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At a Glance
Interpretation of
Kanji
Information
Powers
Items
Sources Cited
Name: Hino Rei
Birthday: April 17
Astrological sign: Aries
Blood type: AB
Favorite color: red and black
Hobby: fortunetelling (also reading, in the SFC RPG)
Favorite food: fugu
Least favorite food: canned asparagus
Favorite subject: ancient writing
Worst subject: modern society
Has trouble with: television
Strong point: meditation
Dream: to be a head priestess
Favorite gemstone: ruby
In general, her name is said to mean Soul of Fire. The breakdown is as follows:
"hi no rei" = soul of fire
HI=fire
NO=field, plain; In this case, it is used as a modifier
There are several meanings for "rei". Generally, it is interpreted to be soul although it can mean an order, a rule, etc (due to the fact that it is in katakana.
The third senshi that Usagi meets is a patron of Mars, the god of war. Unlike the others, Rei does not go to Juuban Secondary School with the rest of the Senshi; instead she goes to a private Catholic school (T*A Private Girls Academy). This is somewhat ironic considering that Rei is in training to become a Miko. A Miko is a female sorceress or, in this case, a Shinto temple maiden.
At times, it appears that Rei is not very loyal to Usagi since the two of them are seen constantly fighting during the Sailor Moon series. There is much tension at this time; this is due mainly to the fact that the two are fighting over Mamoru. Rei went out with Mamoru for a short time which made Usagi extremely jealous. In addition, Rei challenges Usagi's right to lead the Senshi several times. However, when the chips are down, Rei stands behind Usagi.
Rei's powers are flame based. This fits her character because at times she has a fiery temper (which is most often directed at Usagi). In addition to her Senshi powers, Rei also is spiritually sensitive (which gives her some psychic tendancies). This ability proves useful many times to the Senshi.
Rei lives in Hiwaka Shrine with her grandfather and Kumada Yuuchirou. Yuuchirou is a street-beggar who after seeing Rei decided to become a disciple of Rei's grandfather. Although Rei claims there is no relationship between the two of them, there are strong suggestions to the contrary.
Mars Power, Make Up
Transformation phrase used in Sailor Moon series.
Mars Star Power, Make Up
Second transformation phrase; first seen in episode 63 (Sailor Moon
R series).
Mars Crystal Power, Make Up
Used to transform into Super Sailor Mars in the Sailor Moon Super S
series.
Fire Soul
First attack of Sailor Mars.
Fire Soul Bird
A more powerful attack; first appears episode 54 (Sailor Moon R
series).
Burning Mandala
Powerful attack first seen in episode 63. (Sailor Moon R
series).
Mars Flame Sniper
Super Sailor Mars' attack; first seen in Sailor Moon Super S
series.
Akuryou Fuji no Ofuda
Anti-evil attack; uses the phrase "Rin, pyou, tou, sha, kai,
jin, retsu, sai, zen. Akuryou taisan!". This removes evil or
stuns an evil being.
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Calico Cat. "Sailor Moon for Neophytes". E-mail to
Stephen Congly. 17 October 1998.
Doi, Hitoshi. Sailor Moon Item Guide. <http://www.win.or.jp/~doi/smoon/items/index.html>
Doi, Hitoshi. Hino Rei/Sailor Mars. <http://www.win.ne.jp/~doi/smoon/char/mars.html>
Doi, Hitoshi. Hino Rei/Sailor Mars' items. <http://www.win.ne.jp/~doi/smoon/items/mars.html>
Jimenez, Janelle. Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon: Name
Meanings. <Page no longer in existance.>
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E-mail to Stephen Congly. 3 August 1998.
Copyright ©1998-2001 Stephen Congly
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