Sherry Birkin
Host of the G-Virus
Daughter of William Birkin, a girl caught up in the Resident Evil incident. Hosts the G-Virus in her body and possesses regenerative abilities. Has strong bonds with Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
Quotes
- "Thank you. For saving me."
- "I want the strength to protect someone again."
- "I won't lose. Because I'm strong."
- "I can only be grateful to you all."
- "It's not scary when I'm with my important comrades."
Trivia
- Name origin is the Four Seasons song "Sherry".
- Despite being a G-Virus carrier, her body's aging has stopped.
- Saved by Claire during the Raccoon City incident.
- Possesses high regenerative ability, instantly recovering from fatal wounds.
- One of the important young female characters in the Resident Evil series.
Alternate names
Sherry Birkin
Sherry
Girl from Resident Evil
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- 1986
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Grows from a girl with a youthful face to a mature appearance at age 26. Characterized by blue eyes and light brown hair.
- Height
- Approximately 155cm (estimated as adult)
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Left eye color changes (during infection)
- Multiple red tubular patterns (G-Virus infection symptoms)
- Innocent facial features as a child
- Iconic items
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- Pendant
- Children's backpack
- Vaccine
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strong
- Detailed personality
- Raised in harsh environments, she has a strong will to help others and a meddlesome side. She feels a complex about being protected since childhood and has a strong sense of independence. She has deep trust relationships with Claire and Leon, and struggles to protect her important comrades.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Kind
- Meddlesome
- Strong Will
- Strong Sense of Responsibility
- Independent
- Never Forgets Gratitude
- Talents
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- High Regeneration Ability
- Virus Resistance
- Excellent Survival Ability
- Skills
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- Combat Skills (After Adulthood)
- Protective Attitude
- Communication with People
- Motivation
- Overcoming the hardships of being a G-Virus carrier within her body, to live freely in a peaceful world. Protecting comrades and contributing to the resolution of incidents.
- Habits
- She has a personality that wants to lend a hand to people in trouble. She has a strong longing for freedom stemming from her past confinement.
- Person
- Claire Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, Jake Muller
History
- Backstory
- The only daughter of Umbrella Corporation researchers William Birkin and Annette Birkin. She spent her childhood feeling lonely due to her parents' work-centered lives. During the Raccoon City incident, she evacuates to the police station on her mother's instructions, but her G-mutated father implants a G-Virus embryo into her body, and she barely survives due to the administration of an antiviral agent. Thereafter, she grows up while living under confinement.
- Debut date
- January 21, 1998
- Work title
- Resident Evil 2
- Media type
- Game
Raccoon City Destruction Incident
- Significant event
- Raccoon City Destruction Incident
- Description
- Caught up in the bioterror incident in Raccoon City, infected with the G-Virus but recovered thanks to the vaccine.
Confinement Life
- Significant event
- Confinement Life
- Description
- Due to the influence of the G-Virus, she is monitored and confined by the government but gradually gains freedom.
Edonia Mission
- Significant event
- Edonia Mission
- Description
- Assigned to protect Jake Muller, who becomes a bioterror target.
Escape from Neo-Umbrella Lab
- Significant event
- Escape from Neo-Umbrella Lab
- Description
- Successfully escapes from Neo-Umbrella's underwater laboratory together with Jake.
Relationships
William Birkin
Father
Father. Umbrella researcher and G-Virus developer. Mutates into a G-creature and implants an embryo into his daughter's body.
Annette Birkin
Mother
Mother. Also an Umbrella researcher. Strives to protect her daughter and dies during the incident.
Leon S. Kennedy
Best friend
Benefactor who saved her life multiple times during the Raccoon City incident. A trusted friend.
Claire Redfield
Best friend
Protective figure and emotional support since the Raccoon City escape. Bound by a strong bond.
Jake Muller
Partner
Develops an intimate relationship through the bioterror protection mission. Overcomes hardships together.
BSAA (U.S. Government Agent)
BSAA (U.S. Government Agent): agent
Media appearances
Resident Evil 2
Game / Supporting
1998
Resident Evil 2
Game / Supporting
2019
Resident Evil 6
Game / Supporting
2012
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Game / Supporting
2012
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Game / Supporting
2012
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Movie / Supporting
2021
Voice cast and creators
Rio Sasaki
- Voice actor
- Rio Sasaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Resident Evil 2
Maaya Sakamoto
- Voice actor
- Maaya Sakamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Resident Evil 6
Hisako Kanemoto
- Voice actor
- Hisako Kanemoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Honoka Inoue
- Voice actor
- Honoka Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (Dub)
Laura Bailey
- Voice actor
- Laura Bailey
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Shinji Mikami
- Creator name
- Shinji Mikami
- Role
- Original author
Capcom
- Creator name
- Capcom
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Sherry Birkin Figure
- Item name
- Sherry Birkin Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Sherry Birkin Plush
- Item name
- Sherry Birkin Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited