The action sequences in Episode 21 are particularly memorable. The contrast between the physical, hand-to-hand combat style of the original duo and the more effect-heavy, cream-based attacks of the KiraKira team creates a dynamic battlefield. Seeing the Marble Screw alongside the Kirakira Kiraru finishes provides a satisfying blend of old and new school "Puricua" energy.
ended on a cliffhanger revealing that the elegant, cold-hearted Entremets leader, Elisio , is actually the son of the Kirakiraru Elder, Julio (who fans know as Cure Julep later in the series). Episode 21 capitalizes on this revelation immediately. There is no cold open with a silly cooking gag. Instead, we are thrown directly into a somber flashback of a boy watching his mother leave. KirakiraPrecure A La Mode Episode 21
(Pikario) is choosing a darker path. Feeling like a "loser" after his recent defeats, he returns to the villain The action sequences in Episode 21 are particularly
The seiyuu (voice actors) deliver career-best performances: ended on a cliffhanger revealing that the elegant,
This is a major turning point in the series — the debut of the sixth and final Cure, Cure Parfait (Ciel Kirahoshi / Kirarin). The episode focuses on Ciel’s backstory: she was once a famous kiri-pâtissière (star pastry chef) in France, but lost her ability to smile and taste sweets due to a traumatic incident caused by a powerful monster (later revealed to be tied to the main antagonist, Noir). After being saved and encouraged by Ichika (Cure Whip) and the others, Ciel unlocks her power, transforming for the first time into Cure Parfait . Her theme is rainbows and stars, and her specialty is layered parfaits.
Fans often point to this as one of the best "identity reveal" episodes in the franchise because of the dual shock: Ciel revealing her fairy form and the Cures revealing their hero identities to Ciel.
"I never stopped baking your favorite pudding, Louie. Every Sunday. Even when I knew you wouldn't come home."