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Description
Himeko Shirogane, alias Princess or Princess Morbucks, is a wealthy 13-year-old attending the same Tokyo City school as the Powerpuff Girls Z (Momoko, Miyako, and Kaoru). Her family includes parents and an older sister, Miko Shirogane (Duchess Morbucks), with parental favoritism toward Miko fueling Himeko's neglect, jealousy, and persistent craving for attention. This dynamic drives many of her actions. She surrounds herself with two flattering friends as an entourage while displaying arrogance toward those she considers "lower class." Despite her spoiled and entitled demeanor, she exhibits genuine affection for her pet cat Sapphire and maintains a complex yet caring bond with her sister.
Himeko's life shifted when she and Sapphire were struck by a black Chemical Z ray during an iceberg incident. This granted her the ability to transform into her monstrous alter-ego Princess, triggered exclusively by Sapphire’s pained screams—typically caused by Himeko accidentally squeezing or stepping on the cat. In this form, her orange hair morphs into a red puffy afro, her red eyes shift to yellow with spiral patterns, and her white tights turn black. She dons a puffy purple-and-lavender dress featuring a large violet waist bow, a blue gem brooch on the chest, and burgundy Mary Jane shoes, often accessorized with a tiny crown.
As Princess, she displays heightened aggression and an obsessive drive for public adoration, frequently targeting the Powerpuff Girls Z out of jealousy for their fame. Her powers—flight and enhanced strength—emanate from her desire for recognition. She manifests weapons like diamond claws or rocket launchers from nowhere, constructs large robots, and temporarily adapts abilities via special collars Professor Utonium places on Sapphire. Uniquely, she can breathe in space. After Powerpuff Girls Z defeat her and she reverts to human form, she retains no memory of her actions as Princess.
Initially hostile, Himeko repeatedly attempts to sabotage the Powerpuff Girls Z even untransformed. Over time, her rivalry evolves to include moments of empathy and cooperation: she occasionally supports Momoko personally, expresses concern for the girls' safety, and allies with them against shared threats, such as uniting with her sister as "Shirogane Z." Princess also forges villainous alliances, joining "The League of Lovely Ladies" alongside Sedusa and the Lady of the Amoeba Boys. Despite these shifts, her core conflict—rooted in envy and a need for validation—persists throughout the series.
Himeko's life shifted when she and Sapphire were struck by a black Chemical Z ray during an iceberg incident. This granted her the ability to transform into her monstrous alter-ego Princess, triggered exclusively by Sapphire’s pained screams—typically caused by Himeko accidentally squeezing or stepping on the cat. In this form, her orange hair morphs into a red puffy afro, her red eyes shift to yellow with spiral patterns, and her white tights turn black. She dons a puffy purple-and-lavender dress featuring a large violet waist bow, a blue gem brooch on the chest, and burgundy Mary Jane shoes, often accessorized with a tiny crown.
As Princess, she displays heightened aggression and an obsessive drive for public adoration, frequently targeting the Powerpuff Girls Z out of jealousy for their fame. Her powers—flight and enhanced strength—emanate from her desire for recognition. She manifests weapons like diamond claws or rocket launchers from nowhere, constructs large robots, and temporarily adapts abilities via special collars Professor Utonium places on Sapphire. Uniquely, she can breathe in space. After Powerpuff Girls Z defeat her and she reverts to human form, she retains no memory of her actions as Princess.
Initially hostile, Himeko repeatedly attempts to sabotage the Powerpuff Girls Z even untransformed. Over time, her rivalry evolves to include moments of empathy and cooperation: she occasionally supports Momoko personally, expresses concern for the girls' safety, and allies with them against shared threats, such as uniting with her sister as "Shirogane Z." Princess also forges villainous alliances, joining "The League of Lovely Ladies" alongside Sedusa and the Lady of the Amoeba Boys. Despite these shifts, her core conflict—rooted in envy and a need for validation—persists throughout the series.