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Marinette Dupain-Cheng
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir character
The female protagonist of the series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Marinette Dupain-Cheng in her civilian form
First appearanceStormy Weather (2015)
Created byThomas Astruc
Voiced byEnglish
Cristina Vee
French
Anouck Hautbois
In-universe information
AliasLadybug
SpeciesHuman
(as Marinette)
Ladybug-based superhuman
(as Ladybug)
GenderFemale
OccupationStudent
Superhero
RelativesTom Dupain (father)
Sabine Cheng (mother)
Gina Dupain
(paternal grandmother)
Wang Cheng
(maternal great-uncle)
NationalityFrench-Chinese
HometownParis
AbilityCreation
WeaponYo-yo

Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a fictional character and the female protagonist of the television series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir created by Thomas Astruc. She is depicted as a French-Chinese teenage student who aspires to become a fashion designer and whose parents own a bakery. After she passes the test of Master Fu, the keeper of the magic objects named Miraculouses, by helping him, Marinette is picked as a future superhero alongside Cat Noir. As a result, she is given a pair of earrings known as the Ladybug Miraculous, which when worn grant Marinette the ability to transform into Ladybug, her superhero alias. Unknown to Marinette, Cat Noir's civilian identity is Adrien Agreste, whom she fancies. As the holder of a Miraculous, Marinette is assisted by a small red creature resembling a ladybug named Tikki, who is a magical being known as a kwami. As Ladybug, Marinette's signature ability is creation. Marinette appears in most Miraculous media, including the main series, the video games, and the comic books.

Marinette's character was inspired by a young woman wearing a ladybug-themed T-shirt whom Astruc once worked with. After creating a drawing portraying her as a ladybug-themed superhero, Astruc felt this would be a good character, especially since he was not aware of the existence of another ladybug-related superhero. Marinette is voiced by Cristina Vee in the English dub, while Anouck Hautbois voices her in the French version.

Marinette's character has generally received a positive critical response, with writers characterizing her as a role model for viewers and as a great protagonist. Both her civilian self and her superhero identity have been praised. Meet-and-greets including Ladybug have taken place. Several pieces of merchandise inspired by her, such as accessories, clothing items, and action figures, have been created.

Development

Concept and creation

Marinette Dupain-Cheng under her superhero identity
Marinette Dupain-Cheng as her superhero alter ego, Ladybug. Her creation was based on a young woman wearing a ladybug-themed T-shirt, who had been on the production team of another series that had also included Thomas Astruc.[1][2]

The superhero identity of Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Ladybug, was inspired by a young woman wearing a T-shirt with a ladybug depicted on it;[1][2] she belonged to the production team of another show that also included Thomas Astruc, the creator of the television series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.[3][4] Astruc stated he had befriended her,[1] and following this they had started "exchanging ladybug-themed sticky notes";[2] one of the notes portrayed the woman as a ladybug superhero.[3][4] Astruc did not know of the existence of a ladybug-themed superhero and felt this character would be good. As a result, Ladybug's character was conceptualized.[1][3] Marinette's hairstyle was also conceived using the woman's haircut as a model. Astruc said that Ladybug's power was luck since ladybugs are associated with good luck.[4] He commented that Ladybug's character is comparable to Spider-Man.[4][5]

Astruc described Ladybug as an "awesome",[2] very positive, and bright character.[1] He also characterized her as a character that brings happiness,[4] as well as his favorite character from the series.[6] Astruc stated that he hoped Ladybug would become the mascot of Paris, being found on flyers at museums' entrances to inspire children to visit them.[3] In regard to Marinette and Adrien Agreste, he commented that he had wished to depict "sunny", inspiring characters. He said that handling the dynamics between Marinette and Adrien's two identities was entertaining.[2] Astruc said viewers enjoy the love situation that Ladybug formed with Cat Noir.[3] One of the sources of inspiration for the duo of the ladybug and the black cat was one of Astruc's previous romantic relationships.[7]

Ladybug's costume was really difficult to animate when it came to the original 2D version since it was red with black dots; the dots had to be in certain spots and had to remain unmoved. In the 3D version, this problem disappeared due to there being a model moving.[4] In the 2D version, Marinette was supposed to be older than she currently is in the 3D version.[2] The chibi design of Ladybug from the series Miraculous Chibi was conceived by character designer Angie Nasca.[8] The bakery of Marinette's family was inspired by a real-life Parisian bakery.[3]

Jeremy Zag, the president of the animation studio Zagtoon, characterized Marinette as "a fresh and modern girl character who is in line with kids' and teens' lives today".[9] The first two images depicting Ladybug released by Zag, one showing her portrait and one featuring her on a roof in Paris, received enough attention to go around the world.[4] Zag said the love situation that Marinette created alongside Adrien, their superhero identities, and their secrets represent some of the main parts of the story.[10] Jared Wolfson, the executive producer of Miraculous, stated that the audience of girls had been waiting for "someone like a Spider-Man to come along", and now due to Ladybug's character, they can transform into her, becoming "stronger" and making "an effect in the world".[11] With regard to Ladybug's character, Aton Soumache, the chief executive officer of the company Method Animation, said the producers had wished to "create a [glamorous] superhero character with a real European flair with Paris as backdrop".[12]

Nicole D'Andria, a contributor to the creation of a Miraculous comic book, said Ladybug is an inspiring character.[13] ZAG Animation's president of global consumer products, André Lake Mayer, stated that children are fond of Ladybug's character,[14] and that fans would enjoy playing as Ladybug in the Miraculous mobile game.[15][16] He felt Ladybug "is instantaneously empowering to all women, all ages", saying that she "is mesmerizing both as Marinette and as Ladybug".[2] He stated that "even without knowing the story", "she is instinctively familiar, authentic and strong".[2] He thought that "Ladybug is an icon for wholesome girl empowerment".[2]

Voice

An image with Marinette's English voice actress, Cristina Vee
Cristina Vee voices Marinette in the English version of the series.[17]

Cristina Vee voices Marinette in the English dub.[17] Vee stated that she loves Marinette, describing her as one of her favorite characters that she voiced. She said Marinette reminds her of the character Sailor Moon, mentioning that "working on the show" had given her "the same feelings" as the ones she had experienced while "watching Sailor Moon growing up as a kid".[18] She stated that she had auditioned for Marinette's role considerably, most likely more than she had previously done for all other characters. Vee said she had first received the script for the audition around a year before being cast, adding that she had not received a reply after reading it. Following this, she had obtained the script once again, and after reading it, she was invited for two callbacks. She stated that ever since she had seen Marinette's character design and the script, she had known that "whoever was cast as this character, Ladybug, would be the luckiest girl", precisely "the luckiest voice actress".[18] Vee stated that she had fallen in love with Ladybug immediately. She said she had not been aware of this show's existence before auditioning for Marinette's role, which surprised her since she kept herself up to date with anime-related news. After auditioning and before receiving the callback, she found out about the anime promotional video of the series. After seeing the video, she started wanting the role all the more. Vee characterized this show as "amazing", stating that she had never seen an animation like this before and that "every episode is just so beautiful".[18]

Jared Wolfson stated that Vee has a lot of "energy".[11] He said she has a "beautiful personality", describing her as "so sweet", "so kind", and "great".[11] He stated that in the recording studio, Vee "goes from sweet Marinette to Ladybug", adding that "she is Ladybug in that room" and that this is "so fun to watch".[11]

Anouck Hautbois voices Marinette in the French version of the series.[19] Thomas Astruc characterized Hautbois and the rest of the French cast as fantastic.[4]

Appearances

In the main series

Marinette is the female protagonist of the Miraculous series.[5] She is portrayed as a French-Chinese teenage student that lives in Paris and aspires to become a fashion designer.[20][21] Marinette is the daughter of Tom Dupain and Sabine Cheng,[22] granddaughter of Gina Dupain,[23] and grandniece of Wang Cheng.[24] Her parents own a bakery.[5][25] One day, when rushing toward school, Marinette notices an elderly man in danger and immediately saves him.[26] While Marinette is not aware of this at the time, the man is Master Fu,[26] the keeper of the miraculous jewels named Miraculouses,[27][28] who has prepared a test in order to find someone deserving of becoming a superhero. Since Marinette has saved him, Master Fu decides to offer her the Ladybug Miraculous, which is a pair of earrings.[29][30] After Marinette sees the box that contains the earrings and opens it, a creature resembling a ladybug who presents herself as Tikki appears. She is a magical being known as a kwami,[29][31] who grants Marinette the power to transform into a superhero when wearing the earrings.[21][32]

When she sees Tikki for the first time, Marinette is afraid of her. She is also not thrilled by the idea of becoming a superhero, and the first time she transforms is by mistake. Nevertheless, she learns how to act as a superhero shortly after and introduces her superhero alias, Ladybug.[33][34] Marinette's superhero outfit derives from Tikki's appearance, resembling a ladybug.[26][35] Marinette is in love with Adrien,[36][37] a boy from her class whom she becomes flustered around.[5] Unknown to Marinette, Adrien is actually her superhero partner, Cat Noir, who fancies Ladybug.[38] Since Marinette is not aware of Cat Noir's civilian identity,[39] she constantly rejects his advances toward her.[40] Ladybug and Cat Noir's objective is to protect Paris from Hawk Moth;[41][42] he wishes to get their Miraculouses for himself,[43][44] and, unknown to them, is actually Adrien's father.[45] As Ladybug, Marinette becomes much more sure of herself.[40] The transformation into Ladybug offers her new abilities.[46][47] Her superhero weapon is a yo-yo.[5] Ladybug's signature power is creation,[48] called "Lucky Charm".[40][49]

Marinette has a loving relationship with her parents,[21] as well as a close bond with Tikki. She also has a mainly-positive relationship with her classmates, particularly with her best friend, Alya Césaire;[29] Alya often offers support to Marinette and is there for her when she needs help.[21] Marinette also has a friendly relationship with Nino Lahiffe, who once had a crush on her. At the same time, Marinette does not get along with Chloé Bourgeois, who has tried to put Marinette in embarrassing situations on many occasions while simultaneously adoring Ladybug.[29]

In other Miraculous media

Besides the main series, Marinette is present in most Miraculous media. She appears in the Christmas special episode,[50] in the chibi episodes,[51][52] in the Tales from Paris episodes,[53] and in the Miraculous Secrets episodes.[54][55] Marinette is a playable character in the official Miraculous mobile game.[15][56] She appears in comic books inspired by the series,[57][58] as well as in other books based on the show.[59] Marinette is also present in the official Miraculous magazine.[60][61] She will appear in a 2D OVA,[62][63] and in a Miraculous musical film.[64] Marinette is depicted in live stage shows as well,[65][66] including shows at the State Theatre,[67] at the Paramount Theatre,[68] at the Hershey Theatre,[69] and at the Chicago Theatre.[70]

Reception

Critical response

Critical reception of Marinette's character has generally been positive, with reviewers describing her as sweet,[71] pleasant,[72] and intelligent.[30] Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media characterized Marinette as "patient" and "kind".[73] ComicsVerse writer Michele Kirichanskaya felt the series "takes the time to address Marinette's heritage" in "a subtle and respectful manner", such as the "moments when she struggles with speaking Chinese" and has "cultural miscommunications with relatives".[5] Kirichanskaya wrote that "Marinette's full name" when "translated from both Chinese and French languages" is "appropriate for a girl whose family owns a bakery".[5] She described Marinette as "loyal and devoted to her friends and family".[5] Kirichanskaya felt that Marinette being "an aspiring fashion designer" that makes "new creations in her spare time" shows that "feminine interests [do not] necessarily detract from superheroic qualities", deeming this "a positive message for male and female viewers alike".[5] Kirichanskaya thought that the feelings Marinette has for Adrien "only define one aspect of her character".[5] Nerd Much? writer Emily Auten felt that "Marinette's shoujo-like crush on Adrien" is one of the "small aspects that anime fans can appreciate" in this series.[40] She stated that while "there are not enough female main heroes in shows", "Marinette takes center stage as one of the main protagonists", and she felt that "Marinette is a great female protagonist".[40] Auten said Marinette is "very well-written", stating that she is "a great role model" for both children and adults "to look up to and relate with".[40] She praised Cristina Vee's role as Marinette's voice actress.[40] An El Intransigente writer stated that this show's main protagonist is a girl, unlike how it happens in other series, and that Marinette has a big heart.[25] Sergio Risquez of elrinconTV said that Marinette willing to become a fashion designer shows her headship and bravery.[74] Marinette was described as a "justice-seeking teenage".[75] She was commented to have "innocent optimism".[76]

Marinette's superhero form, Ladybug, has been commended. Elle Collins of ComicsAlliance said the way "Marinette transforms into Ladybug in a series of twirls and poses" resembles how "Sailor Moon and other magical girls always do".[77] She felt that Marinette "even" having "the guidance of some kind of talking ladybug creature" completes the "Magical Girl trope".[77] Michele Kirichanskaya stated that while Marinette initially "appears to be just an ordinary girl", with the help of "a pair of magical earrings" she "can transform into the Miraculous Ladybug, one of Paris's greatest superheroes".[5] She characterized Marinette as "a bright, talented, creative young woman, trying to balance her daily life with all the responsibilities that entail being France's greatest superheroine".[5] Kirichanskaya described Ladybug as "an incredible hero" that is "fluid and confident in battle".[5] She felt that Marinette "embodies" both her ordinary and superhero lives "in a beautiful force of a character".[5] Laura Aasland of Culture Honey praised that while Ladybug keeps "groaning at Cat Noir's puns", "Marinette gets all moony eyed at the very mention of Adrien's name".[20] Ella Anders of BSCkids said that while "from a glance [Marinette] appears to be a typical high-school teen", she is "a champion of right" in reality.[78] Epicstream's Caitlin Donovan characterized Marinette as "an adorable lead who is genuinely awkward as a civilian, but confident as a superhero", stating this "makes for an interesting contrast".[79] Marinette was characterized as a female "lead superhero" that "instills positive values", being praised.[80]

Popularity and merchandise

Guess's chief creative officer and chairman, Paul Marciano, praised Marinette's secret identity and her relationship with Adrien.[81] The licensing director of Gemma International, Tim Rudd-Clarke, characterized Ladybug as "a strong and empowered female superhero" that "fills a huge gap in the market that has been vacant for quite some time".[82] A life-size wax figurine depicting Ladybug has been showcased at the Musée Grévin.[83][84] Meet-and-greets including Ladybug have been arranged.[85][86] Cosplays of her have been made.[30][87][88]

Several pieces of merchandise inspired by Marinette have been created, such as toys.[89] Action figures based on her have been produced,[90] including figures manufactured by Funko,[91] as well as figures launched by Burger King.[92] Accessories and clothing items inspired by Marinette have been created.[14][93][94] Other products based on her have also been developed.[14][95]

See also

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