Ep 3. Who's the Blossoming Pretty Cure?

The anime series Yes! Precure follows the adventures of five girls who transform into magical warriors known as Pretty Cure, to save the world from evil forces. Episode 3 of season 1, titled "Who's the Blossoming Pretty Cure?", features the introduction of a new character and the initial formation of the Precure team.

The episode begins with Nagisa Misumi, the main protagonist, daydreaming during class about her encounter with the mysterious creature, Mepple, who granted her the power to transform into Cure Black, one of the Pretty Cure. Meanwhile, another girl named Honoka Yukishiro, who has also received powers from a creature named Mipple, transforms into Cure White. Nagisa and Honoka both face off against a villainous Zakenna, who causes chaos in the city.

As the battle with Zakenna reaches its climax, a new Pretty Cure, Cure Bloom, appears. Cure Bloom quickly takes down Zakenna with her flower-themed powers, impressing Nagisa and Honoka. However, Cure Bloom refuses to collaborate with the other Pretty Cure, and abruptly disappears.

Nagisa and Honoka, puzzled by the appearance of a third Cure, set out to find her. Their search leads them to the Gardens of Light, where they finally encounter Cure Bloom again. In a brief battle, Cure Bloom reveals her identity as Saki Hyuuga, a kind-hearted girl who is also a skilled athlete and student council member. Nagisa and Honoka are surprised to learn that Saki has been bestowed with powers by a creature named Flappy, who is the same species as Mepple and Mipple.

Saki explains that she has been chosen to be the guardian of the Tree of Hearts, a powerful symbol of love and hope in the Precure world. Nagisa and Honoka realize that Saki is the missing piece of the puzzle, and they must work together if they want to protect the Tree of Hearts and save the world from the evil Queen. Saki agrees to join the Precure team, and they unite as the three Pretty Cure for the first time.

The episode ends with the three girls celebrating their new partnership and newfound strength. They vow to protect the world from destruction and continue to fight against evil forces. "Who's the Blossoming Pretty Cure?" sets up the main storyline for the series and introduces the central characters of Nagisa, Honoka, and Saki, who will continue their quest to save the world as the Pretty Cure.