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Kaoru Matsubara松原かおる
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Kaoru Matsubara at a glance
Kaoru Matsubara is a main character in Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z. Kaoru Matsubara is voiced by Machiko Kawana in Japanese and by Kelly Metzger in the English dub.
Also known as Powered Buttercup, Buttercup.
Kaoru Matsubara: quick facts
- Role
- Main character
- Also known as
- Powered Buttercup, Buttercup
- First appearance
- Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (2006)
- Japanese name
- 松原かおる
- Japanese voice
Machiko Kawana- English voice
Kelly Metzger
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Who is Kaoru Matsubara?
She transforms using the phrase "Powered Buttercup" and uses a Daruma Otoshi hammer. Like the original Buttercup, Kaoru is a tomboy and is the most easily enraged of the three. She is known at school for being the most athletic girl as she plays tennis, practices martial arts, and numerous other activities, and spends a great deal of time watching sports on television. She is especially good at soccer due to her strengthened determination after receiving new soccer cleats when she was younger.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Kaoru Matsubara in numbers
- Rank in Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z
- #2
- of 23 characters, by favourites
- Appearances
- 1
- 1 as a main character
- On screen
- 2006
- one year
Most-loved characters in Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z
AniList favourites
- Miyako Gotokuji107
- Kaoru Matsubara82
- Momoko Akatsutsumi82
- Mojo Jojo35
- Himeko Shirogane10
- Brick7
- Boomer7
- Sakurako Kintoki5
Show as table
| Item | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Miyako Gotokuji | 107 |
| Kaoru Matsubara | 82 |
| Momoko Akatsutsumi | 82 |
| Mojo Jojo | 35 |
| Himeko Shirogane | 10 |
| Brick | 7 |
| Boomer | 7 |
| Sakurako Kintoki | 5 |
Appearances
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Kaoru Matsubara FAQ
What anime is Kaoru Matsubara from?
Kaoru Matsubara is a main character in Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z.
Who voices Kaoru Matsubara?
Kaoru Matsubara is voiced by Machiko Kawana in Japanese and by Kelly Metzger in the English dub.
What is Kaoru's full name?
Kaoru's full name is Kaoru Matsubara (松原かおる in Japanese). Kaoru Matsubara is also known as Powered Buttercup, Buttercup.
When did Kaoru Matsubara first appear?
Kaoru Matsubara first appeared in Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (2006).
What is Kaoru Matsubara's Japanese name?
Kaoru Matsubara is written 松原かおる in Japanese.
Where can I watch Kaoru Matsubara?
Open the Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.










