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Risa Hino

Character

Risa Hino is the mother of Rei Hino in the Sailor Moon manga, a woman who died during Rei's childhood. Set against Rei's distant father, she is remembered as a loving parent who treasured her daughter.

Alignment: Civilian
First Appearance (Manga): Casablanca Memory
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Appearance

The manga offers no detailed likeness of Risa, showing her only in brief profile art. She first turns up in the story Casablanca Memory.

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Personality

Risa is recalled as a warm and devoted mother. Where Rei's father is cold and absent, Risa is shown to have loved and cherished her daughter throughout her life.

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History

Somewhere in Rei's early years, Risa falls gravely ill and dies, as happens across every version of Sailor Moon. Rei stays close to her through those final moments. Part of Rei's lasting grudge against Takashi Hino grows from his refusal to visit his dying wife in the hospital. The manga itself never names Risa; the name comes only from the live-action series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Rei Hino's parents?

In the manga, Rei Hino's mother Risa Hino fell gravely ill and died during Rei's early childhood, while her father Takashi Hino remained distant, refusing to visit Risa in the hospital as she was dying.

Who is Risa Hino in the Sailor Moon manga?

Risa Hino is the mother of Rei Hino in the Sailor Moon manga, a woman who died during Rei's childhood and is remembered as a loving, devoted parent.

Where does Risa Hino first appear in the manga?

Risa Hino first appears in the story Casablanca Memory, shown only in brief profile art.

Is Risa Hino named in the manga?

No. The manga itself never names Rei Hino's mother; the name Risa Hino comes only from the live-action series.

How is Risa Hino different from Rei Hino's father?

Risa Hino is remembered as a warm and devoted mother who loved and cherished Rei Hino throughout her life, in contrast to Rei's father Takashi Hino, who is portrayed as cold and absent.

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