Setsuna Meiou
Guardian of the Space-Time Door and warrior who protects Pluto
A college student serving as the guardian of the Space-Time Door, who transforms into the warrior Sailor Pluto protecting Pluto. An intellectual and aloof guardian possessing tremendous power to manipulate time.
Quotes
- I am the one who governs the Space-Time Door, Sailor Pluto, guardian of the underworld! Those who violate the taboos will be erased!
- Time is the final forbidden domain.
- Abracadabra Pon
- There is also love that silently believes.
- Sailor Pluto who governs time! I will not let you have your way with this lovable Earth.
Trivia
- Author Naoko Takeuchi's favorite character, serialized the second part to depict an unrequited love.
- Lost her life by breaking the taboo of stopping time, but reincarnates in the future.
- Appears as Princess Pluto, her final form, in the 'Eternal' theatrical film.
- The shape of the Garnet Rod in the story is derived from the Yasakani no Magatama of the Three Sacred Treasures.
- Her name 'Setsuna' comes from the Buddhist term 'setsuna' (meaning an instant).
- TV anime debut in Sailor Moon R Episode 75.
Alternate names
Sailor Pluto
Setsuna-sensei
Puu
Setsuna-mama
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- October 29
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Tall, slender woman with green-tinged black hair tied up in a half-up bun. Possesses tawny skin and dark pink eyes. Her outfit is a Sailor Senshi costume with black fabric accented by maroon.
- Height
- Approximately 173cm
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Tawny skin
- Green-tinged black hair
- Tall
- Slender
- Iconic items
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- Garnet Rod
- Space-Time Key
- Chain Belt
- Garnet Orb Talisman
- Ring
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Intellectual
- Detailed personality
- Uses polite language, calm and composed with a strong spirit that endures a lonely position. Kind and caring toward Chibiusa. Possesses a strong sense of duty and loyalty in continuing to guard the taboo of time.
- Keywords
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- Intellectual
- Solitary
- Devoted
- Noble
- Kind
- Patient
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Motto
- "Do not travel through time" "Do not stray from the door you must guard" "Do not stop time"
- Talents
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- Time Manipulation
- Management of Space-Time Doors
- Magic Concentration
- High Mental Strength
- Talent in Physics
- Skills
-
- Transformation Combat Skills
- Tactical Judgment
- Advanced Physics Knowledge
- Sewing
- Guarding/Protection
- Motivation
- Fulfill the mission of guarding the Space-Time Door and protecting the flow of time. Continue to watch over the peace of Chibiusa and the future Sailor Moon allies.
- Habits
- Admired by Chibiusa with the nickname "Puu," and shows particularly soft expressions toward Chibiusa.
- Favorite foods
- Tea
- Favorite colors
- Maroon
- Hobbies
- Shopping
- Favorite foods
- Weakness: Eggplant
- Disliked insects
- Cockroach
- Disliked foods
- Eggplant
History
- Backstory
- Daughter of the god of time Chronos, serving as the solitary guardian of the Space-Time Door since ancient times. Reincarnated into the modern era by the power of Neo-Queen Serenity, majors in physics at university. Meets Chibiusa and becomes her friend and support. Bears loneliness for her duties while cherishing bonds with comrades, and even broke taboos, sacrificing herself to protect the world.
- Debut date
- September 11, 1993
- Work title
- Sailor Moon R
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Act 18 "Time Warp—SAILOR PLUTO"/Episode 75
Meeting with Chibiusa
- Significant event
- Meeting with Chibiusa
- Description
- Meets Chibiusa who fled from bullies at the Space-Time Door and becomes a special friend.
Breaking the Taboo of Time Stop
- Significant event
- Breaking the Taboo of Time Stop
- Description
- In battle with Prince Demande, breaks the taboo of stopping time and sacrifices her life.
Reincarnated as a College Student
- Significant event
- Reincarnated as a College Student
- Description
- Reincarnated into the modern era as a college student by Neo-Queen Serenity's power and studies theoretical physics.
Awakening as Super Sailor Pluto
- Significant event
- Awakening as Super Sailor Pluto
- Description
- Powers up to Super Sailor Pluto through resonance with the Outer Solar System Senshi.
Evolution to Eternal Sailor Pluto
- Significant event
- Evolution to Eternal Sailor Pluto
- Description
- Awakens to final form alongside Eternal Sailor Moon, appearing as Princess Pluto.
Relationships
Chronos
Father
God of time and father. The origin of Setsuna Meiou's mission.
Chibiusa
Best friend
Helps Chibiusa escape from bullies and supports her as a friend.
Usagi Tsukino
Ally
Mutual trust as important comrades connecting past and future.
Mamoru Chiba (King Endymion)
Love interest
Harbors a secret one-sided crush as an object of admiration.
Haruka Tenou
Teammate
Cooperation in the Death Busters arc.
Michiru Kaiou
Teammate
Cooperation in the Death Busters arc.
Hotaru Tomoe
Protector
Takes on the role of Hotaru's guardian and school nurse.
Outer Solar System Senshi
Outer Solar System Senshi: strategist
Future Sailor Senshi
Future Sailor Senshi: guardian
Media appearances
Sailor Moon R
Anime / Supporting
1993 TV series
Sailor Moon S
Anime / Supporting
1994 TV series
Sailor Moon SuperS
Anime / Supporting
1995 TV series
Sailor Moon Sailor Stars
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV series
Sailor Moon Crystal
Anime / Supporting
2014-2016 WEB anime
Sailor Moon Eternal
Movie / Supporting
2021 theatrical two-part film
Various Sailor Moon games
Game / Playable character
Sailor Moon Musical (Bandai version / Nelke version)
Stage play / Main cast
Voice cast and creators
Chiyoko Kawashima
- Voice actor
- Chiyoko Kawashima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Ai Maeda
- Voice actor
- Ai Maeda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Crystal
Miwa Hosoki
- Voice actor
- Miwa Hosoki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Bandai musical - 1st generation
Rei Saito
- Voice actor
- Rei Saito
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Bandai musical - 2nd generation
Yuki Kamiya
- Voice actor
- Yuki Kamiya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Bandai musical - 3rd generation
Mieko Ishii
- Voice actor
- Mieko Ishii
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Nelke musical - 9th generation
Naoko Takeuchi
- Creator name
- Naoko Takeuchi
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Sailor Pluto Figure
- Item name
- Sailor Pluto Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Garnet Rod Replica
- Item name
- Garnet Rod Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Sailor Pluto Plush
- Item name
- Sailor Pluto Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular