Luna
Black cat guardian
A black cat with a crescent moon pattern on its forehead that supports the Sailor Warriors.
Quotes
- Why nya?!
- I believe in everyone's power, nya!
- Luna has arrived!
- I'll guide you, nya!
- We can definitely overcome the crisis, nya!
Trivia
- Luna's crescent mark represents the symbol of the moon.
- Originally planned as a normal cat, but a mark was added to the forehead at the director's request.
- Aya Hisakawa, who voiced Luna in the anime, is beloved by many fans.
- Luna is a highly popular character even in the English version.
- Popular supporting character with extensive toy and merchandise lines.
Alternate names
Luna
Luna the Cat
Crescent black cat
Profile
- Species
- Cat
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small cat with black fur. A distinctive crescent moon pattern shines on its forehead.
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Crescent moon pattern on the forehead
- Blue eyes
- Iconic items
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- Crescent ornament
- Transformation brooch
- Communication device
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Wise
- Detailed personality
- Calm and intellectual, a reliable presence that provides guidance and advice to the warriors. Sometimes strict but also warm.
- Keywords
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- Intellectual
- Devoted
- Calm
- Kind
- Reliable
- Talents
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- Strategic thinking
- Knowledge of magic
- Understanding of human language
- Communication ability
- Skills
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- Support for Sailor Warriors' transformations
- Insight
- Crisis management
- Motivation
- Protecting and guiding the Sailor Warriors.
- Habits
- Sometimes barks like a dog to draw attention.
- Favorite foods
- Fish, Milk
- Favorite places
- Moon, Tsukino household
- Disliked situations
- Companions in crisis, Powerless state
History
- Backstory
- Sent from the Moon Kingdom of the future as a wise cat to guide and protect the protagonists on Earth.
- Debut date
- March 7, 1992
- Work title
- Sailor Moon
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Meeting the Sailor Warriors
- Significant event
- Meeting the Sailor Warriors
- Description
- Finds protagonist Usagi Tsukino and conveys her mission as Sailor Moon.
Bestowing the transformation brooch
- Significant event
- Bestowing the transformation brooch
- Description
- Luna gives Usagi the transformation item and awakens her abilities.
Connection to the Moon Kingdom of the past
- Significant event
- Connection to the Moon Kingdom of the past
- Description
- Inherits the wisdom of the Moon Kingdom and holds the key to revival.
Relationships
Usagi Tsukino
Best friend
The moment of their first meeting and assisting with transformation
Artemis
Partner
Bond as fellow cat companions supporting the Sailor Warriors
Other Sailor Warriors
Mentor
Role in guiding and providing advice to everyone
Sailor Team
Sailor Team: strategist
Media appearances
Sailor Moon
Anime / Supporting
1992 TV series
Sailor Moon
Manga / Supporting
Serialization began in 1991
Sailor Moon R: The Movie
Movie / Supporting
1993
Voice cast and creators
Aya Hisakawa
- Voice actor
- Aya Hisakawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- Original voice actress
Susan Roman
- Voice actor
- Susan Roman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English version
Naoko Takeuchi
- Creator name
- Naoko Takeuchi
- Role
- Original author
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Luna plush
- Item name
- Luna plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Luna figure
- Item name
- Luna figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular