Joker infiltrates the human world and discovers an ancient, cursed storybook called “The Ultimate Sadness.” When read aloud, the book doesn’t attack the body—it attacks the soul. It forces the listener to relive their most traumatic, heartbreaking memory on an infinite loop. While the girls are discussing their final strategy at the nanadero (the sweets shop), Joker reads the incantation.
The episode opens with an eerie unease. The Precures have successfully gathered most of the Cure Decor (MacGuffins needed to power the magical Royal Clock). Only one piece remains. However, the villain Joker, tired of his subordinates’ repeated failures, decides to handle the situation personally. But unlike Wolfrun’s brute force or Majorina’s gadgets, Joker plays a psychological game.
While the Cures struggle, Joker attacks Pop to seize the . During the assault, the Royal Clock activates, revealing a hologram of the Royale Queen , who finally explains the truth: Candy is her daughter and the true heir to the throne of Märchenland. Critical Revelations & Climax
Most magical girl shows have a “dark episode,” but Smile Precure was marketed as the most childish, colorful entry in the franchise. Episode 46 shocks the viewer because it weaponizes the show’s own aesthetic. The pastel colors remain, but the sound design is hollow—no background music during the torture scenes.
If you only watched Glitter Force , you missed the best episode of the season. Seek out the original Smile Precure version (Episode 46) for the full emotional impact.
You can find episode summaries and media on the Pretty Cure Wiki . For fans interested in discussions or reviews, communities like Reddit's r/precure often host threads dedicated to these classic episodes.
For a fan reaction and commentary on the high-stakes battles of this episode: Smile Precure! Episode 46 [Reaction+Commentary] YouTube• Jul 4, 2024
The episode begins with Joker using the last remaining Cure Decor and five "trap cards" to create the , dark clones who represent the antithesis of the heroines’ ideals. Joker separates the girls, trapping them in five distinct dimensions where they must fight one-on-one battles against these "evil twins".
. They eventually defeat their counterparts with ultimate attacks and return to Earth, only to find Joker has already initiated the final stage: the revival of King Pierrot. Pretty Cure Wiki Review Highlights Intense Character Conflict:
The Ultimate Laughter Crisis – The Queen’s Desperate Choice
, titled "The Worst Ending!? Bad End Pretty Cure!!" (最悪の結末！？ バッドエンドプリキュア！！), is widely regarded as one of the most intense and pivotal installments in the Smile Precure! series. Serving as the first part of the grand finale, it pits the Cures against their ultimate mirrors: dark doppelgängers created by Joker to shatter their spirits. Plot Summary: Mirrors of Despair
Western fans who watched Glitter Force on Netflix experienced a heavily censored version of this episode. Due to the darker themes of psychological torture and a villain’s death (implied), the English dub:
They do not transform into their normal forms. Instead, their Precure dresses shift—becoming silver and white, representing “Purified Sorrow.” They face Joker not with forced laughter, but with compassionate rage.