Klein (クライン Kurain)? is a middle-aged man who is one of the villains from Fresh Pretty Cure!. He appears to be one of the elite members of Labyrinth.
Bio
Appearance
In his human form, Klein is a light-blonde-haired, light-skinned man with a somewhat mature and serious expression. He is dressed in a dark-colored outfit, likely black or navy, with light gold or yellow accents. His attire features a cape-like top garment adorned with stylized designs, including ram-like horns on the back, and a long, fitted skirt-like piece. The style of his clothing has an academic or mystical flair, complete with embellishments and intricate details. He wears black pants or leggings, and his matching shoes or boots are paired with visible off-white socks or cuffs.
In his lizard form, Klein has a large, muscular torso covered in armor-like plating that features shades of gold and black. His arms end in clawed hands, and he has a large head surrounded by a fur-like ruff that is grayish-brown. He his large, red eyes. Additionally, a long, serpentine tail extends from his body, which is dark gray in color and has a rough texture.
Personality
Klein is a methodological and almost emotionless man, who also lacks any empathy for others and finds any failed Labyrinth members disposable. He is characterized by his unwavering loyalty to Moebius.
Etymology
He is named after Klein bottle, which is a form of infinite mathematical object, adding to the overall theme of Infinity and being close to Moebius, whose name is a reference to similar object named Möbius strip.
History
Klein appears as Moebius right-hand and gives Eas, Westar and Soular some orders of Moebius. He also sends the mail about Eas' death time, but when she is resurrected as Cure Passion, he is horrified.
He assists Moebius' plan to control the parallel worlds and he observes the inhabitants from Labyrinth. When he finds out, that they are cheering the Pretty Cures he decides to fight them, when Northa is defeated. He transforms into his monster form and beats them down. Northa propounds to fuse together and he accepts this.
The fusion of them is powerful enough to stand against the Cures' strongest attacks and beats them down, but the energy of the inhabitants gives the Cures the power to transform into Cure Angels. Then, Northa/Klein is finally defeated by the attack Loving True Heart and both Klein and Northa turn back into their original forms.
In episode 49, it is revealed that he was created by Moebius using the DNA of a Lizard.
Abilities
Klein is can teleport and is able to navigate Moebius' computer system which allowed him to observe the people of Labyrinth.
Klein can also transform into a large humanoid lizard; this form is strong and fast enough to defeat the Pretty Cures in combat. When he fuses with Northa, they become to a human-sized dragon-hybrid and become more powerful. It is strong enough to negate Triple Fresh and Happiness Hurricane and it is able to break out from Lucky Clover Grand Finale. This fusion is far stronger than Pretty Cures, but it weaker than the Cure Angels. It can use energy blasts.
Trivia
- Klein shares his voice actor with the Vice-Principal of Cinq Lumières, from Yes! Pretty Cure 5 and its sequel.
- The fusion of Klein and Northa is voiced by Northa's voice actor.
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