Michiru transforms into the Elegant Fighter, Sailor Neptune. Michiru is a quiet, artistically inclined young woman with a soft sense of humor. She holds herself elegantly, which attests to her beauty, and is from a wealthy family. Her mannerisms can be described as a mature, lady-like, or worthy of a princess. As Michiru, her empathic principles often predominate. As Saior Neptune, however, she tends to be more rigid and distant. Her coldness may stem from a resentment of being a Sailor Senshi. Michiru attends tenth grade at Mugen Gauken High with Haruka. She plays the violin professionally and enjoys paintion and swimming. Michiru owns a mansion by the sea, and enjoys visiting aquariums and art galleries. Haruka and Michiru share a apecial romantic bond, though they will not admit to the other Senshies that they are lovers. Sailor Neptune saves Sailor Uranus's life a number of times by putting her own life on the line to protect her beloved. Michiru is more passive than Haruka, but is certainly not any weaker, either as Michiru or Sailor Neptune.