Baritone is a handsome young man who serves as the mid-range vocalist of Trio the Minor in Suite PreCure. He stands out with his blue eyes and long hair, combined with a touch of elegance in how he speaks and carries himself. Confident in his own beauty, he is concerned about his appearance, even taking steps to prevent blemishes from sun exposure. While not as blatantly ambitious as Bassdrum, Baritone secretly harbors aspirations of leadership, leading him to bold actions and occasional clashes for recognition. Over the course of the story, Baritone undergoes significant transformation, as his ambitions and inner nature are challenged, tested, and ultimately redeemed.
Baritone is characterized by his striking blue eyes and long flowing hair, which contributes to his refined and somewhat aristocratic image.
He pays careful attention to his looks, even taking measures to prevent sun-related blemishes.
In his powered-up form, he dons a long waist wrap, shoulder decorations resembling bones, and a treble clef on the right side of his face.
His final, monstrous form emphasizes blue, fish-like skin, sharp claws, a short white tail, and his body doubles in height.
Baritone is elegant, self-assured, and sometimes comes across as pretentious, using "watashi" as his personal pronoun.
He takes pride in his looks, is conscious about beauty, and takes care to avoid tanning and skin damage.
Deep inside, he harbors ambitions – not as overtly as Bassdrum, but enough to challenge others within the group for success and recognition.
This sometimes invites rivalry and competitive spirit, especially with Bassdrum.
Baritone also has a self-centered side, which occasionally comes to the fore.
In his normal form, Baritone displays standard abilities for an antagonist, contributing mid-range vocal powers to his group.
After being powered up by evil Noise, he gains psychic abilities and a more menacing attire, with a long waist wrap and bone-like shoulder decorations.
His final, monstrous form dramatically boosts his combat skills, granting him a large, agile, and brutal body equipped with claws and a tail.
Despite the monstrous appearance, Baritone himself is distressed by this transformation.
Ambition and Rivalry
Baritone works as the mid-range vocalist of Trio the Minor, maintaining a stiff rivalry with Bassdrum as they both vie for acknowledgement and, at times, the leader's position.
This rivalry occasionally leads Baritone to take bold, risky actions, but Bassdrum often steals the spotlight.
The Falsetto Transformation
When Falsetto's behavior turns tyrannical, Baritone grows increasingly dissatisfied with his leadership and conduct.
This tension escalates, and in episode 42, Baritone can no longer endure Falsetto’s oppressive manner.
After touching the "Cure Module," Baritone's evil heart is temporarily removed, but he quickly falls under Noise's control once more.
However, in episode 43, Mephisto intervenes, removing the evil influence entirely and restoring Baritone’s true, kind-hearted self.
Sacrifice and Return
In episode 46, Baritone sacrifices himself to help the Pretty Cures when Noise threatens to absorb them.
He is ultimately absorbed by Noise himself, disappearing in the chaos.
In the final episode, thanks to the Pretty Cures' valiant efforts, Baritone is resurrected, returning to his true form.
Baritone shares a competitive and sometimes adversarial relationship with Bassdrum, both seeking recognition and leadership within their group.
After Falsetto's transformation, Baritone opposes his authoritarian leadership, showing he values fairness, especially once his true nature resurfaces.
He ultimately supports the Pretty Cures and reconciles with his past rivals after his redemption.
Baritone speaks in a somewhat affected, elegant tone, reflecting his vanity and pride.
His concern for his skin and appearance sometimes leads him to act comically vain, especially regarding sun exposure.
Baritone is a prominent supporting character in Suite PreCure, and his journey from antagonist to ally adds notable depth and emotional impact to the series.
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