumi)

Voiced by: Momo Harumi

Megumi is a young customer at Patisserie ChuChu who seeks help from the Cures to find the missing sunglasses, which were a birthday present from her boyfriend.

Eisaku Hamada (浜田栄作, Hamada Eisaku)

Voiced by: Naoki Kimiya

Eisaku is a customer at Patisserie ChuChu whose identity was assumed by Nijee to steal the sunglasses.

Production

The series' trademark was first confirmed by Toei in November 2025, and the official website launched on November 27, 2025. The series was fully revealed on January 11, 2026, along with merchandise related to the series.

Regarding the theme, ABC Animation producer Tada Kanako explained, "We hope the children can find the 'truth' with their hands throughout the journey of this series. In this flood of information and a fast-changing society, don't feel lost, having the will to bridge the future. Respect others, care about others, speak up, and take action. Having their 'true feelings' equals 'the truth'. This is not something easy to do. Star Detective Precure! is a series that makes you think and find 'the truth' through your observation, feelings, and consideration." Soya Aramaki of Toei Animation explained, "Speaking about Detective stories, there is usually one absolutely perfect detective who brilliantly solves difficult cases that no one else has been able to solve. But this time, we deliberately made a novice detective the main character. Nobody can solve a case alone. However, with two of them...if there is a friend by her side, they can solve even the most difficult case! This is not just some ordinary detective story, but a story with girls who never give up, grow together with their friends, and stand up to great evil! This is the kind of Star Detective Precure! we would want to portray."

The series premiered on February 1, 2026, on Japan's ANN stations, replacing You and Idol Precure in its timeslot, with Koji Kawasaki as director, series composition by Isao Murayama, character designs by Akane Yano, and music by Erika Fukusawa and Misaki Umase. The opening theme song is "Hint in the Heart! Star Detective Precure!" (ハートにヒント！名探偵プリキュア！, Hāto ni hinto! Meitantei Purikyua!) by Ami Ishii. The first ending theme song is "Why? Mystery?! Answer" (なぜ？謎？！ANSWER, Naze? Nazo?! Ansā; stylized as "WHY? MYSTERY?! ANSWER"), while the second ending theme song is "We'll Understand Someday☆We'll Surely Meet" (いつかわかる☆きっとあえる, Itsuka Wakaru☆Kitto Aeru), both performed by Akane Kumada and Yūka Masui. Crunchyroll is streaming the series.