Ikuko Tsukino

Usagi's mother and housewife

Usagi's mother, a housewife living in Azabu-Juban, Minato Ward, Tokyo. She has a homely and gentle personality, but also has a strict side toward her daughter Usagi.

Quotes

  • Usagi's poor grades are such a headache.
  • Usagi, be more responsible!
  • Leave the household matters to me.

Trivia

  • Hair color differs: violet in the original manga and Crystal version, blue in the original anime.
  • Skilled in cooking, with lemon pie as her specialty.
  • In the live-action version, her optimistic and cheerful personality is emphasized, differing from the manga and anime.
  • Ikuko's character is modeled after the author's relative.
  • Strict on her daughter's poor grades, sometimes locking her out of the house when she fails.

Alternate names

Ikuko Ikuko Mama Mrs. Tsukino

Tags

mother family Tsukino family Sailor Senshi magical girl housewife homely Azabu-Juban Usagi's mother

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Characterized by fluffy long hair, often seen wearing an apron. A middle-aged woman with a gentle smile.
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • fluffy long hair
  • apron attire
  • round gentle smile
Iconic items
  • apron
  • cooking utensils
  • home cooking

Personality and abilities

Core personality
kind
Detailed personality
Ikuko has a warm side as a housewife and truly loves her daughter Usagi. As a mother protecting the home, she devotes herself to daily life, and while she can be strict about Usagi's poor grades, she is usually calm and considerate. In the live-action version, her cheerful and optimistic personality is emphasized.
Keywords
  • maternal
  • caring
  • strictness
  • calm
  • good cook
Talents
  • housework
  • cooking
  • child-rearing
Skills
  • household management
  • cooking
  • child-rearing guidance
Motivation
To support her daughter's growth and create an environment where the family can live healthily and happily.
Habits
She sometimes gets furious at her daughter's bad grades and locks her out of the house.
Favorite foods
lemon pie, home cooking
Hobbies
housework, cooking, taking care of daughter
Disliked situations
Usagi's failing grades, family issues, irresponsible attitude

History

Backstory
A typical housewife living in Azabu-Juban, Minato Ward, Tokyo, she is a kind mother watching over her daughter Usagi Tsukino's growth. Modeled after a relative of the original author Naoko Takeuchi. In daily life, she focuses mainly on housework and is depicted as an ordinary mother who rejoices and worries over Usagi's behavior and grades.
Debut date
March 7, 1992
Work title
Sailor Moon
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
first appearance

Appearance as Usagi's mother

Significant event
Appearance as Usagi's mother
Description
From the early part of the story, she is depicted as a main character as Usagi's family member.

Discipline due to Usagi's poor grades

Significant event
Discipline due to Usagi's poor grades
Description
Her strict side is shown, getting angry over Usagi's failing grades and sometimes locking her out of the house.

Support as a mother

Significant event
Support as a mother
Description
She quietly supports and watches over Usagi's romances and battles.

Relationships

Kenji Tsukino

Spouse

Husband. A kind father working as a magazine reporter. Gets along well with his wife Ikuko but is somewhat henpecked.

Usagi Tsukino

Child

Daughter. Ikuko cherishes her and watches over her warmly, sometimes strictly.

Shingo Tsukino

Child

Son. Mischievous and cheeky but reliable 5th grader, full of family love.

Media appearances

Sailor Moon

Manga / Supporting

1992

Sailor Moon

Anime / Supporting

1992 TV series

Sailor Moon Crystal

Anime / Supporting

2014-2023

Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie

Movie / Supporting

2021

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (live-action)

Drama / Supporting

2003

Voice cast and creators

Sanae Takagi

Voice actor
Sanae Takagi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
original TV anime

Yuko Mizutani

Voice actor
Yuko Mizutani
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Crystal series

Wakana Yamazaki

Voice actor
Wakana Yamazaki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version 'Cosmos'

Naoko Takeuchi

Creator name
Naoko Takeuchi
Role
Original author

Related goods

Ikuko's Apron (merchandise)

Item name
Ikuko's Apron (merchandise)
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited