Makoto Kino - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

The star of thunder! The protector warrior with Jupiter as guardian! Sailor Jupiter!
I'll make you regret it until you're numb!
Jupiter Power! Make Up!
Thunder, unleash the storm!
In the name of Jupiter, I punish you!

Trivia

In the initial setting, she was a delinquent girl who smoked.
Her transformation hairstyle is basically a ponytail, but in the live-action version, she sometimes lets her hair down after awakening.
There is a theory of acrophobia, but in the first TV anime, there is a depiction of her riding an airplane.
Supreme Thunder was the strongest technique used in the TV anime to destroy enemies and obstacles.
In the movie version, she swept away numerous youma with the intense version of Supreme Thunder.
In the original new edition, the technique name Jupiter Thunderbolt became established.

Alternate names

Sailor Jupiter Mako-chan Lita Kino

Profile

Species: Earthling
Gender: Female
Birthday: December 5

Appearance

Overall appearance: Tall stature exceeding 170cm with a glamorous figure. Chestnut or reddish-brown naturally permed hair tied in a ponytail, green eyes. Rose earrings and emerald green pom-pom hair clips are her trademarks.
Height: Over about 170cm
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Red
Distinguishing features: Naturally permed ponytail

Green eyes

Rose earrings

Emerald green pom-pom hair clip
Iconic items: Transformation Pen

Star Power Stick

Crystal Change Rod

Jupiter Oak Leaf Crown

Rose earrings

Pom-pom hair clip

Sailor Star Tambourine (live-action version)

Jupiter Spear (live-action version)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Kind
Detailed personality: Makoto Kino is kind-hearted but possesses great strength and a tomboyish demeanor. While strong, she also has serious and feminine sides. She excels in home economics, is skilled in cooking and housework, and likes cute things and houseplants. Having lost her parents in a plane crash and living alone, she has a strong sense of responsibility and is very caring. In romance, she falls in love easily and is devoted, but often faces heartbreak. There is a theory of acrophobia, and she carries trauma from airplanes, though depictions vary by work.
Keywords: Super strength

Tomboyish

Housework expert

Kind

Romantic

Houseplant lover

Strong-willed yet delicate

Tall stature

Positive

Strong warrior spirit
Motto: The star of thunder! The protector warrior with Jupiter as guardian!
Talents: Exceptional combat prowess and martial arts skills

Lightning control due to electrified constitution

All-around skills in all household chores

Vehicle driving skills

Figure skating proficiency

Houseplant cultivation and gardening
Skills: Special techniques using electric shocks

Social dancing

Javelin throw

Cooking skills

Sagittarius constellation knowledge
Motivation: Dreams of becoming a housewife in the future, or opening a cake shop or flower shop. Protecting the peace of Earth with her friends.
Habits: Speaks in masculine language but occasionally uses girlish tones. Has a habit of immersing herself in collecting fancy goods.
Favorite foods: Cherry pie, Meatloaf
Favorite colors: Sugar pink
Hobbies: Cooking, Gardening, Figure skating, Fancy goods collecting

History

Backstory: Lost her parents in a plane crash and lives alone. Appears as a transfer student to Juban Middle School in Minato-ku. Misunderstood as a delinquent due to her appearance and masculine speech, but actually has a considerate and kind personality. Carries heartbreak from crushing on a senpai, and due to being romantic, has a devoted side. Feels insecure about her super strength and tall height, but excels in housework and gardening while striving toward her future dreams. As a Sailor Warrior, she wields powers of thunder and plants, fighting strongly for her friends. In the original early setting, she was a delinquent girl who smoked.
Debut date: May 1, 1992
Work title: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Act 5 'Makoto —SAILOR JUPITER—'

Transformation into Sailor Jupiter

Significant event: Transformation into Sailor Jupiter
Description: On her first day as a transfer student at Juban Middle School, receives the transformation pen from Luna and transforms into Sailor Jupiter. Thereafter, active as Jupiter's guardian warrior.

Hawks Eye brainwashing incident

Significant event: Hawks Eye brainwashing incident
Description: Nearly brainwashed by Dead Moon's Hawks Eye who inflamed her dreams of the future, but overcame it with the help of her friends.

Evolution to Super Eternal Princess form

Significant event: Evolution to Super Eternal Princess form
Description: Powers up to Super Sailor Jupiter, Eternal Sailor Jupiter, and Princess Jupiter.

Self-sacrifice in the first anime

Significant event: Self-sacrifice in the first anime
Description: Uses the suicidal Supreme Thunder technique to annihilate the youma, dies in battle, but shows activity helping her friends as a soul.

Relationships

Parents

Passed away in a plane crash, leaving strong grief and trauma.

Usagi Tsukino

Best friend

Called 'Mako-chan' by Usagi, bound by a strong friendship.

Mamoru Chiba

Ally

Shares empathy as orphans and has a trusting relationship, cooperating in battles.

Ami Mizuno

Best friend

Close friends who go to school together, share lunches, and support each other.

Haruka Tenoh

Mentor

Through judo matches and such, admires her and learns from her gender-free demeanor.

Sailor Senshi

Sailor Senshi: strategist

Outer Solar System Senshi

Outer Solar System Senshi: unknown

Media appearances

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (original TV anime)

Anime / Protagonist

1992 TV series

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (original manga)

Manga / Protagonist

1992 serialization start

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Crystal

Anime / Protagonist

2014 streaming start

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R

Movie / Protagonist

Theatrical version

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (live-action drama)

Drama / Protagonist

2003 broadcast

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (various musical versions)

Stage play / Protagonist

Various

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (various games)

Game / Protagonist

1990s onward

Voice cast and creators

Emi Shinohara

Voice actor: Emi Shinohara
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Original TV anime version
Notes: firstGen

Ami Koshimizu

Voice actor: Ami Koshimizu
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Crystal
Notes: current

Naoko Takeuchi

Creator name: Naoko Takeuchi
Role: Original author

Toei Animation

Creator name: Toei Animation
Role: Animation studio

Related goods

Sailor Jupiter Figure

Item name: Sailor Jupiter Figure
Category: Figure
Availability: Regular

Rose Earrings Accessory

Item name: Rose Earrings Accessory
Category: Accessory
Availability: Regular

Sailor Star Tambourine (live-action weapon)

Item name: Sailor Star Tambourine (live-action weapon)
Category: Accessory
Availability: Limited

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