Minako "Mina" Aino is a 13-year-old young middle school student in Tokyo who is slightly distracted, outspoken and dreams about someday finding her true love and boyfriend.
One day, she encounters a talking white cat with a crescent moon on his forehead named Artemis.
He reveals that Mina possesses the magical ability to transform into a much stronger, more powerful, and more beautiful girl than anyone.
He calls her "Sailor Venus" and tells her she has a mission to protect Earth in the name of her guardian planet Venus.
To help her with her new mission, Artemis gives her two items - a crescent moon shaped compact and a magical pen.
The magical pen allows her to transform into the Soldier of Justice: Sailor V.
Mina begins fighting the evil agents known as the Dark Agency, who fight under Danburite's command.
He is in charge of sending his many talented idols to enslave the public.
Mina has many adventures as a Soldier of Justice, some sparking the envy and admiration of the police force.
She also later gains the aid of Phantom Ace, who had for a moment taken her spotlight due to his popular TV show.
Eventually, Mina realizes that duty can be just as important as romance if not more so and discovers her true identity as Sailor Venus.
From there, she decides to search for the other four Sailor Soldier and the Moon Princess.
