Makoto Kino, operating as Sailor Jupiter, stands among the core Sailor Guardians. Orphaned young when her parents perished in a plane crash, she lives independently, harboring a lasting fear of airplanes. This self-reliance forged strong domestic talents in cooking, baking, gardening, and flower arranging. Physically distinct as the tallest Inner Guardian at 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches), Makoto possesses wavy chestnut-brown hair usually tied in a ponytail with a green hair tie and signature pink rose earrings. Her height necessitates a longer school skirt than her peers, fueling past rumors at another school labeling her a delinquent. Though her imposing stature and formidable martial arts strength command attention, her nature reveals gentleness and traditionally feminine interests. An initially intimidating demeanor led to social isolation and false rumors of expulsion for fighting. Yet she exhibits deep loyalty and protectiveness, physically defending friends like Usagi from bullies. Personal dreams include opening a combined flower and cake shop and finding romance, often referencing past disappointments like a rejecting senpai. Transforming with calls like "Jupiter Power, Make Up!" or "Jupiter Crystal Power, Make Up!", Sailor Jupiter wields powers sourced from her namesake planet. These blend lightning assaults and plant manipulation, reflecting the wood element tied to Jupiter's Japanese kanji (木星, "Mokusei"). Key attacks involve summoning lightning via her tiara gem antenna for "Supreme Thunder," plus advanced techniques "Supreme Thunder Dragon" and "Sparkling Wide Pressure." She also possesses exceptional physical strength, enabling feats like lifting grown men or halting falling debris. Her Sailor Guardian uniform evolves across forms: the base features a green-and-pink sailor suit with dark green skirt, choker, ankle boots, rose earrings, and golden tiara. Super Sailor Jupiter adds a translucent wing-like shoulder pad, green chest bow heart, and yellow-starred choker. Eternal Sailor Jupiter incorporates star-shaped gemstones, a two-layered skirt, elongated ribbons, knee-high boots, and a V-shaped choker. Silver Millennium flashbacks reveal her as Princess Jupiter, guardian of Io Castle. Manga and Sailor Moon Crystal establish a past romantic link with Nephrite. In the Dream arc, her Sailor Power Guardian, the fairy-like Guardian Jupiter embodying her Sailor Crystal, grants her the Jupiter Crystal, unlocking her Super and Eternal transformations. Her journey includes key arcs: joining the Guardians after meeting Usagi and defeating the youma Gamecen; battling the Black Moon Clan, where lightning-based rival Petz captures her in the manga; confronting the Death Busters in the Infinity arc, enduring temporary soul loss; and participating in the Stars arc's final battle against Shadow Galactica. The live-action series concludes her arc engaged to Motoki Furuhata. Notable moments feature her sacrificing herself against the DD Girls in the anime via a suicide lightning attack and demonstrating resilience where heartbreak or loss fuels her determination. Her character consistently balances physical prowess with nurturing instincts, embodying courage and emotional vulnerability.