Description
Kanna occupies the first challenger position within the Kanto region's Elite Four across Generations I, III, VII, and VIII of the core series games, specializing in Ice-type Pokémon. Hailing from Four Island in the Sevii Islands, she employs a logical, calculated, and cool battling style. Her signature Pokémon is a Lapras, encountered and captured as a child within Icefall Cave, which has remained her constant companion. During the FireRed and LeafGreen post-game, she leaves her Elite Four duties temporarily to protect Icefall Cave on her home island from Team Rocket. Her personal residence on Four Island houses a growing collection of stuffed Pokémon dolls. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, she assists the player against Team Rocket Grunts on Route 10. Her absence from the Elite Four in Generations II and IV is noted, with dialogue suggesting it relates to protecting the Sevii Islands.

Her portrayal in Pokémon Generations depicts a confident Elite Four member battling Blue, featuring a distinct visual design. She utilizes her Lapras against Blue's Alakazam but is defeated during his progression.

Outside the core series, she appears in Pokémon Puzzle League as part of the Puzzle League Elite Four and tutors at Puzzle University. She also features alongside Bruno as opponents in Pokémon Zany Cards' Wild Match mode. Within Pokémon Masters EX, she partners with Lapras and Cloyster as sync pairs, participating in story arcs including the PML Arc and the Villain Arc.

In the primary Pokémon anime series, localized as Prima, she resides on Mandarin Island South during breaks from Elite Four duties. She admires nature, conducts battle demonstrations and lectures, and mentors aspiring Trainers, emphasizing inner strength and the Trainer-Pokémon bond. Misty idolizes her and references her advice later. Prima owns a Slowbro, Cloyster, and Jynx, and defeats Team Rocket during an encounter. Her philosophy involves adopting a flowing, water-like approach to life while maintaining an icy resolve during battles.