Lynn Russell is the main protagonist of the anime Lady Lady!! and its sequel Hello! Lady Lynn. Originally named Rin Midorikawa, she is a five-year-old girl of Anglo-Japanese heritage, born to an English father, George Russell, and a Japanese mother, Misuzu Midorikawa. Lynn's appearance is predominantly English, with wavy blonde hair and brown eyes. She was raised in Japan by her mother and grandparents until the decision was made to reunite with her father in England. During the journey, a car accident tragically took her mother's life, though Lynn was initially shielded from the truth. She later learned the circumstances from Baroness Magdalene Waverly in a harsh manner. Lynn carries her mother's keepsake, the Lady's Key, and has made a heartfelt promise to become a true lady, honoring her mother's wish. Lynn is characterized by her cheerful and innocent demeanor. She is naïve but optimistic, displaying a deep capacity for love and loyalty toward her family. She is willing to make personal sacrifices to ensure the happiness of her father and her older half-sister, Sarah Frances Russell. Her primary motivation throughout the story is to gain acceptance from her new family and to live up to the ideal of a lady that her mother envisioned. In the narrative, Lynn is the central figure who must navigate the complexities of high society while dealing with the schemes of the Waverly family, who attempt to control the Marble Mansion. Despite losing the family home to debt and being separated from Sarah, Lynn's determination never wavers. Over time, she builds a strong bond with Sarah, who initially was cold and distant, and also forms friendships with the Brighton brothers, Arthur and Edward, and their horse, Alexandra. Through horseback riding, Lynn discovers a passion that later grows into a goal of competing in the Olympics. Her journey sees her grow from a lonely child into a resilient young girl who ultimately achieves her aspiration of becoming a true lady. Lynn's notable abilities include her unwavering optimism and resilience in the face of adversity, as well as her skill in horseback riding, which she develops throughout the series. She also shows a remarkable capacity for kindness and forgiveness, even toward those who wrong her. Her character development is marked by her gradual understanding of loss, family, and her own inner strength, culminating in her fulfillment of the promise made to her mother.