Grandpa is the next Rainbow Crystal carrier in this fun episode of Sailor Moon.
Yuuichirou is instantly smitten with Rei, but shes still got eyes for Mamoru.
One of the reasons I love the Rainbow Crystal arc is how much is plays with formula.
At this point, the rules are out the fucking window.
In the red crystal episode, we saw Joe right up front before any of the civilian story started.
At this point in the plot, were not even bothering with Zoisites discovery.
Were jumping straight into the attack, and its the lasting effect of the attack that drives the episode.
Its interesting to note that each victim is increasingly closer to the cast.
Joe and the Priest were complete strangers.
Urawa was a classmate they barely knew.
Theres a little backtracking with Yumemi, but then Reika is the loved one of a friend.
And now its Reis grandfather.
The attacks have been hitting closer and closer to home, and I appreciate that slow build.
Grandpa was the perfect choice.
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Grandpa has always been a tricky character.
And thats fine in and of itself.
I actually think having Grandpa be a straight up perv is much more effective than any PSA could be.
It shows kids that potential threats arent always some creepy dude in a pedo van.
Sometimes its someone you know, a friend, a family member.
Even when you should.
The use of Grandpa in this episode was incredibly smart.
That is fuckin smooth.
Grandpa is always a boundary-ignoring pain in the ass, but he really starts acting like a child.
At the same time, Usagi and Rei always manage to bring out the worst in each other.
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Rating:
3.5 out of 5
