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At a Glance
Interpretation of
Kanji
Information
Powers
Items
Sources Cited
Real Name: Aino Minako
Birthday: October 22
Sign: Libra
Bloodtype: B
Favorite Color: yellow and red
Hobbies: chasing after idols
Favorite Food: curry
Least Favorite Food: shiitake mushrooms
Favorite Subject: Phys. Ed
Worst Subject: Math, English
Has trouble with: mama and the police
Strong Point: playing
Dream: To be an idol singer
Favorite Gemstone: Topaz
The meaning usually associated with Minako's name is "little beauty child of love". A breakdown of the kanji follows:
"ai no minako" = "little beauty child of
love"
AI = love
NO may mean field or plain; in this case, it is a noun
modifier.
MI = beauty
NA may mean little or what; the most likely interpretation is
little.
KO = child
The kanji in "minako" can also be read as "binasu", which is the Japanese pronunciation of "Venus"
Minako is the last of the Inner Senshi to be discovered by Usagi et al. Before joining the Senshi as Sailor Venus, she is a crime fighter in England who went under the name of Sailor V. In this role she was quite popular as seen through the fact that throughout the Sailor Moon Season, Usagi is often playing the Sailor V video game and worships Sailor V.
An interesting pun is seen in Sailor V's name; "c'est la vie"--French for "it's the life"
There are several similarities between Usagi and Minako. The first, obviously being their looks. If necessary, and it is done in the series, the two could reasonably switch roles. Also, both share similar marks; Minako's are a little better than Usagi's though.
Throughout the series, Minako is often looking for a boyfriend. The other girls (to a lesser extent and in the case of Ami, a much lesser extent) are the same way. However, Minako places a much higher value on having a boyfriend than the rest of the Senshi.
In her role as Sailor Venus, Minako is often considered the leader of the Senshi. This point is somewhat confusing in that most people think Usagi as Sailor Moon is the leader. Usagi is the Moon Princess; Sailor Venus leads the royal guard and thus the Senshi in the action preceeding. Interestingly, it is technically _correct_ to say Usagi or Minako lead the Senshi because as Moon Princess, Usagi would technically rule everyone.
Minako lives siblingless with her mother and father.
Venus Power, Make Up
First transformation phrase; used from first appearance until
midway through Sailor Moon R series.
Venus Star Power, Make Up
Second transformation phrase; first seen in episode 65 (Sailor Moon
R series)
Venus Crystal Power, Make Up
Used to transform into Super Sailor Venus; first seen in episode
154 (Sailor Moon Super S series)
Crescent Beam
Sailor Venus' first attack; a double crest of light is emitted
from her fingertips.
Crescent Beam Shower
Second attack first appearing in episode 52 (Sailor Moon R series);
beam emitted from fingers splits into many small points of
light.
Venus Love Me Chain
Attack first appearing in episode 65 (Sailor Moon R series); a tiny
golden chain of hearts forms around her.
Love Me Moon Chain
Attack when Venus imitates Sailor Moon (episode 102--Sailor Moon S
series).
Venus Love and Beauty Shock
Super Sailor Venus' attack first appearing in the Sailor Moon
Super S series.
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E-mail to Stephen Congly. 3 August 1998.
Copyright ©1998-2001 Stephen Congly
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