HUG! Pretty Cure (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Nono Hana is a middle school student who encounters a baby named Hug-tan and her guardian, Harry, who fell from the sky. Hana learns that they have been pursued by the evil Criasu Corporation, who wants Hug-tan's Mirai Crystal and change the present. Protecting Hug-tan causes Hana to gain her own Mirai Crystal and transform into the Pretty Cure of High Spirits, Cure Yell.

TV-PG • 2018 • 1 season

Age

HUG! Pretty Cure is an animated magical-girl series focusing on a group of teenagers tasked with protecting a mysterious baby from a villainous corporation. The show receives its rating primarily for its frequent stylized action sequences and tense moments of peril as the heroes battle against monster-like manifestations of negative emotions. It explores heavy mature themes, including the pressures of future expectations, workplace… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Rie Hikisaka

Rina Honnizumi

Yui Ogura

Nao Tamura

Yukari Tamura

Konomi Tada

Junko Noda

Jun Fukushima

Unlock ratings, reviews, recommendations and guides for all content types

Is HUG! Pretty Cure appropriate for kids?

Content severity in HUG! Pretty Cure Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in HUG! Pretty Cure

There is no sexual content or mature romantic themes. Occasional brief flashes of transformation sequences feature stylized magical-girl outfits, but these remain entirely appropriate for a general audience.

Violence and gore in HUG! Pretty Cure

Violence is depicted through stylized magical-girl battles against monsters. These encounters involve non-realistic energy blasts and combat that concludes with the purification of the enemy; there is no gore, blood, or permanent injury, utilizing standard cartoon-action framing.

Language in HUG! Pretty Cure

Language is very mild, limited to typical exclamations like 'darn' or frustration in character interactions.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in HUG! Pretty Cure

There is no depiction of substance use, smoking, or alcohol consumption throughout the series.

Mature themes in HUG! Pretty Cure

The series deals with mature emotional concepts such as existential anxiety regarding the future, loss of dreams, and the responsibilities of caring for an infant. These topics are handled with a focus on optimism and character perseverance.

Scary moments in HUG! Pretty Cure

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for HUG! Pretty Cure yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

Bontent Member Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HUG! Pretty Cure appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests HUG! Pretty Cure is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. HUG! Pretty Cure is an animated magical-girl series focusing on a group of teenagers tasked with protecting a mysterious baby from a villainous corporation. The show receives its rating primarily for its frequent…

What age rating does HUG! Pretty Cure have?

HUG! Pretty Cure is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is HUG! Pretty Cure about?

How many seasons does HUG! Pretty Cure have?

HUG! Pretty Cure has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in HUG! Pretty Cure?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across HUG! Pretty Cure.

How violent is HUG! Pretty Cure?

Violence isn't a standout concern across HUG! Pretty Cure per our reviewers.

Is the language in HUG! Pretty Cure appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across HUG! Pretty Cure.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in HUG! Pretty Cure?