Japanese record company Marvelous has announced that singer and voice actor Chihaya Yoshitake’s Precure song best album, titled “Egao no Okurimono (‘Gift of Smiles’) ～Chihaya Yoshitake Precure Song Best～,” is set to release in Japan on December 25, 2024.She made her Precure singer debut with the ending theme song for the 16th TV series Star☆Twinkle Precure (2019-2020) and sang the ending songs for four Precure TV series since then . For the ongoing 21st TV series, Wonderful Precure!, she sings the opening song “Wonderful Precure! evolution!!” as her first Precure opening song. In addition to her past Precure songs, the album will also include two newly-recorded songs. She has confirmed that a music video for a new song has been produced.”I have been active as a Precure singer since 2019 and it is truly a dream come true every year to be able to sing my favorite Precure songs for such a long time,” said Yoshitake. “And to be able to release a best album as well…! Precure has made so many dreams come true for me. I am filled with gratitude. And thanks to all of my friends who love Precure and all of you who support me, I am here today. Thank you so much! The title of this album, ‘Egao no Okurimono,’ is a reflection of my wish to repay the many smiles I have received from everyone through this album, even if only a little!”Additionally, a purchasers-only concert event is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on March 28, 2025. The album’s first press limited edition will include an application ticket for the event.
She has also posted a short video message on her official X (formerly Twitter) account.
“Egao no Okurimono ～Chihaya Yoshitake Precure Song Best～” song list:
1. New Song
2. “Wonderful Precure! evolution!” (Wonderful Precure! opening song)
3. “Try Try Try ~Remix for Chihaya Yoshitake Ver.” (from Soaring Sky Precure! vocal album)
4. “Clap! Sound the Courage -Remix for Chihaya Yoshitake” (from Tropical-Rouge! Precure vocal album)
5. “Seiza no Chikara” (Star☆Twinkle Precure the Movie insert song)
6. “Daybreak song ~Original Remix for Chihaya Yoshitake” (from Soaring Sky Precure! vocal album)
7. “Share-shite Precure Chihaya Yoshitake Ver.” (from Delicious Party Precure vocal album)
8. “All for one Forever” (Precure All Stars F insert song)
9. “KIZUNA◇ Diamond” (from Soaring Sky Precure! vocal album)
10. “Dear Shine Sky” (Soaring Sky Precure! 2nd ending song)
11. “Hirogarism” (Soaring Sky Precure! 1st ending song)
12. “DELICIOUS HAPPY DAYS♪” (Delicious Party Precure 1st ending song)
13. “Akogare Go My Way!” (Tropical-Rouge! Precure 2nd ending song)
14. “Tropica I・N・G” (Tropical-Rouge! Precure 1st ending song)
15. “Oshiete…! Twinkle☆” (Star☆Twinkle Precure 2nd ending song)
16. “Papepipu☆Romantic” (Star☆Twinkle Precure 1st ending song)
17. “Wonder Flowers Precure” (from Wonderful Precure! vocal album)
18. New Song
Sources: Marvelous press release, Chihaya Yoshitake official X (formerly Twitter) © Toei Animation ©ABC-A, Toei Animation
