李苺鈴 - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Syaoran is an important person to me.
I won't lose! I'll get stronger too!
Sakura-san, I can't beat you, but...
Kerberos, you're just a stuffed toy!
I'm bad at baking sweets but I'll do my best at cooking!

Trivia

Does not appear in the original manga; anime-original character.
Set as a master of Chinese martial arts but has no magic power.
Was Syaoran's fiancée but dissolved the engagement respecting his feelings.
Calls Kerberos a 'stuffed toy' or 'bath sponge' and doesn't show much respect.
Initially called Sakura 'Kinomoto-san,' but in Clear Card arc, she uses her first name.
Bad at baking sweets but good at regular cooking and often makes bentos.

Alternate names

Meiling Li リ・メイリンリ・メイリン（苺鈴）

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: March 25

Appearance

Overall appearance: Long black hair styled into two buns with the tips hanging down. Features red-based clothing, giving a bright and energetic impression.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Twin bun hair

Red-based clothing

Slender build
Iconic items: Red ceremonial clothes

Chinese martial arts uniform

Hair accessories (bun parts)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Cheerful
Detailed personality: She has a strong-willed side but is kind-hearted and deeply sentimental at her core. She is somewhat clumsy. She has feelings for Syaoran and is awkward but devoted and earnest in love.
Keywords: Energetic

Hard worker

Honest

Curious

Sentimental

Clumsy
Talents: Master of Chinese martial arts

High physical ability

General cooking (bento making, etc.)
Skills: Martial arts

Wearing battle clothes

Teamwork

Caring for friends
Motivation: Her affection for Syaoran and being useful as his protector. Supporting the romantically shy Syaoran while growing herself.
Habits: She calls Sakura 'Kinomoto-san' but later uses her first name. She calls Kerberos a 'stuffed toy' or 'bath sponge,' showing a dry relationship with the stubborn him.
Favorite colors: Red
Favorite foods: Regular dishes, Bento
Flower: Lotus
Disliked foods: Baking sweets (bad at it)

History

Backstory: Syaoran's cousin and a member of the Li family. Raised as a skilled trainee in Chinese martial arts but has no magic power at all. Classmate of magical girl Sakura and was Syaoran's fiancée, but dissolved the engagement upon learning of his feelings for Sakura. Since then, she warmly supports their romance as a good friend.
Debut date: April 7, 1998
Work title: Cardcaptor Sakura
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 7

Revealed to be Syaoran's fiancée

Significant event: Revealed to be Syaoran's fiancée
Description: Initially positioned as Syaoran's fiancée, but when Syaoran realized his feelings for Sakura, the engagement was dissolved, and they continue a friendly relationship.

Supporting Syaoran and Sakura's romance

Significant event: Supporting Syaoran and Sakura's romance
Description: She encourages the romantically clumsy Syaoran and takes on the role of supporting his romance.

Reappearance in Clear Card arc

Significant event: Reappearance in Clear Card arc
Description: She continues to appear even after Sakura enters middle school, staying at Sakura's house during visits to Tomoeda Town and maintaining a close relationship.

Relationships

李小狼

Cousin

Cousin and childhood friend. Their relationship is complex; she was his fiancée but dissolved it out of respect for Syaoran's feelings. They are important to each other.

木之本桜

Friend

Initially distant but quickly became friends and often act together.

大道寺知世

Friend

She interacts with Tomoyo politely and with respect.

ケルベロス

Rival

Dry way of addressing each other, like teasing rivals.

Tomoeda Elementary School classmates

Tomoeda Elementary School classmates: unknown

Media appearances

Cardcaptor Sakura

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

Movie / Supporting

1999

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card