Li Shang

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name = Li Shang


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first appearance ="Mulan" (1998)
created by = Robert D. San Souci
voiced by = B.D. Wong (speaking)
Donny Osmond (singing)
aliases = Captain Shang,
General Shang,
Prince Shang

Li Shang is a male protagonist and fictional Chinese army captain from Disney's 1998 theatrical animated feature "Mulan", and its 2005 direct-to-video sequel "Mulan II". He also appears in the Square Enix Playstation 2 game "Kingdom Hearts II". His speaking voice was provided by B.D. Wong in all three titles, and his singing vocals were performed by Donny Osmond.

"Mulan"

Shortly after his initial introduction in "Mulan", we see him being appointed newly as an army captain, by his father who is a general. Later through the film, he becomes friends with Ping (who is Fa Mulan disguised as a man), after his life is saved by him/her. Shortly after, however, he finds out she is actually a woman, which is forbidden by the empire's law, punishable by death. After sparing her life, and later helping her save the empire, he and she become love interests to each other with the closing of the film.

"Mulan II"

In "Mulan II", the film opens with him proposing to marry Mulan, which she in turn accepts. He is promoted from captain to general by the emperor, and he and Mulan are directed by the emperor to escort his three daughters to a conflicting kingdom in hope that an arranged marriage between the them and the three princes of the opposing nation will bring peace. He and Mulan go through much conflict around their relationship, and midway through the film he is assumed dead after falling into a canyon. Later, when it is revealed he isn't dead, Mulan and Mushu save the day, which is followed by Shang and Mulan getting married.

"Personality"

During his appointment in the first movie, we see that Shang is a highly capable leader with a dedication to his cause to match, albeit at times being too "by-the-book" and putting his duty above his feelings, in contrast to Mulan. He is often called a 'Pretty Boy'.