Tetsurou Yoshinogawa
CharacterTetsurou Yoshinogawa is a minor civilian who surfaces only during Sailor Moon Sailor Stars. A Tokyo chef nicknamed Sailor Chef, his name doubles as a cooking joke, sounding the same as a different spelling that reads as iron son.
Appearance
He is a human man living in Tokyo who works as a chef and goes by the nickname Sailor Chef.
Personality
His characterization stays tied to his trade. The writers build him around a culinary gag, since his given name is spoken exactly like a separate set of characters meaning iron son, a probable wink at Iron Chef.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tetsurou Yoshinogawa in Sailor Moon?
Tetsurou Yoshinogawa is a minor civilian who appears only during Sailor Moon Sailor Stars. He is a Tokyo-based chef nicknamed Sailor Chef.
What is the joke behind Tetsurou Yoshinogawa's name?
Tetsurou Yoshinogawa's given name is spoken exactly like a separate set of characters meaning iron son, a probable wink at the show Iron Chef given his job as a cook.
What is Tetsurou Yoshinogawa's job in the anime?
Tetsurou Yoshinogawa works as a chef in Tokyo, going by the nickname Sailor Chef.
Which episode does Tetsurou Yoshinogawa appear in?
Tetsurou Yoshinogawa's only appearance is in the episode Friend or Foe? Starlights and the Sailor Guardians.
Is Tetsurou Yoshinogawa a recurring character in Sailor Moon?
No, Tetsurou Yoshinogawa plays no part elsewhere in the series beyond his single episode appearance.
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- Created byNaoko Takeuchi
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byToei Animation
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