IN WHICH THE GOING GETS TOUGH AND THE KAPPA GETS GOING

Star*Twinkle Pretty Cure - Episode 40
My Own Review
IN WHICH THE GOING GETS TOUGH AND THE KAPPA GETS GOING


With episode of forty of Star ☆ Twinkle, there must be around two months’ worth of this continuity left – giving us somewhere between eight and ten episodes most likely.
The fortieth episode focuses on Lala, as secrets she has been keeping get out.

 

Good episode for fans of Lala

In this episode, Lala’s classmates start treating her differently after Madoka’s dad, Fuyuki Kaguya (in full Javert mode), suggests that she might be a space alien. Of course, Hikaru sticks up for Lala, but Kappard leading an attack on the school only further complicates the situation.

Expect to see lots of Lala

Lala is in for a rough time in this episode, especially with her classmates’ sudden shift in attitude towards her. Whilst I do feel for the poor girl, it does mean we get a scene of Hikaru comforting her; if anybody is suited to that particular job, it is Hikaru.

Hikaru hugs Lala

It seems even if the whole wide world turns against her, Hikaru has Lala’s back. I’m sure the same would apply for the other members of our PreCure ensemble, too, but lets just focus on the two sharing a touching moment together.

Cure Milkyway protects the students

When it comes to the usual fight part of the episode, Kappard serves as the villain this time around. He actually launches a direct attack on the school (CADRE FIGHT, NO FREAKS OF THE WEEK THIS TIME AROUND!!), which means that Lala and the others decide to take a drastic course of action.

Kappard transforms his weapon into a bow

Just as it seems we may get a break from the status quo and Kappard will fight with his own hands, he happens to spot another worthy victim nearby. You’d think that particular victim would be used in a Madoka focus episode, but nope. Fuyuki Kaguya is targeted because he knows too much about the new girls in town and the fact that they're out of this world... also he researches ufology for the government...


(insert victim fubuki here)

Cure Milkyway powers up

Whatever the case, this battle works in Cure Milkyway’s favour as she follows in Cure Cosmos’s footsteps. The team is slowly but surely acquiring what they need for what will most likely be a final battle.
Overall, I’d say a great episode. I really enjoyed, particularly with its focus on Lala. Nice to see her share a moment with Hikaru, too.
Next time, seems Madoka is worried about what the future holds for her.



MY OWN HUMBLE OPINION:
From Black Friday onwards, the countdown to the finale always begins. Also, there's not much to see right here but definitely looking forwards to the next installment, being a Madoka focus episode and all that. Maybe this November is the last bunch of focus episodes (ie Days in the Limelight) before the Yuletide continuity finale?
PS. As for Fubuki becoming the victim of the week already when we had a weapon of the week; I didn't expect that Spanish Inquisition, which threw me completely off-kilter!