Hijiri Ageha (聖あげは)? is one of the five main Cures in Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure. She has been friends with Mashiro since she was a child. Ageha dreams of becoming a nursery school teacher.
Ageha transforms into the Pretty Cure of Butterflies, Cure Butterfly (キュアバタフライ)?. Her catchphrase is "Let's get excited!" (アゲてくよ！)?.
Bio
Appearance
As a civilian, Ageha has long auburn hair and purple eyes. Her attire consists of a short fuchsia dress with a hood worn under a pink jacket. The sleeves of the jacket are rolled up to near her elbows, with yellow lining at the end of each. She wears orange and white sneakers with light blue socks, a gold ring on her right little finger, and small fuchsia earrings. In the summer, she switches to a fuchsia top with puffy sleeves donned with white lining on the sleeves and the top. She also wears a matching camisole underneath with bows on the straps. She completes the look with light blue denim shorts and sky-blue socks. Her shoes remain the same. In the winter, she opts for a magenta turtleneck sweater paired with pale purple jeans. She sometimes wears a magenta jacket with a fluffy white collar over it.
As a child, Ageha wore a white wool hat, a magenta and yellow pullover dress, pink socks with white rims, and a pair of white sneakers. She also sometimes wore a pair of green suspenders.
As a teenager, Ageha wore a light brown jacket, beige sweater-vest, white shirt donned with a pink ribbon, gray skirt, white socks, and brown shoes. She also carried a black bag with her. She looked similar to her current appearance but without the earrings.
As Cure Butterfly, her hair lengthens and turns yellow with an orange braid and an orange ombre at the bottom. There is also a thin orange streak on one of her bangs. On top of her head is a hot pink hat with pink ruffles, a light pink bow shaped like a butterfly with a sky blue sphere in the middle, hot pink strands, and pink triangles at the end. She wears sky blue earrings with pink lining which are each half of a butterfly wing. Her top is magenta with pink and pale pink frills on the front with long pink open palm gloves connected with magenta middle finger ring that fade into sheer fabric around the shoulders with magenta bracelets and hot pink triangles with white frills attached on them. On her neck is a gold brooch with a pair of light pink wings and a magenta sphere with a gold four-pointed star design with two white little bows at the bottom. Her mini skirt is pink and has a white frilly layer at the bottom. Jutting out of her black belt with a gold inverted right triangle in the middle, on her left are two layers of white and light pink fabric. Jutting out of the red bow are larger fabrics, the top layer being light pink, and the bottom being magenta. Her skirt has a longer fabric at the back, that is multiple shades of pink resembles butterfly. She wears a purple sock on her right leg, that fades into a dark purple ombre on her thigh, and a pink garter belt with a yellow four-pointed star attached to it on her left leg. Her dark pink boots are ankle length with pink toes, dark purple soles, and a pair of ribbons which match the color of shoes attached at the back. She also wears pink eyeshadow and nail polish.
Personality
Ageha is a cheerful, fashionable, reliable older sister type, who has a soft spot for younger children. She is hardworking with a lot of confidence in her own abilities. She is quick to befriend anyone because of her easygoing nature. She can sometimes be a little pushy when she gets excited.
Relationships
- Nijigaoka Mashiro: Ageha's childhood friend. She also acts like Mashiro's older sister. They were previously neighbors when they were younger but Ageha had to move away because of her mother's new job.
- Sora Harewataru: Although confused about Sora's background, Ageha warms up to Sora, and quickly befriends her.
- Ellee-chan: Ageha instantly becomes fond of Ellee-chan upon their first meeting. She also protects Ellee-chan from Kabaton's Ranborgs. Since Ageha has an interest in being a nursery school teacher, Ageha is able to come up with many ideas to keep Ellee-chan entertained, or to make her happy.
- Yuunagi Tsubasa: When Ageha first met Tsubasa, she referred to him as "boy", but begins using this nickname less often after realizing he didn't like it. Ageha's extroverted nature made Tsubasa feel uncomfortable at first, but she is able to become his friend after Tsubasa starts to understand her better. Ageha does all that she can give him a helping hand, much to his annoyance. Ageha eventually allows Tsubasa to look after himself, as well as letting Tsubasa help her out when she needs it.
- Saotome Maria and Saotome Kaguya: Her older sisters. Ageha shares similarities personality-wise with Maria and Kaguya. Due to their parents' divorce, Ageha doesn't always get to see them, so she cherishes the time she can spend with them.
- Osanai Takeru: A student Ageha looked after at the Sorashido Nursery. Ageha upsets Takeru when she scolds him but she is able to get along with him afterwards after she transforms into Cure Butterfly to protect him. Ageha then asks Takeru to keep her Pretty Cure identity a secret. Ageha is saddened when she learns that Takeru is going to move away, but comes to terms with his departure after talking things out with him, and gives him a parting gift of rainbow butterflies.
- Battamonda: Ageha initially detests Battamonda for his bad personality and attitude. However, she forgives him after watching him returning Mashiro's Mirage Pen, and how he decides to change his ways.
Etymology
Hijiri (聖)? means "holy" or "sacred"[1].
Ageha (あげは)? means "swallowtail butterfly"[2], which refers to Ageha's Pretty Cure alter ego, Cure Butterfly. It can also allude to the Japanese onomatopoeia "ageage" (アゲアゲ)?, which can mean "to be excited".[3]
Cure Butterfly is a type of insect with large, often brightly coloured wings[4].
History
Past
Before meeting Mashiro, Ageha's parents divorced. Ageha's mother took Ageha, while her father took her older sisters, Maria and Kaguya. Due to this, Ageha always cherishes the time she gets to spend with her sisters. HSPC28
As a child, Ageha was happy with her life and friendship with Mashiro, until her family had to move to another town because of her mother's new job. Unable to accept the upcoming move, Ageha ran away tearfully and refused to leave, until Mashiro comforted her, which helped her accept her family's decision.HSPC04
It is later revealed that Ageha used to be a lonely child when she was in nursery school, until one of the teachers approached and comforted her by wishing her sadness to disappear. Touched by the teacher's kindness, Ageha since decided to become a nursery school teacher.HSPC36
Learning About Pretty Cure
Ageha decides to return to Sorashido City to run some errands and apply to learn how to be a nursery school teacher at Welfare and Nursery Care Vocational School, where she reunites with Mashiro. She is surprised to meet Sora and Ellee-chan, but warms up to both of them quickly, and lets Mashiro take her time about revealing Sora's background. When Kabaton's two Ranborgs attack, Ageha escorts both Mashiro and Ellee-chan to the school building's roof. Although shocked when Mashrio obtains a Mirage Pen, Ageha encourages Mashiro to be confident with herself, which leads to her witnessing Mashiro transform for the first time. After the fight, Ageha jokingly admits that she won't be able to forget what happened.HSPC04
Helping Sora
Ageha bumps into Sora and decides to hang out with her. After giving Sora a parfait, she learns that Sora is lonely and misses Mashiro, so she takes Sora to Pretty Holic to put some make-up on her. There, she encourages Sora to be honest with Mashiro. That evening, Ageha can tell someone is talking about her, and assumes it was Sora who had told Mashiro about how she felt.HSPC06
Understanding Tsubasa
Ageha unintentionally gives off a bad impression when she woke Tsubasa up, and acted too pushy. She later pairs up with Tsubasa during the team's trip to Mount Raso. As they walk up the mountain, Ageha is very friendly and tries to help Tsubasa, but Tsubasa leaves her behind after he gets fed up with her. But when Tsubasa meets her at the top of the mountain, she is able to make up with him. Soon afterwards, she is held hostage by the Ranborg, but Wing saves her after she tricks the Ranborg into freeing her and Ellee-chan. As the sun sets, Ageha is happy to know that Tsubasa is becoming more comfortable around her as she drives her friends home.HSPC11
Becoming Cure Butterfly
After the Cures defeat Battamonda's Ranborg, Battamonda tells Ageha to prepare herself for next time after she calls him a sore loser. Sometime later, Ageha starts her first practicum at a nursery school, where she admits she's friends with the Pretty Cure. Ageha takes home letters for the Cures, and in turn, takes their responses back to the children. There, she witnesses Takeru interpret Wing's message the wrong way, and tries to reason with him, but he runs out of the building. Ageha chases after him, but they're interrupted by Battamonda and his Ranborg. Ageha tries to get Takeru to evacuate while the Cures fight, but fails to when Battamonda spots him. With the Cures trapped, Ageha grabs Takeru and runs around the Ranborg, making it dizzy. Battamonda accuses Ageha of being an outsider, but Ageha declares herself to being the best nursery school teacher which just like being the best hero. This triggers a Mirage Pen to appear before Ageha, so she turns to Ellee-chan for her Sky Tone, giving her the ability to transform into Cure Butterfly. With Takeru cheering her on, Butterfly easily overpowers the Ranborg by wrapping it up in construction tarp, before purifying it with Butterfly Press. Butterfly then asks Takeru to keep the fact she's a Pretty Cure a secret. Later on, Ageha arrives at Mashiro's house, declaring that she'll now be living with everyone now that's a Pretty Cure too.HSPC18
A New Power
Ageha works hard around the house to keep it clean, make breakfast for everyone, and take care of Ellee-chan. After Ageha falls asleep when working on the design for a mural, she is asked by Tsubasa to rely on him, so Ageha tells him to keep his schedule open for the next day. The next day, Ageha takes Tsubasa and Ellee-chan to the mural, where she asks Tsubasa to help her paint her design. One thing leads to another, and the painting is done, with some help from Ellee-chan as well. However, Ageha has to protect the mural now that Battamonda has showed up. While Butterfly and Wing try their best to protect it, Battamonda decides to have a one-on-one battle with his Ranborg against Butterfly's shield. Butterfly struggles until Wing joins in to give her a boost. Butterfly and Wing's feelings grant them the Sky Tone W Flying, so they attempt to perform Updraft Shining only for the Colorful Action Mix Palette to appear instead. Not knowing how to use it, Butterfly decides to mix two colors together to give Tsubasa a power boost, before using Titanic Rainbow Attack to purify the Ranborg. After the battle, Sora and Mashiro are informed about Ageha's hard work, which prompts Ageha to happily rely on them for help as well.HSPC19
Fashion Show With Her Sisters
When Ageha's sisters Maria and Kaguya come to Sorashido City to be at a fashion show, she is overjoyed to see them. Ageha later tells her sisters about her friends, and tells them she is striving to be a nursery school teacher instead. When Ellee-chan is intimidated by the crowd, Ageha comforts her, and saves the show by joining in when the audience are unfamiliar with her. When Minoton summons a Ranborg to attack the Saotome Sisters and Kako, Butterfly vows to protect them because of the smiles they have whenever they support each other's dreams, and being together with her sisters is always exciting. In the end, Maria and Kaguya thank Ageha for saving the show, and they wish her the best with achieving her dream. HSPC28
Bidding Takeru Farewell
As Ageha continues learning how to be a teacher at the Sorashido Nursery School, she has grown closer to Takeru. However, after learning that Takeru has been distancing himself as he will have to move to another town, Ageha becomes upset, knowing that she can't prevent Takeru's move from happening. Although Ageha tries to hide her sadness, her friends notice that she hasn't been honest to them. After Ageha tells her friends the reason why she strives to become a nursery school teacher, Tsubasa approaches her the next day, and gives Ageha encouragement on why the children at the nursery school adore her, which emotionally touches her.
After being encouraged by Tsubasa, Ageha decides to have a heart-to-heart with Takeru, finally telling Takeru how she is going to miss him. She then tells Takeru to evacuate and stay with his classmates when Skearhead's Kyoborg is summoned. After the fight, Ageha learns that the same teacher she met is actually Takeru's grandmother, and she and Takeru promise each other to improve themselves before meeting again. On Takeru's moving day, Butterfly drives to a parking lot near a set of train tracks and uses the Colorful Action Mix Palette to create rainbow butterflies to cheer Takeru up, before waving him goodbye. HSPC36
Epilogue
After the final battle, Ageha bids Sora, Tsubasa and Ellee-chan farewell with a smile. Despite this, Ageha can't help but feel sad about her friends leaving. However, she is glad that she has inspired Tsubasa, who vows to become a cool adult like her. Fortunately, Ageha is happy that her friends are able to visit via Sky Land's tunnel the next day.HSPC50
Cure Butterfly
Cure Butterfly
Wonderful Soaring Excitement! Cure Butterfly!
アゲてひろがるワンダホー！キュアバタフライ！
Agete Hirogaru Wandahō! Kyua Batafurai!
Cure Butterfly (キュアバタフライ)? is Ageha's Pretty Cure alias. She transforms using the Sky Mirage and her Sky Tone Butterfly. Butterfly is capable of summoning a butterfly-shaped shield to deflect attacks, while also blowing a kiss which turns out to be a butterfly that explodes on impact. Butterfly also has the ability to attack and purify Ranborgs with Butterfly Press. Using the Colorful Action Mix Palette, Butterfly is able to perform Titanic Rainbow Attack, as well as use various other abilities to give her teammates a power boost.
Transformation
Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change!: Ageha poses with the Sky Mirage, before placing her Sky Tone Butterfly on the item. The Sky Mirage lights up with a green light, before switching to pink when Ageha presses a button. Ageha speaks into the item, causing "BUTTERFLY" to show up. Ageha's hair then lengthens and turns blonde, with her shoes appearing soon afterwards. Next, her hair accessory and earrings appear as Ageha jumps from platform to platform. Her dress then appears before she jumps into the sky and her sleeves appear. Throughout the sequence, the words "HOP," "STEP," and "JUMP" appear every time she lands on the platform. Butterfly opens her eyes and her eye shadow appears before striking more poses. Butterfly shows off her new appearance, before introducing herself, and striking a pose.
Attacks
- Butterfly Press (バタフライプレス)?: Cure Butterfly's solo attack. It can also be used as a shield.
- Butterfly Kiss (バタフライキッス)?: Cure Butterfly's signature move. To distract her enemy, she uses a "kiss gesture" to summon a butterfly. When approaching an enemy, the butterfly explodes into smoke, making the enemy unable to move and see its surroundings.
- Titanic Rainbow Attack (タイタニック・レインボーアタック)?: Cure Butterfly's solo attack. To perform it, she needs Cure Wing, the Colorful Action Mix Palette and Sky Tone W Flying.
- Majestic Halation (マジェスティックハレーション)?: A group attack that Butterfly performs with Sky, Prism, Wing and Majesty. To perform it, she and her teammates need the Majestic Chroniclon.
Songs
Ageha's voice actor, Nanase Ayaka has participated in several image songs for the character she voices. Many of them include songs with Sekine Akira, who voices Sora Harewataru, Kakuma Ai, who voices Nijigaoka Mashiro, Murase Ayumu, who voices Yuunagi Tsubasa, and Koga Aoi, who voices Ellee-chan.
Group Songs
- Future Connect (Along with Murase Ayumu)
- FLY TOGETHER!!!!! (Along with Sekine Akira, Kakuma Ai, and Murase Ayumu)
- FLY TOGETHER!!!!! ~Halation Ver.~ (Along with Sekine Akira, Kakuma Ai, Murase Ayumu, and Koga Aoi)
- Hirogarism ~Precure Quartetto Ver.~ (Along with Sekine Akira, Kakuma Ai, and Murase Ayumu)
- Hirogarism ~Precure Quintet Ver.~ (Along with Sekine Akira, Kakuma Ai, Murase Ayumu, and Koga Aoi)
Trivia
- Ageha's birthday is on August 8th, making her Zodiac sign Leo. Her birthday falls on Butterfly Day.
- Ageha shares her voice actor with Shuichi, a minor character from Healin' Good♥Pretty Cure.
- According to episode 4:
- Ageha's Blood Type is B.
- Ageha's birth stone is peridot.
- Ageha's lucky color is baby pink.
- Her latest obsession is an English tea latte with white chocolate and extra whipped cream.
- Ageha is the first main Cure to be:
- a pink Cure who isn't the leader of her team.
- an adult.
- Unlike Fuurin Asumi, who is born in a body resembling her predecessor, Ageha is already legally an adult age-wise. This makes Ageha both physically and mentally the oldest Cure in the franchise.
- a licensed driver.
- Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure ~Hero Girls~ revealed that she has a driver's license, shown by the Shoshinsha mark, which is the beginner's driver's mark, on her vehicle, which resembles a Hummer H2.
- She named her car Piyo-chan (ピヨちゃん)?.
- Ageha's debut episode as Cure Butterfly is the same number as her age.
- She doesn't like bell peppers. HSPC21
- Ageha's parents are divorced, hence why her sisters' surnames are different.HSPC28
- In other words, Ageha adopted her mother's surname, while her sisters adopted their father's.
- When Ageha was in middle school, she once tried to model for a magazine through Kako's suggestion. However, she later decided modeling wasn't for her, so she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a nursery school teacher instead.HSPC28
- She has a huge appetite, being able to eat many food at once.HSPC41
- In Oops! All PreCure Animage interview, Kingetsu Ryuunosuke revealed that they wanted a Cure they could pair up with Cure Wing, so the shared theme of "flying things" was chosen. Butterfly was chosen as its life cycle suited the first adult Cure, who is all grown up. "Ageha" was chosen as her name quickly after, with "Hijiri" being chosen as Ageha's surname because it had the right sound to balance her name.
Gallery
- Main Page: Hijiri Ageha/Image Gallery