However, the declaration that Hotaru will have to die splits them up again.
There were some powerful moments in this episode.
Usagis transformation into Super Sailor Moon was epic.
And to end on Chibi-Usa depowered and not breathing… talk about a sucker punch!
And the music all throughout was just superb.
The score is just awe-inspiring!
Something should definitely be said about the Senshis power up here.
I find what happens here far more poignant, but not as much as it could be.
In the manga, they apparently are on the same power level, so what up?
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Theres not much to say about the unceremonious eradication of Cyprine and Ptilol.
They died as they existed: insignificantly.
Besides, theyll be back next week.
Its been a while since weve seen the Silver Millennium.
Not that everyones actual reactions dont make sense.
It would just have been a sly twist if Naoko had mixed it up a bit.
As far as character is concerned, good GOD, was Naoko on her game for this one.
I mean, except for that bullshit about the Outers supposed patrons.
Its just a throwaway line to handwave how the Outers afford their expensive lifestyle.
Theres even a little aside in the manga questioning the legitimacy of this claim.
But again, its a relatively small objection.
Well, at least Chibi Moon was kind of right.
Sailor Saturn was a far less immediate threat than Mistress 9 was.
But six of one, a half dozen of the other.
Bottom line: Chibi-Usa isnt breathing.
It fluctuates between hilarious and obscene.
Skip to exactly the 21:00 mark in the video below for reference.
So, there was definitely a lot of good to this episode, and yet it felt somewhat unsatisfying.
Upon a second viewing, I found that indeed there was.
I just dont understand.
The entire teaser is a recap of the previous episodes climax.
Let me ask you all something.
Its happened more often than not.
Whoomp, there it is!
So whats the problem?
Well, the problem is where it began.
Three whole minutes to do whatever you want.
My vote would go to expanding on the flashback.
This would certainly evoke empathy for their hardline regarding Saturn.
The Outers are bigger, stronger, and faster than she is.
They were already at Hotarus house when Chibi Moon arrived.
If they wanted to kill Hotaru, what the fuck were they waiting for?
It just felt so… thin.
When we hit the eyecatcher, and Im thinking Shit!
!, thats a problem.
Its like having a wafer bar for lunch.
Any satisfaction it offers is fleeting.
This wasnt a bad episode, but it wasnt a great episode.
Im just saying it didnt this time.
Rating:
3 out of 5
