Chun-Li
Street Fighter's female fighter
A female martial artist in the People's Liberation Army of China, a representative character in the Street Fighter series.
Quotes
- I fight for my family.
- Justice will prevail.
- Giving up is not allowed.
- Stop evil around the world.
- Have pride as a martial artist.
Trivia
- Appeared as the series' first female playable character.
- Bun hairstyle is her trademark.
- The 'spiked bracelets' are for defending against enemy attacks.
- Once served as a navigator for game progression.
- Design incorporates many elements of Chinese martial arts.
- Ming-Na Wen, who played her in the live-action movie, became a popular actor afterward.
Alternate names
Chun-Li
チャムリー
チュンリー
春麗さん
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A woman with a muscular and toned physique. Wears a distinctive blue cheongsam (qipao) and white boots. Hair is tied up in buns.
- Height
- About 168cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Muscular build
- Cheongsam
- Bun hairstyle
- White boots
- Iconic items
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- Cheongsam (blue)
- Spiked bracelets
- Leg boots
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyalty
- Detailed personality
- Strong sense of justice, family-oriented, and responsible. Calm and brave, with a strong will to face difficulties.
- Keywords
-
- Strong sense of justice
- Responsible
- Loyalty
- Brave
- Calm
- Motto
- Fight for justice
- Talents
-
- Martial arts genius
- Advanced physical abilities
- Agility
- High-speed kicks
- Martial arts knowledge
- Skills
-
- Various martial arts techniques
- Espionage
- Tactical thinking
- Teamwork
- Information gathering
- Motivation
- To find her missing father and protect justice
- Habits
- Her tone is gentle but she never yields.
- Favorite foods
- Chinese food, Jasmine tea, Dim sum
- Hobbies
- Martial arts training, Training, Thoughts of her father
- Favorite colors
- Blue, White
- Disliked situations
- Injustice, Malicious acts, Helplessness
- Disliked foods
- Overly spicy things
History
- Backstory
- Chun-Li is a detective in the People's Liberation Army of China. After her father went missing due to a rebel organization, she participates in the Street Fighter tournament where martial artists from around the world gather to pursue that organization.
- Debut date
- August 30, 1991
- Work title
- Street Fighter II
- Media type
- Game
Father's disappearance incident
- Significant event
- Father's disappearance incident
- Description
- Chun-Li's father was captured by a rebel organization and went missing, leading her to join the fighting tournament for the search.
Street Fighter II tournament participation
- Significant event
- Street Fighter II tournament participation
- Description
- Competed against martial artists from around the world, establishing her fame as a fighter.
Various media expansions
- Significant event
- Various media expansions
- Description
- Gained popularity in anime, movies, comics, and more.
Relationships
Dorai
Father
Missing father. He is Chun-Li's strong motivation.
Ryu
Best friend
Battles and friendship in the Street Fighter series
Ken
Teammate
Shared combat experience in tournaments
Cammy
Ally
Comrades fighting together for justice
People's Liberation Army of China
People's Liberation Army of China: unknown
Street Fighter Tournament Participants
Street Fighter Tournament Participants: unknown
Media appearances
Street Fighter II
Game / Protagonist
1991
Street Fighter II V
Anime / Protagonist
1995 TV series
Street Fighter (live-action movie)
Movie / Protagonist
1994
Street Fighter II - The Animated Movie
Manga / Protagonist
1994 anime movie
Voice cast and creators
榊原良子
- Voice actor
- 榊原良子
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime & live-action movie
Ming-Na Wen
- Voice actor
- Ming-Na Wen
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Live-action movie
松井菜桜子
- Voice actor
- 松井菜桜子
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Game versions
Capcom
- Creator name
- Capcom
- Role
- Original author
早川正士
- Creator name
- 早川正士
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Chun-Li figure
- Item name
- Chun-Li figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Chun-Li costume
- Item name
- Chun-Li costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Chun-Li plush
- Item name
- Chun-Li plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular