Turning Red — Characters & Cast

To please her mother while also becoming her own person and enjoying her friends and interests.

She begins as a dutiful, high-achieving daughter who hides what she wants. As she turns into a panda she learns to own her contradictory feelings, and she chooses to keep the panda instead of sealing it away.

To protect Mei from the embarrassment and harm she feared, and to preserve family honor.

She moves from controlling her daughter's changes to confronting her own history with her mother and the pain behind her perfectionism, and finally to accepting her daughter.

To protect her friendship and enjoy their shared passion for 4*Town.

She supports Mei unconditionally, but she is hurt when Mei lets her take the blame, and she is part of the group's reconciliation.

To stay with her friends and support the plan to see the concert.

She is a dry-humored, supportive friend in Mei's circle, who stands by Mei through the panda chaos.

Friendship and the fun of the shared adventure.

She is the group's playful enforcer, enthusiastically helping Mei, including in the practice of triggering the panda.