Name: Artemis ( arutemisu )

1st Appearance: Volume 01, Book 1

Name origin: Artemis the Greek goddess of hunting and archery and, paradoxically, a defender of all wild animals, children, and weak things. She was also was one of the twelve great Olympian deities and the counterpart to the Roman goddess, Diana, who were both associated with the moon.

Short Overview:
Artemis is, of course, Minako's cat partner in defending justice. He is teased by Minako about his crescent bald spot and is constantly trying to keep her in line (much like Luna does with Usagi). The two have there secret command center in the basement of the Crown Game Center.

Quotes:
"I'm Artemis. It's commonly admitted that I'm an intelligent cat. But every day I'm terrorized by my ditzy... excuse me, by my unreliable master. But I'm getting ahead of myself."

"What are you muttering about, Artemis," says Minako. "If all you do is scowl, you'll go bald."