OVA
Description
Honey Kisaragi is the protagonist of the anime New Cutey Honey, a character whose existence bridges a century of conflict. In this series, she is an android whose memories and consciousness are over one hundred years old, though she physically appears as a young adult in her twenties. At the start of the story, she resides in Cosplay City, working as the secretary to Mayor Light. Due to the passage of time, she has lost the memories of her previous battles and her true nature, living a seemingly ordinary life until a violent encounter with the forces of the crime lord Dolmeck triggers her recollection of the past and awakens her dormant powers.
Her personality is defined by a genuine carefree and friendly nature, often approaching life with a cheerful disposition that can come across as mischievous or playful. In battle, she has a tendency to toy with her enemies, yet this lighthearted exterior belies a deep well of compassion and a strong sense of justice. She is a caring individual who forms deep bonds with those around her, and she is driven to protect them. Her primary motivation stems from a desire for justice and to honor the memory of her creator, her father, Dr. Kisaragi, who was killed by the evil Panther Claw organization. In New Cutey Honey, after she regains her identity, her motivation expands to stopping the new wave of crime and supernatural threats in Cosplay City, including the resurrected Panther Zora, her old nemesis.
Throughout the story, Honey plays the role of a vigilante superheroine who fights to protect the city in secret. Her key relationships are centered on the Hayami family, descendants of allies from her past. She lives with Danbei Hayami, now a 150-year-old cyborg who helps her; his grandson Chokkei, a young boy who idolizes her; and Chokkei's parents, Daiko and Akakabu. The presence of a new girl named Natsuko, a young criminal who later joins their group, strongly reminds Honey of her original best friend who died long ago, creating a powerful emotional bond as Honey vows to protect this new Natsuko.
Honey’s development in New Cutey Honey is marked by her journey from an amnesiac secretary back to the confident warrior of love. She reconnects with her past identity and comes to terms with her nature as an android, while also forming new, meaningful connections in the present era. Her most notable ability is the Airborne Element Fixing Device, a mechanism within her android body that allows her to manipulate air molecules and matter itself. By activating this device with the phrase Honey Flash, she can transform into a variety of personas, each with unique skills. Her primary and most powerful form is Cutie Honey, a red-haired swordswoman with enhanced strength, speed, and agility. In this form, she wields the Silver Fleurette rapier and the Honey Boomerang. Other common transformations include Hurricane Honey, a skilled biker who can pilot any vehicle, and Misty Honey, a rock star. The use of this device requires a substantial amount of caloric energy, so she must eat large quantities of food to maintain her abilities.
Her personality is defined by a genuine carefree and friendly nature, often approaching life with a cheerful disposition that can come across as mischievous or playful. In battle, she has a tendency to toy with her enemies, yet this lighthearted exterior belies a deep well of compassion and a strong sense of justice. She is a caring individual who forms deep bonds with those around her, and she is driven to protect them. Her primary motivation stems from a desire for justice and to honor the memory of her creator, her father, Dr. Kisaragi, who was killed by the evil Panther Claw organization. In New Cutey Honey, after she regains her identity, her motivation expands to stopping the new wave of crime and supernatural threats in Cosplay City, including the resurrected Panther Zora, her old nemesis.
Throughout the story, Honey plays the role of a vigilante superheroine who fights to protect the city in secret. Her key relationships are centered on the Hayami family, descendants of allies from her past. She lives with Danbei Hayami, now a 150-year-old cyborg who helps her; his grandson Chokkei, a young boy who idolizes her; and Chokkei's parents, Daiko and Akakabu. The presence of a new girl named Natsuko, a young criminal who later joins their group, strongly reminds Honey of her original best friend who died long ago, creating a powerful emotional bond as Honey vows to protect this new Natsuko.
Honey’s development in New Cutey Honey is marked by her journey from an amnesiac secretary back to the confident warrior of love. She reconnects with her past identity and comes to terms with her nature as an android, while also forming new, meaningful connections in the present era. Her most notable ability is the Airborne Element Fixing Device, a mechanism within her android body that allows her to manipulate air molecules and matter itself. By activating this device with the phrase Honey Flash, she can transform into a variety of personas, each with unique skills. Her primary and most powerful form is Cutie Honey, a red-haired swordswoman with enhanced strength, speed, and agility. In this form, she wields the Silver Fleurette rapier and the Honey Boomerang. Other common transformations include Hurricane Honey, a skilled biker who can pilot any vehicle, and Misty Honey, a rock star. The use of this device requires a substantial amount of caloric energy, so she must eat large quantities of food to maintain her abilities.