Star Detective Precure! Film Adds New Voices from Comedy Duo Cotton
Star Detective Precure! has added members Jinji Nishimura and Kyon of the famous Japanese comedy duo Cotton to its cast. The duo will voice the creatures called Dame Dame in the film, which opens in Japan on September 18. This news was announced in Anime News Network's article dated August 19, 2026.
The Precure series is a long-running mahou shoujo (magical girl) anime series that has been airing since 2004 and has a large fan base, especially among young female viewers. Star Detective Precure! came to screens in 2026 as the newest member of the series and attracted attention with its detective-themed story. The film will serve as a continuation of the series' television episodes and will feature a new adventure of the main characters.
The comedy duo Cotton is known in Japan for their successful performances on television programs and variety shows. Nishimura and Kyon are expected to bring their energetic and humorous style to the Dame Dame characters. Including such famous names in the voice cast is seen as part of the Precure films' strategy to appeal to both children and adult fans. Many Precure films have previously featured famous guest actors.
The film will be released in theaters in Japan on September 18. Fans of Star Detective Precure! will enjoy both the detective-themed story and the entertaining performances of the Dame Dame characters portrayed by the comedy duo in the new film. The series' ongoing television episodes continue to air every week. More details about the film are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
