Sailor Venus

Japanese Name: Aino Minako

Meaning: Surrounded by beauty of love

North American Name: Mina

First U.S. Name Considered: Kari

Second U.S. Name Considered: Mina

Identities: Minako, Sailor V, Sailor Venus, Super Sailor Venus, Mina

Favorite Foods: Pasta, gyouza, ramen, curry rice

Least Favorite Food: Shiitake mushrooms (I have no earthly idea what those are)

Blood Type: B

Birthday: October 22

Astrological Sign: Libra

Age: 14

School: Shibakouen Junior High School, Juuban High School, Grass Valley Jr. High

Favorite Subject: Physical Education

Least Favorite Subject: Everything else

Favorite Colors: Orange and yellow

Favorite Gemstone: Topaz

Hobbies: Playing, wasting time, chasing after idols, shopping, playing volleyball

Strong Points: playing, rest, relaxation, playing volleyball (just like me!)

Has Trouble With: Her mom, the police

Dream: To be a model

Transformations:

Venus Power
Venus Star Power
Venus Crystal Power

Powers:

Venus Crescent Beam Smash - Crescent Beam
Venus Love Chain Encircle - Love-Me Chain
Venus Meteor Shower
Venus Love and Beauty Shock

Items:

Transformation Wand
Sword (manga only)
Magic Mirror/Disguise Mirror (manga only)

First Appeared In: Episode 33 in the Japanese version, and episode 29 in the North American version.


                 Who Knows Who She Is
Tsukino Usagi (episode 34)
Mizuno Ami (episode 34)
Hino Rei (episode 34)
Kino Makoto (episode 34)
Chiba Mamoru
Katarina (episode 42)
Cooan (episode 70)
Chibi Usa
Sailor Pluto
Asai (episode 100)
Eudial (episode 109)
Ten'ou Haruka (episode 109)
Kaiou Michiru (episode 109)
Seiya Kou (episode 188)
Taiki Kou (episode 188)
Yaten Kou (episode 188)