We got more development of the Crystal Tokyo characters in a solid effort from Sailor Moon Crystal.
Theres a lot of exposition in this episode, but its handled very well.
They considered it to be a violation of natural law.
The background we get on Sailor Pluto section is also very strong, and shes used very well here.
After all, there was plenty of other ground to cover anyway.
However, it does feel a little out of place in this episode.
I think the Sailor Pluto material we got was fantastic.
I just dont see why it had to be here.
Perhaps well get a little more Pluto action than the manga provided.
Its unlikely at this point, but we can always hope.
I really love the design of the city.
It helps to see that the architecture of Crystal Tokyo looks leek and futuristic without being cold.
Another design aspect I really loved was Neo Queen Serenitys white hair.
Hence, I really dig Queen Serenitys white hair as it helps differentiate her from Usagi/Sailor Moon.
Also, knowing that Queen Serenity of Silver Millennium had white hair gives us the hint of some mythology.
Perhaps the reigning queens hair turns white as some kind of signifier of her ties to the Silver Crystal?
One design nitpick Ill happily harp on would be King Endymions tuxedo.
Its pretty carelessly changed, but you know what?
Its a change I can get behind.
The whole lavender Tuxedo thing never really made sense to me.
I mean, Im all for a man who is secure enough in his masculinity to wear pastels.
More power to him.
So, the lavender tuxedo never quite worked for me.
The white tuxedo they have King Endymion wearing here totally works.
It contrasts with Mamorus black tuxedo, differentiating the two characters.
It also adds to his otherworldly, spirit-y feel, as his more or less a ghost.
Its sort of the equivalent of having Morticia Addams smiling at you.
She looks very nice and even is, but shes still dressed all in black.
It sets a tone and very well.
And… okay, look.
And then after all that, Luna and Artemis are shocked about Diana.
Give me a break.
The formality between Mamoru and King Endymion struck me as a little weird.
Its possible, I suppose.
This entire exchange feels very weird and off.
Then, after all that drama, after all those meaningful looks and vows of protection… Mamoru, you fail parenthood forever.
On the whole, this episode was pretty good.
Still, this wasntCrystals best.
A solid effort, but they really could stand to improve upon Takeuchis half-assed battle sequences.
Rating:
3 out of 5
