Ami is the reincarnation of the Princess Mercury, and transforms into the Brilliant Fighter, Sailor Mercury. Ami is the brains behind the Sailor Scouts and thus was given a pocket computer and virtual reality (VR) visor by Luna to enhance her natural talents. Although Ami is naturally intelligent, she study very hard to maintain her near-perfect grades in school, and her position as the best student in Japan. Ami transferred to grade eight at Crossroads Junior High (Usagi's School) from the "brain farm", Brighton Academy, and frequently attends additional schooling in the events at the "Albert Einstein School for the Gifted" (referred to as juku in Japan). Ami once turned down an opportunity to study abroad in Germany,  in order to stay with her Senshi friends. Amy wears eyeglasses while reading, has an uncanny talent for video games, and has great affection for the third Rainbow Crystal carrier, Greg. Ami understands better than anyone that Usagi is not just Sailor Moon, but a young emotional teenage girl. Ami's mother (a pediatrician) and father (an artist) are separated. She lives with her mother in Azabu Juuban and hopes to follow in her footsteps by also becoming a doctor.