In Memoriam: Wiseman, The Brilliant Poker Face
Wiseman was the master manipulator, the guiding hand that used everything around him for his own purpose. More than just excellent planning lay underneath that filthy old cloak – he […]
A Second Look at the Ending of Sailor Moon R
Such was the length my discourse on the final episode of Sailor Moon R that I feel as though I barely scratched the surface on what made the last 2 minutes […]
In Memoriam: Dimande & Saphir, Brocest
Prince Dimande and his younger brother were about as different as you could get. Although they claimed to have had the same motivations, they never seemed to quite agree on anything. Saphir […]
2:41 – The Final Battle Between Light and Darkness! Love Sworn to the Future
Alternative Title: You Bastards Made Me Cry Again First Aired: 5th March 1994 Black Lady has opened the Dark Gate. The Earth is on the precipice of extinction. Sailor […]
2:40 – Believe in Love and the Future! Usagi’s Determination
Alternative Title: Skeletor’s Revenge First Aired: 26th February 1994 The Sailor Senshi commence their assault on the Jakokusuishou growing in the middle of Tokyo, but as they make it inside, […]
2:39 – Saphir Dies! Wiseman’s Trap
Alternative Title: Guys, You Gave Away the Ending Again First Aired: 19th February 1994 Saphir’s snooping has finally paid off. After hearing Wiseman monologuing about “Death Phantom” and “stupid Dimande” […]
2:38 – The Birth of Black Lady, the Queen of Darkness
Alternative Title: You’re Going to Catch a Cold First Aired: 12th February 1994 The Senshi have finally realised that Chibi-Usa has gone missing. As the Sailor Senshi prepare to go out to […]
The Fourth Opening: Perfect Timing
It’s about time that I got around to picking apart the fourth Sailor Moon opening. This is the second one for Sailor Moon R, and it might just be my […]
In Memoriam: Esmeraude, Laughing in the Face of Defeat
Esmeraude is probably the most ineffectual enemy Sailor Moon has ever faced. More undeservedly arrogant than Rubeus, with a criminal lack of social skills, obsessed with the unobtainable and […]
2:37 – Wiseman’s Evil Hand! Chibi-Usa Disappears
Alternative Title: We Need A Leash First Aired: 5th February 1994 Esmeraude is eager to prove herself to her beloved Prince Dimande, and despite her misgivings, she goes to Wiseman […]
2:36 – The Shocking Future! Dimande’s Dark Ambition
Alternative Title: That Dark Ambition Being Sexual Assault First Aired: 29th January 1994 The future Crystal Tokyo is as desolate and dead as it was in Chibi-Usa’s dreams. Although it […]
The Third Ending: the Sweet & Catchy Otome no Policy
Another look at the musical openings and closings of Sailor Moon, this time it’s the exceedingly lovely Otome no Policy. It may lack the deep emotional associations of, say, Heart […]
2:35 – Journey to the Future! Battle in the Space-Time Corridor
Alternative Title: A Timely Deku Nut to the Face First Aired: 22nd January 1994 The Sailor Senshi, Tuxedo Kamen and Chibi-Usa prepare to travel into the 30th Century and Crystal Tokyo. […]
2:34 – Dark Gate Completed? A Grade School in Danger
Alternative Title: “My Secret Weapon is This 7 Year Old Girl Wielding a Mop” First Aired: 15th Jan 1994 After another brief illness, Chibi-Usa is keen to get back to […]
2:33 – Terrifying Illusion! Ami All Alone
Alternative Title: I Would Have Preferred Serial Killer Ami First Aired: 8th January 1994 After Esmeraude begins attacking a cram school, a large number of students begin bullying Ami. Although Usagi’s […]
2:32 – Artemis’ Adventure! The Evil Animal Kingdom
Alternative Titles: Euthanasia Would Have Solved This First Aired: 25th December 1993 Artemis is a complete screw-up. Not only is he condescending and manipulative, he’s also wildly incompetent, something that Luna […]
