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Jillian Chen appears in the anime Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit Hen as a supporting character and a member of Team Dreadnought. She is a descendant of the Soryu people, the same ancient lineage as the legendary fighter Leon Soryu, whom she serves alongside her twin sister. As the older twin, Jillian is characterized by a serious and passionate nature, which often positions her as the one to rein in her sister Sharlene's more free-spirited and impulsive behavior. Her personality includes a pretentious streak, frequently looking down on others with an air of superiority, yet she is also more willing than her sister to doubt the legends surrounding the Soryu child, a tendency that can lead her to jump to conclusions quickly.
Jillian's primary motivation is tied to her loyalty to Leon Soryu and her dedication to the cardfighting circuit. Her role in the story becomes prominent during the VF Circuit, where she and her sister represent the Hong Kong stage as Team Dreadnought. They successfully advance as a tag-team to the semi-finals before Leon himself takes the stage for the final matches. Her role expands into the subsequent Link Joker arc, where she engages in several critical fights against both allies and enemies.
The most significant relationship in Jillian's life is with her twin sister, Sharlene Chen. Their dynamic is a classic contrast of personalities, with the serious Jillian frequently acting as a straight man to Sharlene's carefree and unrestrained actions. Together, they form a formidable tag-team unit. She is also deeply connected to Leon Soryu, viewing him as a leader to be served and respected. Her relationships extend to other fighters, including a notable tag-team battle against Misaki Tokura and Kamui Katsuragi, as well as a solo victory against a fighter named Osamu Kishida.
In terms of development, Jillian's skepticism regarding the Soryu legends sets her apart from her more faithful sister, suggesting a more analytical or questioning mind that is willing to doubt established myths. Later story events see her fall under the influence of the Reverse, a corrupting force that pits her against other fighters, but she ultimately participates in battles against the Reversed fighters, indicating her return to her original allegiances. Her abilities as a fighter are considerable. Beyond her cardfighting skills, she and her sister have demonstrated proficiency in hand-to-hand combat, easily defeating two members of Team Avengers without relying on cards. As a cardfighter, Jillian primarily uses the Aqua Force clan, a strategy focused on rapid, successive attacks. Her deck has featured cards like Navyblue Gaze Dragon and later incorporated units such as Cobalt Wave Dragon and the final trump card, Revon, the Ending. While she participates in numerous fights, many of her on-screen battle sequences are notably brief or omitted compared to other characters.
Jillian's primary motivation is tied to her loyalty to Leon Soryu and her dedication to the cardfighting circuit. Her role in the story becomes prominent during the VF Circuit, where she and her sister represent the Hong Kong stage as Team Dreadnought. They successfully advance as a tag-team to the semi-finals before Leon himself takes the stage for the final matches. Her role expands into the subsequent Link Joker arc, where she engages in several critical fights against both allies and enemies.
The most significant relationship in Jillian's life is with her twin sister, Sharlene Chen. Their dynamic is a classic contrast of personalities, with the serious Jillian frequently acting as a straight man to Sharlene's carefree and unrestrained actions. Together, they form a formidable tag-team unit. She is also deeply connected to Leon Soryu, viewing him as a leader to be served and respected. Her relationships extend to other fighters, including a notable tag-team battle against Misaki Tokura and Kamui Katsuragi, as well as a solo victory against a fighter named Osamu Kishida.
In terms of development, Jillian's skepticism regarding the Soryu legends sets her apart from her more faithful sister, suggesting a more analytical or questioning mind that is willing to doubt established myths. Later story events see her fall under the influence of the Reverse, a corrupting force that pits her against other fighters, but she ultimately participates in battles against the Reversed fighters, indicating her return to her original allegiances. Her abilities as a fighter are considerable. Beyond her cardfighting skills, she and her sister have demonstrated proficiency in hand-to-hand combat, easily defeating two members of Team Avengers without relying on cards. As a cardfighter, Jillian primarily uses the Aqua Force clan, a strategy focused on rapid, successive attacks. Her deck has featured cards like Navyblue Gaze Dragon and later incorporated units such as Cobalt Wave Dragon and the final trump card, Revon, the Ending. While she participates in numerous fights, many of her on-screen battle sequences are notably brief or omitted compared to other characters.