Precure Announces Villain-Themed Spin-Off Dual Shadow for 2027
A new Precure spin-off titled Dual Shadow: Precure Villain Heroines is coming in 2027, introducing original characters, a new story, and a mysterious teaser.
By FANTAKU Updated 2 min read
The Precure franchise is preparing to explore a different side of its universe with a newly announced television anime spin-off, Dual Shadow: Precure Villain Heroines, scheduled to air in Japan in 2027.
Announced on October 27, 2026, the project will feature original characters and a new storyline. Its title introduces a striking concept for a franchise traditionally centered on magical heroines protecting others from evil.
An initial teaser video accompanies the announcement, presenting a noticeably more mysterious atmosphere than the franchise's familiar bright and energetic presentation.
The short video begins with a field of flowers before shifting toward darker imagery, including a solitary flower and an unsettling pair of eyes.
The teaser also hints that its central characters may not identify themselves as Precure, raising questions about the roles they will play in the story.
However, the production has not yet disclosed the identities of its principal characters, voice cast, full production staff, broadcasting network, or exact premiere date.
The franchise began in February 2004 with Futari wa Pretty Cure and has since expanded through numerous television series, films, and spin-offs.
Dual Shadow joins that wider history while promising a new perspective built around the idea of villainous heroines.
For now, the teaser establishes the project's tone rather than explaining its plot. Further announcements will be needed to determine how closely the new story connects to existing Precure characters and settings.
