Rei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hanasaki Rei (丽)
Alias(es)	Cure Moonlight; Cure Blossom; “The Weakest Pretty Cure in History” 168 171 892
Species/Race	Human 892
Gender	Female
Affiliation	HeartCatch Pretty Cure; Nascita Café 244 393
Occupation/Role	Pretty Cure; Nascita Café employee 225
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 168

Background / History

Rei protected Hope Flower City as a Pretty Cure alongside her fairy partner, Coffret. Her first battle ended in retreat, earning her the humiliating title of the “Weakest Pretty Cure in History.” The burden of a legacy said to span at least 4,000 years left her deeply insecure about her lack of fighting experience. 171

After a near-fatal defeat left her distraught in the rain, Rei was sheltered by Ash, the new owner of Nascita Café. His kindness immediately made a powerful impression on her, beginning both her attachment to the café and her feelings for him. 168 173

Though initially timid and accustomed to relying on Erika to take the offensive, Rei gradually learned to confront enemies herself. Training, repeated battles, and Ash’s harsh criticism forced her to recognize that she could not always depend on her friends’ strength. 170 190 200

Appearance

Rei is a pink-haired girl with twin tails, amethyst-colored eyes, and a gentle appearance that contrasts with her determination in battle. She usually wears glasses, even after Ash cures her myopia, because she is accustomed to them and likes their appearance. 168 225 905

• Pink twin tails and amethyst eyes. 168 225
• Usually wears non-prescription glasses. 905
• Her Heart Flower is a sakura. 243
• During Ash’s school-festival date, she wears a light-blue dress embroidered with flowers, a purple petal-decorated ribbon, and lace at the collar. 255
• When possessed by a red Imagin-like light, her hair becomes a spiked afro with a red streak across her forehead. 225

Personality

Rei is gentle, shy, and deeply compassionate. Before becoming more experienced, she avoided conflict and had never been comfortable arguing or fighting. Her fear does not make her indifferent, however; when Erika, Itsuki, or innocent people are endangered, Rei can overcome her hesitation and act with startling resolve. 170 222 248

She is highly sentimental and loves flowers, often interpreting people through the language of flowers. Her empathy extends even to Gijera, whom she cared for by giving sunlight and water and speaking to it in private. 243 257

Rei has strong romantic feelings for Ash, whom she alternately calls “Shopkeeper,” “Ash,” and “Ash-sensei.” His identity as Timons, his treatment of the Pretty Cures, and his repeated disappearances deeply hurt her, yet she continues to challenge his worldview rather than abandoning him. 217 253 259 400

Abilities & Skills

Pretty Cure Powers

As Cure Blossom, Rei possesses enhanced physical ability, durability, and combat power. Her fighting style develops from hesitant punches and evasive movements into deliberate close-range combat focused on protecting others. 171 249 277

• Proactively engages Desertrians rather than fleeing from them. 190
• Can fight alongside Erika, Yuri, and Itsuki in coordinated attacks. 190 280
• Rescued civilians and her friends and family from danger during Dune’s assault. 276
• Uses her cape for flight alongside the other Pretty Cures. 276

Floral Attacks

Rei channels Pretty Cure power through flower-themed techniques and weapons.

• Pretty Cure Blue Forte Wave — Fires rainbow-colored energy through the Marine Tact. 213
• Blossom Screw Punch — A Heart Flower-powered punch used against Ash; the technique is fueled by Rei’s love and resolve. 259
• Pretty Cure Floral Power Fortissimo — Participates in the HeartCatch team’s combined finishing attack against Dune. 281
• Mugen Silhouette — Contributes to Heart Catch Precure’s giant, miracle-powered form during the final battle with Dune. 283

Heart Flower Perception

After passing the Pretty Cure trial, Rei obtains the Heartbreak Mirage Mirror, an enhancement item capable of revealing Heart Flowers and their condition. 243 244

• Identified Yuri’s Heart Flower as weakened and close to collapse. 244
• Later observes that Megumi’s Heart Flower, while previously wilted, is blooming again. 902
• Knows the representative Heart Flowers of herself and her teammates. 243

Precognitive Dreams

Like other Pretty Cures, Rei can receive dreams that reveal important events or possible futures. 193

• Shared a nightmare of a giant spider with Erika before encountering related threats. 168 193
• Recognized that Pretty Cure dreams can show key scenes and future events. 193

Resolve Against Dream Manipulation

Rei resists the temptation of false happiness and recognizes that a dream without hardship or agency is not truly beautiful. 254

• Rejects Gijera’s peaceful dream-world outcome and resolves to protect humanity. 254
• Confronts Gijera within its dream, accepts her own timid past, and chooses to work with Gijera to create a miracle. 257
• Falls under Colour’s parallel-world dream influence, expressing a wish for peace without fighting. 927

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Heart Perfume — Rei’s symbol of courage; she carries it when declaring herself as Cure Blossom. 892
• Heart Seed — Used as a source of Pretty Cure power; Rei retains half of one during the Imagin incident. 225
• Marine Tact — A sacred wand formed from a blue heart and used to perform Pretty Cure Blue Forte Wave. 213
• Heartbreak Mirage Mirror — Enhancement item that reveals Heart Flowers. 243 244
• Sin Stamp — An item Rei carried before it was stolen by a cloaked stranger. 393

Relationships

• Ash — Nascita Café’s owner, Rei’s mentor-like ally, former enemy, and unrequited love. He sheltered her after her defeat, repeatedly challenged her insecurity, and encouraged her to believe in her own potential. 168 253 259
• Erika — Rei’s best friend and usual battle partner. Their shared feelings for Ash briefly caused them to break off their friendship, but they later reconciled and continued fighting together. 190 217 225
• Tsukikage Yuri — Senior Pretty Cure and ally. Rei fights beside Yuri against Ash, Dune, and the Barossa Aliens; Yuri also provides Rei with calm strategic support. 244 280 893
• Meidoin Itsuki — Fellow Pretty Cure. Rei recognizes when Itsuki is forcing herself and later supports her through personal struggles. 187 222
• Hanasaki Kaoruko / Cure Flower — Rei’s grandmother and a legendary former Pretty Cure. Kaoruko supports Rei, explains the Heartbreak Mirage Mirror, and returns to battle as Cure Flower during the crisis with Dune. 243 276
• Coffret — Rei’s fairy partner. Rei’s early defeat and separation from Coffret leave her devastated. 168
• Gijera — A flower Rei nurtured with sunlight, water, and private conversations. Gijera regards Rei as a mother-like figure; Rei ultimately chooses to accept and cooperate with her. 257

Story Role / Major Arcs

Defeat and Meeting Ash

Rei is defeated in battle and found alone in a rainstorm by Ash, who shelters her with an umbrella and brings her to Nascita Café. Their meeting marks the beginning of Rei’s connection to Ash. 168 173

Growth as a Pretty Cure

Ash mocks Rei’s weakness, but his threats toward Erika provoke Rei into standing up for her partner. Over subsequent battles, she becomes increasingly proactive and works more effectively with Erika. 171 190 200

Conflict Over Ash

Rei’s feelings for Ash collide with Erika’s confession that she likes him as well. The two argue on a rooftop, and Rei declares their friendship over before later reconciling with Erika. 217 225

Gijera’s Dream

Ash takes Rei to the empty Private Meido Academy festival during Gijera’s influence. Rei rejects the idea that people should remain in pleasant dreams forever, then enters Gijera’s dream and accepts both Gijera and her own weakness. 254 257

Battle Against Dune

Rei protects civilians during Dune’s invasion, faces Scorpina Lina in a final battle, and joins the HeartCatch team in defeating Dune. Believing Ash died in the conflict, she turns her grief into determination not to let his efforts be wasted. 276 277 280 281

Later Encounters with Ash

After Ash’s return, Rei struggles to reconcile her affection for him with the damage caused by his past actions. She remains troubled by his lack of romance and by the growing acceptance of him among other Pretty Cures. 399 910

Barossa Alien Incident

Rei steps forward to welcome frightened aliens to Earth and opposes the Barossa Aliens. She and Yuri train with their Heart Seeds, then fight alongside Ash and Itsuki to repel the invaders. 892 893 894

Colour’s Dream Manipulation

While on a peaceful outing with Ash, Rei falls into a deep sleep under Colour’s manipulation of the Pretty Cures’ dreams. Her desire for a quiet life without fighting becomes part of Colour’s attempt to reshape their futures. 926 927

Notable Quotes

“I don't know how everyone else feels, but I will not give up my responsibility as Pretty Cure!” 248

“Even so! I still love you! Blossom Screw Punch!” 259

“I am Hanasaki Rei, and I am also Cure Blossom! I want to say—Earth is a good place, and we welcome alien friends!” 892

Trivia

• Rei’s myopia was cured by Ash, but she continues to wear glasses as a personal habit and style choice. 905
• She hopes to become a botanist and grow flowers in barren places, including Mars. 905
• Rei becomes excited at the prospect of becoming an older sister after learning that her mother is pregnant. 270