Mofurun (モフルン )? is the main mascot for Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure!. She is a teddy bear who was given to Mirai and gained the ability to speak when Mirai became a Pretty Cure together with Riko. She ends her sentences with "~mofu".
In the movie, she becomes a Pretty Cure known as Cure Mofurun (キュアモフルン )?.
Bio[]
Appearance[]
Moforun is a light brown teddy bear with blue eyes and a white tummy. She has stars on each ear, one purple and the other pink with matching hearts on her paws. She has pink cheeks and a tan muzzle. On her neck is a fuchsia bow with a jewel compact in the middle.
In the movie, she wears a yellow dress with a cherry pattern around the bottom and an orange shawl, with a gold bear head charm hanging from her bow. She has pale blue shoes and a gold crown with hearts around it middle and tiny pink, yellow, and purple jewels topping each point.
As Cure Mofurun, she becomes a young human girl with thick curly auburn hair. Her eyes and ears remain the same and she retains her bowtie. She wears a magenta bow with a small witch hat decorated by a pink band and a bow on the corner with a green bear head-shaped bead. She wears an orange jacket with puffy translucent sleeves, red suspenders with gold bear clasps, and light orange shorts. On her bowtie is her Linkle Stone. There are light yellow ribbons on her tail with purple and pink bows on each end each with gold bears. Her gloves are off-white with a pink or purple heart on the palm and fluffy trim. One glove is shorter than the other with a gold bear head bracelet circling the upper arm, while the left arm has yellow stripes. Her boots are orange with white fluff trim. On her knees are pink and purple bear knee guards with a long yellow and white-striped sock on her right leg.
In Ruby Style, Mofurun's hair changes into two large twin tails with red ribbons wrapped around them. Her hat has a red and white bow in the middle. The outfit has a black top with a red blouse over it. Her bow turns white with the Ruby Linkle stone, along with puffy sleeves with fluffy trim. She wears off-white shorts with a long fuchsia ruffle in the back, along with another short red ruffle that is longer on the right. On her waist is a red and white bow with a gold bear and two dark red straps with gold buckles. The back resembles a long coattail. She has red boots with a pink bow on the right and a purple one on the left with gold bears. Her socks are red and white with matching ribbons with pink and purple bear heads. Her gloves are wrist-length with red and wrist wristbands under them.
In Sapphire Style, Mofurun's hair becomes a thick bubbly ponytail with different colored beads in it. Her hat has wings and green bear beads. She wears a short navy blue sleeveless top with light green diamond buttons and a blue coat over it. Her bow has the Sapphire Linkle Stone and a long pale blue scarf is around her arms. Also on her arms are sleeve-like arm warmers with gold bracelets. Her gloves are pale blue. She also wears pale blue short pants with a light pink gradient. Around her waist is a gold ring resembling her bracelets. Her shoes become blue and flat with pink and purple bear heads on top. She also wears white and gold leg warmers with a white wing on each end.
In Topaz Style, her hairstyle resembles a donut. Her hat has a pink donut around it. Her yellow dress has puffy sleeves and her bow is burnt orange with the Topaz Linkle Stone. At the bottom is a white frilly apron with a gold bear head and a plain donut ring around her waist. On the back is a burnt orange bow, with the tails tied and a large pink or purple bear head on each side. Her shorts are brown and covered in green, pale pink, and sky blue sprinkles. She wears her normal gloves but is evenly along with a donut around the wrist, along with yellow tights and a pink or purple swirled candy on each ankle. Her shoes are light red and are shaped like bear heads.
In Heartful Style, her hair resembles her Ruby Style but with a large pair of fluffy buns on top decorated with yellow, pink, purple, and green bows. Her hat grows and has wings held by a gold bear head. Her jacket turns pale orange with a white jabot, yellow and white-striped sleeves, and a fluffy belt around the waist with a pale yellow ruffle at the bottom along with a pale orange shawl. Her bow resembles wings with the Linkle Stone in the middle. The tails are shaped like a bear with light pink paws on each side with a matching bear head floating in between and she wears yellow shorts. The bows on her gloves are replaced with bear heads. Her tights are white and yellow with pale gold shoes lined with light yellow fluff decorated with different colored bear heads. She gains large pale pink wings.
Personality[]
Mofurun is a warm-hearted, soft spoken companion. She can be curious, gluttonous, and simple-minded, and gets sad and worried during serious moments. She also has a responsible side, worrying about Mirai's well-being, looking after Ha-chan, and helping out Mirai and Riko during their magic classes.
Gender[]
During the initial airing of Mahou Tsukai for the first few months, Mofurun's gender was not explicitly stated. That changed when the season's film was announced in July, where in it, Mofurun would transform into a Pretty Cure, and at the time, such a thing was usually limited to female characters.
According to the film's director, Tanaka Yuta, it was shared from the TV anime staff that Mofurun's gender was simply "Mofurun," and the film staff ran with that idea to design Cure Mofurun more androgynously, with her wearing pumpkin pants instead of skirts like most other Pretty Cure.[1] Several other staff members, such as character designer Miyamoto Emiko,[2] film producer Kaminoki Yuu,[3] TV anime producer Naito Keisuke, and series director Mitsuka Masato,[4] have all reaffirmed Mofurun's androgyny. In 2019, when the official Pretty Store Twitter account promoted a lineup of plushies featuring female mascot characters, of which Mofurun was included, they later clarified that as Mofurun's gender is "Mofurun," she can be either a boy, girl, or neither.[5]
However, according to series head writer Murayama Isao, Mofurun was set to be a girl from the start, and he had a scene in mind where Mirai, who would have treated Mofurun like a boy the entire time, gets shocked when Mofurun, now able to speaks, says "Mofurun is a girl-mofu!" Due to time constraints, he was unable to include a scene in the anime commenting on Mofurun's gender (pg. 79).[6]
Relationships[]
- Asahina Mirai: Mofurun is Mirai's teddy bear, given to her by her grandmother on her first birthday. They are very close, and consider each other as sisters.
- Izayoi Riko: Through Mirai, Mofurun gets to befriend Riko. They share a special bond due to their connection with magic.
- Ha-chan: Mofurun is close with Ha-chan since Ha-chan's birth, acting as her caretaker. She is always by Ha-chan's side during rough times.
- Chikurun: Despite Chikurun's rudeness, Mofurun is very kind towards them. Even when Chikurun is exposed as Orba's spy, Mofurun refuses to abandon Chikurun, which finally earns her respect from the bee fairy.
- Kumata: Mofurun trusts Kumata almost immediately, and is quick to become his friend. She is horrified to realize that he is Dark Matter, but still believes there is good inside him. She forgives him in the end, and is happy for him when he finally gets accepted by the other bears.
Etymology[]
"Mofu" means "fluff" and "run" could just be a suffix to make it into a name.
Abilities[]
Before the show began, Mofurun had no known abilities due to being a stuffed bear but when gaining the ability to talk, a good sense of magic is gained as well. Mofurun is somehow able to sense the presence of Linkle Stones, commenting on a 'sweet smell' when detecting them, which in turn alerts the girls. Mofurun also helps transform the girls when the Linkle Stones are inserted into her pink brooch that is on her bow. For that, one needs to hold Mofurun's paws.
After the girls obtain the Rainbow Carriage, Mofurun gains the ability to also sense the Linkle Stones' Spirits.
History[]
Mofurun was given to Mirai by her grandmother when she was born before the season's events. Mirai treasured Mofurun greatly but eventually longed to speak to her. Mofurun was just a plush toy bear but gained the ability to move on her own and talk after helping Mirai and Riko transform into Pretty Cure. She mentions that she is excited to be able to speak to Mirai for the first time and even desires to talk to her just like Mirai did.
Throughout the first half of the season, Mofurun helps Mirai and Riko detect the Linkle Stones and acts as their transformation item. She also acts as Ha-chan's caretaker. She is devastated when Ha-chan goes missing after Dokurokushe is purified, but like Mirai and Riko, Mofurun is overjoyed to have Ha-chan, who has helped them as Cure Felice, back.MTPC22
When Ha-chan is reunited with the girls and Mofurun, Mofurun feels that she isn't useful and helpful enough to help the girls. However, with Mirai's encouragement, Mofurun regains confidence in herself.MTPC24 Mofurun later realizes Ha-chan is upset for feeling like a burden after she noticed Ha-chan having sneaked away from home and went all the way to find her, and is terrified when she witnesses Yamoh capturing Ha-chan. She is relieved and happy when Ha-chan finally returns to her and the girls' side.MTPC25
Mofurun later becomes the main character of the Cinderella story as Mofuruderella, but is unable to remember the three girls. She is also mistreated by Gamettsu, Sparda and Batty. The girls decide to help Mofurun achieve her wish of going to the ball and meeting the Prince. Mofuderella ends up reverting, but realizes she is actually destined to be a magician. With this adventure, Mofurun ends up changing the Chinderella story for it to become about her, which she is fine with.MTPC29
Mofurun is involved with the Rainbow Carriage as part of the Extreme Rainbow attack. She also gains the ability to notice the Spirits of the Linkle Stones.MTPC31
Mofurun meets Chikurun, who is the culprit behind Mirai's missing pancakes. Mofurun quickly believes Chikurun's made-up backstory, and considers Chikurun her friend, even though Chikurun refuses to acknowledge her kind gesture. Orba, who has learned about Mofurun from Chikurun, almost lays his hands on Mofurun to hurt her, but the Cures manage to rescue Mofurun just in time. Mofurun and the girls then watch the flower field with Chikurun, still unaware of Chikurun being a spy.MTPC36
During Halloween, Mofurun and the girls join the race to catch the Pumpkin Bird. However, she notices that the Pumpkin Bird isn't feeling too well. She then approaches the Pumpkin Bird, who is hurt by Shakince, and after checking on them, she realizes they have a cavity. By pulling out the Pumpkin Bird's ruined tooth, Mofurun automatically becomes the winner of the competition.MTPC38
During their time learning how to make honey pudding with Liz at the Magic School, Mofurun and the girls want to give Chikurun some of their puddings. However, they soon realize their Linkle Stones have been stolen, and finally is told by Shakince that Chikurun that Chikurun is a spy for the Never Ending Chaos. But Mofurun, along with the Cures, refuse to leave Chikurun behind. Chikurun finally understands Mofurun's friendship, and returns them the favor.MTPC42 Mofurun and the girls then bid Chikurun farewell after returning Chikurun to the Fairy Village.MTPC43
When Orba turns the girls into little children, Mofurun is shocked, but still responsibly looks after them regardless of the troubles they've caused for her. She has to pretend that Mirai is sick to avoid Mirai's mother's suspicions. She tries to protect the girls, but is overpowered by Sparda easily, until the girls transform and return to their normal ages to save her, much to her relief. MTPC44
In the movie, Mofurun is chosen by the Wishing Stone, although she doesn't know what to wish for. She is then captured by Dark Matter before she ends up falling into a forest where many bears live. She then meets Kumata and befriends him, until he reveals himself to her as Dark Matter. Wanting to protect the girls, especially Mirai, Mofurun's wish is granted by the Wishing Stone, which becomes her Linkle Stone, turning her into Cure Mofurun. However, when she tries to hug Dark Matter, she loses her life due to Dark Matter severely injuring her by destroying her Linkle Stone. After the girls' love and faith revive Mofurun, Mofurun forgives Kumata and together with the Cures, Cure Mofurun saves the Magic World from Kumata's leftover dark magic. She then bids Kumata farewell and is happy for him to be accepted by the bears as their friend.
After the final battle against Deusmast, Mofurun and Mirai are separated from Riko and Ha-chan, and Mofurun is grateful for what the girls have given her, before she returns to being inanimate. However, she regains her magic and becomes alive again a few years later, and she and Mirai are finally reunited with Riko and Ha-chan as a family.MTPC49
Cure Mofurun[]
"Fluffy Mofurun! Cure Mofurun!"
モフモフモフルン!キュアモフルン!
Mofumofu Mofurun! Kyua Mofurun!
Cure Mofurun (キュアモフルン )? is the Pretty Cure alter ego of Mofurun. Mofurun becomes a Pretty Cure in the movie when the Wishing Stone sparkles brightly because of her wish to be with Mirai and the others, transforming into the Linkle Stone Mofurun, which allows her to fight alongside the other Cures. Her default form is the Mofurun Style (モフルンスタイル )?. When Kumata destroyed her Linkle Stone and reverted back to a stuffed bear, she was revived with the wishes of her friends, also transforming the destroyed Linkle Stone into the Linkle Stone Heartful.
Ruby Style[]
Ruby Style (ルビースタイル )? is the form Mofurun used in the movie, utilizing the Linkle Stone Ruby and the power of her partners, Cure Miracle and Cure Magical. Her melee strength is increased in this form.
Sapphire Style[]
Sapphire Style (サファイアスタイル )? is the form Mofurun used in the movie, utilizing the Linkle Stone Sapphire. This form focuses on speed.
Topaz Style[]
Topaz Style (トパーズスタイル )? is the form Mofurun used in the movie, utilizing the Linkle Stone Topaz. Like Miracle and Magical, she can use complex magic attacks in this form, which are all based on sweets.
Heartful Style[]
Heartful Style (ハートフルスタイル )? is the last form Mofurun used in the movie, utilizing the Rainbow Carriage and the Linkle Stone Heartful. She can perform Heartful Rainbow in this form, alongside Miracle, Magical and Felice.
Attack[]
- Heartful Rainbow (ハートフルレインボー )? is the group attack Cure Mofurun performs with the others for the first time in the film.
Songs[]
Mofurun's voice actress, Saitou Ayaka, has participated in several image songs for the character she voices. Many of them include group songs with Takahashi Rie, who voices Asahina Mirai, Horie Yui, who voices Izayoi Riko, and Hayami Saori, who voices Hanami Kotoha
Duets[]
- Sparkling Vows (Along with Takahashi Rie, Horie Yui and Hayami Saori)
- Two Wishes (Along with Takahashi Rie)
Theme song[]
In the movie, Cure Mofurun has a theme song sung by Gojo Mayumi. The track that plays during her transformation is the latter half of The thoughts that call about a miracle from the movie's soundtrack.
- Brilliant! Cure Mofurun (Gojo Mayumi)
Trivia[]
- Mofurun shares her voice actor with Hyuuga Minori, a minor character from Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star.
- Cure Mofurun is the first Pretty Cure to wear shorts instead of a skirt. She is followed by Cure Milky from Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure.
- Mofurun's merchandises were one of the highest selling in the history of the franchise itself.
- Even transformed into her human form, her insides are made out of cotton, which means she is essentially a large doll.
- A rough sketch by Miyamoto Emiko reveals that Mofurun was originally going to wear an overall-like garment.
- While in previous seasons, the mascots had to transform into devices to allow their partners to transform, Mofurun is not required to do anything like that. Instead, Mirai and Riko simply have to hold one of Mofurun's paws when transforming.
- Therefore, Mofurun is the first mascot in the franchise who functions as a transformation device without needing to change herself into another form.
- Ever since Mahou Tsukai aired, Mofurun's voice actor, Saitou Ayaka, has wished Asahina Mirai a happy birthday every single year on June 12th on Twitter[7].
- Saitou Ayaka used the same voice she did for the Jewelpet character, Ruby to voice Mofurun. The only difference in both character's speech patterns is Mofurun's additional verbal tic.
Gallery[]
- Main Page: Mofurun/Image Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Part 1 of an interview with Tanaka conducted by Kobayashi Shinnosuke promoting the Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure! film for the Animate Times on October 23, 2016 (source is in Japanese).
- ↑ Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure! Animage January 2017 special issue. A translation of the interview with animation supervisor, Ueno Ken, who mentioned Miyamoto's comments, is featured on the Wikia.
- ↑ Animedia September 2016 issue.
- ↑ Gakken. (2017) "Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure! Official Complete Book."
- ↑ A tweet by the official Pretty Store account on May 26, 2019 (source is in Japanese).
- ↑ Animage September 2016 issue. An image of the specific page can be found here (source is in Japanese).
- ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/aaayaka0602/status/1535790804769607680
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Mascots | Mofurun • Chikurun | |
Dark Magicians | Dokurokushe • Yamoh • Batty • Sparda • Gamettsu • Yokubaru | |
Never Ending Chaos | Deusmast • Never Ending Chaos (Labut • Shakince • Benigyo • Orba) • Chikurun • Donyokubaru | |
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