Nagisa Misumi
The first protagonist of the Pretty Cure series
The protagonist of 'Futari wa Pretty Cure' who transforms into Cure Black, an energetic middle school student. Athletic and excels in leadership.
Quotes
- No way~!
- Servants of the power of darkness, go home right now!
- Believe in the future! Believe in tomorrow!
- Pretty Cure's beautiful souls will shatter evil hearts!
- To unite the hearts of light and the will of light!
Trivia
- Nagisa is an all-around athlete serving as ace and captain of the lacrosse club.
- Known for her catchphrase 'No way~!', beloved by many fans.
- Transforms as Pretty Cure using Mepple's Card Communne.
- In Max Heart, powers up using the Heartful Communne.
- Features martial arts-inspired fight scenes by Toei Animation staff.
- Jaakking is Nagisa Misumi's archenemy, depicted as the Dark King throughout the series.
Alternate names
Cure Black
Nagisa
Nagisa Misumi
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- October 10
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Energetic middle school girl with short brown hair. Wears a pink jacket and skirt, pink socks, and black sneakers.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Short hair
- Energetic impression
- Iconic items
-
- Card Communne (Mepple)
- Lacrosse club uniform
- Pretty Cure transformation costume (Cure Black)
- Rainbow Bracelet
- Pink ribbon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Energetic
- Detailed personality
- Athletic with leadership skills, cautious and sensitive in relationships. Also good at acting spoiled.
- Keywords
-
- Brave
- Leadership
- Kind
- Assertive
- Affectionate
- Talents
-
- All sports
- Lacrosse ace
- Martial arts (Kung Fu)
- Endurance
- Skills
-
- Team leader
- Combat skills
- Transformation ability
- Strategic thinking
- Motivation
- Protect the world as a Pretty Cure and deepen bonds with comrades.
- Habits
- Catchphrase is 'No way~!'.
- Favorite foods
- Onigiri with chocolate and jam, Sweets in general
- Hobbies
- Lacrosse, All sports, Spending time with friends
- Favorite colors
- Pink
History
- Backstory
- Meets the fairy Mepple from the Garden of Light, transforms into Cure Black as a 'Pretty Cure,' and battles the evil Dusk Zone. Serves as ace and captain of the lacrosse club, growing personally through fights.
- Debut date
- February 1, 2004
- Work title
- Futari wa Pretty Cure
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Awakening as Pretty Cure
- Significant event
- Awakening as Pretty Cure
- Description
- Meets Mepple and transforms into Cure Black. Begins battles as a Pretty Cure.
Battle with Dusk Zone
- Significant event
- Battle with Dusk Zone
- Description
- Confronts enemies led by Dark King Jaakking and works to defend the Prism Stones.
Reappearance in Max Heart
- Significant event
- Reappearance in Max Heart
- Description
- In sequel 'Max Heart,' advances to third year and leads the team as captain.
Relationships
Gaku Misumi
Father
Scientist and doting father. Worries about Nagisa, strict yet kind.
Rie Misumi
Mother
Strict but affectionate mother. Nagisa's emotional pillar.
Ryota Misumi
Sibling
Younger brother. Bratty but good sibling relationship.
Honoka Yukishiro
Best friend
Childhood friend and partner Cure White, fights together continually.
Hikari Kujo
Teammate
Joins from Max Heart as Shiny Luminous. Battles dark forces together.
Shogo Fujimura
Love interest
High school soccer club captain. Nagisa's admired senior.
Futari wa Pretty Cure Pretty Cure team
Futari wa Pretty Cure Pretty Cure team: leader
Verone Academy Lacrosse Club
Verone Academy Lacrosse Club: captain
Media appearances
Futari wa Pretty Cure
Anime / Protagonist
2004 TV series
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
Anime / Protagonist
2005 TV series
Futari wa Pretty Cure: Arienai! Yume no Sono wa Dai Meikyuu
Game / Protagonist
December 9, 2004 GBA
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart: Maji? Maji!? Fight de In ja Nai
Game / Protagonist
July 28, 2005 GBA
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart DANZEN! DS de Pretty Cure: Chikara Awatete Dai Battle!!
Game / Protagonist
December 1, 2005 Nintendo DS
Movie Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
Movie / Protagonist
April 16, 2005
Movie Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart 2: Friends of the Snow Sky
Movie / Protagonist
December 10, 2005
Voice cast and creators
Yoko Honna
- Voice actor
- Yoko Honna
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (Cure Black)
Yukana
- Voice actor
- Yukana
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (Cure White)
Rie Tanaka
- Voice actor
- Rie Tanaka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (Shiny Luminous)
Izumi Todo
- Creator name
- Izumi Todo
- Role
- Original author
Akira Inagami
- Creator name
- Akira Inagami
- Role
- Character Designer
Daisuke Nishio
- Creator name
- Daisuke Nishio
- Role
- Series Director
Ryo Kawasaki
- Creator name
- Ryo Kawasaki
- Role
- Writer
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation Studio
Kodansha
- Creator name
- Kodansha
- Role
- Publisher
Asahi Broadcasting TV
- Creator name
- Asahi Broadcasting TV
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Cure Black Figure
- Item name
- Cure Black Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Pretty Cure Original Shoes (Nagisa Misumi model)
- Item name
- Pretty Cure Original Shoes (Nagisa Misumi model)
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular
Pretty Cure Card Communne Toy
- Item name
- Pretty Cure Card Communne Toy
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular