Sailor Mars

About Sailor Mars

Sailor Mars, also known as Rei Hino, is the guardian of fire and passion. She is the second Sailor Guardian to join Sailor Moon's team. As a Shinto priestess, Rei possesses spiritual powers even in her civilian form.

Rei has a strong, independent personality and is often portrayed as serious and focused. She attends an all-girls Catholic school and lives with her grandfather at the Hikawa Shrine, where she works as a miko (shrine maiden).

Interesting Facts

• Her birthday is April 17th, making her an Aries
• She is skilled in archery and martial arts
• She has psychic abilities including fire reading and premonitions
• She has a fear of airplanes due to her mother dying in a plane crash
• She owns two crows named Phobos and Deimos who are her guardians
• In the manga, she dreams of becoming a head priestess and has no interest in romance
• She is often shown to have a fiery temper, especially when dealing with Usagi
• She attends the T*A Private Girls School

Powers and Abilities

• Fire Soul - Her first attack that shoots a fireball at enemies
• Burning Mandala - Creates rings of fire that surround and destroy enemies
• Mars Flame Sniper - Forms a bow and arrow of fire for precise attacks
• Mars Snake Fire - Summons a snake made of fire (manga only)
• Akuryo Taisan - Uses ofuda scrolls to immobilize or exorcise evil spirits
• Fire Reading - Can read fire to gain visions and information
• Spiritual Awareness - Can sense evil presences and supernatural entities

Role in the Series

As one of the Inner Senshi, Sailor Mars is a key member of Sailor Moon's team. Her spiritual powers often help the group detect enemies and understand supernatural threats. She is fiercely protective of her friends and is often the first to sense danger.

In the original anime, Rei has a somewhat antagonistic relationship with Usagi, often teasing her about her clumsiness and laziness. However, this rivalry masks a deep friendship and loyalty. In the manga, she is more serious and dedicated to her role as a guardian.

Character Growth

Throughout the series, Rei grows from being somewhat aloof and independent to understanding the importance of friendship and teamwork. While she maintains her strong personality, she learns to open up to others and show her caring side more freely.

Her dedication to her duties as both a priestess and a Sailor Guardian demonstrates her strong sense of responsibility and justice. By the end of the series, she has become a more balanced person who can express both her passionate nature and her compassion for others.