Kihel Heim

Overview

Kihel Heim is a major character in Turn A Gundam. Born as the eldest daughter of the wealthy Heim family in the rural Earth town of Vicinity within the Ingressa region, she initially serves as a secretary to Lord Guin Sard Lineford. Despite being an Earthling, she possesses an uncanny physical resemblance to Dianna Soreil, the supreme ruler of the Moonrace. Ambitious and independent-minded, Kihel is unexpectedly thrust into a pivotal historical role when a playful exchange of clothing leads her to act as the sovereign of the Moon in Dianna's stead.

Appearance

Kihel Heim is characterized by her beautiful long, blonde hair styled in distinct vertical drills, paired with blue eyes. To distinguish her visually from Dianna Soreil, her design features slightly darker skin and visible highlights in her eyes. Her attire includes a white long-sleeved dress adorned with frills, accompanied by a hat, white gloves, and jewelry.

Personality

Raised in a wealthy household, Kihel possesses a strong sense of independence and refuses to be confined to traditional domestic roles. She values practical real-world experience over conventional academic studies, demonstrating an active drive to work in urban centers. Deeply devoted to her family, she suffers emotionally over her father's death and her mother's subsequent mental decline. Kihel is exceptionally empathetic, able to understand the loneliness and heavy burdens of others. When thrust into leadership, she reveals remarkable political intelligence, poise, and eloquence.

Abilities

Kihel is proficient in shorthand, an ability she uses effectively while serving as a secretary to Guin Sard Lineford at Bostonia Castle. Beyond her administrative skills, she displays remarkable oratorical talent, capable of delivering powerful public addresses that captivate audiences. She also demonstrates high-level leadership and political aptitude in guiding diplomatic efforts toward peaceful conflict resolution.

Background

Born in the rural town of Vicinity within the Ingressa territory, Kihel grew up as the eldest daughter of a prominent mining family. Seeking personal independence, she secured a position as a diplomatic secretary in Bostonia Castle. However, the arrival of the Moonrace turned her world upside down. Following the tragic loss of her father during the outbreak of war, a chance meeting with Queen Dianna Soreil led to a temporary outfit swap. As violent conflicts escalated, the exchange became irreversible, leaving Kihel to assume the identity of the Moon's sovereign and navigate complex peace negotiations.

Relationships

Kihel is the protective older sister of Sochie Heim. Despite sharing no blood relation with Dianna Soreil, the two form a profound bond of mutual trust and understanding as they experience each other's lives. She serves as a secretary under Lord Guin Sard Lineford. Her true identity as Dianna's body double is swiftly deduced by Royal Guard captain Harry Ord; his dedicated protection during life-threatening crises leads her to fall in love with him. Meanwhile, Loran Cehack, a worker for her family, holds an unrequited affection for her as his first love, though Kihel views him strictly without romantic feelings.

Trivia

Although characters within the story find Kihel and Dianna Soreil completely indistinguishable, the animation production intentionally incorporated subtle visual cues—such as eye highlights and slight skin tone variations—to help the audience tell them apart. Additionally, while Kihel hails from Ingressa on Earth and Dianna originates from Sunbelt on the Moon, both locations correspond geographically to the North American continent.