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Loup-Garou, later named Olivier, is a movie-exclusive character appearing in *Heartcatch Pretty Cure!: Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show... Desu ka!?*. He is an orphan boy of French origin with no memory of his biological parents and no interest in finding them. Initially distrustful and reserved, he was deceived as a child by Baron Salamander, a sealed member of the Desert Apostles, who falsely presented himself as the Archangel Michael. After Olivier freed him, Salamander named him "Loup-Garou" and promised to act as his father figure. During their travels across Europe to reclaim fragments of Salamander's scattered power crystal, Olivier developed supernatural abilities, including transformation into a non-traditional werewolf form characterized by electric blue hair, yellow eyes, red facial tattoos, enhanced speed, agility, and energy-based attacks. This form, tied to the full moon, initially caused him physical pain and emotional instability due to fears of losing his humanity.
Olivier's pivotal development occurs in Paris when he steals Salamander's nearly restored power crystal to prevent the world's destruction. While fleeing Salamander's minions (Snackeys), he encounters Tsubomi Hanasaki. Though initially resistant to her kindness, Tsubomi persistently aids him, treating his injuries and later naming him "Olivier" as "Loup-Garou" proved difficult to pronounce. Forced to stay with the Pretty Cure team, he participates in a fashion show, gradually bonding with them. Key moments include shopping with Itsuki, where he questions her tomboyish demeanor; confiding in Erika about her fashion dreams; and a near-transformation during a full moon halted by Tsubomi's reassurance, which begins to alleviate his self-loathing. Despite this, he struggles with identity, briefly declaring hatred for Tsubomi after a modeling mishap, though he later regrets it.
His conflict culminates when Salamander reappears. During a confrontation between Salamander and Cure Moonlight, Olivier intervenes, knocking out Moonlight to protect Salamander while asking her to thank Tsubomi. He then attempts to dissuade Salamander from world destruction, acknowledging their shared loneliness but rejecting hatred due to his newfound bonds. In the ensuing battle, Olivier fights the Cures in his werewolf form, nearly killing Cure Blossom before her pleas and defense against Cure Marine's attack trigger his tears, reverting him to human form. He later aids the Cures by empowering their final attack against Salamander's dragon form. Post-battle, believing Salamander dead, Olivier mourns him deeply, but Salamander survives, abandons his ambitions, and genuinely assumes a paternal role. The two embark on a new journey together, occasionally sending letters to the Cures.
Post-movie, Olivier and Salamander travel nomadically. Olivier retains his werewolf abilities but gains control over his transformations, though he worries about potential relapses. His skills include multilingualism (French, Japanese, English), understanding canines, and pickpocketing. He collects souvenirs, often with poor taste, and wears a scarf similar to one gifted by Tsubomi, replaced by Salamander. While reports of his werewolf form occasionally surface in news outlets like Parisian television, he resents being mistaken for a child due to his delayed aging. Though physically 13, his growth is slowed by his werewolf nature, and he lacks formal education, excelling in history/geography but struggling in math/science. Though he cherishes Tsubomi as his first friend, deeper feelings for her are implied.
Olivier's "werewolf" traits diverge from folklore. Unlike traditional loup-garous tied to lunar cycles or American variants shifting at will, his powers stem solely from Salamander's magic. He never assumes a full-wolf or animalistic form, maintaining humanoid features with energy-projecting combat prowess. He and Salamander later appear in a cameo in episode 48 of the main series, making them the only movie-exclusive characters integrated into the series' ongoing narrative.
Olivier's pivotal development occurs in Paris when he steals Salamander's nearly restored power crystal to prevent the world's destruction. While fleeing Salamander's minions (Snackeys), he encounters Tsubomi Hanasaki. Though initially resistant to her kindness, Tsubomi persistently aids him, treating his injuries and later naming him "Olivier" as "Loup-Garou" proved difficult to pronounce. Forced to stay with the Pretty Cure team, he participates in a fashion show, gradually bonding with them. Key moments include shopping with Itsuki, where he questions her tomboyish demeanor; confiding in Erika about her fashion dreams; and a near-transformation during a full moon halted by Tsubomi's reassurance, which begins to alleviate his self-loathing. Despite this, he struggles with identity, briefly declaring hatred for Tsubomi after a modeling mishap, though he later regrets it.
His conflict culminates when Salamander reappears. During a confrontation between Salamander and Cure Moonlight, Olivier intervenes, knocking out Moonlight to protect Salamander while asking her to thank Tsubomi. He then attempts to dissuade Salamander from world destruction, acknowledging their shared loneliness but rejecting hatred due to his newfound bonds. In the ensuing battle, Olivier fights the Cures in his werewolf form, nearly killing Cure Blossom before her pleas and defense against Cure Marine's attack trigger his tears, reverting him to human form. He later aids the Cures by empowering their final attack against Salamander's dragon form. Post-battle, believing Salamander dead, Olivier mourns him deeply, but Salamander survives, abandons his ambitions, and genuinely assumes a paternal role. The two embark on a new journey together, occasionally sending letters to the Cures.
Post-movie, Olivier and Salamander travel nomadically. Olivier retains his werewolf abilities but gains control over his transformations, though he worries about potential relapses. His skills include multilingualism (French, Japanese, English), understanding canines, and pickpocketing. He collects souvenirs, often with poor taste, and wears a scarf similar to one gifted by Tsubomi, replaced by Salamander. While reports of his werewolf form occasionally surface in news outlets like Parisian television, he resents being mistaken for a child due to his delayed aging. Though physically 13, his growth is slowed by his werewolf nature, and he lacks formal education, excelling in history/geography but struggling in math/science. Though he cherishes Tsubomi as his first friend, deeper feelings for her are implied.
Olivier's "werewolf" traits diverge from folklore. Unlike traditional loup-garous tied to lunar cycles or American variants shifting at will, his powers stem solely from Salamander's magic. He never assumes a full-wolf or animalistic form, maintaining humanoid features with energy-projecting combat prowess. He and Salamander later appear in a cameo in episode 48 of the main series, making them the only movie-exclusive characters integrated into the series' ongoing narrative.