Gurio Umino

Glasses boy excelling in information gathering

Glasses-wearing otaku boy skilled in information gathering, and Naru Osaka's boyfriend.

Quotes

  • “Even an otaku can make it if they have initiative!”
  • “Information gathers with PC communications!”
  • “I just want to protect Naru.”

Trivia

  • Once mentioned in a delusion that he is handsome without glasses, but actual appearance unknown.
  • Anime depicts him making bentos for Naru daily.
  • In manga, modest character mainly serving as information gatherer.
  • Anime version initially plain but shows passionate side.
  • Does not appear in live-action drama version.

Alternate names

Gurio Umino Umino Guri Gurio

Tags

Sailor Moon Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Otaku Information Gathering Glasses Boy Boyfriend Middle School Student Azabu-Juban Heroine's Friend

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Plain-looking boy wearing glasses. Well-informed with a proactive personality.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Otaku-style black hair
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Personal computer
  • Portable information terminal

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Diligent
Detailed personality
Excels in information gathering, using PC communications and the like to obtain important information. Plain-looking but proactive and reliable. Excellent student but initially sarcastic.
Keywords
  • Diligent
  • Well-informed
  • Otaku
  • Serious
  • Proactive
  • Devoted boyfriend
Talents
  • Information Gathering
  • Deductive Ability
  • Calm Observation
Skills
  • PC Communications
  • Data Management
  • Investigation and Exploration
Motivation
Maintaining relationship with Naru and supporting friends
Favorite foods
Shrimp cutlet bento
Hobbies
Information Gathering, PC Communications

History

Backstory
Lives in Azabu-Juban, otaku boy excelling in information gathering via PC communications. Initially sarcastic at debut, but gradually became serious and reliable. Developed romantic relationship with Naru Osaka and protects her from youma.
Debut date
circa 1994
Work title
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
Media type
Manga

Start of relationship with Naru Osaka

Significant event
Start of relationship with Naru Osaka
Description
In the original TV anime SuperS series, protects Naru from youma and begins dating.

Active in information gathering

Significant event
Active in information gathering
Description
Uses PC communications to provide information support in Sailor Guardians' battles.

End of appearances

Significant event
End of appearances
Description
Stops appearing after original manga's Act 3 and Crystal Death Busters arc.

Relationships

Naru Osaka

Romantic partner

Protects Naru from youma, makes shrimp cutlet bentos, and devotedly supports her.

Sailor Guardians' ally

Sailor Guardians' ally: supporter

Media appearances

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started 1991

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS

Anime / Supporting

1995 TV anime

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Crystal

Anime / Supporting

2014-2016

Voice cast and creators

Keiichi Nanba

Voice actor
Keiichi Nanba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original TV anime
Notes
Primarily voice actor in original anime

Daiki Yamashita

Voice actor
Daiki Yamashita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Sailor Moon Crystal

Naoko Takeuchi

Creator name
Naoko Takeuchi
Role
Original author

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Gurio Umino glasses accessory

Item name
Gurio Umino glasses accessory
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular