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I'd agree with you if it was just a matter of pure tastes, but when one can point out glaring objective deficiencies in the world-building or plot progression or what-have-you, it moves somewhat beyond that. Some people may be willing to overlook such issues, but I prefer holding my entertainment to some basic standards of quality.

The reason Pretty Cure probably won't work in America is for a few reason

1. Sexism: Girl cartoons doesn't sell very well in America. If it does, it's based on dolls. And girl action leads certainly don't sell. Before anyone cites Korra as an example I would like to point out:

a. It is based on an established franchise.
b. It has tanked in ratings so saying it sold is questionable
c. Korra is a very masculine character. She's not feminine like the Pretty Cures. She was focus tested to appeal to boys first and foremost, not girls. In fact, that show seems to go out of it's way to demonize and talk down to femininity in how they portray Asami, but that's a whole other discussion.
d. People are using one show to make a point. Until the market has fifty Korras under it's belt, the market can be re-assessed.