Shunrei
Shiryū's childhood friend, a woman with a strong and gentle heart
Childhood friend of the Dragon Saint Shiryū appearing in Saint Seiya. From China, a woman with strong affection and a gentle heart. Grew up together with Shiryū on Five Old Peaks and continues to hold deep feelings for him.
Quotes
- The strength of your prayers is something that surprises even Gold Saints.
- For Shiryū's sake, I can endure any hardship.
- I'm simply praying while thinking of you.
- A strong and gentle heart is the true mark of strength.
Trivia
- Shunrei's prayers astonished even Gold Saint Deathmask.
- Childhood friend who spent her early years with Shiryū at Five Old Peaks.
- In the anime Saint Seiya Ω, marries Shiryū and has son Ryūhō.
- In NEXT DIMENSION, raising Shōryū who returned as an abandoned child.
- Voice actress changed multiple times per work, but Yumiko Shibata was the primary original.
Alternate names
Shunrei
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SHUNREI
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- April 20
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Beautiful girl in calm Chinese-style attire. Has a pure and dignified atmosphere, with brownish-green eyes and black hair.
- Height
- About 154cm
- Weight
- 42kg
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Pure and dignified demeanor
- Chinese-style clothing as a feature
- Appears as a girl around 14 years old
- Iconic items
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- None
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Possesses a strong and gentle core, devoted and compassionate to Shiryū and his cheerful companions. Has an innocent and pure heart, with prayer power that overwhelms others.
- Keywords
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- Devoted
- Kind
- Innocent
- Strong heart
- Compassion
- Talents
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- Mental strength
- Superior prayer power
- Strong conviction
- Skills
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- Endurance to withstand hardships
- Charm that draws in others' hearts
- Motivation
- To continue her love and prayers for her childhood friend Shiryū, always wishing for his happiness.
- Favorite places
- Five Old Peaks, China
- Person
- Shiryū
- Disliked situations
- Conflict, Injustice
History
- Backstory
- Found abandoned at China's Five Old Peaks and taken in by Gold Saint Dōko, raised together with trainee Shiryū. Appears in the story as Shiryū's childhood friend who supports him spiritually with pure love and compassion. Her prayers possess a strength that surprises even Saints.
- Debut date
- circa 1986
- Work title
- Saint Seiya
- Media type
- Manga
Meeting at Five Old Peaks
- Significant event
- Meeting at Five Old Peaks
- Description
- Met Shiryū in childhood at Five Old Peaks, grew up together, and formed a deep bond.
Support in Twelve Temples Arc
- Significant event
- Support in Twelve Temples Arc
- Description
- Supported Shiryū's battles from the rear with prayers and aid. Her prayer power surprised even Gold Saints.
Marriage in Saint Seiya Ω
- Significant event
- Marriage in Saint Seiya Ω
- Description
- In the sequel Saint Seiya Ω, marries Shiryū and gives birth to son Ryūhō.
Raising Shōryū
- Significant event
- Raising Shōryū
- Description
- In NEXT DIMENSION, takes in and raises infant Shōryū.
Relationships
Shiryū
Best friend
Grew up together at Five Old Peaks, bound by deep trust and love as childhood friends.
Athena's Army
Athena's Army: unknown
Media appearances
Saint Seiya
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1986
Saint Seiya
Anime / Supporting
1986 TV series
Saint Seiya: Hades Chapter - Sanctuary Arc
OVA / Supporting
2002–2008
Sanctuary Twelve Temples Arc
Game / Supporting
2000s
Saint Seiya Ω
Anime / Supporting
2012
Voice cast and creators
Yumiko Shibata
- Voice actor
- Yumiko Shibata
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version, Sanctuary Twelve Temples PS2 game
Eriko Satō
- Voice actor
- Eriko Satō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA Hades Chapter - Sanctuary Arc
Ai Bando
- Voice actor
- Ai Bando
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA Hades Chapter - Elysion Arc
Konami Yoshida
- Voice actor
- Konami Yoshida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Saint Seiya Ω
Haruka Terui
- Voice actor
- Haruka Terui
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Knights of the Zodiac
Masami Kurumada
- Creator name
- Masami Kurumada
- Role
- Original author