Wataru Amanogawa
CharacterWataru Amanogawa is a Juban High School science teacher and astronomer who features only in the 1990s Sailor Moon Stars anime. When his Star Seed is torn out he is transformed into the enemy known as Sailor Teacher.
Appearance
The series shows Amanogawa in a younger incarnation whose features call to mind Mamoru Chiba, a resemblance viewers have noted. Beyond that youthful likeness, little else is spelled out about his everyday look.
Personality
His life revolves around the sky. He teaches science while also working as an astronomer, and the celestial theme even runs through his name: the given name evokes navigation, while the surname strings together characters for the heavens, a field, and a river, echoing the Japanese term for the Milky Way.
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History
Amanogawa works at Juban High School during the events of the final anime season. His story turns when his Star Seed is torn from him, an act that warps him into the antagonist Sailor Teacher. A footnote of real-world trivia attaches to him as well: a genuine comet, 6247 Amanogawa, was discovered in late 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wataru Amanogawa in Sailor Moon?
Wataru Amanogawa is a Juban High School science teacher and astronomer who appears only in the Sailor Moon Stars anime, later transformed into the villain Sailor Teacher.
How does Wataru Amanogawa become Sailor Teacher?
Amanogawa is turned into the antagonist known as Sailor Teacher after his Star Seed is torn from him.
What does Wataru Amanogawa's name mean?
His name reflects his connection to astronomy. The given name Wataru evokes navigation, while the surname Amanogawa combines characters for heaven, field, and river, echoing the Japanese term for the Milky Way.
Does Wataru Amanogawa resemble any other Sailor Moon character?
In his younger form, Wataru Amanogawa's features have been noted to resemble Mamoru Chiba.
What does Wataru Amanogawa do for a living?
Wataru Amanogawa works as a science teacher at Juban High School and also holds a position as an astronomer.
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