Nijigaoka Mashiro (虹ヶ丘ましろ)? is one of the five main Cures in Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure, and a second-year student at Sorashido Academy. She usually lives with her grandmother, as her parents work overseas. Her nickname is Mashiron (ましろん)?.
Mashiro transforms into the Pretty Cure of Light, Cure Prism (キュアプリズム)?.
Bio[]
Appearance[]
Mashiro has waist-length, straight-cut (except the bangs), dull pink hair that is held up halfway by a white ribbon with a small bun, and round forest green eyes. Her rounded bangs are swept to the right and frame her face with a few pieces left behind in the middle. She wears a pale reddish-pink puffy blouse with a white lower half at the torso and cuffs, sailor collar with a light reddish-pink stripe and a white ribbon in the front. Her skirt has pleats with light pink trim. On the waist, she has a yellow and white cat-shaped buckle. She has a light yellow scrunchie around her left wrist. Her sneakers are pink with yellow bows, a white line below the tongue, and baby blue soles, and she wears short white socks with baby blue scallops. At her left is her Mirage Pen.
In the summer, she wears a white short-sleeved dress with the scalloped sleeves having a magenta line, while the dress bodice has a pale pink insert. She also has a pale pink collar with white frill trim, along with a light cerise ribbon. Her pleated skirt has magenta and pale pink lines at the bottom, and a pale pink sash around her waist. She retains her shoes, but they are now worn with short white socks and magenta cuffs.
In the winter, she wears a loose pale pink sweater with a ruffled pink sailor collar and white border near the frills, two matching buttons in the middle, and a dark magenta pleated skirt. She also wears her usual socks and shoes. Sometimes, she wears a salmon coat with ribbons at the sleeves, darker buttons and pockets, and a large white scarf with a pom-pom at the end.
As a child, Mashiro wore a white shirt with a matching ribbon, a light pink dress with three dark pink buttons, white socks, and red Mary Janes.
As Cure Prism, her eyes brighten with sparkles added to the bottom of her irises. Her now bright pink hair grows longer to the knee and is wavier, below is a peach ombre. On her temples are braided sideway hearts tying into a small ponytail at the back of the scalp held by a magenta heart-shaped ribbon. She gains braided sidelocks with thin upside-down heart-shaped ends. There is also a heart-shaped cowlick in the middle. On her head, she wears a big white ribbon with light blue four-pointed star-like designs, a pair of white wings, and a blue sphere clip in the middle. She also wears a gold crescent-shaped earring hanging below two beads with a white sphere in it, resembling a planet on the left ear with a gold earring on the right. Her sleeveless dress is white with a frilly strip. On top is a swan-neck and a large ruffle in the front lined with pink and light blue. It is held by a white spherical brooch with a yellow four-point star on top and pair of pink wings with a gold trim plus sky blue ribbons at the bottom. The wide skirt has two white layers with magenta ruffly lining on one and light yellow scallops on the bottom. The open section on the right is dark blue with light blue four-pointed star lining at the bottom and a pale yellow four-pointed star with pale green, pale orange, cerulean, and lilac rays inside. There is also a light blue bow with two white ruffled fabrics attached above. She wears white opera-length layered gloves with large white bows at the end. They're held by strips and also connect vertically to the gloves. She wears white knee-length boots with gold four-pointed star designs on the foot, magenta scalloped bands, soles, and curvy foot straps. In the back, there are two white ribbons with magenta hearts in the front and light blue four-pointed stars in the back.
Personality[]
Mashiro is a kind and thoughtful girl, who knows a lot about cooking and nature. However, she panics easily when experiencing unfamiliar things. Mashiro doesn't have a lot of confidence in herself, but slowly starts to change.
Relationships[]
- Sora Harewataru: Mashiro's first encounter with Sora was very awkward, but helps Sora after learning about her situation. Mashiro invites Sora to live in her house, where she slowly starts forming a friendship with Sora.
- Nijigaoka Yoyo: Her grandmother. Mashiro lives with her, and Mashiro trusts Yoyo enough to tell her about weird events that happened to her.
- Ellee-chan: Although initially wary of Ellee-chan, Mashiro gradually starts to care for the young princess as her caretaker. Originally, Mashiro is very concerned after Ellee-chan becomes Cure Majesty, but later learns to trust Ellee-chan's abilities.
- Hijiri Ageha: Her childhood friend. Due to their age difference, Ageha acts like Mashiro's older sister. They were previously neighbors when they were younger but Ageha had to move away because of Ageha's mother's new job.
- Yuunagi Tsubasa: Although initially unaware of Tsubasa living in her home, Mashiro eventually befriends Tsubasa, and she appreciates his hardworking attitude.
- Battamonda: Mashiro considers Battamonda her enemy because of what he did to Sora. However, she is unaware that he is currently living as a human and even thanks him for offering her necessary criticism. When Battamonda reveals his true identity to her, she feels hurt but finds it difficult to stay angry with him. Eventually, she forgives him after he returns her Mirage Pen and apologizes, acknowledging that he has changed for the better.
Etymology[]
Nijigaoka (虹ヶ丘)?: Niji (虹)? means "rainbow"[1], Ga (ヶ)? is an abbreviation of the counter word 個/箇[2], while Oka (丘)? means "hill"[3].
Mashiro (ましろ)? means "pure white"[4], which refers to her theme color and her Cure name.
Cure Prism is a transparent glass or plastic object that separates white light that passes through it into different colours[5].
History[]
Past[]
Mashiro was sad when she heard her childhood friend, Ageha, was moving to another town. However, she still kindly comforted Ageha, and promised to stay in contact with her.HSPC04
When Mashiro was younger, she wanted to make rice balls for her parents but was upset when she didn't know how to. However, her parents saw her crying and made rice balls with her.HSPC10
Meeting Sora And Ellee-chan[]
Mashiro is walking down the street, when she witnesses Sora and Ellee-chan fall from the sky. Mashiro thought she was dreaming at first but after Kabaton appears, she realizes she's still in reality. There, she witnesses Sora transform into Cure Sky and defeat the Ranborg.HSPC01
When Sora starts to gain attention from the citizens, Mashiro takes her and Ellee-chan to live in her house. At first, Mashiro doesn't know what to do about Sora's "fish out of water" reactions. However, Mashiro forms a closer bond with Sora after learning about Sora's childhood and her reason for wanting to become a hero. After Sky defeats Kabaton's Ranborg, Mashiro decides to buy Sora a new notebook to replace Sora's old one.HSPC02
Comforting Ellee-chan[]
When both Mashiro and Sora notice Ellee-chan is homesick and misses her parents, Yoyo tells both girls that they can contact Sky Land by finding a Sky Jewel to connect with the Mirror Pad. At the same time, Mashiro is surprised that her own grandmother, like Sora, is also from Sky Land. Despite Mashiro's own confusion, she and Sora venture out to the hill behind Mashiro's home to find the Sky Jewel, where she bonds with Sora over her homemade Cloud Bread.
After Sky saves Mashiro and Ellee-chan from Kabaton's Ranborg, the three of them return home and contact Sky Land's king and queen for the first time using the Sky Jewel's powers. Mashiro then asks if Sora feels lonely due to being separated from her family, only for Sora to tell her that she's okay as long as she has Mashiro as her friend.HSPC03
Becoming Cure Prism[]
Mashiro is reunited with Ageha, who also quickly befriends Sora and Ellee-chan. Mashiro, along with Sora and Ellee-chan, then waits for Ageha outside of the Welfare and Nursery Care Vocational School building, when they spot a disguised Kabaton. Mashiro sees through Kabaton's trick, but is not quick enough to stop Sora from falling for the trap.
Mashiro and Ellee-chan are escorted by Ageha to the roof of the school building to escape from one of the Ranborgs. However, Mashiro remains concerned for Sora's safety. Mashiro receives her Mirage Pen from Ellee-chan, driven by her desire to rescue Sora. Despite this, she hesitates when Kabaton mocks her for being a side character. With Ageha's encouragement to be confident in herself, Mashiro recalls how Sora acknowledged her, which gives her the courage to take both her Mirage Pen and Sky Tone. She then transforms into Cure Prism for the first time. As Cure Prism, she helps Sky defeat one of the Ranborgs. Afterwards, Sora expresses her gratitude to Mashiro for saving her.HSPC04
Convincing Sora To Accept Her As Cure Prism[]
Despite now being a Pretty Cure, Mashiro is told by Sora to stop being one because of her nightmares. Mashiro is grateful that Sora is worried about her, but believes that they should work together to protect Ellee-chan. So when Kabaton arrives with a Ranborg, Mashiro goes against Sora's wishes and goes after her as Prism. While hiding from the Ranborg, Prism learns that Sky cherishes her as a friend and doesn't want her to get hurt. Prism tries to think of ways to help Sky not see her as a friend so she doesn't have to worry as much, but realizes she prefers they think of each other as friends. Prism's feelings about wanting to help Sky because they're friends get through to her, which gives them a new attack, Updraft Shining to purify the Ranborg.HSPC05
Going To School With Sora[]
Mashrio soon gets to go to school with Sora. Both girls are happy to spend time with each other and their classmates, although Mashiro is initially worried about Sora, who decides to act differently after standing out too much. To encourage Sora to be more self-accepting, Mashiro takes her to the school's roof to look at the cherry blossom tree, and admits that she used to be shyer before opening up to others. In the end, Mashiro is glad that Sora has managed to befriend some of their classmates.HSPC07
Cooking And Kindness[]
Mashiro happily writes a letter to her parents about becoming friends with Tsubasa, but thinks she doesn't have any clear goals like Tsubasa and Sora. When both Mashiro learns that Tsubasa wants to have yakitai for his welcome party, she and her two friends do their best to make taiyaki instead. After defeating Kabaton's Ranborg, Tsubasa thanks Mashiro for being kind enough to make his dream of eating with his loved ones happen. After Tsubasa's welcome party, Mashiro comes to appreciate her own kindness more.HSPC10
Visiting Sky Land[]
As Ellee-chan has learned how to walk, Mashiro goes out with Sora and Tsubasa to buy Ellee-chan a pair of shoes. There, Mashiro meets an older lady, but notices she looks upset after giving them the shoes Ellee-chan wants. After Yoyo tells the group that Sora, Tsubasa and Ellee-chan might have to return to Sky Land via the tunnel, Mashiro realizes she won't see Sora as often. This helps Mashiro understand how the lady, whose family is moving overseas, is feeling. Mashiro decides to transform with Sora, so they can return the shoes to the lady, so she can give the shoes to her granddaughter. After tearfully watching the lady send her family off, and buying a pair of replacement shoes for Ellee-chan, Mashiro, along with Sora, Tsubasa and Ellee-chan, enters the tunnel after she bids Ageha and Yoyo goodbye.HSPC13
Mashiro arrives in Sky Land, and supports Sora as she joins the Azure Guards.HSPC14 Sometime later, Mashiro meets Tsubasa's parents before informing Tsubasa and Ellee-chan that she'll be leaving for Sorashido City soon. Just as Mashiro tries to comfort the pair, a giant Ranborg appears. Mashiro meets up with Sora, and upon Captain Shalala's request, Mashiro transforms and performs Updraft Shining with Sky. Unfortunately, the attack isn't strong enough, and Prism falls to her knees as she starts to feel weak. But after Captain Shalala sacrifices herself, Prism, alongside Sky, gets a burst of energy, and is able to defeat the Ranborg. Prism collapses shortly afterwards. After the battle, Mashiro is informed by Sora that the four of them will be returning to Sorashido City so they can ask Yoyo to find a way to heal the King and Queen.HSPC15
The Relay Race[]
When Mashiro and Sora's class is preparing for the sports festival, Mashiro is chosen by Sora to be part of the relay race. Mashiro is hesitant, but caves in after seeing Sora's enthusiasm. Wanting to make her friends proud, Mashiro follows Sora and Tsubasa's intensive training before the day of the festival.
On the day of the festival, Mashiro tries her best to run, but she trips, before she musters up the courage to run again so she can pass the baton to Sora. Despite Sora managing to win the race for their class, Mashiro is disappointed in herself for her mistake, and leaves to cry. However, upon hearing Sora's explanation on how she just wanted to run with her as a friend, Mashiro calms down. So when Battamonda summons a Ranborg, Prism trusts Sky by giving Sky a projectile to hit the Ranborg. After this experience, Mashiro's confidence grows a little more.HSPC17
First Step To Her Dream[]
With everyone busy, Mashiro reads many picture books to Ellee-chan. When visiting Pretty Holic, Mashiro figures out what is missing from the display that Ageha's co-worker, Natsumi is working on. Due to taking notice of Mashiro's artistic sense, Natsumi recommends that Mashiro enters the "Everyone's Picture Book" contest. Mashiro is reluctant to enter, but eventually does after some encouragement. With the materials needed, Mashiro attempts to start writing her story in the park, but has a writer's block. Mashiro admits to Sora that unlike her friends, she doesn't have something she wants to do, which has been worrying her. Mashiro then takes a break to kindly tell Ellee-chan to share her toys, but is unable to convince the stubborn child. Mashiro wonders what she should have done to get through to Ellee-chan, but after seeing a mother read a picture book to her daughter, Mashiro is struck with inspiration, and runs home. Mashiro then spends all afternoon in her room coming up with her story, and later admits to Sora that writing a picture book is so much fun.
While on her way to submit her entry, Mashiro and her friends are stopped by Battamonda and his Ranborg. Prism decides it's okay if she can't submit her story, but her friends disagree and tell her to leave when there's an opening. Prism listens to her friends, and leaves the battle to submit it. Sometime later, Mashiro and her friends are admiring the other entries, and Mashiro is praised for writing a fabulous story despite not winning. Mashiro admits that she wants to keep drawing, and making books that will make Ellee-chan and other children happy.HSPC20
Helping Sora[]
After hearing about the Captain Shalala sightings, Mashiro requests the Azure Guards to keep investigating the situation. Mashiro then walks in on Sora writing Captain Shalala's memo into her notebook. Mashiro learns about Sora's worries about not being able to move forward as a hero if something happened to Captain Shalala, but Mashiro is certain Sora will become a hero. After Sora runs after an illusion of Captain Shalala, Prism appears at the battlefield to help Sky. Just as she's about to attack the Ranborg some more, she's screamed at by Sky that the Ranborg is actually Captain Shalala. Prism is shocked, and hugs Sky after Sky begs Prism to help her. Prism then learns that their attacks will kill Captain Shalala since she's living off Undergu Energy. After Battamonda retreats, Mashiro witnesses Sora lose her Pretty Cure powers.HSPC22
After Sora becomes powerless, Mashiro is worried about her friend, and is shocked to see the farewell message Sora had left behind. She then writes a letter, which she asks Yoyo to deliver to Sora in Sky Land. After hearing about the attacks in the city, Prism, along with Wing and Butterfly, go out to fight against the Shalalaborg. Despite struggling against it, Prism is relieved when Cure Sky returns to help them. After Shalala is purified, Prism tells Battamonda she won't forgive him easily. Mashiro then welcomes Sora back to the team as she gives the notebook back to her friend.HSPC23
Trusting Ellee-chan[]
After Ellee-chan joins the team as Cure Majesty, Mashiro becomes very concerned for Ellee-chan's safety.HSPC32When she and the other Cures head to Sky Land to investigate a newly emerged ruin, Mashiro is hesitant about allowing Ellee-chan to journey into the ruin. Due to her fear of Ellee-chan getting hurt, it originally causes the Majestic Chroniclon to not respond to the Cures. However, after Prism's teammates remind Prism that they all share the same feelings, Prism finally acknowledges that Majesty has grown stronger, which finally helps her and the team resonate with the Chroniclon and perform Majestic Halation. Prism then smiles at Majesty telling her how much she loves her after the fight with Minoton is over.HSPC33
Understanding Her Dream's Direction[]
Mashiro begins writing another book for her picture book series, and starts considering becoming a picture book author in the future. However, during the library reading session she participates in, Mashiro becomes discouraged when two young boys find her latest book boring and run off to play instead, even though the other children like the story. She then comes across Monda, who is Battamonda in disguise, telling her that an aspiring artist like her can't pursue her dream if she can't take any criticism. Even though Battamonda, who she doesn't recognize, intends to crush her dream, Mashiro interprets it as good advice. Therefore, she becomes more confident in her own dream's direction, and also thanks Battamonda for helping her, and even cheers him on without knowing he was her enemy.HSPC34
As the next picture book competition is coming up, Mashiro decides to draw another picture book, but lacks inspiration. After being dragged to the park by her friends, she comes across Monda again when she begins to relax. She then listens to his sorrows of not being able to succeed, and empathizes with him. Realizing Monda is being attacked by Skearhead, Mashiro confronts Skearhead to protect him, as she believes he has his own worth. In the end, Mashiro decides that her latest book is about having a theme that can help those who are struggling in life.HSPC41
Mashiro later approaches Monda to ask him to read her upcoming picture book, only for him to rip the pages out of her sketchbook, and reveal himself to be Battamonda. Mashiro's Mirage Pen is then stolen by Battamonda, despite her insistence on saving him, which causes her to cry. However, Mashiro can't be mad at him, as she can empathize with Battamonda's emotional turmoil. After witnessing Battamonda ingest Undergu Energy, Mashiro still wants to save him. Her kindness is able to touch Battamonda's heart, who gives her back her Mirage Pen, and she saves him after she and the other Cures purify him with Majestic Halation. Mashiro is then happy that Battamonda has decided to change his ways, and is able to write a happy ending for her story, earning her the grand prize. HSPC43
Epilogue[]
After the final battle, Mashiro tries to hold back her sadness regarding bidding Sora, Tsubasa and Ellee-chan farewell. However, after being hugged by Ellee-chan, Mashiro bursts into tears when saying goodbye to Sora.
The next day, Mashiro starts writing a story about her adventure with her friends, when suddenly the tunnel from Sky Land opens up, revealing that her three friends have come to visit her. Although surprised at first, Mashiro is happy to have them back upon knowing that they can visit her at any time.HSPC50
Cure Prism[]
Cure Prism
ふわりひろがる優しい光！キュアプリズム！
Fuwari Hirogaru Yasashī Hikari! Kyua Purizumu!
Cure Prism (キュアプリズム)? is Mashiro's Pretty Cure alias. She transforms using the Sky Mirage and her Sky Tone Prism. She is capable of summoning light spheres to stun Ranborgs, or use them as launch pads in the sky. Prism also has the ability to attack and purify Ranborgs with Prism Shot.
Transformation[]
Tone Connect! Hirogaru Change!: Mashiro poses with the Sky Mirage, before placing her Sky Tone Prism on the item. The Sky Mirage lights up with a green light, before switching to rainbow when Mashiro presses a button. Mashiro speaks into the item, causing "PRISM" to show up. Mashiro's hair then lengthens and turns bright pink, with her shoes appearing soon afterwards. Next, her bow and earrings appear as Mashiro jumps from platform to platform. Her dress then appears before she jumps into the sky and her gloves appear. Throughout the sequence, the words "HOP," "STEP," and "JUMP" appear every time she lands on the platform. Prism opens her eyes and her back bow appears before striking more cute poses. Prism shows off her new appearance, before introducing herself, and striking a pose.
Attacks[]
- Prism Shot (プリズムショット)?: Cure Prism's solo attack.
- Prism Shine (プリズムシャイン)?: A variant of Prism Shot. It is gold in color and can shine light down on people consumed with Undergu Energy without causing harm to the target. It can also heal wounds caused by Undergu Energy.
- Updraft Shining (アップドラフト・シャイニング)?: A finisher Cure Prism performs with Cure Sky. To perform it, she and Sky need the Sky Mirage and the Sky Tone W Shining.
- Majestic Halation (マジェスティックハレーション)?: A group attack that Prism performs with Sky, Wing, Butterfly and Majesty. To perform it, she and her teammates need the Majestic Chroniclon.
Songs[]
Mashiro's voice actor, Kakuma Ai has participated in several image songs for the character she voices. Many of them include songs with Sekine Akira, who voices Sora Harewataru, Murase Ayumu, who voices Yuunagi Tsubasa, Nanase Ayaka, who voices Hijiri Ageha, and Koga Aoi, who voices Ellee-chan.
Group Songs[]
- Sky-Rainbow Diary (Along with Sekine Akira)
- FLY TOGETHER!!!!! (Along with Sekine Akira, Murase Ayumu, and Nanase Ayaka)
- FLY TOGETHER!!!!! ~Halation Ver.~ (Along with Sekine Akira, Murase Ayumu, Nanase Ayaka, and Koga Aoi)
- Hirogarism ~Precure Quartetto Ver.~ (Along with Sekine Akira, Murase Ayumu, and Nanase Ayaka)
- Hirogarism ~Precure Quintet Ver.~ (Along with Sekine Akira, Murase Ayumu, Nanase Ayaka, and Koga Aoi)
Trivia[]
- Mashiro's birthday is on July 16th, which is Rainbow Day in Japan. Therefore, Mashiro's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- Mashiro's blood type is AB.
- Mashiro loves gardening.
- Mashiro shares her voice actor with Rabirin, one of the mascots from Healin' Good♥Pretty Cure.
- Mashiro is the first white Cure in the franchise from the main series to:
- have pink hair.
- transform by herself.
- Previous white Cures, who are Cure White, Cure Egret / Cure Windy and Cure Rhythm all have to transform with their partners.
- Due to her grandmother being from Sky Land, Mashiro is essentially part Sky Landian.HSPC03
- Mashiro's character having magical blood seems to have taken inspiration from the plot point that was never used for Asahina Mirai / Cure Miracle from Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure!.
- Mashiro moved into Yoyo's house a year before the season. HSPC08
- Mashiro doesn't like Sports' Day. However, she begins to like it a bit more after being in the relay race with Sora.HSPC17
- Cure Prism is the only Hirogaru Sky! Cure to:
- hold her Sky Mirage for her entire introduction.
- wink with her right eye during her transformation.
- have their Sky Tone be based on her sub color instead of her main color.
- Mashiro has been good at swimming ever since she learned it as a child. She has also obtained level eight in swimming. HSPC30
- In an interview from the January 2024 Animage Precure Special Edition issue, Ogawa Koji, the series director, revealed that since spectrums of color come from white light, they made Mashiro a girl who brings out the light in others. Kingetsu Ryuunosuke, the head writer, went on to say that Cure Prism is a white Cure because white is a color that can be dyed in many colors; hence why Mashiro is a girl who has the potential to change in all kinds of ways.
- In the same interview, it's revealed that the star under Prism's skirt represents the 4 other Cures with herself in the center, a sparkle peeking out behind a curtain.
Gallery[]
- Main Page: Nijigaoka Mashiro/Image Gallery
References[]
- ↑ http://www.romajidesu.com/dictionary/meaning-of-%E8%99%B9.html
- ↑ https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/347/what-are-the-origins-of-%E3%83%B6
- ↑ https://www.nihongomaster.com/japanese/dictionary/kanji/524/%E4%B8%98
- ↑ http://www.romajidesu.com/dictionary/meaning-of-%E3%81%BE%E3%81%97%E3%82%8D.html
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/prism