Samurai Flash Pretty Cure

"*Authorized by divine providence!! Let's finishing the business; Samurai Flash is our duties!!*"
– Website's phrase

## Samurai Flash Pretty Cure

### **Theme**

Chanbara, historical drama, kids, magical girl, ninja, samurai

### **Director**

Megumi Aramaki
Yoshitomo Yonetani

### **Studio**

LittleLulu Studio
Toei Animation

### **Network**

TV Asahi, LittleLulu Animanga Network, Crunchyroll

### **Opening Song**

Cha-Cha-Chanbara! Samurai Flash Pretty Cure

### **Ending Song**

World-Authorized Banzai!
Dreaming December -Cherry Night Dance-

**Samurai Flash Pretty Cure** (サムライフラッシュプリキュア, *Samurai Furasshu Purikyua*?) is a magical girl anime fan series created by Little Lulu, collaborated with ???. As well as the part of LittleLulu's Pretty Cure Hexalogy fan series. It is co-directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani (GaoGaiGar, Nurse Witch Komugi and Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma). The series' main themes are historical drama, meditation and aesthetics, with samurai, chanbara, jidaigeki, ninja and Nihon Bukkyo as the main motifs. The story, characters and powers were based on Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai.

## Production

*Samurai Flash Pretty Cure* was first trademarked October 24th, 2021 shortly after 5 days of LittleLulu's Pretty Cure Hexalogy's launching‎. On December 2nd, 2021, the teaser website launched. The site officially opened on February 14th, 2022‎.

## Synopsis

Note: The story, characters and powers are based on Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai.

For fifteen generations, samurai of the Shibasaki House (柴崎家, *Shibasaki Ke*?) have suppressed the evil intentions of the Hatten Daikunshu, malevolent demons that enter the world of the living from gaps between buildings and other structures. Now, Shiina Shibasaki, the 14-year-old youngest head of the Shibasaki Clan must gather her four vassals (家臣, *kashin*?) in order to battle the Hatten Daikunshu under the revived Emperor Daitokumyou as the pretty cures team, Samurai Flash Pretty Cure.

## Characters

### Pretty Cure

* **Shiina Shibasaki** (柴崎しいな, ***Shiina Shibasaki***?) / Cure Vermillion - The main protagonist of the series. Shiina is an energetic and lively 14-year-old junior middle school student and descended from Lady Shizuka, the famous feudal woman of Japan, referred by her vassals and servants as Princess (王女, *Ōjo*?). She was raised since childhood by her aunt Shizuko Shibasaki before moved to Majima Shrine to live with her mentor Daigoro Shimabukuro. She act the role of the 15th head of the Shibasaki House after her mother passes her Phoenix Origami due to her working abroad when her father died from unknown illness. She was quiet reflex with a strong sense of justice and her upbringing made her create a facade to look very arrogant and proud to others, claiming that no one can match her super strength and greatness, while keeping her calm in any situation. Her catchphrases are "Perfect equality~!" (完全な平等～！, *"Perfect equality~!"*?) and "Now, who's next? I dare you!" (今、次は誰だ？出来ることならどうぞ！, *"Now, who's next? I dare you!"*?). As Cure Vermillion, she is the Samurai Pretty Cure of Passion and modeled after Vermillion Bird/Phoenix. Her theme color is red/orange and controls fire elemental.
* **Ritsuko Mizuwari** (水割りつこ, ***Ritsuko Mizuwari***?) / Cure Genbu - The honorable 14-year-old junior middle school student and a student council president who dropped out of being kabuki actress after she hired to serving the Shibasaki House. Due to her parents' upbringing, she is extremely enthusiastic and takes her role as Shiina vassal seriously after witnessing her transforming in front of her. Ritsuko is also the genius girl behind many of the Samurai Gojinken, having figured out how to use Origami Icons to creating new skills. As Cure Genbu, she is the Samurai Pretty Cure of Wisdom and modeled after Black Tortoise. Her theme color is cyan/blue and controls water elemental.
* **Moeka Chibana** (千花もえか, ***Moeka Chibana***?) / Cure Sakura - A strong-willed 15-year-old junior middle school student and a student council secretary who fights for her ideals. She loves children and dreaming to become the kindergarten teacher prior to becoming a Pretty Cure. When she was a little girl, her childhood was pushed aside when her parents moved to United States without a word and left her in the care of her grandmother, who schooled her in the ways of bushidō. Hatsumi and Asuna both regard her as an older sister figure; Shiina even addresses her as such. Though she is a horrible cook (none of the girls can stomach her cooking), Moeka tries her best in order to achieve her dream of becoming a good wife and mother. As Cure Sakura, she is the Samurai Pretty Cure of Strength and modeled after Cherry Blossom. Her theme color is pink/magenta and controls earth elemental.
* **Hatsumi Moriya** (守谷はつみ, ***Hatsumi Moriya***?) / Cure Kabuto - An arrogant and selfish 13-year-old tomboy. Initially, Hatsumi had no interest in becoming Shiina's vassal and often clashed with her. The only reason she even worked with Shiina was because she thought it would be fun and she wanted to protect people. She is the third of four siblings after lost their mother in the accident from an early age and were raised by her father, who planted in her the seed of her interest in martial arts alongside her siblings. She is the volleyball team member and playing video games. She is protective for her best friend Asuna. As Cure Kabuto, she is the Samurai Pretty Cure of Courage and modeled after Japanese beetle. Her theme color is green and controls wood elemental.
* **Asuna Kazama** (風間あすな, ***Asuna Kazama***?) / Cure Sky - A clumsy and sweet 13-year-old girl from Osaka who her family worked in a rice field and speaks with a Kansai accent. Very much a crybaby as a child, she is close to her older sister, Musubi, who had been training to be Cure Sky. When Musubi became ill and unable to serve as Shiina's vassal, Asuna stepped up to take her place. Asuna is deeply respectful of Shiina and wants to help her in any way she can. As Cure Sky, she is the Samurai Pretty Cure of Kindness and modeled after Manchurian crane/red-crowned crane. Her theme color is yellow/orange and controls air elemental.

### Allies

* **Kuroza-chan** (黒座ちゃん, ***Kuroza-chan***?) - A Japanese raccoon dog-like kuroko fairy from White Mountain Land and one of Shibasaki House's servants who, like their namesakes, "set up" the scene during the Samurai Cures' transformation. As he do not possess Shodou Power proficiency, he is not able to fight against the Hatten Daikunshu generals physically and as such, he was not directly involved in combat, although he do help evacuate civilians away from danger. He ends his sentences with "~kuro" (～クロ).
* **Daigoro Shimabukuro** (島袋大五郎, ***Daigoro Shimabukuro***?) - Shiina's godfather, the retainer and guardian. He also serves as the Samurai Pretty Cures' mentor; it is he who gathered the four vassals when the Hatten Daikunshu emperor revived. The Samurai Cures affectionately call him "Jii" (爺, *translated as "grandfather"*?). Every year, he gets one day off, which he uses to visit his wife's grave and visit his daughter and grandson Keisuke. His relationship with Empress Amaterasu runs deep; he takes great care to ensure that cures are safe whatever Okami comes for aids during fight, and he supplies them with information and weaponry.
* **Keisuke Shimabukuro** (島袋蛍介, ***Keisuke Shimabukuro***?) - Shiina's 16-year-old childhood friend and Daigoro's grandson, and a senior high school student who graduated from Nagakawa Middle School before Shiina enrolled. His father was a former kuroko who had previously served Shigeko, much like Ritsuko serves Shiina. He's quiet stoic, but helps his grandfather working for Shibasaki House. His family runs a zen garden which often invited Shiina and her friends for tea ceremony or Japanese arts training.

### Villains

* **Emperor Daitokumyou** (大威徳明王天皇, ***Emperor Daitokumyou***?) - The Yamantaka/octopus-themed leader of Hatten Daikunshu and the main antagonist of the series.
* **Kompira** (金毘羅, ***Kompira***?) - The Kompira/wild boar-themed right-handed man and Daitokumyou's servant.
* **Basara** (バサラ, ***Basara***?) - The Basara/female oni-themed Hatten and Daitokumyou's advisor.
* **Mekira** (メキラ, ***Mekira***?) - The Mekira/shinigami-themed Hatten, regarded by the others as a lone wolf, yet he seems to know more than Daitokumyou about the Hatten Daikunshu's true potential. He is obsessed with Shiina and was jealous when he witnessing her dating Keisuke.
* **Four Heavenly Kings**
	+ **Bishamon** (毘沙門, ***Bishamon***?) - One of the Four Heavenly Kings and the first general of Hatten Daikunshu. Based on Tamonten (Bishamonten)/tiger.
	+ **Zouchou** (増長, ***Zouchou***?) - One of the Four Heavenly Kings and the second general of Hatten Daikunshu. Based on Zouchouten/dwarf.
	+ **Jikoku** (持国, ***Jikoku***?) - One of the Four Heavenly Kings, the third and only-female general of Hatten Daikunshu. Based on Jikokuten/onryu.
	+ **Koumoku** (広目, ***Koumoku***?) - One of the Four Heavenly Kings and the fourth and final general of Hatten Daikunshu. Based on Koumokuten/toad.
* **Youkai** (妖怪, ***Youkai***?) - The series' monsters-of-the-week.

### Supporting Characters

* **Okami** (狼, ***Okami***?) - A wolf-like spirit protecting the sacred temple in White Mountain Land and faithful guardian of Empress Amaterasu. She sents Kuroza-chan to find five Samurai Cures and work at Shibasaki House to protect the aesthetics from greedy Hatten Daikunshu.
* **Empress Amaterasu** (アマテラス皇后, ***Empress Amaterasu***?) - An Empress of White Mountain Land based on Japanese sun goddess. In the past, she defeats Emperor Daitokumyou and sealed him inside the sacred temple.

## Items

* Shodo Cure Brush (書道キュアブラシ, *Shodo Cure Brush*?) is the calligraphy brush-like transformation item. To activate their transformations, the girls must say the phrase "Ippitsu Soujou! Pretty Cure! Samurai Henge!".
* Shinken Katana (真剣刀, *Shinken Katana*?) is a katana-like weapon the Cures use to dueling the enemies or perform their solo attacks.
* Five Spiral Weapons (五螺旋武器, *Five Spiral Weapons*?) are the five weapon-like item the Cures gain later on in the season that they use during battles.
	+ Vermillion Sword
	+ Genbu Fan
	+ Sakura Temari
	+ Kabuto Staff
	+ Sky Slicer
* Origami Icons (折り紙アイコン, *Origami Icons*?) are 'animation' discs that store shoudou power (calligraphy power) for use with their various transformations and attacks.
* Spirit Sensor (スピリットセンサー, *Spirit Sensor*?)

## Locations

* **Nagakawa City** (長川街, ***Nagakawa City***?) is the city that the series takes place in.
* **Nagakawa Middle School** (長川中学校, ***Nagakawa Middle School***?) is the middle school that the Cures of the season attend.
* **Ikenami Senior High School** (池波高校学校, ***Ikenami Senior High School***?) is the high school that Keisuke Shimabukuro attend.
* **White Mountain Land** (白山地, ***White Mountain Land***?) is the world where Kuroza-chan, Okami, and Empress Amaterasu are from.
* **Shibasaki House** (柴崎家, ***Shibasaki House***?) is the historic-based household of the Shibasaki clan is serves as the Cures' main base.

## Media

* ***Samurai Flash Pretty Cure Episode List***
* ***Samurai Flash Pretty Cure the Theatrical Movie: One-Step Spirit! Fateful Showdown!*** (Movie)
* ***Samurai Flash Pretty Cure Manga (Kamikita Futago)***
* ***Samurai Flash Pretty Cure X Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure: Taste of Smile: Gathering Feast in Oishiina Town!*** (OVA)

### Dream Voice Actors

*See also: Samurai Flash Pretty Cure Dream Voice*

## Trivia

* This season will be based on Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and Power Rangers Samurai / Super Samurai.
	+ Like Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure, is the entire fanseries to feature a narrator, with the narrator being Yamaguchi Yuriko.