Rin Natsuki / Cure DokiDoki

The Red Pretty Cure

A member of 'DokiDoki! Pretty Cure' responsible for red. Energetic and good at sports, but harbors inner weaknesses.

Quotes

  • I want to become strong!
  • Believe in comrades no matter what!
  • I'll cut the trump card of the heart!
  • Courage is the power of love!
  • A heart that doesn't give up calls forth miracles!

Trivia

  • Cure DokiDoki is a sports all-rounder yet has aspects of low self-esteem.
  • Transformation item is the cell phone-type 'DokiDoki Phone'.
  • Cure Sword was obtained late despite being for an early member.
  • Has an introverted side, but her growth through bonds with comrades is depicted.
  • Red Pretty Cure from the series' 10th installment 'DokiDoki! Pretty Cure'.
  • Before transformation, a bright and active junior high school girl.

Alternate names

Rin Cure DokiDoki Rin-chan DokiDoki Pretty Cure

Tags

Pretty Cure DokiDoki! Pretty Cure Transforming Heroine Junior High School Girl Red Magical Warrior Friendship Overcoming Negativity Bandai

Profile

Species
Japanese
Gender
Male
Birth year
Mid-2000s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Pretty Cure form based on red, giving a sporty and healthy impression. Before transformation, a cheerful and energetic junior high school girl.
Height
Approx. 160cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Short haircut
  • Energetic expression
  • Sporty clothing
Iconic items
  • DokiDoki Phone
  • Pretty Cure Transformation Bracelet
  • Cure Sword (weapon)
  • Red Pretty Cure Costume
  • Red hair accessory

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Energetic
Detailed personality
Active and cheerful, proficient in all kinds of sports. Cares about friends and comrades, but sometimes troubled by low self-esteem. A hard worker who gets down at times but overcomes with support from those around.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Sporty
  • Cheerful
  • Friend-oriented
  • Hard worker
  • Sometimes timid
  • Leadership
Motto
“I want to be strong, but I'm scared”
Talents
  • Sports all-rounder
  • Swordsmanship
  • Strong will
  • Ability to encourage others
Skills
  • Transformation technique
  • Pretty Cure-style sword techniques
  • Teamwork
  • Overcoming negative emotions
Motivation
To grow without succumbing to difficulties and protect comrades.
Habits
Sometimes takes a unique pose when psyching herself up.
Favorite foods
Onigiri, Karaage, Strawberry
Hobbies
All sports, Kendo, Running
Favorite colors
Red
Music
Up-tempo songs
Favorite places
School athletic field
Disliked insects
Bees, Cockroaches
Disliked situations
Showing one's own weakness, Losing
Disliked weather
Rainy days

History

Backstory
An ordinary junior high school student who loves sports but struggles with pressure and low self-esteem. Meets a fairy, transforms into the legendary warrior Pretty Cure, and overcomes her own weaknesses while fighting evil.
Debut date
February 3, 2013
Work title
DokiDoki! Pretty Cure
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

Awakening as Pretty Cure

Significant event
Awakening as Pretty Cure
Description
Receives the transformation item and awakens as a Pretty Cure.

Obtaining the additional weapon Cure Sword

Significant event
Obtaining the additional weapon Cure Sword
Description
Obtains Cure Sword early in the story, enhancing combat power.

Strengthening team coordination

Significant event
Strengthening team coordination
Description
Cooperates with comrades to unleash powerful finishing moves.

Confronting weakness

Significant event
Confronting weakness
Description
Accepts her own anxieties and weaknesses, and grows.

Relationships

Mari Natsuki

Mother

Gentle mother. Warmly watches over Rin.

Tetsuya Natsuki

Father

Hardworking father. Family-oriented.

Mana Aida

Best friend

Deepens bond by forming a team and fighting together.

Rikka Hishikawa

Teammate

Supports each other as comrades and grows together.

Arisu Yotsuba

Teammate

Sometimes encouraged by her gentle personality.

Cure Heart

Best friend

Grow stronger while spurring each other on.

DokiDoki! Pretty Cure

DokiDoki! Pretty Cure: leader

Media appearances

DokiDoki! Pretty Cure

Anime / Protagonist

2013 TV Asahi series broadcast

Movie DokiDoki! Pretty Cure: Mana Getting Married!? The Dress of Hope Connecting to the Future

Movie / Protagonist

October 2013 release

DokiDoki! Pretty Cure Narikiri Life!

Game / Protagonist

August 2013 Nintendo 3DS

DokiDoki! Pretty Cure (Nakayoshi comic adaptation)

Manga / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Hitomi Nabatame

Voice actor
Hitomi Nabatame
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Cure Heart role

Minako Kotobuki

Voice actor
Minako Kotobuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Cure Diamond role

Mai Fuchigami

Voice actor
Mai Fuchigami
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Cure Rosetta role

Kanako Miyamoto

Voice actor
Kanako Miyamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Cure Sword role

Rie Kugimiya

Voice actor
Rie Kugimiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Cure Ace role

Ten Washio

Creator name
Ten Washio
Role
Original author

Akira Inagami

Creator name
Akira Inagami
Role
Character designer

Daisuke Nishio

Creator name
Daisuke Nishio
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

DokiDoki Phone

Item name
DokiDoki Phone
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Cure Sword Figure

Item name
Cure Sword Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

DokiDoki! Pretty Cure Character Goods

Item name
DokiDoki! Pretty Cure Character Goods
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular