Mulan
Brave female warrior
A brave female warrior based on Chinese legend who disguises herself as a man and goes to the battlefield for her family, and is a representative Disney heroine.
Quotes
- I am myself, a girl but a warrior.
- Protecting my family is my mission.
- Strong, smart, and unbeatable by anyone.
- The path to fight is the right choice.
- Anyone can stay true to themselves.
Trivia
- Mulan is based on a historical legend of disguising as a man and infiltrating the army.
- The 1998 animated film is Disney's first work with an Asian female protagonist.
- The live-action version has some changes to the protagonist's personality and story.
- Cri-Kee is a Disney original character not present in the original legend.
- Mulan's voice actresses have changed multiple times in both Japanese and English versions.
Alternate names
Fa Mulan
Mulan Princess
Hua Mulan
Mulan (Mulan)
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has long black hair and almond-shaped eyes, and when disguised as a man, has short hair and wears warrior armor. Normally wears traditional Chinese attire.
- Height
- Approximately 165cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Almond-shaped eyes
- Short hair when disguised as a man
- Dignified presence as a warrior
- Iconic items
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- Sword
- Male armor
- Family portrait
- Red sash
- helmet (helmet)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Brave
- Detailed personality
- Family-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility, caring for comrades. Has the courage to face difficulties, uses wisdom and quick wit to navigate situations. Possesses independence and pride.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Independent
- Quick-witted
- Devoted
- Family-oriented
- Serious
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Proud
- Motto
- Fight for family, and for the justice I believe in.
- Talents
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- Swordsmanship talent
- Tactical thinking
- Physical ability (combat skills)
- Leadership
- Disguise and camouflage skills
- Skills
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- Horsemanship
- Strategic planning
- Knowledge of classical Chinese
- Battlefield judgment
- Negotiation skills
- Motivation
- Protect family and raise the family honor. Prove her own value through battle.
- Habits
- Often takes deep breaths before making decisions. Cherishes and carries the family portrait.
- Favorite foods
- Dumplings, Glutinous rice, Chinese tea
- Favorite colors
- Red, Gold
- Favorite places
- Hometown village, Battlefield
- Disliked situations
- Injustice, Putting family in danger, Meaningless conflict
- Disliked foods
- Medicinal cuisine with disliked flavors
History
- Backstory
- Full of family love, decides to disguise as a man and go to the battlefield in place of her sickly father. Overcomes many hardships and becomes a hero who protects China.
- Debut date
- June 19, 1998
- Work title
- Mulan (Mulan)
- Media type
- Anime
Disguised as man and enlists as soldier
- Significant event
- Disguised as man and enlists as soldier
- Description
- Disguises as a man in place of her sickly father, joins the army, and challenges battle.
Battlefield exploits
- Significant event
- Battlefield exploits
- Description
- Defeats enemies with wisdom and courage, earns trust from many comrades.
Restoration of family honor
- Significant event
- Restoration of family honor
- Description
- Protects family honor through her achievements and demonstrates pride as a woman.
Relationships
Mushan
Father
Sickly father unable to go to battlefield, becoming the trigger for Mulan to join in his place.
Mushan's wife
Mother
Warmly supports Mulan.
Shang
Sibling
Army commander, relationship with Mulan includes romantic elements.
Mushan
Best friend
Best friend and comrade who overcame the battlefield together.
Cri-Kee
Mascot
Mulan's loyal companion, provides comfort and humor.
Chinese army
Chinese army: soldier
Media appearances
Mulan (1998 animated film)
Anime / Protagonist
1998 theatrical release
Mulan (live-action film, 2020)
Movie / Protagonist
2020 theatrical release
Kingdom Hearts series
Game / Supporting
Appears
Voice cast and creators
Kikuko Inoue
- Voice actor
- Kikuko Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1998 animated film version
- Notes
- Original voice actress
Ming-Na Wen
- Voice actor
- Ming-Na Wen
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 1998 animated film (voice) / 2020 live-action (acting)
- Notes
- English voice actress and live-action lead actress
Saori Hayami
- Voice actor
- Saori Hayami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2020 live-action film version
Chinese legend and story (original author unknown)
- Creator name
- Chinese legend and story (original author unknown)
- Role
- Original author
Mark Henderson (1998 animated version)
- Creator name
- Mark Henderson (1998 animated version)
- Role
- Character designer
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Mulan figure
- Item name
- Mulan figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Mulan plush
- Item name
- Mulan plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Mulan stationery set
- Item name
- Mulan stationery set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited