Yurika Misumaru

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Yurika Misumaru

Yurika Misumaru (御統ユリカ Misumaru Yurika) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Martian Successor Nadesico.

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In the anime series Nadesico, Yurika Misumaru (御統ユリカ) is the rather ditzy Captain of the Nadesico. Her age is 20. Despite her awkwardness, she is actually qualified for the position (scoring optimally on the simulators), unlike most figure-head captains of her day. Her father is an admiral in the UEAF (United Earth Allied Forces). She, like Akito Tenkawa (whom she adores) was also born on Mars, but left around 10 years before the war begins in 2195. She has carried a flame for him all this time.

Aside from swooning over Akito, she does occasionally make a good move and the Nadesico benefits, but her swooning can also put the crew in jeopardy as well. Toward the end she begins to become a Gekigangar 3 otaku. Because of Megumi Reinard's involvement with Akito, she and Yurika may be considered rivals. In spite of that, Yurika is a caring and compassionate captain at most times, and treats her crew well.

She and Akito finally do get married after the end of the series, which opens up the door for the movie sequel Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness.