Michiru Kaioh
Warrior of the Deep Sea, Sailor Neptune
A girl violinist who transforms into Sailor Neptune, the guardian of Neptune. A beautiful warrior with an elegant and calm fighting style and powerful tsunami attacks.
Quotes
- Star of the sea! The warrior of the deep sea who guards Neptune! Sailor Neptune!
- Let's get rid of those unknown nuisances. They're an eyesore.
- A world without Haruka isn't worth protecting.
- Lipstick too thick? Then I'll break it for you.
- The wind and sky will surely... bless our future.
Trivia
- Hair style in the original is 'wakame hair' as set by Naoko Takeuchi.
- In the DIC North American dub, referred to as Michelle Kaiou.
- Image model is a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku actress.
- The talisman Deep Aqua Mirror is modeled after the Yata no Kagami.
- TV anime features a transformation Lip Rod using lipstick.
- In the original, commutes to Infinity Academy by helicopter.
Alternate names
Sailor Neptune
Michelle Kaiou
Michiru Kaioh
Michelle Kaiou
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- March 6
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Long wavy aqua-green hair and blue eyes, with an upper-class lady-like appearance. Impressive calm beauty and elegance. In the original work, hair down to the back; in the TV anime, shoulder-length.
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Green
- Distinguishing features
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- Wavy aqua-green hair
- Blue eyes
- Elegant lady-like appearance
- Iconic items
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- Deep Aqua Mirror (hand mirror talisman)
- Marine Cathedral (Stradivarius violin)
- Aqua-green ribbon
- Transformation Lip Rod
- Bracelet communicator
- Gold star earrings
- Lace-up pumps
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Gentle and tolerant like the sea, yet possesses a refined elegance with a step back. Surface is calm but harbors an intense temperament inside. Shares a deep bond with Haruka Tenou, and in battle makes strategic, efficient calm judgments.
- Keywords
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- Elegant
- Calm and composed
- Strategic
- Tolerant
- Genius violinist
- Refined
- Harbors intense temperament
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Motto
- Get rid of eyesores, fight for what must be protected.
- Talents
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- Overwhelming technique as a violinist
- Swimming
- Painting
- Musical talent
- Strategic thinking
- Skills
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- Accelerated combat abilities
- Ability to control powerful tsunamis
- Efficient attacks targeting enemy weaknesses
- Scouting and detection using mirrors
- Information exchange using communicator
- Motivation
- Protecting the peace of the world and loved ones. Also cherishes her dream as a violinist.
- Habits
- Applies lipstick thickly. Lives in a high-rise apartment and uses ladylike speech.
- Favorite colors
- Marine Blue, Green, Blue
- Favorite foods
- Sashimi, Seafood
- Hobbies
- Collecting cosmetics, Violin performance, Painting
- Favorite places
- High-rise apartment, Seaside
- Disliked foods
- Wood ear mushrooms, Sea cucumbers
History
- Backstory
- Attends Infinity Academy High School, raised as an upper-class lady. Aspires to become a professional violinist. Infiltrates during Death Busters investigation and forms a strong bond with Haruka Tenou. In her past life, fought as a guardian warrior of the Moon Kingdom; in modern times, active as Sailor Neptune, the warrior of the deep sea.
- Debut date
- November 8, 1993
- Work title
- Sailor Moon
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Act 24 "Infinity 1—Premonition"
Infiltration of Infinity Academy
- Significant event
- Infiltration of Infinity Academy
- Description
- Infiltrates Infinity Academy, the base of the Death Busters. Meets Haruka Tenou and forms a partnership.
Obtained Deep Aqua Mirror Talisman
- Significant event
- Obtained Deep Aqua Mirror Talisman
- Description
- Inherits the will from her past life, possesses a mirror talisman with detection functions, enabling future prediction and more.
Awakening to Super Sailor Neptune
- Significant event
- Awakening to Super Sailor Neptune
- Description
- Gains the power of a super warrior, dramatically improving combat ability.
Galactica-related incident
- Significant event
- Galactica-related incident
- Description
- Manipulated by Sailor Galaxia, temporarily becomes an enemy but is saved by Sailor Moon and others.
Battle involving Sailor Saturn awakening
- Significant event
- Battle involving Sailor Saturn awakening
- Description
- Involved in the formation of the Legendary Holy Grail, responds to the world's crisis after Sailor Saturn's awakening.
Relationships
Haruka Tenou
Best friend
Appeared in Haruka's dream, formed a deep bond as partners sharing battles. Live together with an intimate relationship implying physical relations.
Setsuna Meioh
Teammate
Helped Setsuna, the warrior of Pluto, when she was in crisis, and added her to the team.
Hotaru Tomoe
Teammate
Supported Hotaru's growth, granted her a Sailor Crystal, and guided her to become a super warrior.
Usagi Tsukino
Teammate
Together with Usagi and others, saved the world from crisis and acted as comrades.
Outer Solar System Warriors
Outer Solar System Warriors: strategist
Sailor Guardians
Sailor Guardians: unknown
Media appearances
Sailor Moon
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1993
Sailor Moon S
Anime / Protagonist
Aired in 1994
Sailor Moon Crystal
Anime / Protagonist
2014~
Sailor Moon Eternal
Movie / Protagonist
2021-2022
Sailor Moon (Musical)
Musical / Protagonist
1993~present
Sailor Moon series
Game / Protagonist
1990s~
Voice cast and creators
Masako Katsuki
- Voice actor
- Masako Katsuki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- Original voice actress
Sayaka Ohara
- Voice actor
- Sayaka Ohara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Sailor Moon Crystal
- Notes
- Current voice actress
Kahoru Sakamoto
- Voice actor
- Kahoru Sakamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- First musical version
Chiaki Tomita
- Voice actor
- Chiaki Tomita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Second musical version
Naoko Takeuchi
- Creator name
- Naoko Takeuchi
- Role
- Original author
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation Studio
Kodansha
- Creator name
- Kodansha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Sailor Neptune Figure
- Item name
- Sailor Neptune Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Transformation Lip Rod Toy
- Item name
- Transformation Lip Rod Toy
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Musical Version Pamphlet
- Item name
- Musical Version Pamphlet
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Limited