| Sisu | |
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| Raya and the Last Dragon character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Disney_Sisu.png) Sisu in her dragon form | |
| First appearance | Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) |
| Created by | Adele Lim |
| Voiced by | Awkwafina |
| Inspired by | The Nāga by Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism[1] |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Sisudatu[2][3] |
| Species | Dragon |
| Gender | Female |
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Sisudatu, also known by her nickname Sisu, is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 59th animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). Created by screenwriter Adele Lim, she is voiced by American actress and rapper Awkwafina.
Inspired by the Nāga from Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, she is depicted as the last dragon in the land of Kumandra. To get rid of the Druun, monsters who once threatened Kumandra, Sisu supposedly compressed her magic into a gem. Humanity later fought over the gem and broke it, leading to Princess of Heart Raya seeking her help to banish the Druun again. Sisu and Raya travel across Kumandra to find the gem pieces, making new friends along the way, and learning the importance of trust.
Sisu has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised her design, sense of forgiveness, self-deprecating comedy, and contribution to the message.
- ^ Giardina, Caroline (March 3, 2021). "How Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Found Inspiration From Southeast Asia". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (March 2, 2021). "'We got a tent in the living room!' How Awkwafina recorded her 'Last Dragon' during the pandemic". USA Today. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Characters of Raya and the Last Dragon". D23. March 5, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.