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===Design and gameplay===
Introduced in ''[[Tekken 3]]'' as a young American woman,<ref name=cvg/> Julia's original design includes traditional [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] features.<ref name="juliadesign">{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/tekken-director-seeks-feedback-from-native-american-community-on-michelle-and-julia-designs|title=Tekken director seeks feedback from Native American community on Michelle and Julia designs|first=Liv|last=Ngan|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=June 26, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521221449/https://www.eurogamer.net/tekken-director-seeks-feedback-from-native-american-community-on-michelle-and-julia-designs|url-status=live}}</ref>
She was created to replace the existing ''Tekken'' series character, [[Michelle Chang (Tekken)|Michelle Chang]], with a design intended to have broader appeal.<ref name="sfxtekken"/> ''[[Tekken 4]]'' features Julia in two different costumes: the first is jeans paired with a jacket, and the second is shorts with a crop top.<ref name="TK4Julia"/> ''[[Tekken 5]]'' introduces customizable items that can modify the character's appearance.<ref name="TK55">{{cite journal|url=https://archive.org/details/Tekken_5_USA/page/106/mode/1up?view=theater|title=Julia Chang|journal=Tekken 5: Official Strategy Guide|publisher=BradyGames|page=106}}</ref> To overcome the lack of feedback and interest, another character, Jaycee, was introduced as Julia's [[alter ego]].<ref name="jayceedebut2">{{cite web|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/120/G012084/20110912001/|title=鉄拳が目指すアクションゲームの究極とは――本日稼働開始の「鉄拳TAG TOURNAMENT2」。新宿平八こと原田Pが語る格闘ゲーム,その哲学|trans-title=What is the ultimate action game that Tekken aims for? Tekken TAG TOURNAMENT2 starts today. Shinjuku Heihachi, also known as Harada P, talks about his philosophy on fighting games|language=Japanese|author=タケヤマ カメラ [Takeyama]|work=[[4Gamer.net]]|date=September 14, 2011|access-date=July 23, 2024|archive-date=September 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925090946/https://www.4gamer.net/games/120/G012084/20110912001/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the narrative of Julia in ''[[Tekken Tag Tournament 2]]'', the original Jaycee is her friend. After Jaycee gets hospitalized, Julia adopts her identity and becomes a [[lucha libre]] wrestler.<ref name="jayceedebut">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamernode.com/get-ready-for-the-next-interview-katsuhiro-harada-of-tekken/|title=Get Ready For The Next Interview! Katsuhiro Harada Of Tekken|first=Jason|last=Fanelli|work=GamerNode|date=June 19, 2011|access-date=July 21, 2024|archive-date=September 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904031927/http://www.gamernode.com/get-ready-for-the-next-interview-katsuhiro-harada-of-tekken/|url-status=live}}</ref> In ''[[Tekken 7]]'', she becomes a [[online streamer|live streamer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tekken-7-adds-negan-and-julia-together-on-february-28th|title=Julia and The Walking Dead's Negan hit Tekken 7 next week|first=Dominic|last=Tarason|website=Rock Paper Shotgun|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|date=February 18, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2024|archive-date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305174545/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tekken-7-adds-negan-and-julia-together-on-february-28th|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Julia's [[gameplay]] and fighting style are characterized by her use of multiple [[Chinese martial arts]],<ref name=psp>{{Cite journal|title=Julia Chang: chico nueovos el barrio|journal=PlayStation Power Especial Trucos: Tekken 3}}</ref> with [[bajiquan]] and [[kung fu (term)|kung fu]] being two of them.<ref name="TK7"/><ref name="TK55"/> Her techniques include numerous wrestling-style throws and quick attacks that can transition into [[combo (video games)|combo]] sequences.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_198_1998-05_EMAP_Images_GB#page/n19/mode/1up/ |title=Ten of The Best |issue=198 |date=May 1998 |journal=[[Computer and Video Games]] |access-date=2014-05-21}}</ref> Julia's attack variety includes several types of moves that can be strategically employed to keep opponents guessing.<ref name=cvg>{{cite journal|url=https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_202_1998-09_EMAP_Images_GB/page/n51/mode/1up?view=theater|title=Julia Chang - Wandering Fighter|issue=202|journal=[[Computer and Video Games]]|date=September 1998|page=52}}</ref> Her quickness is a key element of her playstyle, allowing her to execute juggle combos effectively and inflict substantial damage. This agility also benefits her by enhancing offensive capabilities and maintaining pressure on opponents throughout a match.<ref name="TK4Julia"/>