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Do Kanko

Character

Do Kanko is a Lemures from Sailor Moon SuperS and the first monster Hawk's Eye unleashes on the Sailor Guardians. Nicknamed the Human Cannon, she strikes during the Dead Moon Circus assault on Usagi's mother, Ikuko.

English Voice: Cristina Vee
Japanese Voice: Akiko Hiramatsu
Alignment: Dead Moon Circus

Also Known As

The Human CannonCannonball
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Personality

For a living weapon she keeps oddly courteous habits. Before firing she tidies her cannon and counts down aloud, handing her opponents plenty of warning about the blast to come. Her name plays on the Japanese sound for an explosion, roughly a boom or a bang.

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Abilities

Her method of attack is to climb inside a cannon, set the fuse alight, and launch herself at a target so the impact bursts into an explosion. The ritual of scrubbing the barrel and announcing a countdown, however, tends to rob her of any surprise.

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History

Hawk's Eye sent her out while he pursued the dream mirror of Ikuko Tsukino, and she managed to overpower the guardians in open combat. With Pegasus nowhere inside Ikuko's dream, Hawk's Eye judged the woman worthless and had Do Kanko aim at her while she lay pinned and helpless. Chibi Moon's plea drew Pegasus, whose power lifted both her and Sailor Moon into their Super forms. A Twinkle Yell from Chibi Moon set up the finish, and Sailor Moon shielded her mother before erasing the Lemures with Moon Gorgeous Meditation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Do Kanko in Sailor Moon?

Do Kanko is a Lemures from Sailor Moon SuperS and the first monster that Hawk's Eye unleashes on the Sailor Guardians, nicknamed the Human Cannon.

Who does Do Kanko attack in Sailor Moon?

Do Kanko is sent to attack Ikuko Tsukino, Usagi's mother, while Hawk's Eye searches her dream mirror for Pegasus.

What are Do Kanko's powers?

Do Kanko climbs inside a cannon, lights the fuse, and launches herself at a target so the impact bursts into an explosion, though she politely tidies the barrel and counts down aloud before firing.

How is Do Kanko defeated?

Chibi Moon's plea draws out Pegasus, whose power lifts her and Sailor Moon into their Super forms, and after a Twinkle Yell, Sailor Moon shields her mother and destroys Do Kanko with Moon Gorgeous Meditation.

What does the name Do Kanko mean?

Do Kanko's name plays on the Japanese sound for an explosion, roughly a boom or a bang, matching her role as a living cannon.

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