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From: Anna DeWitt <dewit003@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
Newgroups: rec.arts.anime.misc, rec.arts.anime
round and round I go, and it's pretty certain where I'll stop.
MAKOTO KINO (aka Sailor Jupiter, Lita in the DIC version (which I think is
short for Hippolyta.))
Looks: Good. Tall, and has impressive "talent." Seems to have a
thing for laces.
Smarts: Average, but does poorly in schoolwork.
Personality: Assertive and independent. One real weakness is her
tendency to be attracted to men on a superficial basis of resemblance to
her ideal. She is constantly disappointed, but never seems to learn from
this.
Cooking: Excellent, along with other homemaking skills. I am not
certain of her home life, but rumor has it she pretty much raised herself.
Fighting Skills: Good. She can certainly wipe up any ordinary
street thug, or a small group of them. I think she was subconciously
holding back against Prince Endymion the one time they fought. Whether
she could handle a Ranma 1/2 or St. Seiya fighter is another matter.
Special Abilities: Strong, as Sailor Jupiter has various
electric/wood attacks.
Competition: The arcade manager, any guy who fits "the profile."
The manager has a fiancee already, thank you. And if you're good to
Makoto, her profile will probably mutate to fit you better.
In-Laws: None known (to me)
Economics: Unknown. She doesn't seem to need a part-time job to
pay for all the expenses we see her incurring. Her goal in life is to
become a housewife, but she could easily earn her own way as a cook or
cleaning service if need be. (And of course there's professional
wrestling, but they make you retire young in Japan...)
Sex: Would prefer to wait for marriage, but might be persuaded by
a fiance. Probably a loud one.
Overall: A good choice if you can get through the rocky early
courtship as she openly ogles other men. Things will be a lot easier if
you fit "the profile."
SKJAM!