Kiriko
CharacterKiriko is an anime-only ballerina from Sailor Moon SuperS, a dancer quietly in love with her company's director while she chases the lead role in Giselle.
Appearance
Kiriko is presented as a young ballet dancer performing with Yamagishi's troupe, though the episode gives no detailed description of her looks.
Personality
Dedicated and sensitive, Kiriko carries quiet feelings for Yamagishi and is easily shaken when she fears her effort has gone unnoticed, yet a few kind words are enough to rekindle her resolve.
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History
Kiriko dances in Yamagishi's company while secretly holding a torch for him, and she sets her sights on the title part in the company's staging of Giselle. Her spirits sink after she overhears that the role looks bound for a disguised Fish Eye instead. Encouragement from Usagi and Chibiusa restores her confidence, and it later comes out that Yamagishi had always intended the part for her, having only used Fish Eye as a rehearsal partner. In the end she takes the stage as Giselle at his side. She appears in episode 145 of the SuperS season, and the kanji of her name ties to the paulownia tree and the word for child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kiriko mean in Japanese?
Kiriko's name is written with kanji tied to the paulownia tree and the word for child. She is an anime-only ballet dancer in Sailor Moon SuperS.
Who is Kiriko in Sailor Moon SuperS?
Kiriko is an anime-only ballerina in Sailor Moon SuperS, a dancer in Yamagishi's company who secretly loves him while chasing the lead role in Giselle.
Why does Kiriko lose confidence?
Kiriko's spirits sink after she overhears that the lead role in Giselle looks set to go to a disguised Fish Eye instead of her, though encouragement from Usagi and Chibiusa restores her resolve.
Does Kiriko get the lead role in Giselle?
Yes. It turns out Yamagishi had always intended the role of Giselle for Kiriko, having used Fish Eye only as a rehearsal partner, and she ultimately dances the part at his side.
Which episode of Sailor Moon SuperS features Kiriko?
Kiriko appears in the Sailor Moon SuperS episode 'Aim for the Prima! Usagi's Ballet,' episode 145 of the series.
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