Name: Minako Aino/Sailor Venus (Mina in the dub)

Name Meaning: Child of Love and Beauty

Other names: Sailor V, Princess Venus

Birthday: October 22

Astrological Sign: Libra

Blood Type: B

Favorite color(s): Yellow and red

Hobbies: Chasing idols

Favorite sport: Volleyball

Favorite food: Ramen noodles, curry rice

Least favorite food: Shiitake mushrooms

Family: Mom, Dad, Artemis (pet cat)

Favorite school subject: P.E.

Least favorite school subject: Math and English

Favorite gemstone: Topaz

Trouble: Mom, the police

Strong points: Playing, leadership

Height: 5'0"

Dream: To be an idol

Voice actress: Rica Fukami (Jap.), Stephanie Morgenstern ( US voice, seasons 1-2), Emilie Barlow (seasons 3-4), Ayaka Komatsu (live-action "Sailor Moon")

What Minako/Sailor V is called around the World

• Minako Aino (Japan)
• Mina Aino (US/Canada/Australia/Mexico)
• Carrie (US promotional video, done before localization)
• Mina (Korea)
• Minaa (Brazil)
• Mei Loi Zi (Cantonese)
• Carola Aino (Spain)
• Arianne Aino (Sweden)
• Knoy Yea May Loy Gee (China)
• Mathilda () (France)
• Ai Minako (Indonesia)
• Marta (Italy)
• Joana Lima () (Portugal)
• Mina Ai (Germany)

Magical Phrases:

"Venus Power! Make Up!": Minako uses this to transform into Sailor Venus with her Transformation Pen.

"Venus Star Power! Make Up!": Minako uses this to transform into Sailor Venus with her Star Power Stick, which was received in "Sailor Moon R"

"Venus Crystal Power! Make Up!": Minako uses this to transform in Sailor Venus (Super version) with her Crystal Change Rod, given by Pegasus in "Sailor Moon Super S"

Attacks:

"Crescent Beam" (aka "Venus Crescent Beam Smash"): Her first attack on the show. Raises her hand in the air (pointing with index finger) and a crescent light appears. The light shoots at the target, as she brings her hand in front of her.

"Crescent Beam Shower" (aka "Venus Meteor Shower"): Upgrade to "Crescent Beam", and sends a meteor shower.

"Venus Love Me Chain" (aka "Venus Love Chain Encircle"): Sends out a whip of hearts to hit or grab enemies. Also used to help others in serious situations.

"Hissatsu Love Me Chain!": One time only attack. She used this when she was disguised as Sailor Moon.

"Venus Love & Beauty Shock": Winks and blows a kiss. It turns into a heart and flies at her enemy.

     Minako Aino is known as Sailor Venus, the Sailor Senshi of Love. She actually starred in her own manga series, "Codename Sailor V", which Naoko Takeuchi wrote before "Sailor Moon". This talked about Minako when she used to be Sailor V (before she joined Sailor Moon), and went about, fighting enemies. In the anime, she appeared in episode 33. Minako had a complex past (as seen in episode 42, never shown in the U.S.), when she lived in England and loved Alan, but he fell in love with her friend, Katarina. But Minako accepted them as a couple. As Sailor Venus, Minako is the leader of the Inner Sailor Senshi, showing her leadership. There are two different sides of Minako: one side is her serious side as a leader, and then there's also her silly, funny side which we often see more than her serious side. Another thing about Minako is that she is very crazy over boys. In episode 92, she and Usagi met Haruka (Sailor Uranus), a cute guy, but they were shocked when they found out Haruka was really a girl (she looks a lot like a boy). Minako's dream is to be an idol, which is why she goes in a lot of idol competitions. All in all, Minako is a great character. What's not to love about her?

     In her past life, Minako was Princess Venus who lived in Magellan Castle, and served for Princess Serenity. Not much else is known about Princess Venus, but I'll tell more when I get more info.

     In the future (as seen in ''Parallel Sailor Moon"), she will have a daughter named Mina Aino.

Well, we can't forget Minako's lovable Artemis!

Artemis is Minako's lovable white cat who is her guardian. He is a very nice little kitty who gets along very well with Sailor Venus. Some of his bad points are that he's clumsy and gets himself into trouble at times. All in all, he is still a sweet cat. His girlfriend is Luna (Usagi's cat) and their future daughter is Diana, Chibiusa/Sailor Chibi Moon's guardian kitten. In the manga, he, like Luna & Diana, can change into human form.

Mina Aino

Mina is Minako Aino's daughter in "Parallel Sailor Moon". She looks a lot like her mother and is in second grade. Like the other girls, she's not fond of Kousagi at first, but at the end, they become good friends.

What to LOVE about her:

• She makes up attacks and they work
• Persues her dream on being an idol
• Has both serious and funny sides
• She is very sweet and caring
• Looks just like Usagi
• So darn fine-looking! (most importantly!)

What to HATE about her:

• She can be overly ambitious at times
• Can be a 2-timer (or even 3-timer) when it comes to getting guys
• Messes up any proverb she quotes
• Constantly gets bad grades and always late
• She can be selfish at times

 Isn't she so pretty?

  Her dressed as Sailor Moon

(her as a little kid *fanboy smiles*!)

ep. 33- Her first appearance *sigh*

ep. 44- Characters from C:SV!!, and her days as Sailor V

ep. 100- Her volleyball days

ep. 109- Her desires and her funny ways

ep. 114- Entering the contest

ep. 141- Her infamous two-timing date

ep. 154- Her and Makoto fighting over a guy

WANTED!!

For impersonating Sailor Venus. Ha, being funny. This is from that horrible pilot Saban Entertainment was going to do for their own version of Sailor Moon. Thank God Toei Animation rejected it. Otherwise, this is how Sailor V would be.

In each season of "Sailor Moon", the villains are often equivalents to the Sailor Senshi. But here's Sailor Venus':

Sailor Moon Classic:

 Zoicite

Sailor Moon R:

 Karaberas (Avery in the dub)

Sailor Moon S:

 Mimete

Sailor Moon Super S:

 Tiger's-Eye (of Amazon Trio)

 Cerecere (of Amazoness Quartet)

Sailor Moon Sailor Stars:

 (Sailor) Iron Mouse

Here are characters that look like Sailor Venus:

 Rane (Elf Princess Rane): She looks so much like her! Long lost twin, perhaps? Gotta be the hair and bow.

 Iris (Sakura Taisen): She looks just like a younger Minako if you ask me.

 Yurika Dojima (Witch Hunter Robin): Well, she looks a TINY bit like her.

 Chacha (teenage form) (Akazukin Chacha): It's completely obvious...

 Millerna (Escaflowne): There's something about her that looks like Sailor V....

 Honey Kisaragi (Cutey Honey): In "Cutey Honey Flash", she looks a lot like Minako (probably since the designs were by Miho Shimogasa, one of the "Sailor Moon" designers) .

 Ranpha Franboise (Galaxy Angel): Gotta be the blonde hair and ribbons (from this pic) ;).

"Route Venus" is the most popular Sailor Venus image song. Now, here's the lyrics!

Sono DOA akete
nokori jikanna
Suikomareteku
Hitomi wo agete
Massugu mitsume
Saigo no KISU wo shite
Arukidashite ne
    Open that door
    the rest of the time
    You will be breathing deeply
    Raise your eyes
    look straight ahead
    Kiss me for the last time
    Let's take a walk, OK?

HONTO wa Kaze ga
Chigireru-kurai
Kokoro ga hikitometeru
Michi wa wakareru no ne
Unmei na no hoshi ga kimeta
Anata no eranda
Shiroi RUUTO
Sobieru mirai
Mayowanaide
    Truly, the wind
    Tears away the darkness
    The heart takes over seeing
    The road can understand, right?
    Destiny's Star has decided
    Your choice is
    The white ROUTE
    We soar to the future
    Don't get lost

* Umi ga hirogaru
Kaze ga yurete-kuru
Sukoshi samui KEDO
Hashiri-dashite
Anata no KOTO
Wasurenaide
Ichiban ai-shiteru
Tsurai kedo
KOKO kara miteru
Sabaku no yoake wo
    *The ocean spreads before us
    The wind starts to roll toward us
    But it's a little cold
    run away
    Don't forget your engagement
    I love you best
    but it's hard
    From here, Let's watch
    The Desert Dawn

Sono mado akete
Anata no jikan
Hajimatte-yuku
Mabuta wo tojite
Shite hoshikatta
Saigo no yoru no KISU
Oboete-ite ne
    open that window
    It's your turn
    to start going
    Close your eyelids
    Serve me by keeping
    last night's kiss
    in memory, ok?

HONTO wa Sora ga
Kuzureru-kurai
Kokoro ga naite iru
Michi wa betsubetsu na no
Unmei na no hoshi ga kimeta
Watashi no eranda
Aoi RUUTO
Sobieru mirai
Wasurenaide
    Truly, The sky
    Shatters the darkness
    My heart is crying
    the road divides
    Destiny's star has decided
    My choice is
    the blue ROUTE
    we soar to the future
    Don't forget me

Asa ga hajimaru
Hito ga ugokidasu
Sukoshi kowai KEDO
Arukidashite
    The morning begins
    one moves away
    but it's a little scary
    Walk away

Watashi no KOTO
Wasurenaide
Ichiban ai shiteru
Kurushii kedo
KOKO kara miteru
Sabaku no yoake o
    Don't forget my engagement
    I love you best
    but it's painful
    From here we'll watch
    The desert Dawn

*Repeat
    *Repeat