Cagalli Yula Athha | |
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny character | |
![]() Cagalli Yula Athha in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny | |
First appearance | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED episode 1 |
Voiced by | Naomi Shindō (Japanese)[1] Nanako Mori (Japanese, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom)[2] Vanessa Morley (English, Ocean)[1] Cherami Leigh[3] (English, NYAV) |
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Relatives | Uzumi Nara Athha (adoptive father) Kira Yamato (twin brother) |
Genetic type | Natural |
Cagalli Yula Athha (カガリ・ユラ・アスハ, Kagari Yura Asuha) is a fictional character introduced in the Japanese science fiction anime television series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED by Sunrise, part of the Gundam franchise. In the series, Cagalli is one of the regular humans, labeled as Naturals, fighting against genetically enhanced humans known as Coordinators in a prolonged war. Despite being seen fighting on the battlefield at various times alongside the Naturals military organization the Earth Alliance, Cagalli is later revealed to be the daughter of Uzumi Nara Athha, the leader of the neutral country of Orb. After assisting her new allies to stop the war, Cagalli becomes the leader of Orb. Her new role as such is further explored in the series sequel, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Cagalli is voiced by Naomi Shindō and Nanako Mori in Japanese. In English, she is voiced by Vanessa Morley in the Ocean dub and by Cherami Leigh in the NYAV dub.
Cagalli has also reprised her role from the TV series, in the films recollections from Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny as well as its manga adaptations. Her character has also been well received in Japan, having appeared various times in the Anime Grand Prix polls for the favorite female anime character category, as well as online polls by Sunrise regarding the Gundam franchise. Critical reception for Cagalli has also been positive, mostly because of her strong personality and development across both TV series.