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| “ | Can't stop my heart's beat! | „ |
| ~ Siren/Ellen Kurokawa's Catchphrase |
Siren is Hummy's childhood friend and singing mentor, both born and raised in Major land. For years before series start, she was Major Land's Fairy of Songs, and sung the Melody of Happiness every year. However, for the current year, Hummy was chosen to sing it instead. She, allegedly feeling betrayed, defected to Minor Land to ask to become Mephisto's subordinate. But in truth, she was brainwashed as a tool so that he could complete the Melody of Sadness. She also is the deuteragonist of Suite Pretty Cure♪.
She had the ability to shape-shift into any form she wishes, and often alternated between her true feline form and her alter ego Ellen Kurokawa, using the pendant on her necklace. She could also summon Negatones from the scattered musical notes using the pendant. However, after becoming Pretty Cure, she has lost her pendant and thus both of these abilities.
Ellen's alter ego is Cure Beat. She uses the light blue Fairy Tone Lary to transform.
She is voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi who also voiced Dawn, Yukari Takeba, Winry Rockbell, Haruka, Chifuyu Orimura, Brigitte "Rosie" Stark, Sara Valestein, Miranda Lotto and Kali Belladonna.
Appearance[]
As Siren, she is an indigo cat with gold eyes with purple note-shaped markings, silver fur around her neck, and gold rings on her front left paw and tail. On her forehead and back is a hot pink heart, and around her neck is a gold collar with a silver pendant.
As Ellen, her eyes remain the same while her hair is dark purple, reaching the chest with a gold ornament. She wears a white long-sleeved shirt under a black sleeveless jacket, a black miniskirt and stockings with dark magenta markings, a necklace and gold collar, and a pair of boots. After switching sides, she wears a side-tail with a yellow scrunchie. Her lilac top has a dark red heart to match the one on her black vest, a ruffled lavender miniskirt with a belt, black stockings, and gold boots. She changes her necklace and gains black bracelets. In the movie, she wears a long-sleeved purplish-grey top beneath a dress whose top is white with black linings a skirt black and two-layered, black socks with grey cuffs, and white sneakers.
As Cure Beat, her hair turns lavender and grows in length, worn in a curled ponytail with a distinctive strand that curls on the right of her bangs. She wears a hair accessory with a blue heart with feathers, pale blue fabric, and indigo ribbon, matching her heart earrings and choker. She wears an indigo dress with a blouse-style top that has white and dark blue detail, the ruffled neckline is pale blue to match her sleeve cuff. Beneath her Cure Module is a pale and dark blue bow. Her skirt consists of two frilly layers, followed by ruffles in white and pale blue, and an indigo pleat with dark blue lining, a small white ruffled peplum rests over it. On the back is a long, thin pale blue ribbon. Her thigh-length boots are dark blue and indigo with a white bow around the ankle and pale blue ruffled trim. She wears matching colored wrist pieces with a heart design.
As Crescendo Cure Beat, her hair turns lighter and is worn in a tighter curl, the wings of her hair accessory grow while the ribbon and fabric become white. Her dress is mainly pale blue and white with light blue detailing. Her wrist pieces alter the shape and lose the heart design, while her skirt's top two layers grow longer and gain a golden wing cape-like segment to match her wings.
Personality[]
Before her brainwashing, Siren was shown to be a very kind and caring cat who took care of Hummy and enjoyed her company. But when she began to get envious of others' achievements, she found herself growing cold towards Hummy and she took Mephisto up on his offer. In this time she became cold, calculative, and kept to herself. She lacks sympathy and is unwilling to talk about her pain. However, it was obvious that she was still good deep down, and after Hummy was able to convince her that she was blindly following Mephisto and was letting him manipulate her, she broke free from his control.
After becoming Ellen, she underwent a dramatic personality change. She has become more upbeat and cheerful and regained her kindness. However, she gained the naivety she used to show concern for Hummy having, shown fears that people consider childish or being emotional. She is excited to learn more about the new world she has been brought to, and she shows that she is a passionate and dedicated girl who desires to gain more knowledge and friendships.
Relationships[]
- Hummy: Siren was Hummy's friend since childhood and they grew up together. But after Aphrodite asked Hummy to sing the coveted song instead of her, Siren felt envious and became Mephisto's right hand. She tends to yell at Hummy and argues with her, until she snaps out of her brainwashing and realizes the error of her ways, apologizing to her beloved friend. Since becoming Ellen she is shown bonding closely with Hummy, often talking to her, holding her, or petting her. She often seeks advice from her on how to become friends with Hibiki and Kanade better, and even after the change in form, Hummy tends to call her by her real name.
- Hibiki Hojo: After becoming Cure Beat, she struggled to get close to her although Hibiki took to her fairly quickly. She appreciates Hibiki and her kindness and is happy to learn more about her and to support her with her dreams.
- Kanade Minamino: After becoming Cure Beat, she struggled to get close to her, while at times she has difficulty relating to Kanade because of Ouji and due to their differences. She appreciates their friendship and Kanade's kindness, and is happy to learn more about Kanade. She is also supportive with Kanade's dreams.
- Ouji Masamune: Ellen was saved by him when she was about to be hit by a car in her cat form and developed a bond with him. In episode 15, Ellen feigned injury in order to get his attention, and after everything she did to him, he is still shown genuinely caring about her, causing her to blush and run away, indicating that she likes him. Later in the series, she is shown going to him for advice, and he helps to calm her down.
- Shirabe Otokichi: While living in Kanon Town, Otokichi has assisted Ellen in fitting in and living among its inhabitants. In episode 28, It is shown that he is the one that gives Ellen the uniform for Private Aria Academy, as well as a school bag. Because of this, Ellen is able to go to school with Hibiki and Kanade. In episode 31, Otokichi also lends her some books. He is shown to be understanding towards her, whether he's helping is out of obligation or out of kindness.
History[]
Past And Betrayal[]
In the past, Siren and Hummy were best friends, with Siren being the big sister figure of Hummy. She used to sing the Melody of Happiness for Major Land, until the day when Aphrodite selected Hummy to sing instead of her.
Siren, feeling betrayed by Aphrodite because she chose Hummy to sing the Melody of Happiness, goes to Mephisto of Minor Land pledging her loyalty. On the day that Hummy was due to debut as the new singer of the Melody of Happiness, Mephisto attacks stealing the Legendary Score and rewriting the notes to create the Melody of Sadness. He then called forth Siren to sing the new melody. Aphrodite was shocked over her betrayal as she began to sing causing the crowd to start crying and feeling sad. Mephisto sends Siren and the Trio the Minor after the notes that Aphrodite spread to the land where warriors are born.
First Encounter With Pretty Cures[]
Siren, in the disguise of Ellen, meets Hibiki first and is eager to take the G Clef sealed in her heart. Hibiki runs outside only to see Kanade holding a record the two girls used to listen to together. Siren sees Kanade has the same G Clef as Hibiki and orders the Trio the Minor to take Kanade's while she takes Hibiki's. Before they even reached the G Clefs, the emblems suddenly shone, throwing back Siren and Trio the Minor. As she regains her footing, she sees one of the notes from the Legendary Score on the record and quickly transforms it into a Negatone which calls forth a monster to attack the city and spread the sorrow. Hibiki and Kanade were angered by this, and the emblems in their hearts came out and transformed into Cure Modules, which allowed the two girls to transform into Pretty Cure.
Betrayed Again[]
Siren was injured and was about to get hit by a car until Ouji saved her. In his presence, she cannot reveal her true nature to him but seemed to have developed a bond with Ouji. The next day, Siren hesitates due to Ouji's presence and one of her subordinates, Bassdrum, transforms the gifts Hibiki and Kanade received into Negatones which they defeat. Afterward, Bassdrum denounces Siren as their leader. Later, Mephisto declares Bassdrum as the new leader due to Siren's sudden change.
The Big Lie And Being Brainwashed[]
Siren sees Hummy telling Hibiki and Kanade about the times when they were still friends. Hummy is able to reach her heart and Siren begins to cry. Then, Falsetto and Baritone appear in disguise and inform the girls that there is a "Negatone" wreaking havoc in the town. Once Hummy and the girls are out of the way, Siren sees one of the old contestants who tells her that Hummy told the judges for the audition that Siren had given her a fake score. Mephisto appears and tells her the same thing, but Siren still believes in Hummy. She then tried to oppose him but Mephisto brainwashed her again, making sure he erased her memories of being with Hummy and becoming a tool to serve him.
Rebirth And Regret[]
After Siren obtains the Fairy Tones and the scattered notes, Mephisto invades Kanon Town and sets up a stage to perform the Melody of Sorrow. Aphrodite speaks with Hibiki and Kanade, asking them to believe in Hummy. However, Hummy is kidnapped by Mephisto and is given headphones to amplify the Melody of Sorrow. As Hummy nonetheless expresses her words of friendship to Siren and sings, Siren remembers the good times she spent with her and is moved to tears. As Mephisto tortures Hummy with the Melody of Sorrow, Siren turns against him and tries to free the Notes, but Mephisto turns them into a Negatone. Hummy manages to free herself and the Fairy Tones, allowing the girls to transform. As Mephisto targets Hummy yet again, Siren calls out and transforms into the Pretty Cure of Miracles: Cure Beat, whilst Hibiki and Kanade defeat the Negatone. Siren, however, is unable to take everything in and runs off.
Everyone becomes curious as to how Siren became a Pretty Cure, especially Siren herself, who realizes that she can no longer transform into a cat or change her disguise, as her pendant was destroyed after she became a Pretty Cure, leaving her permanently "stuck" as a human. She is confused about where to go but finds comfort at the church with Mr. Otokichi. Hummy finds her, but Siren feels she doesn't deserve to be forgiven so easily. As Hummy follows her around, and with Hibiki and Kanade offering their friendship, they are approached by the Minor Trio who create a Tree Negatone. The Pretty Cure ends up in trouble and Hummy is captured. Siren stands to protect and produces a Cure Module, allowing her to transform into Cure Beat. Using her new abilities, she rescues Hummy and defeats the Negatone. After the battle, Siren is still unable to forgive herself and runs off again.
Being Forgiven And Joining The Team[]
Now known as Ellen, Siren continues to reject Hibiki and Kanade's offer of friendship as she is still unable to forgive herself. She encounters a boy named Mamoru who is hiding from his father. He explains that he ran off with his bag after hearing he was going to work abroad for a year. As Hibiki and Kanade have conflicting ideas about Ellen, they go to search for the father whilst Ellen leaves with Mamoru. Mamoru soon discovers a stuffed animal inside the bag that his father made him and decides he wants to return, helping Ellen realize she's not alone as well. However, just as father and son are reunited, Bassdrum spots a Note inside the doll and creates a Negatone from it. As Bassdrum tries to waver Ellen's feelings, Hummy helps her build up the courage to join in the fight as a Pretty Cure. After defeating the Negatone, Ellen overcomes her worries and officially joins the Pretty Cures.
Attacks[]
- Heartful Beat Rock (ハートフルビートロック)? is her first attack that requires the Love Guitar Rod and the green Fairy Tone Sory. She first used it in episode 22.
- Beat Barrier (ビートバリア)? and Beat Sonic (ビートソニック)? are her sub-attacks that require the Love Guitar Rod and the light-blue Fairy Tone Lary.
- Suite Session Ensemble (スイート セッション アンサンブル)? is a group attack that she performs with her teammates Melody and Rhythm. They first used it in episode 31.
- Suite Session Ensemble Crescendo (スイート セッション アンサンブル クレッシェンド)? is the upgraded version of Suite Session Ensemble where Muse is also needed.
- Cure Beat can also use a basic attack called Suite Harmony Kick, together with Cure Melody and Cure Rhythm.
- Pretty Cure Passionate Harmony (プリキュア・パッショナートハーモニー)? is a special group attack Cure Beat can perform with Cure Melody, Cure Rhythm and Cure Muse in the Suite Pretty Cure♪ novel. It is only used once to destroy the villain Vanish.
Trivia[]
- Siren has the greatest number of Negatone summons, 15 summons in total. Bassdrum made two double summons, so they share the same number of summoned Negatones. Though, the Negatone at the beginning of episode 5 could be summoned by her, increasing her number of summoned Negatones to 16.
- In episode 25, it is revealed that Ellen is actually afraid of ghosts.
- According to episode 28:
- Ellen likes singing.
- Her favourite color is blue.
- She likes Kanon Town.
- Her favourite food is cupcake.
- She likes cats.
- Ellen appeared as Cure Beat to give the 10th Anniversary Congratulatory Message at the beginning of episode 26 of Happiness Charge Pretty Cure!.
- As Cure Beat, her hair can produce electric guitar sounds when she flicks a strand of it. This is also demonstrated in her 10th Anniversary Congratulatory Message.
- As Siren, she is the first villain to be a fairy before she is turned into human permanently, due to becoming a Pretty Cure and thus losing her original form.
- In the Suite Pretty Cure♪ novel, Ellen is one of the victims that is affected by Vanish due to Hibiki's sadness. She is later saved by Pii-chan and along with her friends defeat Vanish with the special attack "Pretty Cure Passionate Harmony".
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Trivia[]
- Siren is the first mascot-like character to be a villain. She is also the second mascot-like character to become a Pretty Cure, the other being Milk, who obtained status equal to that of a Pretty Cure.
- She is the first Mascot to be given the title 'Cure'.
- Siren is among one of the many the villains of the franchise to eventually join the side of the protagonists, the others being Kiriya, The Kiryuu Sisters, Bunbee and Setsuna Higashi.
- Siren is the second villain to become a Cure, the other being Setsuna.
- Siren also has a human form like the mascots from Yes! Pretty Cure 5, Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!, and Coupe from Heartcatch Pretty Cure. She first introduces herself in this form to Hibiki as Ellen.
- Although her main form is Ellen, Siren also seems to be able to disguise herself as any human, she is seen doing this to try to fool the Cures.
- Siren is the only mascot character besides Hummy to be a cat.
- Siren as Ellen once used her abilities to decrease Hibiki and Kanade's Harmony *Power by disguis
