Trixie
From Speed Racer
Trixie (志村ミチ, Shimura Michi?)
- Voiced by: Yoshiko Matsuo (later Michiko Nomura) (Japanese), Corinne Orr (English)
- Originally Michi Shimura , Trixie is Speed's chaste girlfriend. The "M" adorning Trixie's blouse stands for Michi. Michi would often fly around in a helicopter during a race, advising Speed Racer via a radio link to the Mach 5, in effect acting as his spotter, a function she also serves in the live-action film during the Casa Cristo 5000. In the manga it is mentioned that her father is the president of Shimura Aviation, which explains why she owns her own helicopter. Further implying that she is a "rich girl", she can also be seen driving a Mercedes (in the anime; in the manga, it's a generic symbol not representing any car company). A recurring event, used to add comic relief in the anime, is when Trixie becomes jealous and arrogant if Speed is appalled or enthralled by another beautiful girl or when she is ignored or left alone. In the 2008 live action film, she is portrayed by actress Christina Ricci. She had a reddish brown bob cut with bangs in the Anime version her hair was dark brown.
Unlike most female characters in cartoons at that time, Trixie is not portrayed as a helpless perpetual victim in need of saving. Trixie often proves herself the equal of Speed when forced into physical altercations. While Trixie has been captured on occasion by the villains, she refuses to cower or plead for her release, more often giving the bad guy a serious tongue-lashing until she is either rescued or escapes on her own. On some occasions, Trixie has even been the one to rescue Speed or other male characters from their predicaments.
- Casually Trixie wears a pink blouse with the aforementioned embroidered "M" on her left side. She also sports red pants. In racing events where she spots for Speed as his navigator, she dons a white long-sleeve shirt with pink overalls placed over it. The overalls also have the embroidered "M". In this situation, she also wears a pink cap with racing goggles placed over it. In special occasions, Trixie wears a blue hat and dress.
Trixie is Speed Racer's girlfriend, who is always ready to aid Speed in a time of crisis.
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Character traits
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Relationships
Trixie's primary role in the movie and series is as a girlfriend to Speed, even though they fight often and she is jealous of any girl who befriends him.
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Personality
If racing is Speed's first love, Trixie takes a close second. But she understands this and is his frequent source of encouragement. She is always right behind him in races (in airplanes or helicopters) and makes sure that he's safe to win the race. Spritle is often jealous of her being so close to Speed.
She also uses disguises to get Speed out of trouble. Some of them are so extravagant that even Speed can't tell it's her!
Trivia
Although it's never said in the anime, it is noted that she used to be the spoiled, willful daughter of the head of a rival car company who first meets Speed when she is sent to spy on Racer Motors. When she falls in love with Speed, the plan is foiled. The character's background as a "rich girl" explains why she owns her own helicopter and drives a Mercedes.
