Cure-chan is an anime-style anthropomorphic personification that emerged on internet imageboards like 4chan during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed as the benevolent counterpart to 'Corona-chan,' she typically features pink hair and medical attire, often brandishing a syringe or a bottle of medicine. While her origins are rooted in internet subcultures discussing global health crises, she has evolved into a broader symbol used for medical commentary, vaccine discourse, and general 'wholesome' nurse aesthetic memes. The character represents the hope for a 'cure,' though she is frequently utilized in ironic or satirical contexts depending on the creator's intent.