Lulu (Final Fantasy)

Lulu
Final Fantasy character
Lulu in Final Fantasy X, as illustrated by Tetsuya Nomura.
First game	Final Fantasy X (2001)
Designed by	Tetsuya Nomura[1]
Voiced by	EN: Paula Tiso[2] JA: Rio Natsuki[3]
Motion capture	Yoko Yoshida
Portrayed by	Nakamura Baishi[4]
In-universe information
Class	Black Mage
Weapon	Stuffed animals[1]
Home	Besaid

Lulu (Japanese: ルールー, Hepburn: Rūrū) is a character from Square Enix's Final Fantasy series, and one of the main playable characters of the 2001 role-playing video game Final Fantasy X. She acts as a guardian to the game's protagonist Yuna, and accompanies her on a mission to defeat the creature Sin. As a Black Mage, Lulu represents a recurring character class in the Final Fantasy franchise, and fights using offensive magic spells or by animating small stuffed animals that strike on her behalf. Lulu was designed by series artist Tetsuya Nomura, who wanted to create a character that differed in appearance from other Black Mages in the franchise. Accordingly, her outfit took advantage of the PlayStation 2's improved graphics: it features an intricate dress that utilizes several belts in its skirt. Lulu later appears as a side character in Final Fantasy X-2, where she is shown to have had a child. In the original Japanese version she is voiced by Rio Natsuki, while in the English dub she is voiced by Paula Tiso.

Lulu has received mostly positive reception since her debut. She has been a popular character with Final Fantasy fans and cosplay enthusiasts in particular, while media outlets have recognized her attractiveness and sex appeal. However, Lulu was also criticized by certain reviewers who associated her design with sadomasochistic imagery and fetish culture. Her personality and role in the storyline received greater praise from critics who saw her as the most level-headed figure among the playable cast and one of the better-voiced characters in Final Fantasy X. Other outlets enjoyed the evolution of her character arc and her motherly demeanor.