It has been another huge shock and overwhelmed moment for the fans of the Pretty Cure Series these past few days, aside from the scans and leaks of course, when its incumbent lead heroine, Nodoka Hanadera aka Cure Grace (voiced by Aoi Yuuki) from Healin' Good, had succumbed into sickness once more due to the Mega Part inserted by Daruizen (voiced by Mutsumi Tamura) at the end of season's episode 27 aired last October 4, also the birthday of the incumbent third member Hinata Hiramitsu aka Cure Sparkle. The aforementioned stuff caused widespread of mixed emotions both in real life and online, and several theories about what would happen to Grace herself in the next episodes. Later, we learned that Daruizen was actually the parasite born from a MegaByogen that infected Nodokacchi years before the season started as revealed in episode 28 aired a week after.
Yonacchi: Why do you love Nodokacchi/Grace?
Hibiki (@precuredolphin): I like Nodoka for being a breath of fresh air in the franchise! She's not your usual genki leader (and they're great too!) and she has an interesting backstory, regarding her illness!!!
Reza Maulana (@RezaMaulana98): I love Nodokacchi because she's a unique Pink Cure! She's very reserved, which contrasts with the usual genki Pinks and her past illness gives her a very intriguing backstory.
WLT (@357p): Not only I like her, but love her as well. I think she has her own charm and she shows it very clearly throughout the show, not only as Nodoka but also as Grace. She is just an amazing character and I'm glad that she's the leader of the Healin' Good team. She came with something new that was never shown before in PreCure and I will not lie, I want more episodes which focuses not only on her illness but mostly on her arc.
yuuri_nikiforov0520: I love Nodoka/Grace because she is full of bravery and also has a never give up spirit. Though she was ill in her childhood, she still wants to help others in need. She is also a girl who treasures friendship and is willing to help Asumi to learn how to survive in the human world. In her Cure form, she is powerful and fearless.
UnbannedRescueCat (@UnbannedC): Ever since ep 1, I really liked Nodoka's initiative and drive. Her being a sickly girl, and working her way to become healthier, was also an admirable quality.
Julien C. Parze (@juliencparze03): I love Cure Grace because even though she has dealt with many things in her life, she has been able to overcome them. She is very brave, considerate of others, and loves all of her friends and family and would do anything to protect them.
Y: Do you any cool and not-so cool moments from her?
H: Not cool, more or less amusing. But when she tried transforming with Nyatoran and failed. Or when she dressed up in kendo protective gear to face Daruizen in ep 2. Ah that was funny.
And a cool moment, in ep 10, when she got a bit reckless fighting that Megabyogen to protect the artwork. I loved how she created a sword. Omg that was pretty cool and badass!!! I'm very worried for her now though considering her illness is back thanks to Daruizen.
RM: Cool moments? Definitely ep 10, when she used the cherry Element Bottle to generate a sword out of anger. XD Not-so cool moments... I guess THAT scene from ep 27? I know it's technically more Daruizen than Nodoka, but in a not so cool way it would fit Nodoka too I guess.
Wing on the other hand, shows us these two pics - one from the Star Twinkle finale episode when Grace made a cameo there and the other was from the very first Healin' Good episode when she made an actual debut and fight as the newest Cure leader.
W: I don't know if you can use these pics for any purpose, but I thought she looked cool here.
Y: No problem dude, it's also counted! Okay, tsugi (next)!
URC: There were some episodes where Nodoka was eager to try new things. (Different sports clubs, food, and other activities with her friends.) I can appreciate her trying to do everything, considering she spent most of her life in the hospital. Even her lying to her parents to cover for Asumi was adorable! I can't really recall a time Nodoka didn't impress me or was uncool. But she has been reckless and let her emotion get the better of her, but it goes to show how loyal and emphatic she is.
JCP: Not that I can think of, only good things really.
AZ: She have amazing character development than the others, but I wished we got to know more about her past than just she was a sick child, there must be an Easter egg of it.
Y: We all know that each season and lead seiyuu tenure in the Cure series has its own hits and misses. But how can you describe about Aoi Yuuki's tenure in the show so far?
H: I think Aoi Yuuki was a great choice for Nodoka! She's very good at her calm characters, her voice is very soothing so she suits her very well! Her performance has been amazing! I think she has done such a great job with the light hearted moments and then the really serious moments. Take for example, in ep 2 when Nodoka made up with Rabirin. Yuuki knew how to convey the emotions Nodoka would be feeling in that moment!
RM: It's so cool to see such a big name like Aoi Yuuki voicing the lead of a PreCure season. She played her role as Nodoka very well, her song with Rabirin is one of my favorites from the Vocal Album, and she also showed a lot of the love for the franchise too! Really can't wait for more from her on both Healin' Good and the films.
W: I think she been doing a really good job so far and I can't wait for what she has more in store for us, as far what I can see then we will get the Healin' Good Cures' power-ups really soon and I can't wait to see them in action, and of course the weapon too.
YuN: Yuuki has mentioned she is a fan of the Cure series and it can be seen that she can present Nodoka with voice acting skills. Episode 2 has a touching scene that Nodoka tells Rabirin she had illness in the past and it shows the seiyuu's acting skills can influence fans, and it just like Nodoka talking to them. As for the battle parts, Yuuki can also let the fans feel the excitement and hot-blooded atmosphere they experienced in shounen manga and anime when they look at them, and by hearing Grace's voice. Overall, she has presented an all-rounded way in the anime.
URC: Yuuki has loads of experience as a VA, and has done a lot of children's anime. What surprises me is her dedication. I've recently heard she was doing children book readings for kids in quarantine, inspired by another person's good will. So yeah, I do think she fits the bill of being a PreCure VA.
JCP: I describe her as a very serious person who seems very dedicated to voicing Nodoka and overall is a great voice actress and fits her character's role very well!
Y: We're down to our final question, mi amigos! Do you have any message for our amazing Grace as well as Yuuki?
H: Hmm yeah! Nodoka, you get fight through the pain that has been inflicted on you!!! Don't stop being yourself, and I can't wait to see the rest of your journey with Rabirin and the others!
As for Aoi Yuuki, I'm thrilled to hear her voicing a Cure this time around! She's doing a marvelous job as our beloved Nodoka and I hope she keeps it up!!!
RM: To Grace, continue to be an amazing and unique pink Cure as I'm looking forward to see more of your backstory!
To Yuuki-san, thank you for the work that you have done as Cure Grace! It's certainly an unique achievement for you to become the lead heroine in 3 different magical girl franchises and I'm looking forward to more stuffs that you will do as Nodoka and Grace!
W: Keep fighting to the end and stay happy always.
YuN: You're a pink Cure heroine full of leadership. Although you're in danger and may get ill again, you should believe that love and friendship can cure the illness.
URC: GANBARE, CURE GRACE! GANBARE, YUUKI-SAN! I'm rooting for you both!
JC: I would tell Nodokacchi to hang in there and continue to heal the earth, and tell Yuuki-san to continue being a great voice actor and to continue bringing joy to people.
AZ: Have a nice day and thank you for making the series enjoyable!
Y: Thank you guys so much for taking your time to make this Cure-related collab project possible on this small but twincool blog of mine! Let's hope that we're gonna do another one in the future~!
H: Yeaaah! We should! Thanks for letting me take part!
RM: Oh I'm so looking forward for it! Thank you for approaching me for this!
W: Sure thing~!
YuN: *does a heart sign*
Also, here are some Grace fan arts from some fans and artists!
© Pocholo Arino (private dm via Messenger)
© WTD (@357p on Twitter)
Now it's YOUR turn to show unconditional love and appreciation to our amazing leader of the Healin' Good team by just answering four simple questions:
1. Why do you love Nodokacchi/Grace?
2. Do you have any cool and not-so cool moments from her?
3. How can you describe about Aoi Yuuki's tenure in the Cure series so far?
4. Do have any message to our amazing Grace as well as her seiyuu?
That concludes the special sophomore edition of Insights From a Goddess! As always comment below here, on my FB page or on my Twitter @goddessyk13.
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