Cats of Sailor Moon
Throughout the course of the series Bishojo Sensi Sailor Moon, three cats frequently make appearances. They are Luna, Artemis, and Diana. These talking felines, known as Guardian Cats in the series (both manga and anime) help the Senshi by training them as fighters of evil, as well as seeing the teenagers through common, everyday problems. Each one is explained in more detail below in their own little profiles. Also, be sure to check out the image galleries coming soon!
Luna is the first Guardian Cat to make her appearance on the show. She has begun to regain her memory from her time spent on the Moon Kingdom a long time ago, and is searching for Sailor Moon. The forces of the Negaverse, who destroyed the Moon Kingdom in the first place, have come to Earth seeking the energy of its inhabitants. Luna knows Sailor Moon can stop them, but first she has to find her. It is Luna who gives Serena (Usagi) her Transformation Locket and Disguise Pen, and turns the ordianry, some-what wimpy girl into the Champion of Justice, Sailor Moon! It is also Luna who is responsible for discovering three of the other Senshi; Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter. Her role gradually decreases to something of a more comical nature as the many seasons wear on, but she is still well loved by all.
Artemis is the personal Guardian Cat of Sailor Venus, who had a short solo role as Sailor V before Sailor Moon ever came into being. He often seems brash and impetuous, but he has a truly good heart. He changes positions easily from being the Guardian and teacher of one Senshi to that of five, and later, ten (Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Chibi-Moon, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and Pluto… not that the Outer Scouts NEED teaching…). Artemis develops feelings for Luna around the start of the fourth season, Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS. This is brought out into the open drastically and quite forcefully when a small gray kitten named Diana walks into his life and makes a big mess of it, as explained in her profile below…..
Diana is the cutesy gray kitten who hails from the future and serves as Rini’s (Chibiusa’s) Guardian Cat. She appears early in the fourth season, Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS. She identifies Artemis as her father immediately, who is already in hot water with Luna and the Senshi at the time for a misunderstanding about him and a human lady. The arrival of this talking gray kitten with a moon on her head, claiming Artemis is her dad, only makes things worse for the poor guy. The whole “affair” affair (pardon the pun; couldn’t resist!) is rather short-lived—only amounting to one episode—but is hysterical while it lasts. The whole thing is soon cleared up however, and actually helps bring Luna and Artemis closer together. Diana can usually be seen riding around on Rini’s head in the series, and her curious nature gets both her, Rini, and the Senshi in all sorts of trouble. Cuteness prevails, however, and Diana remains a favorite with the crowds.
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