Gurikazu Amano
CharacterGurikazu Amano is a minor civilian who turns up only in the Codename: Sailor V manga. A middle school student from Tokyo, he is best known as a near-double of Gurio Umino and as a bystander Sailor V keeps having to bail out of trouble.
Appearance
Amano is practically a twin of Gurio Umino, who most likely served as the model for his design. The two carry the same haircut and the unmistakable spiral-lensed glasses, a resemblance the manga itself flags in its trivia.
Personality
He reads as an unlucky, unremarkable schoolboy who keeps blundering into other people's schemes. He is harmless enough that the Dark Agency's minions occasionally leave him be, deciding he is simply too unattractive to bother targeting.
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History
Across the Sailor V manga, Amano repeatedly crosses paths with the Dark Agency, generally stumbling onto one of their plots and then being rescued by Sailor V. On one occasion he does more than get saved: when Sailor V is trapped inside a video game, he seizes the controls and pilots her himself, guiding her moves until the in-game monster is beaten.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gurikazu Amano in Sailor Moon?
Gurikazu Amano is a minor civilian who appears only in the Codename: Sailor V manga. He is a middle school student from Tokyo best known as a near-double of Gurio Umino.
What manga does Gurikazu Amano appear in?
Gurikazu Amano appears only in the Codename: Sailor V manga, first turning up in Volume 1, The Birth of Sailor V. He does not appear in the main Sailor Moon manga.
Who does Gurikazu Amano resemble?
Gurikazu Amano is practically a twin of Gurio Umino, who most likely served as the model for his design. The two share the same haircut and the same spiral-lensed glasses.
How does Gurikazu Amano help Sailor V?
When Sailor V becomes trapped inside a video game, Gurikazu Amano seizes the controls and pilots her himself, guiding her moves until the in-game monster is beaten. Otherwise he is usually the one being rescued after stumbling onto a Dark Agency plot.
Where does Gurikazu Amano live?
Gurikazu Amano lives in Shiba-Koen, Tokyo, and attends Shiba Koen Public Middle School. He is a civilian with no direct ties to the Dark Agency beyond repeatedly crossing paths with its schemes.
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