Sailor Mau
CharacterSailor Mau is the Guardian of the planet Mau, birthplace of the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana along with Sailor Tin Nyanko. Referenced but never shown in the manga, she is presumed slain by Tin Nyanko, who took her Star Seed to win Galaxia's favor.
Appearance
The manga never depicts Sailor Mau directly, and she survives only as a name spoken in dialogue. The sources note only her presumed nature as a humanoid of Mau, leaving her design entirely undrawn.
History
Sailor Mau safeguards the planet Mau, the homeworld shared by Luna, Artemis, Diana, and Tin Nyanko. Yaten Kou, in his human guise, names her during Act 54 Stars 5 alongside the guardians Chuu, Mermaid, and Coronis, each the protector of a different Animamate's origin world. The implication is that Tin Nyanko murdered Sailor Mau to claim her Star Seed and curry favor with Galaxia, and once Luna and Artemis learn of this they carry a lasting grudge against her. The anime complicates the picture by revealing that Tin Nyanko began as a genuine Guardian, which leads many to conclude she was the original Sailor Mau herself.
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Abilities
As the rightful Guardian of her world, Sailor Mau possessed a true Star Seed, the very thing that made her a target. That authentic power sets her apart from the Animamates, who received only borrowed strength from Galaxia in exchange for destroying protectors like her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sailor Mau?
Sailor Mau is the Sailor Guardian of the planet Mau, the homeworld of the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana as well as Sailor Tin Nyanko. She is only referenced in dialogue and never appears on screen in the manga or Sailor Moon Cosmos.
What planet does Sailor Mau protect?
Sailor Mau protects the planet Mau, which is also the birthplace of the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana, as well as Sailor Tin Nyanko.
Who killed Sailor Mau?
Sailor Mau is presumed to have been killed by Sailor Tin Nyanko, who took her Star Seed to win Sailor Galaxia's favor. This is why Luna and Artemis carry a lasting grudge against Tin Nyanko.
Does Sailor Mau ever appear directly in the anime or manga?
Sailor Mau is never depicted directly in the manga; she exists only as a name spoken during Act 54 Stars 5. Her appearance and design are left entirely undrawn.
Was Sailor Tin Nyanko originally Sailor Mau?
The anime reveals that Sailor Tin Nyanko began as a genuine Sailor Guardian, which leads many fans to conclude that she was the original Sailor Mau herself.
Sources & Information
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- Animated byToei Animation
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