Dual Shadow Precure is a new TV anime spinoff, announced on 27 October 2026 under the full title Dual Shadow ~Precure Villain Heroines~. It is due to air in 2027, and its first teaser opens in a flower field before a caption says: “After all, we are not Precure.”
Japanese outlets reported the news the same morning, and searches for the title rose quickly. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and why fans are paying attention.
Key takeaways
- The series is a TV anime spinoff of Precure, announced on 27 October 2026 and scheduled for 2027.
- Unlike earlier spinoffs, it has original characters and an original story.
- “Villain” is a keyword in the title, and the teaser leans into a darker mood.
- No network, exact date, cast or staff had been published in the reports we read.
What is Dual Shadow Precure?
Precure is Toei Animation’s long-running magical girl franchise, with a new heroine team each year. Dual Shadow (デュアルシャドウ) is billed as a spinoff, not the next mainline season. Its subtitle, Precure Villain Heroines, signals that the leads are not standard Precure.
According to Famitsu, the headline is that this “Precure” is not a Precure. The listed copyright is “Dual Shadow Production Committee” and carries the year 2027.
{{IMG1}}What does the teaser PV show?
The “super teaser” starts bright: a flower field, soft colours, the usual Precure feel. Then the tone flips. A caption reads “だってわたしたちプリキュアじゃないし”, roughly “after all, we are not Precure”.
A single flower then sways in a spotlight while strange eyes appear behind it. Outlets such as Mynavi News and Eiga.com describe the mood as unsettling, far from the franchise’s usual cheer.
How is it different from earlier Precure spinoffs?
Past spinoffs mostly reused existing characters. Dual Shadow is reported to bring original characters and an original storyline, which Oricon called an unusual step that overturns convention.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Title | Dual Shadow ~Precure Villain Heroines~ |
| Announced | 27 October 2026 |
| Broadcast | 2027 (no date or network reported) |
| Characters and story | Original |
| Cast and staff | Not reported |
Why are villains the hook?
Villain characters have drawn real attention in the franchise recently. The current series, Detective Precure!, features an enemy-side character, Cure Arcana Shadow, and the shop Precure Pretty Store announced birthday goods for that character on 14 October 2026.
Nobody has confirmed a link between that character and Dual Shadow, and the reports we read do not suggest one. Still, it is fair to say the franchise has seen that fans respond to darker figures. That is opinion, not an official statement.
{{IMG2}}What is still unknown?
A lot. The reports give no broadcast network, start date, episode count, voice cast, director or screenwriter. They also do not say whether the series will run as a full-length season or a shorter format.
The teaser is deliberately vague. A caption saying the leads are not Precure could mean many things, so treat any fan theory as a guess until Toei Animation publishes more on its official site.
{{IMG3}}What happens next
Expect staff, cast and a broadcast slot to be revealed in stages during 2027, which is the usual rhythm for anime announcements. A longer PV and key visual are the likely next steps, though no schedule has been given.
FAQ
When does Dual Shadow air?
Reports say 2027. No exact date or network had been announced as of 27 October 2026.
Is Dual Shadow part of the main Precure series?
No. It is described as a spinoff with original characters and an original story.
Who made the announcement?
The news was reported by Japanese outlets including Famitsu, Natalie, Oricon and Real Sound on 27 October 2026, alongside the teaser PV and the official site.
Next step: watch the teaser on the official site, then check back here when the cast and broadcast details land.
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