Kanade Minamino, alias Cure Rhythm, is a 14-year-old second-year student at Private Aria Academy. Academically talented yet athletically challenged, she juggles rigorous studies with dreams of inheriting her family’s bakery, the Lucky Spoon, as a future pâtissière. Her mature, composed demeanor masks a streak of stubborn competitiveness, especially when facing personal insecurities. She adores cats—particularly their paws—and harbors quiet affection for Ouji Masamune, the school’s musical prodigy. Her childhood bond with Hibiki Hojo anchors her past. A miscommunication during their middle school entrance ceremony, where they waited beneath separate cherry trees, sparked a temporary estrangement. This rift mended only after both awakened as Pretty Cure warriors, their synchronized hearts unlocking transformations into Cure Rhythm and Cure Melody. Their restored partnership became pivotal in battles against foes like Siren and the Trio the Minor, channeling harmony as both weapon and creed. Transformed into Cure Rhythm, her platinum blonde hair cascades into a curly ponytail, complementing a frilly white mini-dress adorned with pale pink details, knee-high boots, a rabbit-ear bow, and heart-shaped earrings. Her signature cry, "Playing the graceful tune, Cure Rhythm!" heralds the summoning of the Fantastic Belltier, powered by the Fairy Tone Rery. Alongside Cure Melody, their joint attacks weave music-themed harmonies to overwhelm enemies. In crossover events like the battle against Fusion’s resurgence in Yokohama, she allies with other Pretty Cure teams, showcasing steadfast teamwork. Interactions with comrades like Cure Beat (Ellen Kurokawa) and Cure Muse (Ako Shirabe) reveal her adaptability in group missions, though subtle tensions surface when Ellen’s camaraderie with Ouji stirs her quiet jealousy. Home life revolves around her playful younger brother, Souta, whose mischief contrasts her responsible nature. Balancing magical duties with culinary ambitions, she navigates both oven and battlefield with equal resolve. Her narrative presence remains confined to core series and crossover films, with spin-offs, OVAs, and extended media roles left unexplored.