Maiku Otonaru
CharacterMaiku Otonaru is a friend and would-be romance of Minako Aino in the manga. A frail young man of partial Russian descent, his brief appearance ends one more of Minako's many crushes when he reveals an engagement elsewhere.
Appearance
Maiku's defining physical trait is his frailty; he is notably weak in body.
Personality
He is counted among Minako Aino's friends and, for a time, among her string of romantic hopefuls.
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History
Concerned for his weak constitution, Minako urges Maiku to take up exercise. He regains his health after undergoing an operation, but any spark Minako felt is snuffed out when he mentions that he is already promised to a Russian girl of his acquaintance, ending yet another of her crushes. He is one-quarter Russian and once lived in Russia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maiku Otonaru in Sailor Moon?
Maiku Otonaru is a manga character who befriends Minako Aino and briefly becomes one of her many romantic interests.
What is Maiku Otonaru's defining physical trait?
Maiku Otonaru is notably frail and weak in body.
Why does Minako Aino's crush on Maiku Otonaru end?
Minako's interest fades when Maiku Otonaru reveals he is already promised to a Russian girl he knows, ending another of her crushes.
What is Maiku Otonaru's heritage?
Maiku Otonaru is one quarter Russian and once lived in Russia.
How does Maiku Otonaru's health improve in the manga?
At Minako's urging, Maiku Otonaru takes up exercise and later undergoes an operation that restores his health.
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