Sailor Mars (Hino Rei)

What would it be like, living in a temple? Would it make you a more peaceful person? Would you have stronger morals? Apparently not. Rei, who lives with her grandfather in his temple, is perhaps the most aggressive of the lot and is always keen to fight. She has a consistent tendency to let rip with her vicious fireball attacks even when it isn't called for. Her and Sailor Moon seem to be in constant competition with one another over, well, everything. Basically, she doesn't hide the fact she thinks she should be the leader of the group.

For example, in one episode, the one where the other four are involved in 'training' Sailor Moon (#43), Rei takes the opportunity (twice) to kick Usagi violently in the back, claiming that its part of the routine (this was cut from the American version).

Despite her obnoxious anime-personality, a lot of fans like Rei and she is probably the most popular after Sailor Moon. Rei is, to an extent, the one who keeps the others in line, but is certainly more mature in the manga than in the anime. In fact, the differences in Rei's character between the two mediums verge on the schizophrenic. Mind you, I feel sorry for Rei. Trying to fight enemies while wearing those high-heels must be a nightmare...

Rei Info

Final Comments: Rei's often violent temper generally stems from competitiveness rather than any real animosity. She can be cruel to Usagi at times- mainly about her appearance, leadership skills and anything else she messes up on. She never does things weakly and is always prepared to defend her friends.

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