Kobayashi
CharacterKobayashi is a university student who appears only in the Sailor Moon SuperS anime. A friend and classmate of Mamoru Chiba, he quietly carries feelings for their mutual friend Saori.
Appearance
Kobayashi keeps a neat, put-together look, favouring a green suit jacket over a pink dress shirt, and his hair is a light shade of brown.
Personality
Kobayashi holds a soft spot for Saori even while knowing that her own heart points toward Mamoru. Rather than press his interest, he stands behind her and encourages her to voice her feelings.
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History
He shares both a university and an earlier high school with Mamoru, and the two count Saori as a common friend. When Saori sets out to visit Mamoru's home and size up his girlfriend, Kobayashi tags along, only to grow discouraged after Usagi and Chibiusa each present themselves as Mamoru's sweetheart, a scene that leaves him doubting the couple is serious. He backs Saori's plan to confess all the same. Once she grasps how deep the bond between Usagi and Mamoru truly runs, Saori lets her hopes go and hands the tie she had bought as a gift to Kobayashi instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kobayashi's gender?
Kobayashi is male, a university student who appears in the Sailor Moon SuperS anime alongside his classmate Mamoru Chiba.
Who does Kobayashi end up with?
Kobayashi does not end up in a relationship. He quietly cares for their mutual friend Saori, but she pursues her own feelings for Mamoru Chiba, and after letting go of her hopes for Mamoru, she hands Kobayashi the tie she had originally bought as a gift.
What anime does Kobayashi appear in?
Kobayashi appears only in the Sailor Moon SuperS anime, first showing up in the episode The Perfect Couple: Usagi and Mamoru's Love.
How does Kobayashi know Mamoru Chiba?
Kobayashi shares both a university and an earlier high school with Mamoru Chiba, and the two count their friend Saori in common.
What happens when Kobayashi and Saori visit Mamoru's home?
When Saori sets out to visit Mamoru's home and size up his girlfriend, Kobayashi tags along, only to grow discouraged after Usagi and Chibiusa each present themselves as Mamoru's sweetheart, a scene that leaves him doubting the couple is serious.
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- Published byKodansha
- Animated byToei Animation
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