is a
fictional character and
protagonist in , a
manga series written and illustrated by
Clamp. Syaoran is introduced as a young archaeologist who is in love with
Sakura, his childhood friend and the princess from the Kingdom of Clow. When Sakura's memories are scattered throughout
parallel dimensions, Syaoran goes on a quest to recover them, at the cost of Sakura never remembering him. Later in the series, Syaoran is revealed to be a clone created by
Fei-Wang Reedthe sorcerer who caused Sakura to lose her memories. As a seal from
his original self placed on the clone's body breaks, Syaoran becomes one of the series'
antagonists, moving according to Fei-Wang's will. Syaoran has featured in other works by Clamp, including the manga
xxxHolic and the
drama CD series
Holistuba.