Syaoran Li

Syaoran Li, sometimes spelled as Shaoran Li or originally as Xiaolang Li (李小狼 ''Lǐ Xiǎoláng''; リ・シャオラン ''Ri Shaoran'', or ''Ri Syaoran'' (Kunrei); Cantonese Jyutping: ''lei5 siu2 long4''), is one of the central characters in the Clamp manga series ''Cardcaptor Sakura''. In the English anime adaptation by Nelvana of the series, ''Cardcaptors'', he was renamed Li Showron and in the American broadcast was rewritten to be the joint main protagonist alongside Sakura Kinomoto, despite Sakura's solo lead role in all other regional conversions.

Syaoran is a young Chinese sorcerer from Hong Kong and an indirect descendant of Clow Reed who arrives in Tokyo in order to capture the missing Clow Cards released by Sakura. Although Syaoran is initially apprehensive towards Sakura due to their shared goal, he finds himself falling in love with her as the series progresses. Their relationship is further explored in the film ''Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card'' (2000) and the sequel series ''Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card''.

Syaoran was created by Clamp as a common archetype of silent but caring male characters often depicted in their works. However, Syaoran's traits and relationship with Sakura were noted to be positive within the demography of the manga's magazine. Reception to the character was originally mixed, with criticism primarily directed at his initial role and alterations during the localization process. The further development of the character, however, was noted to make him more mature and appealing. The character's design was used for the two main characters of Clamp's manga ''Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'' who share the same name: the dimension traveller Syaoran and the young sorcerer Syaoran who replaces him in the second half. Provided by Wikipedia