Julia Jinyu

Julia Jinyu is a character from the FLCL Progressive anime. She is a physical manifestation of a part of Haruko's personality that was given life when Haruko attempted to absorb Atomsk's power.

Consumed By

 * Haruko Haruhara

Personality
In contrast to her other half, Haruko, Jinyu is more reserved and compassionate, wishing to protect Atomsk and the citizens of Mabase, though she still has a bit of a manic side. After being defeated by Haruko, she is regretful, but accepting of her fate as she is devoured. As evidenced by Haruko's enlarged stomach, it is also possible that she remains defiant and resistant as she is absorbed.

Background
At some point prior to events of FLCL Progressive, Jinyu was created when she was split off from Haruko's body when she attempted to absorb the power of Atomsk. Jinyu later comes to Earth seeking to protect the citizens of Mabase and preserve the freedom of the space pirate Atomsk. This causes her to come into conflict with Haruko who wishes to have Atomsk's power for herself.

FLCL Progressive, Episodes 4-5
Haruko and Jinyu's rivalry eventually culminates in the two having a fierce battle. Though Jinyu proves to be a formidable match against Haruko, she lets her guard down after rescuing Hidomi and Ko and receives a decisive blow from Haruko. As Jinyu is helplessly held in Haruko's clutches, she makes one last plea to her to let Atomsk go free. Haruko still refuses, but acknowledges that she and Jinyu are not the same. Haruko then transforms into a giant wasp-like creature and Jinyu is devoured and absorbed back into her body.

Afterwards, Haruko's belly expands quite noticeably, indicating that the absorption process is taking some time or perhaps that Jinyu is resisting the absorption. In either case, Haruko's belly eventually recedes back to normal, seemingly indicating that Jinyu has been fully absorbed.

Fate
Jinyu is later released from Haruko's body after the latter attempts to absorb Atomsk again. His power proves too much for Haruko too handle, causing her to regurgitate the Jinyu and Atomsk who have temporarily fused. Jinyu soon unfuses with Atomsk and she embraces Haruko, forgiving her.