The Precures, particularly Ichika Usami (Cure Whip), treat Rio with kindness. They don't know his true motives, but they serve him wholeheartedly. Through their service and the delicious taste of the pancakes, a shift occurs. Julio experiences genuine kindness—not through grand gestures, but through the simple act of being served a delicious sweet with a smile.
Upon arriving, the fairies are confused and unable to recognize Ciel in her human form. This creates a poignant moment of isolation, highlighting the strain of her dual identity.
Ciel rushes to her brother’s side, screaming his name. But this isn’t a happy reunion. Julio’s body is wracked with dark energy. He looks at Ciel with a mixture of contempt and pain, whispering that it is "too late." He tries to attack the Cures, but his body fails him. The villain Lucky (Nodz) appears, dragging Julio back to the villain’s lair, Black Market . Ciel breaks down, blaming herself.
The episode features Inori Minase as Ciel/Kirarin and Junko Minagawa as Julio/Pikario. Why This Episode Matters
Every episode of KiraKira Precure a la Mode features a specific "Animal Sweet." For Episode 21, the theme is the . Description Main Sweet Mousse Cake Design kirakiraprecure a la mode episode 21
The dessert featured most prominently— Strawberry Saint-Honoré Cake —was later released as a real-life collaboration dessert at Tokyo Dome City’s Precure cafe in August 2017.
attacks with her monster, Iru, absorbing Kirakiraru from mousse cakes. During the fight, Kirarin witnesses the girls transforming into Pretty Cures for the first time and is stunned to realize they are the "legendary warriors" she admires. Major Character Milestones Kirahoshi Ciel / Kirarin
While Yukari, often the most perceptive of the group, seems unfazed, the rest of the Pretty Cures are shocked to learn that Ciel has been hiding her fairy nature all along.
Kagami isn't just any customer; he is a figure of high status in the culinary world. He visits the shop not just to eat, but to scout talent. The stakes are raised immediately when he challenges the girls to create a specific sweet for him. However, Kagami is harsh. He represents the "professional" world—where perfection is the standard and emotions sometimes take a backseat to technique. The Precures, particularly Ichika Usami (Cure Whip), treat
Kirakira PreCure a la Mode has always been a sweet, colorful celebration of friendship, passion, and, of course, desserts. However, as the series progressed, the stakes grew higher, and the characters began to grapple with deeper, more personal challenges. Episode 21, titled (translated), serves as a massive turning point in the series, bridging the gap between Ciel Kirahoshi’s idol persona and her true identity as a fairy from the Strawberry Hills.
In episode 21 of Kirakira Precure a la Mode , titled "Ciel Has Another Name!", a major secret is revealed: the genius patissier Kirahoshi Ciel is actually the fairy Key Events The Big Reveal
Ciel reveals the broken promise. The art direction here is stark—gray flashbacks, cold shadows on Ciel’s face. The dialogue is raw: "You stole my dream." It’s rare for a kids' show to portray childhood friendship breakup so bitterly.
Crossing paths with Julio is Rio Kuroki, the mysterious student who recently transferred to the Precures' school. Rio is an interesting foil for the villain. While Julio is desperate for power but lacks the drive to obtain it, Rio possesses skill and composure but struggles with his own internal darkness (hinting at his secret identity as the dark patissier, Giulio). Ciel rushes to her brother’s side, screaming his name
For Julio, this is a moment of vulnerability. He is usually the aggressor, but here he is the receiver. It humanizes the villain, reminding the audience that in the Pretty Cure franchise, enemies are often misunderstood or lost individuals who need saving just as much as the innocent civilians.
This leads to a battle that emphasizes the show's theme: When Kagami sees the Cures fighting to protect the feelings put into the sweets, his perspective begins to shift. The transformation sequences here are vibrant, and the teamwork displayed shows just how synchronized the team has become by Episode 21.
We learn more about fairy training and their ability to take human form, making Ciel's role as a teacher-figure more profound.
Episode 21 of Kirakira Precure a la Mode Say What?! Ciel's Identity Revealed!
: The episode explains that fairies can transform into human forms through rigorous training, a concept previously unknown to most of the cast.
Unveiling the Fairy: A Deep Dive into Kirakira PreCure a la Mode Episode 21