Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a teenager who is the main protagonist of the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir series. The series airs on Disney Channel and Netflix. She is also the main love interest of Adrien Agreste, who plays Cat Noir.
The series follows the adventures of the teenage girl who can transform into the superheroine Ladybug. During her high school years, she has several friends and classmates. Among her peers, she is best friends with Alya Cesaire, a teenager in the class of Miss Bustier. In addition to being a good friend, Alya is also the administrator of the school blog.
Marinette lives with her parents, who are owners of a bakery. She is usually dressed in a red body suit with two pony tails. On some occasions, she wears pink ballet shoes. However, she prefers a white T-shirt and light pink purse. During the episode “Miraculous,” she is given a pair of magical earrings, which grants her a new alias: Ladybug.
Despite her appearance, Marinette is timid and a bit awkward. Nevertheless, her character has received positive critical response. Many fans appreciate the character’s civilian identity. Her hair is a medium-length deep blue. At times, she wears a charcoal-gray jacket and a white t-shirt.
Marinette has a Fairy Companion named Tikki, who is responsible for her transformation into Ladybug. Besides, Tikki also provides her with inspiration to become the superheroine. Initially, she is not sure about her choice of profession. But after she passes the test given by Master Fu, she is selected as a Ladybug Miraculous holder.
Marinette’s mother, Sabine Cheng, is a kind, sweet and loving woman. Whenever she gets sick, her mother takes care of her. Although her mother’s illness interferes with her modifications, her akumatization into Qilin is still on hold. Eventually, she will be akumatized into the Verity Queen.
Another character who is influenced by Ladybug is Lila Rossi. Lila is a scheming, pathological liar. To divert attention from herself, she uses her powers to create an illusion of an older woman. This illusion is a resemblance to Lila’s best friend, Rose Lavillant.
There are also other characters in the series. Some are antagonists, like Hawk Moth. Others are heroes, such as Cat Noir and Polymouse. Lastly, there is Sass, a kwami of Intuition.
The series has four stories. Two are main stories, and the rest are side stories. Among the stories are the ones in which Cat Noir and Ladybug work together to defeat the villain Hawk Moth.
The series is based on the comic book series Ladybug by Thomas Astruc. It is an animated series that aired on Disney Channel and Netflix. Since its debut, the franchise has received praise for its unique and innovative take on superheroines. In the Japanese dub, the character of Marinette is voiced by Karin Nanami.
Several merchandise have been created for the character. Her dolls are made to resemble her closest playmates. Other merchandising includes figurines, figurines, shirts, and more.