Akazumi China

## Appearances

* *Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure* (cameo)
* *Turning Red♥Pretty Cure*
* *Turning Red♥Pretty Cure: Anzen! Chimamire no Machi no Kansen-shō!!*
* *Pretty Cure Miracle Fushigi*
* *Turning Red♥Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)*
* Live on Stage shows

**Akazumi China** (花寺のどか, ***Akazumi China***?) is one of the four main Cures in *Turning Red♥Pretty Cure*, and she is also the group leader. She is a second-year student at Akahana Middle School.

China's alter ego is **Cure Florid** (キュアフロリド, ***Cure Florid***?) and she is known as the Pretty Cure of Florid. When impressed, she often says Fuwā from STPC and Hello~.

## Bio

### Appearance

China has dull, dark red eyes and straightened chin-length auburn hair with hair clips holding up the right side. Casually, she wears a sky blue top with a blue sash that is tied in the front with a cream upper part and elbow-length sleeves along with a pleated red skirt. She also wears white socks underneath dark red mary-janes. In the winter, she switches to a black turtleneck beneath a red dress that has a dark magenta ribbon on her chest, and white socks with maroon flats.

As **Cure Florid**, her eyes and hair become hot red. The hair reaches her waist and turns thicker and curlier with some of it pulled into a bun and pale red Florid sprinkled through it. She also wears a pearl tiara decorated with a hot red heart, red leaf, and a red Florid. Her accessories include a red choker and white earrings with a leaf hanging from it. Her outfit is a light red dress lined in red with matching-colored frills on each side. The skirt has red, red, and white layers. She also wears a pale red and red short-sleeved jacket with puffy sleeves and a heart shape on the coattail with a red ribbon in the back. Right under it are long magenta heart-shaped frills. On the chest is a hot red rose with a pale red ruffle. She also wears white gloves with a red heart on the hand and light red boots with a red ankle strap and a light red bow.

As **Super Miracle Florid** in *Miracle Fushigi*, her hair becomes slightly longer and turns pale red, with a redish-orange ombré. Her tiara is replaced with a massive sakura Florid head piece with two long leaves and three strands extending from it, the leaves on her earrings become longer, and her choker has a golden orb. Her jacket closes and the sleeves become transparent. Her skirt gains an extra red layer under the jacket, her gloves become elbow-length, and the bows and top flaps on her boots become pointier.

In her **Special Turning Red Style** form, her hair grows longer, wavier, and brighter and she also gains two red and white Florid on the left side of her tiara, while the leaves lighten in color. The white pearls on her earrings also turn into Florid. The top part of her outfit turns red and there is a second ruffle below the rose on her chest. Her jacket becomes a long-sleeved coat that reaches her ankles. Underneath the coat is a longer light red layer and the back has a red bow with four light red leaf-like ribbons. Her boots turn red and light red with red bows on top and red roses on the toes. She also has large pale red wings and no longer wears gloves or a choker.

### Personality

China is a calm second-year middle school student who strives to try many different things but doesn't have the athletic ability to accomplish most of them. Above all this, she has a kind heart and wants to help others. She was prone to sicknesses as a child and wants to spread the same kindness she received back then to those around her. At times, China can be reckless and underestimate a severe situation, mainly because of her desire to protect something she considers valuable, which can cloud her judgment.

### Relationships

* **Floririn** - Initially, Floririn was rather cold towards China because she wasn't the doctor Floririn expected. And to make matters worse, she had a weak body. However, Floririn is moved by China's courage and cares about China as a partner.

* **Template** - From their first encounter, China had grown fond of Template as she related to Template who is also prone to sicknesses so she decided to become Template's caretaker.

* **Matsudera Sayo** - China is friends with Sayo, admiring Sayo's athletic capabilities.

* **Mitsubishi Haruka** - China had become friends with Haruka quickly thanks to Haruka's friendliness.
* **Mitsue Farina** - China has Farina staying at her place and she helps her learn many new things.
* **Darwin** - Her archenemy from the Maroons, as they hold differing opinions on the Earth. In episode 28, it was revealed that Darwin was born from the parasite that infected China when she was younger. Following the revelation, China decides that she should be the one to take him on.

### Etymology

**Akazumi** (赤住, ***Akazumi***?)

**China** (中国, ***China***?)

**Cure Florid**

## History

### Preseason

A few years ago, China suffered from a medical condition that resulted in her hospitalization. Being supported by her parents to carry on, she became a selfless person who hopes to protect her loved ones. It turns out that China's illness was caused by a Megamaroon parasite.

### Meeting Floririn and Becoming Cure Florid

China overhears that a puppy is hurt and runs into the forest where she meets Template. Realizing the puppy is ill, she demands they seek a vet, only to find out Template cannot be treated by normal methods other than the power of Pretty Cure to protect Earth. This and the Megamaroon don't bother her in the slightest though, allowing her and the stubborn Floririn to connect and become Cure Florid. Florid is amazed by her own physical capabilities and strength but has to be guided by Floririn to scan the weakness of the Megamaroon and perform certain attacks. Template:Storylink

Later, Floririn leaves China because she doesn't have the ideal body Floririn had hoped for. So when a Tree Megamaroon attacks, China tries to use Nyatoran as her new partner, only for that idea to fail. Thankfully, Floririn comes back to China, where they reconcile, get to know each other a bit more, and officially become partners, where they manage to defeat the Tree Megamaroon together. Template:Storylink

### Facing Multiple Megamaroons and Learning a Group Attack

When visiting a museum with Sayo and Haruka, China meets an artist named Nagara Sumiko. She really admires Sumiko's artwork, so when the three Maroon generals summon their Megamaroons, Florid is desperate to protect Sumiko more than anyone else. As a result, she neglects her friends' advice and ends up worsening Template's illness as she fails to defeat all three Megamaroons. Template:Storylink

However, China realizes her mistake and doesn't get beaten down by her failure easily. Although during their rematch with the generals, the Cures are at first at a disadvantage, especially against Darwin, their feelings ultimately connect. They manage to summon help from multiple Redal Spirits and learn Red Oasis to defeat the last Megamaroon. They also earn a new Red Bottle as a power-up. Template:Storylink

### Arguing and Reconciling with Floririn

One day, China finds out that Floririn has fallen for an ugly but popular character plushie. China buys the doll for her by participating in the herb garden events, but she then shows it off to Nyatoran and Haruka without asking Floririn, which upsets Floririn. The argument causes a rift in their friendship, which results in them being unable to transform the next day. But after Template urges them to reconcile, Floririn and China apologize to each other and regain the ability to transform. They become closer to each other after this incident.Template:Storylink

### Overcoming Pain and the Truth behind her Illness

After the Cures defeated another Megamaroon, China and Floririn notice Darwin looking suspicious. She transforms to confront him, but he immediately forces a Mega Part into her body. Florid is overwhelmed by the pain and collapses onto the ground unconscious, with Floririn frantically calling out to her while Darwin watches, satisfied. Template:Storylink

Afterwards, China is hospitalized. Floririn cries for China and blames herself for being unable to protect her. Her parents are incredibly upset as well. Just as hope seems lost, China and Floririn pray together so that the Mega Part will be separated from her, and China recovers. To her surprise though, the Mega Part evolves into Keyboard, who looks strikingly similar to Darwin. It is soon revealed that she is the former host of Darwin, who was born from the parasite that infected her as a child. Darwin then tells her that he is beginning to "like her in some way" before he retreats.Template:Storylink

### A Change of Pace

After the revelation that she is Darwin's host, China begins to physically train herself strenuously. This concerns her friends and they all advise her not to push herself too hard. She tries to put up a strong and determined outlook, but during the battle with the trumpet Megamaroon, she is unable to make a breakthrough. After Blood rescues her from being stomped, Florid finally admits that she is pushing herself because of her guilt of being Darwin's host and believes she is hurting the earth. However, Blood reassures her that it was never her fault, and Florid learns to take things easy and starts to train with Farina with a better running schedule.Template:Storylink

### A Call For Help From Darwin

The day after a tough battle, China goes jogging to help prepare for the battle against King Maroon. During her route, Darwin appears, asking for her help and attempting to re-enter her body. China quickly transforms into Cure Florid to defend herself. It is then that Darwin asks her if he can retreat inside her body again so he can hide from King Maroon, who wants to absorb him, and regain his strength. She then recalls everything he had done to her and pushes him away at the last moment before running away. As she escapes, Darwin calls out to her, leaving her to wonder whether or not she made the right decision. Template:Storylink

## Cure Florid

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**"The two overlapping Florid! Cure Florid!"**
重なり合う2つのフロリド！ キュアフロリド！
*Kasanariau 2tsu no furorido! Kyua Furorido!*

**Cure Florid** (キュアフロリド, ***Cure Florid***?) is the Pretty Cure alter ego of China. In order to transform, she needs her transformation Red Bottle, her Red Animal partner Floririn and her Red Stick.

### Transformation

The transformation begins with Floririn leaping up and shouting "Start!" before entering the Red Stick. China then turns around as she completes the transformation phrase and holds the stick and her Transformation Red Bottle. She inserts the bottle into the stick as it becomes surrounded in a white aura. China and Floririn then say "Cure Touch!" together as China presses the right paw once before a flurry of Florid appears from the glowing tip of the stick. China is then shown standing on top of a Florid while red Florid petals follow her. She waves the stick around as the petals merge and turn into a white cape that falls onto China's shoulders. Then she taps her feet and her boots appear, follow by her gloves before the cape wraps around her body and forms her dress. A bow appears in the back while a rose brooch with a ruffly ribbon appears in the front. China's hair then grows longer and turns hot red with some of it styled into a bun, with her tiara, earrings, and Florid accessory appearing before tiny Florid also appear in her hair, completing the transformation. A giant Florid then begins to bloom, with Florid emerging from the middle of it. She then poses with her Red Stick as she and Floririn start the introduction. After she cuddles Floririn, Florid twirls the stick around several times before striking her finishing pose.

### Attacks

* **Red Florid** (ヒーリングフラワー, ***Red Florid***?): It is her first attack that she can perform with her Red Stick and Floririn.
* **Red Oasis** (ヒーリングオアシス, ***Red Oasis***?): It is a group attack she performs with Fontaine and Sparkle. To perform it, she and her teammates need their Red Sticks and the Miracle Red Bottle.
* **Final! Turning Red♥Shower** (ファイナル！ヒーリングっど♥シャワー, ***Final! Turning Red♥Shower***?): It is a group attack that she performs with Fontaine, Sparkle and Earth. To perform it, she and her teammates need their Turning Red Arrow and the Special Turning Red Bottle.

## Songs

China's voice actor has participated in several image songs for the character she voices.

## Trivia

* China's birthday is on March 15th, making her star sign Pisces.
* China shares her voice actress with Nono Hana and the *Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure* team.
* Cure Florid appears in the final episode of *Tropical-Rouge!*, helping the team fight the Nottorei in Manatsu's dream.
* Episode 9 revealed that she gets dizzy easily and will pass out if she is stuck in a crowded place.
* China is the second known human to be infected by a Mega Part. She is also the first former host of a Maroon general to be revealed.

## Gallery

Main article: Akazumi China/Image Gallery

## References

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