Li Yelan

Strict magician mother

Syaoran's mother who appears in Cardcaptor Sakura. A widow who possesses powerful magic and imposes strict education on her son.

Quotes

  • “If you're not strong, you can't survive.”
  • “You can do more.”
  • “I won't allow coddling.”

Trivia

  • She is depicted not only as Syaoran's mother but also as an excellent magician.
  • Although not much is said about her in the work, her presence is very strong.
  • Her setting as a strict mother is an important element supporting Syaoran's growth in the story.

Alternate names

Li Yelan Yelan Yelan

Tags

magical girl Cardcaptor Sakura Li Yelan Syaoran's mother magician strict widow

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged woman with calm beauty and elegance. She has long black hair neatly arranged and often wears a stern expression.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • calm atmosphere
  • long black hair
  • sharp gaze
Iconic items
  • magic book
  • scarf
  • ring

Personality and abilities

Core personality
strict
Detailed personality
She has a strong sense of responsibility and maternal love, but gives her son Syaoran extremely strict Spartan education. Calm and rational, she allows no compromise when it comes to magic.
Keywords
  • strict
  • maternal
  • calm
  • strong sense of responsibility
  • powerful magician
Motto
Be strong, and be independent.
Talents
  • powerful magical talent
  • advanced magical knowledge
  • excellent erudition
Skills
  • magic combat
  • magic control
  • education and training
Motivation
To raise her son Syaoran into a full-fledged magician.
Habits
She uses harsh language, but deep down she deeply loves her son.
Favorite foods
Chinese food, medicinal cuisine
Favorite places
home, traditional study
Disliked situations
Syaoran's coddling, irresponsible attitude

History

Backstory
Born into a family of magicians, she underwent strict magical training from a young age. After marriage, she bore Syaoran but lost her husband and became a widow. She watches over her son's strong magical power while raising him strictly.
Debut date
May 1, 1996
Work title
Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 5

Start of Spartan education for Syaoran

Significant event
Start of Spartan education for Syaoran
Description
She begins strict instruction to teach Syaoran control over powerful magic.

Husband's death

Significant event
Husband's death
Description
Losing her husband and becoming a widow, she resolves to raise Syaoran alone.

Relationships

Li Syaoran

Child

Strict mother-child relationship. Believing in Syaoran's talent, she raises him strongly.

Kinomoto Sakura

Rival

A competitive relationship while acknowledging each other's magical talents.

Syaoran's father

Li family

Li family: leader

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 1996

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Roko Takizawa

Voice actor
Roko Takizawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Fumiko Orikasa

Voice actor
Fumiko Orikasa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

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