Ichika Usami

The main protagonist, a confident 13-year-old second year middle school student who wishes to become a pastry chef when she grows up. Very cheerful and energetic as a rabbit, she loves sweets and desserts but struggles with actually making them as perfect or good as possible. Her mother works overseas as a doctor, leaving her father who runs a Dojo as her caretaker until she returns home. Though her baking skills are not perfect, her determination and heart were in the right place, which fueled her resolve in becoming a Pretty Cure. As Cure Whip, she is the Pretty Cure of cheerfulness and smiles, sporting a rabbit and strawberry shortcake motif. She uses her Rabbit-like instincts for enhanced hearing and powerful jumping ability. Also, she utilizes her Sweets Pact as a weapon, using the wand to create a pink cream lasso to attack or grapple enemies. She later uses the Candy Rod to perform her new attack, Whip Decoration, in episode 12. Her Animal Sweet is the Rabbit Shortcake and her theme color is pink. At the end of the series, she now travels around the world with KiraPati to make others smile.