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Wan-Wan

Character

Wan-Wan is a Dark Agency operative featured in Codename: Sailor V and the eldest of three animal-themed siblings. His plan to drain human energy runs through a pet-selling scheme and a canine disguise called Luna-chan, adopted as revenge for his sister's death.

Alignment: Dark Agency
Allegiances: Dark Agency
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Appearance

His natural shape is that of a dog-like humanoid, dressed in dark robes and crowned with a pointed, cone-shaped hat trimmed with beads and stamped with a crescent moon emblem. His hair falls in dark braids beneath it.

To slip past the guardian, he adopts a canine alias called Luna-chan. In that form he is a small pup whose forehead bears a crescent marking close enough to fool onlookers into mistaking him for the real Luna. Fur gathers into a little topknot between his pointed ears, a fluffy tail trails behind him, and a slim spotted ribbon circles his neck.

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History

Wan-Wan is the eldest of a trio of siblings that includes Nyan-Nyan and Chuu-Chuu. When he learns that Sailor V has killed Nyan-Nyan, he sets out for vengeance. Concealing himself as a harmless puppy, he is bought by Marie Buraidaru and christened Luna for the crescent shape on his brow. The ruse produces an awkward twist when Artemis falls for his puppy persona, assuming the dog is female, then takes the discovery of his true sex hard.

His revenge ends at the point of Sailor V's V-chan Katana Strike, which kills him. His remaining sister, Chuu-Chuu, resolves to settle the score for both him and Nyan-Nyan.

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Abilities

His central scheme is built around commerce: by peddling pets to unsuspecting owners, he means to siphon off human energy. Backing that plan is a shapeshifting talent that lets him take the shape of an ordinary dog, the disguise that carries him into Marie's household as Luna-chan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does wan wan mean in Japanese, and how does it relate to this character?

In Japanese, wan is the onomatopoeia for a dog's bark, which explains the name of Wan-Wan, a Dark Agency villain in Codename: Sailor V who takes the form of a dog-like humanoid.

Who is Wan-Wan in Codename: Sailor V?

Wan-Wan is a Dark Agency operative and the eldest of three animal-themed siblings, alongside Nyan-Nyan and Chuu-Chuu, who schemes to drain human energy through a pet-selling operation.

How does Wan-Wan disguise himself as Luna-chan?

Wan-Wan uses a shapeshifting ability to take the form of a small puppy called Luna-chan, complete with a crescent marking on his forehead that fools people, including Artemis, into mistaking him for Luna.

Why does Wan-Wan target Sailor V?

Wan-Wan seeks revenge on Sailor V after she kills his sister Nyan-Nyan, and he disguises himself as a puppy to get close to Sailor V's world through Marie Buraidaru's household.

How does Wan-Wan die?

Wan-Wan is killed by Sailor V's V-chan Katana Strike, and his surviving sibling Chuu-Chuu vows to avenge both him and Nyan-Nyan.

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