Minako transforms into the Dynamic Fighter, Sailor Venus. Before Minako joined the Sailor Senshies (in Japanese version), she fought crime in England as Sailor V. After her heart was broken by a friend, Minko returned to Japan where her Guardian cat, Artemis, brought her to meet Luna and the four other Scouts. Minako attends eighth grade at the private Grass Valley Junior High (Shibakouen in Japan) and is fluent in the English language. Minako is arguably the most friendly and likable of the five Senshies, and cares deeply about her family, her friends, and small children. She also enjoys shopping, volleyball, romantic action movies, and just being mischievious.
Minako is an only child and lives with her mother and father in the city.
NOTE ABOUT MINAKO'S NAME: Minako Aino first appeard in the Codename wa Sailor V manga in 1991, before the Bishojo Senshi Sailormoon series was created. Consequently, her character symbolism deviates from the trends established by the others. For example, her name and its alternate meaning do not fit within the established pattern, not do her element and associated nameday.