Haruno Ibuki is Haruno Haruka and Haruno Momoka’s father, a loving and cheerful sweets artisan whose overwhelming affection for his eldest daughter adds warmth and comic relief to the story.
Haruno Ibuki is a well-built man with messy hair and thick eyebrows.
He often wears casual clothes featuring a cute rabbit print, showing off his quirky taste.
During work, he dons a traditional deep-blue samue, making him look the part of a classic sweets craftsman.
When Haruno Haruka was a child, Ibuki was slimmer than his present-day sturdy figure.
Ibuki has an easygoing, lively personality that brings energy to the household.
His facial expressions change quickly, making him quite entertaining to watch.
He is a notorious doting parent, especially towards Haruka, and often goes overboard with his gestures of love.
Ibuki is extremely mild-mannered, particularly when it comes to his wife Haruno Moe, always yielding to her.
With Momoka, the younger daughter, he behaves in a more balanced and composed manner, acting as a steady father figure.
Ibuki runs “Harunoya,” a traditional Japanese confectionary shop in an old-fashioned hot spring town.
He is respected for his masterful skill in making Japanese sweets, with his dorayaki being especially popular among students from Noble Academy.
His family-centered approach to life means Haruka’s achievements and dreams are deeply connected to his own happiness.
Ibuki originally was set to be a pastry chef in early drafts, but his role changed to a wagashi artisan to suit the series’ homey atmosphere.
Ibuki is a skilled wagashi (Japanese confectionery) maker, able to produce delicious and visually appealing sweets.
He’s known for blending personal touches into his work, such as adding his daughter’s name and face to his famous dorayaki.
Haruno Moe: Ibuki’s wife, whom he loves dearly and respects.
Haruno Haruka: His eldest daughter, whom Ibuki openly adores and pampers.
Haruno Momoka: His younger daughter, with whom he maintains a steady and reasonable fatherly rapport.
His relationship with Haruka is notably extra affectionate, while with Momoka he is more reserved.
Ibuki greets Haruka with tears when she leaves for Noble Academy, unable to hide his sadness.
On Family Day at Noble Academy, he brings dorayaki with Haruka’s face and a “Please take care of Haruka” message as a loving gesture.
Although Ibuki’s clothing sense is wildly individualistic, he knows when to switch to formal attire for business.
Ibuki and Haruka share similar facial features, especially around the eyes and brows, which is why Haruka is said to have a tanuki-like look.
In the 14th episode, Ibuki wonders at seeing his entire family turned into Zetsuborgs, but is soon saved by the Princess Pretty Cure team.
“Haruka’s dream is my dream, and that of our family.”
“Please take care of Haruka.”
Sending Haruka to Noble Academy
In episode 1, Ibuki brings Haruka to Noble Academy and is overcome with emotion as he faces living apart from his daughter, weeping when it’s time to say goodbye.
Family Day at Noble Academy
During Family Day, Ibuki eagerly crafts batches of dorayaki with Haruka’s face and name baked in, handing them out to all the students as a proud father.
He takes special delight in expressing his feelings, which amuses and sometimes embarrasses Haruka.
Summer Break and Local Events
On episode 25, he’s thrilled when Haruka returns home from her studies, but local friends swarm her with attention, leaving Ibuki on the sidelines and visibly disappointed.
Ibuki joins the kids enthusiastically in a seed-spitting contest but ends up being scolded by Moe for getting carried away.
Danger and Rescue
In episode 14, Ibuki and his family are caught up in a Zetsuborg incident orchestrated by Shut.
Princess Pretty Cure saves him, deepening the family’s bonds and showing the strength of their love.
Ibuki is voiced by Yasuyuki Matsumoto, who has voiced multiple supporting and antagonistic roles across the Pretty Cure universe.
Ibuki’s wife, Moe, is voiced by Yuko Gibu, further connecting actors who previously played “western”-named characters in the franchise.
Ibuki’s character adds comic relief and heart to Go! Princess Pretty Cure, making him a memorable and beloved anime dad.
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