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kukuandkookie · 1 year

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I was wondering why Cure Sky’s design felt a little familiar, and it was only when someone joked that she was a Snow Miku that I realized…

Her hairstyle being pigtails and having a gradient from blue to pink kind of reminds me of Yan Keke, from Balala the Fairies: Magic Star Fate Castle. 😆

I mean, they’ve got the gradient from blue to pink in the hair, the pigtails, the straight bangs (that even vary in style across the whole shape), the things on the top of the head (wings vs cat ears), the bared shoulders even with sleeves, the yellow/gold heels on their boots, the bow(s) at the waist, the heart on their collar accessory…

There is also the fact that this is the first time we’re getting a leader that’s not a pink Cure (or isn’t equated to pink, the way Cure Black sometimes is)—and is also a blue Cure. Balala the Fairies has been known for having non-pink leaders before, as seen with the yellow lead Shirley (Xiao Lan)’s prominence in the early seasons up to Finding Melody, but also with Azure (Na Xiya), who was the blue lead in Ocean Magic.

Don’t get me wrong though!! Even if I find the parallels amusing, I’m not dunking on Precure or anything lol. I’ve just personally found it fun how the latest Precure seasons constantly have reminded me of Balala the Fairies in some way, which is just like…a little fun detail I enjoy as a fan of both ahaha.

For example, Tropical Rouge Precure does vaguely remind me of Balala the Fairies: Ocean Magic, if only because their themes are both island-esque. I guess the different coloured strips of hair (and gradients) and the purposefully multi-coloured eyes—with Ocean Magic featuring stars while Tropical Rouge features hearts in the eyes—also help make the parallel a bit more evident, although the designs aren’t necessarily that similar overall.

And of course Healin’ Good Precure’s Cure Sparkle is actually quite similar to Amy (Yin Xiaomin) from Balala the Fairies: Over the Rainbow…and this similarity does have me raising an eyebrow more, if only because the coincidences in design here are way more obvious. 😂

I know a lot of people joked about Precure taking design ideas from Balala back then, which is a fun turnaround considering Balala’s first few seasons started by being inspired by magical girls shows (and specifically Precure) lol.

I actually did wonder if Precure was—as some anime recently have—focusing a bit on the Chinese market, what with Cure Yum-Yum’s introduction, which is obviously Chinese-themed. I mean, it does make sense to introduce a Chinese-themed Cure for the season about food, although I did find it kind of funny since Cure Precious is Japanese-themed, Cure Yum-Yum is Chinese-themed, and then I guess…Cure Spicy is western-themed because…bread? It makes her category feel a little more underrepresented though ahaha.

I actually really like Cure Yum-Yum’s design despite my slight griping about her falling into many of the Japanese anime tropes about what makes an outfit/character visibly Chinese (the hair ornament-like buns that are reminiscent of buns, the qipao-inspired dress, and…well, it’s not in Cure Yum-Yum’s design but is in her family’s restaurant: the excessive amounts of pandas). At least they didn’t pull a Shaman King and slap a panda right on her chest slfjskdjs.

Despite containing a visible reference to China, Delicious Party Precure’s designs don’t remind me as much of Balala the Fairies… Although if I had to force a parallel, maybe I’d draw one with Finding Melody? I think it’s just because Cure Precious’ pigtails along with the rest of her hair being down reminds me of Michelle Lin (Lin Meixue), the pink character for that season…plus the big heart being in the centre of the bow tie at their chest, along with some of the ruffles on their sleeves and skirt, and even with their flower-shaped hair accessories holding the pigtails in place along with a headband, and finally with their skirt’s shape opening to reveal an underskirt. 😆

Final note though: I make these comparisons all in good fun! Especially since magical girl designs will obviously cycle through similar design choices and elements and tropes, so don’t think of this as a diss. I like both series and as an overall donghua fan I can’t help but insert my fascination with donghua wherever I go, and I haven’t been able to help making such parallels since the Cure Sparkle comparison to Amy (Yin Xiaomin) all those years ago ahaha.

Anyway, I’m actually quite excited for Hirogaru Sky Precure!! I haven’t posted about Precure in quite some time (not since Hugtto), but I do enjoy the fandom from the periphery now and I get hyped for every season’s new designs. I was especially hooked by Cure Yum-Yum’s design for Delicious Party, although I did hear that that season was rather lacklustre, so I look forward to Hirogaru, since it seems like they’re pulling out all the stops for the series’ 20th anniversary. 👀

I mean, after all these years of asking, we’re finally getting a boy Cure!! I do still think Rio and Henri were kind of robbed of that chance in Kirakira and Hugtto respectively, although I understand the need for baby steps. But seriously, Rio would have worked so well as Cure Waffle…

And hey, at least this means we’ll see Cure Wing get a proper transformation sequence!! To bring this post back since I got sidetracked here, this kind of reminds me of my excitement over Prince Noah (Youle-wangzi) from Balala the Fairies: Finding Melody, who also got his own transformation sequence!

I guess even Cure Butterfly’s role as the older one in the group (being the first Cure to be 18—although I do agree she seems younger than the previously established 17-year-old Cures) can be considered reminiscent of Shirley (Xiao Lan)’s role as the older member of the Balala the Fairies team for multiple seasons, since she’s 19-years-old—physically anyway, as it is hinted she and Noah (Youle) could be actually around 100.

^ (Bonus Note: The above shot is still my favourite [from the Finding Melody OP] because like…all they did was touch hands while grabbing popcorn but then they react like this… It still cracks me up that Noah (Youle) is drawn “like a shy girl” here bwahaha. But yeah, he and Shirley (Xiao Lan) did make for a cute ship. ^^)

Alright, to wrap this up, here’s to a new good season of Precure! I’m looking forward to it~ And of course, a happy 20th anniversary to these badass girls (and now one boy)! 🥂

#precure #pretty cure #hirogaru sky pretty cure #balala the fairies #kuku rambles #kuku88 #balala the fairies: finding melody #balala the fairies: ocean magic #balala the fairies: over the rainbow #balala the fairies: magic star fate castle #healin’ good precure #tropical rouge precure #delicious party precure

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boa-h · 2 years

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#balala the fairies #balala the fairies: finding melody #redraw #bei bei #princess emma of gemini #90s anime artstyle #90s #90s anime #90d anime art #digital art #my art #boa-h draws

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katlimeart · 1 year

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Made in 2017 + 2018

If you’ve seen this anywhere else, I posted it back on my deviantArt when it was made.

Mario girls cosplaying as various anime characters

1. Bei Bei/Emma (Balala the Fairies: The Dream Melody/Finding Melody) - requested by joshuat1306

2. Ling Meiqui/Maggie (Balala the Fairies: The Dream Melody/Finding Melody) - requested by joshuat1306

3. Ling Meixue/Michelle (Balala the Fairies: The Dream Melody/Finding Melody) - requested by joshuat1306

4. Xiao Lan/Shirley (Balala the Fairies: The Dream Melody/Finding Melody) - requested by joshuat1306

5. Miia (Monster Musume) - requested by arendellecitizen

6. Centura Shianus (Monster Musume) - requested by arendellecitizen

7. Rachnera Arachnera (Monster Musume) - requested by arendellecitizen

8. Meraine Lorelei (Monster Musume) - requested by arendellecitizen

9. Papi (Monster Musume) - requested by arendellecitizen

10. Suu (Monster Musume) - requested by arendellecitizen

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animemascotarchive · 1 year

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Today’s anime mascot of the day is…!

Mi Si from Balala The Fairies: Finding Melody!

#Mi Si #balala the fairies #anime mascot of the day #anime mascot #anime pets #anime pet #anime #anime mascots #mascots #mascot

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lovelybrandt · 4 months

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Let's Winning Spain VS Germany 🇪🇸-🇩🇪 1-1 🏆⚽🇶🇦🥳 Costume Inspired by Kai Havertz Girl Fan Cosplay World Cup 2022 Edited From Carbon Costume

Brown Grey Taupe Hair Wig Curly

Amscan Classic Green Hair Spray Coloured

Hazel Green Eye Color Contact Lenses

Colourpop Container Super Shock Eye Shadow Snap Dragon Color (Turqouise)

ColourPop Stix Shadow Color Surf Sesh (Turquoise)

ColourPop Blush Color Peachy Red ❤️🍑

Essence Shine Shine Shine Lip Gloss Color (Orange)

Adidas Germany Jersey Home Kit Long Sleeve (World Cup 2022) Name Havertz No.7

Pleated Black Skirt From H&M

Adidas Socks World Cup 2022 Germany Home

High Heels Black Ankle Strap Front Shein

Essie Nail Polish Color Naughty Naughtical (Turquoise) From Summer 2013

Balala The Fairies Finding Melody Emma's Magical Piano Harp Wand Weapon Toy

#havertz #Kai Havertz #fifa #Arsenal #chelsea #world cup 2022 #cosplay #costume #makeover #girl #fashion #inspired #style #fan #Cool #rock #tech #genius #look #football #soccer #scientist #battler

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lachatalovematcha · 2 years

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#anime #kawaii #animecore #kawaiicore #otakucore #balala the fairies #balala the fairies-finding melody

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magicalgirloftheday · 2 years

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✧・ﾟ:*Today’s magical girl of the morning is: Ilya from Balala Little Magic Fairy: Finding Melody!✧・ﾟ:*

#Balala Xiaomoxian: Menghuan Xuanlu #balala little magic fairy finding melody #Ilya #blonde #yellow #musical instrument #magical girl #magical girl of the day #mahou shoujo

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bunnymajo · 4 years

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#balala the fairies #Balala the fairies finding melody #magical girls #巴啦啦小魔仙

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chasingnewdawn · 7 years

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daa-daa-daa · 6 years

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#balala the fairies finding melody #balala #cake #sweets #dessert #food

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mahou-furbies · 5 years

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Any chance we can get a full list of the shows in your 50 years of magical girls posts? I realized there's a lot of characters I don't know so I thought it would be a good opportunity to find some new shows!

@bunnymajo would have a more comprehensive list (I used it as a help for the older shows), but here’s what is included in my drawing:

Mahoutsukai Sally, Himitsu no Akko-chan, Cutie Honey, Mahou Shoujo Lalabel, Magical Princess Minky Momo, Creamy Mami.

Persia the Magic Fairy, Magical Emi, Pastel Yumi, Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, Wedding Peach.

Nurse Angel Ririka SOS, Saint Tail, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Cardcaptor Sakura, Ojamajo Doremi, Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne.

Corrector Yui, Cosmic Baton Girl Princess Comet, Pretear, W.i.t.c.h. (Western), Tokyo Mew Mew, Princess Tutu.

Mermaid Melody Picchi Picchi Pitch, Winx Club (Western), Futari wa Precure, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Sugar Sugar Rune, Uta~Kata.

Fushigiboshi no Futagohime, Futari wa Precure Splash Star, Powerpuff Girls Z, Yes! Precure 5, Kamichama Karin, Shugo Chara!.

Balala the Fairies (Chinese), Fresh Precure!, Heartcatch Precure!, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Wish Upon the Pleiades.

Suite Precure, Smile! Precure, Vividred Operation, Doki Doki! Precure, Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, Daybreak Illusion.

Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shite Ita., Kill la Kill, Happiness Charge Precure!, Magica Wars, Yuuki Yuuna Is a Hero, Lolirock (Western).

Go! Princess Precure, Magical Suite Prism Nana, Nurse Witch Komugi-chan, Mahou Shoujo Nante Mou Ii Desu Kara., Mahou Tsukai Precure!, Flowering Heart (Korean).

Mahou Shoujo Naria Girls, Magical Girl Raising Project, Matoi the Sacred Slayer, Flip Flappers, Balala the Fairies Over the Rainbow (Chinese), Pop in Q.

Kira Kira Precure a La Mode, 6 Hearts Princess, Hugtto! Precure, Mahou Shoujo Ore, Magical Girl Site, Balala the Fairies Ocean Magic (Chinese).

Tsukurotte Piature (not a real show), Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka, Star Twinkle Precure.

#responses #compilation #magical girls #magicalgirlsnboys

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bumbog · 4 years

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Took your magical girl quiz and had a lot of fun!! I was wondering if you’ve ever heard of Balala the Fairies? It’s a magical girl series from China and the Finding Melody, Over the Rainbow, and Ocean Magic seasons are pretty cute. ♥️ 👀

i think i’ve heard of it but i haven’t watched it, i might give it a go at some point!

#ask #anon #Anonymous

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animemascotarchive · 1 year

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Today’s anime mascot of the day is…!

Kafei from Balala The Fairies: Finding Melody!

#Kafei #balala the fairies #anime mascot #anime pets #anime pet #anime mascot of the day #anime #mascots #anime mascots #mascot #Yellow #dog

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awwishfulthinking · 7 years

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Can I just like… talk about Balala the Fairies series for a little bit. Because as much as I make fun of it, I actually do find it to be a rather charming series. Which is why I’m so glad that Over the Rainbow seems to an attempt at finally really making it its own series and not lifting assets from other magical girl anime. Watching Over the Rainbow and then going back to Finding Melody is a trip. Because while Finding Melody’s animation isn’t too bad (compared to their much older stuff) the animation quality is all over the place due to, well, all the lifting of animation from Japanese anime.

Only thing I’m kinda sad about is that Over the Rainbow has completely new characters. I miss the original core cast (just a bit) because Balala had (imo) some pretty unique things that set it apart from far too many Japanese magical girl series. For one, the leader character wasn’t pink-themed and had yellow as her main color instead. Also, the entire team included two adults (at least 18-25 years old) and it also included a male member. I just… really wish Japanese magical girl series did stuff like that once in a while? I get that having older female characters would ruin the point of a magical girl anime (it’s called magical girl anime after all) but dangit, why has Sailor Moon been the only series to be so unique in this way.

#as much as i love precure they're obviously playing it very safe with their characters #i care too much about magical girl shows #also inb4 people recommend princess tutu or madoka because i have seen both of those already #balala little magic fairy #balala the fairies

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animemascotarchive · 1 year

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Today’s anime mascot of the day is…!

Fei Fei from Balala The Fairies: Finding Melody!

#Fei Fei #balala the fairies #anime mascot of the day #anime mascot #anime pets #anime pet #anime #anime mascots #mascots #mascot

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animemascotarchive · 1 year

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Today’s anime mascot of the day is…!

Jingling Dora, Lira, and Merah from Balala The Fairies: Finding Melody!

#Jingling Dora #Jingling Lira #Jingling Merah #anime mascot of the day #balala the fairies #anime mascot #anime pets #anime pet #anime #mascots #mascot

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