Bittomo x Heroine Kirameki Powers!

## Kirameki Powers!

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**Bittomo x Heroine Kirameki Powers!** (ビッ友x戦士 キラメキパワーズ！; *Bittomo × Senshi Kirameki Pawaazu!*) is the 5th instalment in the Girls x Heroine series. The themes of this season are *friendship* and *games*.

## Production

The series was first revealed in March 2021 after a trademark had been published, before being officially announced through news outlets on May 21 upon the release of the Lovepatrina movie. Along with the official logo, the series released the logo for their 5th year anniversary. On May 31, the series visual, cast and plot was officially announced via Oha Suta.

On June 13, 2021, Lucky2 was confirmed to provide the opening theme, further announcing on July 4 that they will also provide the ending.

On August 22 during Ciao Fest, Kirameki Powers announced new characters as well as a new visual, with 2 new Heroine's set to appear from September 19's broadcast.

Kirameki Powers are to hold a special live viewing event on February 13, 2022, with the special appearances of Lovepatrina’s Lovepat Purple and Lovepat Shine. During this fanmeeting, a “new and exciting danceable drama” was announced.

The show is set to finish airing on June 26, 2022 with RizSta -Top of Artists!- taking up the entire 9am time slot.

## Story

Before Kirari becomes the main character, she one day encounters Himenyan who jumps out of a game console! In reality, Himenyan is the princess of Kirapawa Kingdom that is from a popular sword and magic game “Kiramori”. Afraid of the enemy Makkulala, she ran away. However, the Makkura Empire chase after her getting her into big trouble. The “bibitto” Kirari becomes friends (bittomo) with Himenyan and transforms into the “Heroine of the Sun, Kirapawa Sunny” where she fights against the Makkura Empire. Finding reassuring friends, gathering precious Kirapawa Memories, they’ll win over the battle against strong enemies! Finally, defeating the Dark Witch Makkulala and protecting the world!

## Characters

### Kirameki Powers

* Tsubaki Nagayama (永山椿) as Kirari Momose (桃瀬キラリ)
* Hiiro Fukasawa (深澤日彩) as Yuzuki Shimori (紫守ユヅキ)
* Yuwa Higa (比嘉優和) as Honoka Akahoshi (赤星ホノカ)
* Kanna Sato (佐藤栞奈) as Koyuki Aoba (青羽コユキ)

### Kirapawa Kingdom

* Kurea Masuda (増田來亜) as Princess (プリンセス)
* Ukyo Matsumoto (松本享恭) as Mr. Shiny (シャイニーさん)
* Sakura Namiki (並木さくら) as Himenyan (ひめにゃん)
* Saki Miyashita (宮下早紀) as Pippii (ぴっぴぃ)
* Sayumi Watabe (渡部紗弓) as Hamurii (はむりぃ)

### Makkura Empire

* Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口乃々華) as Makkulala (マックララ)
* Shion Suzuki (鈴木志遠) as Makkurakurasuke (マックラクラスケ)
* Satoshi Uekiya (うえきやサトシ) as Yamijirou (ヤミジロウ)
* Kentaro Tamura (田村健太郎) as Yamisaburou (ヤミサブロウ)
* Ayumu Miyazaki (宮崎歩夢) as Claris (クラリス)

## Trivia

1. "Bittomo" as explained by Sora in a Lovepat Tube episode is "a 'beep' (bibitto) that happens within your heart when a friend you can make has come".
2. This is the second season after MagimajoPures to include Japanese words in the name.
	* Kirameki means "twinkle" or "sparkle".
3. They are the first season to have two words in their "theme", after the usual themes of "idol", "magical", "secret" and "police".
	* Bittomo is a pun on the words "bitto" and "tomo" (friend).
4. This is the first season to start off with 2 heroines.
5. This will mark Kurea's 2nd time in the series as a main character, although she will not be playing Yuria Nijiiro she will instead be a new character.
	* She is the first heroine to do so.
6. This is the first season where there is no temporary idol group dedicated to just the heroines of the group.
	* However, this is the first where a permanent unit, though related to the series, provides both opening and ending- unlike Girls2 who only provided the opening.
	* And the first season since MagimajoPures where only one group provides both opening and ending themes.
7. This is the first time a season has showcased heroine’s other than their starting heroine’s prior to their official debut in the show itself.

## External Links

* Official Kirameki Powers Website
* Official Facebook
* Official Instagram
* Official Twitter
* TV Tokyo
* Takara Tomy Toys

## References

1. ↑ Natalie, 2021. 「ガールズ×戦士」第5弾放送決定、タイトルは「ビッ友×戦士 キラメキパワーズ！」 *5th "Girls x Heroine" series decided, the title is "Bittomo x Heroine Kirameki Powers!"* (May 21, 2021)