Cure Black

The Red Warrior of Futari wa Pretty Cure

One of the protagonists in 'Futari wa Pretty Cure', an energetic and athletically gifted junior high school girl. She demonstrates leadership as the ace of the lacrosse club.

Quotes

  • No way~!
  • Servants of the power of darkness!
  • Hurry up and go home!
  • Pretty Cure Marble Screw!
  • Combine all into one!

Trivia

  • The transformation pose was devised by director Daisuke Nishio, inspired by Jet Li's Tai Chi.
  • Finishing moves cannot be used without both of them together.
  • Nagisa's casual clothes consist of a pink jacket and skirt, light blue socks, and black sneakers.
  • 'Futari wa Pretty Cure' achieved over 10 billion yen in sales in the girls' toy market, overturning conventional wisdom in the toy industry.
  • The catchphrase 'No way~!' is one of the most popular lines in fan polls.
  • The Porun fairies are partner fairies to the Pretty Cures, each holding transformation items.

Alternate names

Misumi Nagisa ミスミ ナギサ Cure Black

Tags

Pretty Cure Misumi Nagisa Cure Black Futari wa Pretty Cure Magical Girl Toei Animation Girls Anime Fighting Junior High Girl Lacrosse Club

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 10

Appearance

Overall appearance
Junior high school girl with short brown hair. Wears a sporty black and pink transformation costume.
Height
About 157cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Short haircut
  • Brown hair
  • Heart-shaped earrings
Iconic items
  • Card Commune (Mepple)
  • Rainbow Bracelet
  • Prism Stone
  • Pretty Commune
  • Heartiel Commune

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Energetic
Detailed personality
Bright, cheerful, and athletically talented. Caring and exhibits leadership, but also has a delicate side at times.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Athletically Talented
  • Leadership
  • Cares for Friends
  • Competitive
  • Straightforward
Motto
No way~!
Talents
  • Martial Arts
  • All Sports
  • Superhuman Physical Abilities
  • Leadership
  • Team Play
Skills
  • Lacrosse Club Ace
  • Transformation Combat
  • Finishing Move Usage
Motivation
To continue fighting as a Pretty Cure to protect the Earth and her friends.
Habits
Catchphrase is 'No way~!'
Favorite foods
Chocolate, Onigiri, Fruit
Hobbies
Lacrosse, All Sports, Hanging out with Friends
Favorite colors
Pink, Black

History

Backstory
Transforms into the Pretty Cure Cure Black using the power of the fairy Mepple from the Garden of Light to protect the world from the dark threat of the Dusk Zone. Along with Yukishiro Honoka (Cure White), who has a different personality and abilities, continues battling the darkness to reclaim the seven Prism Stones.
Debut date
February 1, 2004
Work title
Futari wa Pretty Cure
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

Prism Stone Reclamation Battles

Significant event
Prism Stone Reclamation Battles
Description
Repeated fierce battles with enemies like the Dusk Zone's Dark Five, successfully reclaiming the Prism Stones.

Jaaku King Subjugation

Significant event
Jaaku King Subjugation
Description
In the final battle, the Pretty Cures defeat the dark emperor Jaaku King.

Ultimate Combined Technique Activation

Significant event
Ultimate Combined Technique Activation
Description
Cure Black and Cure White combine their powers to unleash the ultimate finishing move.

Relationships

Misumi Takashi

Father

A scientist and Nagisa's father. Watches over his daughter warmly while guiding her strictly.

Misumi Rie

Mother

Nagisa's mother. A homemaker who cares deeply for her family.

Misumi Ryota

Sibling

Nagisa's younger brother. They often argue but have a good relationship.

Yukishiro Honoka

Teammate

Fights together as Pretty Cures and nurtures their friendship.

Kujou Hikari

Teammate

Joins the team as the third Pretty Cure starting from the Max Heart arc.

Mepple

Partner

Fairy partner that supports Nagisa's transformations.

Pretty Cure

Pretty Cure: leader

Media appearances

Futari wa Pretty Cure

Anime / Protagonist

2004 TV Series

Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart

Anime / Protagonist

2005 TV Series

Movie Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart

Movie / Protagonist

Released April 16, 2005

Movie Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart 2 Friends of the Snowy Sky

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 10, 2005

Futari wa Pretty Cure Ariena~i! Dream Garden is a Great Labyrinth

Game / Protagonist

December 9, 2004

Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart Maji? Maji!? Fight de In Janai

Game / Protagonist

July 28, 2005

Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart DANZEN! DS de Pretty Cure Chikara Awashite Daibatoru!!

Game / Protagonist

December 1, 2005

Voice cast and creators

Yōko Honna

Voice actor
Yōko Honna
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Yōko Honna

Voice actor
Yōko Honna
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version

Yōko Honna

Voice actor
Yōko Honna
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Games

Izumi Tōdō

Creator name
Izumi Tōdō
Role
Original author

Akira Inagami

Creator name
Akira Inagami
Role
Character designer

Daisuke Nishio

Creator name
Daisuke Nishio
Role
seriesDirector

Ryo Kawasaki

Creator name
Ryo Kawasaki
Role
Writer

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Bandai

Creator name
Bandai
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Cure Black Figure

Item name
Cure Black Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Pretty Cure Card Commune Toy

Item name
Pretty Cure Card Commune Toy
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Heartiel Commune Toy

Item name
Heartiel Commune Toy
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Futari wa Pretty Cure BD-BOX

Item name
Futari wa Pretty Cure BD-BOX
Category
Digital
Availability
Limited

Futari wa Pretty Cure Long-Seller CD

Item name
Futari wa Pretty Cure Long-Seller CD
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular