An unexpected crossover for fans is becoming reality: TVアニメ「名探偵コナン」(Detective Conan) and TVアニメ「名探偵プリキュア！」(Meitantei Precure!) have officially announced a collaboration. Characters from both series will appear in each other’s anime, crossing the boundaries between TV networks and production companies.

Crossover Broadcast Schedule

The first part of the crossover is episode 18 of 「名探偵プリキュア！」, airing on ABC TV and TV Asahi’s nationwide network on May 31, where Conan Edogawa appears in the world of Pretty Cure. This will be followed by 「名探偵コナン」, airing on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV’s nationwide network on June 6, where Cure Answer enters Conan’s world.

Comments from Minami Takayama, Voice of Conan Edogawa

First Reaction to Hearing About the Collaboration

“At first I thought, wait… is someone transforming!? Could it be Ran-neechan!? (laughs) I honestly never imagined a collaboration crossing TV networks and production companies like this could happen. It is truly a major event that will be recorded in history (laughs). I am very happy to work with Pretty Cure, a series loved for so long, and I have actually been a Pretty Cure before too, even if it was on the dark side. I looked forward to seeing what kind of story it would become and how the two detectives would interact.”

What She Paid Attention to While Recording for 「名探偵プリキュア！」

“No matter the situation, the character does not change, so there was nothing especially unusual I had to watch for in terms of acting. If there was something to be mindful of, it was using the microphone, since each series records at its own studio. Being in an unfamiliar new studio made me a little nervous, but overall the recording was fun and went smoothly.”

Message to Viewers

“Thank you all for your continued support. I believe everyone must be just as surprised by this collaboration as I was. Please watch how ‘detectives’ are presented in each world. Of course, the deduction scenes are very fun too. Do not miss this meeting of detectives from different worlds!”

Comments from Hikari Senga, Voice of Cure Answer / Anna Akechi

First Reaction to Hearing About the Collaboration

“Honestly, from the first time I heard the title 「名探偵プリキュア！」, I secretly hoped that someday we might be connected with 「名探偵コナン」. When the producer told me about the collaboration, I actually exclaimed out loud! And when I learned that I would appear in 「名探偵コナン」 as Cure Answer, I felt extremely honored to work with a senior series I have always admired.”

What She Paid Attention to While Recording for 「名探偵コナン」

“I was very excited that Pretty Cure would enter Conan’s world, but I tried to preserve Cure Answer’s identity while also blending into the atmosphere of 「名探偵コナン」. She is still Cure Answer, but she may look a little different from what you have seen before, so please pay attention!”

Message to Viewers

“Both episodes are full of the charm of each series, so I hope everyone watches both. Let us witness the wonderful moment when detectives from two different worlds solve mysteries together!”

Collaboration Goods and Merchandise

In addition to the two special episodes, interesting collaboration merchandise is also on the way. Acrylic stands and other items will go on sale at regular Precure Pretty Store locations from June 23. Collaboration goods from Ensky, Sunstar Stationery, and Bandai will also be released in stages.

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Source: natalie