April Swanson, also known as Nao Midorikawa in the original Japanese version, fights as Glitter Spring, the green-themed member of the superhero team Glitter Force. She sports dark green hair typically pulled into a ponytail secured by a yellow bow. Her everyday style favors outdoor-inspired clothing: khaki shorts, hiking boots, and scout-like shirts adorned with badges. Her personality blends courage, competitiveness, and a strong sense of justice. As the eldest of six siblings, she frequently babysits her younger brothers and sisters, demonstrating deep devotion to her family. A significant fear of losing her family members fuels her protective instincts. Despite her bravery, she harbors specific phobias, including insects, heights, and ghosts. Her athleticism makes her popular and highly skilled in sports, though her competitive streak can lead to forceful interactions. April joined the Glitter Force after team leader Emily helped her with groceries and joined her in babysitting. Emily's kindness and willingness to engage with April's family convinced her to join. Transforming into Glitter Spring involves activating a Glitter Pact with a Glitter Charm, declaring "Glitter Force Makeover!", and using a powder puff to summon her costume elements: armbands ("Glitter Bands"), boots ("Glitter Boots"), and a green-themed dress ("Spring has sprung!"). She wields wind-based powers, granting superhuman speed and wind manipulation. Her signature attacks are: * **Sparkle Shot**: Kicking a wind-generated energy ball at enemies. * **Sparkle Shot Maximum Impact**: An enhanced physical kick attack used in Ultra Power mode. She participates in combined attacks like **Sparkle Fire Shot** (with Glitter Sunny, merging wind and fire) and group techniques **Rainbow Burst** and **Miracle Rainbow Burst**, requiring coordinated transformations and special items. Glitter Spring accesses multiple upgraded forms: * **Tiara Mode**: Achieved via a Tiara Charm, adding a golden tiara for the **Tiara Mode Torrent** group attack. * **Princess Mode**: Activated with a Princess Wand and Clover Charm, featuring a light green overlay dress, longer hair, and a halo for **Rainbow Burst**. * **Ultra Power**: Enhances physical and magical abilities, surrounded by a green aura. * **Royal Mode**: Grants flight, teleportation, feathery aesthetic additions, and access to **Royal Rainbow Burst**. Key relationships include a friendly rivalry with Kelsey (Glitter Sunny) due to similar personalities, mutual admiration with Emily (Glitter Lucky), and a close childhood friendship with Chloe (Glitter Breeze), whom she clings to when frightened. Her interactions with her siblings highlight her nurturing side. Her theme color is green. Her English name associates with spring, and her Japanese surname Midorikawa means "green river".