Priest Hino

Priest of Hikawa Shrine and Rei's maternal grandfather

Rei Hino's maternal grandfather and priest of Hikawa Shrine. He takes care of and watches over Rei in place of her busy parents. His depiction differs in the original work, 'Crystal', and the original TV anime version.

Trivia

  • Depiction differs between original and anime; in anime, he has a mischievous side of flirting with people.
  • In the original TV anime, there is a setting where he is the reincarnation of one of the Seven Youma sealed in the Rainbow Crystals.
  • He has taken care of her for many years in place of Rei's busy parents.
  • In the new anime 'Crystal', his appearance in the theatrical edition 'Eternal' is confirmed.
  • Depicted as a dignified old man in the original, and as a lively, energetic eccentric in the anime.

Alternate names

Rei Hino's Grandfather Hikawa Shrine Priest Rei's Grandfather

Tags

Sailor Mars Rei Hino Hikawa Shrine Head Priest Grandfather Magical Girl Spiritual Sense Anime Character Toei Animation Sailor Moon

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
In the original manga and new anime 'Crystal', he is a bold and dandy old gentleman with hair and a mustache. In the original TV anime, he is a bald, small old man with an energetic and playful personality.
Distinguishing features
  • Mustache
  • White Hair
  • Bald (TV Anime Version)
Iconic items
  • Shrine Ritual Implements
  • Ritual Fan
  • Japanese Clothing

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sincere
Detailed personality
A person with a strong sense of responsibility who firmly takes care of his granddaughter Rei in place of her busy daughter and son-in-law. In the anime, he also shows sociable and bold sides.
Keywords
  • Sincere
  • Strong Sense of Responsibility
  • Grandfatherly Tolerance
  • Respects Tradition
  • Possesses Spiritual Sense
Talents
  • Spiritual Knowledge as Priest
  • Family Support
  • Ritual Techniques
Skills
  • Shrine Management
  • Spiritual Prayers
  • Persuasion
Motivation
To protect his family and the shrine, and to support Rei.
Favorite places
Hikawa Shrine

History

Backstory
Rei Hino's maternal grandfather who serves as the priest of the local Hikawa Shrine. In place of Rei's busy parents, he has continued taking care of his granddaughter Rei. In the original manga and 'Crystal' series, he is depicted as a dignified old gentleman, and in the original TV anime version, as a cheerful and mischievous bald old man.
Work title
Sailor Moon
Media type
Manga

Raising Rei

Significant event
Raising Rei
Description
He had a significant influence by taking care of and raising Rei in place of her busy Hino parents.

Aid in Battle Against Youma

Significant event
Aid in Battle Against Youma
Description
In the anime, he fought youma to protect Rei and was purified.

Relationships

Rei Hino

Grandfather

Granddaughter. He watches over her in the absence of her parents. Provides spiritual support to Rei, who has strong spiritual senses.

Media appearances

Sailor Moon

Manga

Sailor Moon

Anime

Original TV Anime Version

Sailor Moon Crystal

Anime

New Anime Series

Voice cast and creators

Tomohisa Nishimura

Voice actor
Tomohisa Nishimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original TV Anime Version

Yuhiko Kakegawa

Voice actor
Yuhiko Kakegawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
New Anime 'Crystal' and Others

Naoko Takeuchi

Creator name
Naoko Takeuchi
Role
Original author

Naoko Takeuchi

Creator name
Naoko Takeuchi
Role
Character designer

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