Animator's Dream: Meet singer warrior Julia Kusanagi

Julia Kusanagi

Julia in a costume

In every work of fiction, there's always a diverse set of characters. They all come in different shapes and sizes; genders and alignments. Some are chosen to be the hero, while others choose their desiny. Some are action oriented, while others think before they act. Some are completely normal in appearance, while others take cues from supermodels.

In the case of Julia Kusanagi, it's a mix of everything. Julia Kusanagi is a singer and entertainer for
the entertainment hotspot Club Section Nine. She provides soothing and memorable vocals for her audience, as well as a display of her musical instrument aptitude. Sometimes she plays dress up in her shows, as an extra means of eye candy.

In addition to her musical talents, Julia is also a capable fighter. Her ability to handle a variety of weapons and melee fighting makes her a force to be reckoned with. Because of her feline appearance, she's granted faster than normal reflexes and focus. This is on top of the normal animal based animation abilities.

She's also rumored to have unusual powers and extra strengths. What could they be? When it's released, read the novel Animator's Dream to find out.

If there were an adaptation of my Animator's Dream novels, Mary McGlynn would be my choice for voicing Julia. Her smooth and beautiful voice fits Julia perfectly, and she also works out for being a tough woman ready for a fight.

Trivia:
-Julia Kusanagi is based off of Mary McGlynn, though the character references Julia from Cowboy Bebop and Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell.
-Julia is designed after Miyu Lynx from Star Fox 2.
-Julia was originally named Miyu, but she resembled her a little too much, hence the name change. It doesn't help that one of my professors had a hard time pronouncing the name, too.