Yoshiko Kayama
CharacterYoshiko Kayama is the mother of doll enthusiast Mika Kayama and a doll maker in her own right, appearing in the original Sailor Moon anime. Her household is pulled into Nephrite's schemes when the general fixes on one of Mika's dolls.
Appearance
Yoshiko keeps her dark blue hair in a short bob with straight bangs, and her complexion reads light. She is dressed in a pale top cut to bare the shoulders.
Personality
As a mother she is caring and watchful, stepping in to urge her daughter to rest when Mika pushes herself too hard.
History
Yoshiko is present when Nephrite, posing as Masato Sanjouin, arrives to inspect a doll Mika has made, one he has secretly loaded with a youma. Later, worried that her daughter is overworking, she tries to coax Mika away from her dollmaking, but the girl, driven by the youma's influence to finish her project, shoves her aside. Some English dubs render the family name as Cassidy. Her surname pairs the characters for fragrance and mountain, while Yoshiko itself joins those for beautiful and child. Although Mika turns up twice in the series, Yoshiko accompanies her only on that second occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yoshiko Kayama in Sailor Moon?
Yoshiko Kayama is the mother of doll enthusiast Mika Kayama and a doll maker herself, appearing in the original Sailor Moon anime. Her household is drawn into Nephrite's scheme when the general targets one of Mika's dolls.
How does Yoshiko Kayama get pulled into Nephrite's plot?
Yoshiko Kayama is present when Nephrite, disguised as Masato Sanjouin, arrives to inspect a doll her daughter Mika made, one he has secretly loaded with a youma. Worried Mika is overworking herself, Yoshiko later tries to pull her away from her dollmaking.
What happens when Yoshiko Kayama tries to stop Mika?
When Yoshiko Kayama tries to coax her daughter away from her dollmaking, Mika, driven by the youma's influence to finish her project, shoves her mother aside.
What does the name Yoshiko Kayama mean?
Yoshiko Kayama's surname pairs the characters for fragrance and mountain, while Yoshiko itself joins the characters for beautiful and child.
What is Yoshiko Kayama called in the English dub?
In some English dubs, Yoshiko Kayama's family name is rendered as Cassidy.
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