Discuss the latest episode here!

My opinions:

This episode is by far my favourite (i knew it would be). The animation was nice and i didn't catch any derpy faces.

The only nitpick i have are the fact that the civilians of Crystal Tokyo are wearing medieval clothing

AND THEY KEPT THE THING IN

This episode was definitely one of Crystal's best episodes! The amount of animation errors was far smaller than the episodes before and the plot was just great! Plus, we saw more NQS - I'm so in love with her and her character design!

I loved this episode! Again, I loved seeing the backdrops of Crystal Tokyo (and now we get to see how it's connected to the mainland!) it was kinda weird how Chibs and her lookalike were the only ones in the modern sailor suit. Although...pink hair, bows, easily mistaken for Chibiusa...I know the timeline doesn't add up, but possible CereCere? Haha that would probably be stretching it. I did love seeing Neo Queen Serenity though. She was fantastic in this episode! As was Pluto.

Literally the best episode so far! Everything flowed so smoothly and we finally got to see Chibiusa's perspective on the matter. I also liked how Usagi finally came to a realization on her emotions, once she knew that her jealousy stemmed from her insecurity, she became stronger because of it. Wow, this episode was soo awesome!!! 
The only thing I'm confused about is that Chibiusa look-alike. Is that really her with a different hairstyle or someone else?

I'm pretty sure that it's someone else. The hair was a slightly lighter pink, and at that time, Chibiusa herself was inside the palace with the Crystal. She walks out right after NQS is shrouded in crystal, while the lookalike witnesses the whole thing.

I was pleased with this episode. I loved it actually. I like the part with Small Lady and King, it was super cute and I wonder who the body double was.


Also did anyone else notice schmexy mamo chan when Usagi was gaining her confidence back and saw the girls and then mamo. I was like ooh baby hes schemxy  they having some closer times.

Artemis wrote:

I was pleased with this episode. I loved it actually. I like the part with Small Lady and King, it was super cute and I wonder who the body double was.


Also did anyone else notice schmexy mamo chan when Usagi was gaining her confidence back and saw the girls and then mamo. I was like ooh baby hes schemxy  they having some closer times.

LOL YES! We need some more Mamoru!!! XDDDD

Artemis wrote:

Also did anyone else notice schmexy mamo chan when Usagi was gaining her confidence back and saw the girls and then mamo. I was like ooh baby hes schemxy  they having some closer times.

LMAO, Artemis!

Sorry I couldn't resist. I was like hello there mamo-chan, you sure are lookng pretty.

The glimpses of black lady or rather older chibiusa were nice too, she is so pretty.

A wonderful episode. I really loved Pluto in it, but every character had some great moments here and there. I really liked how Neo Queen tried to save the girl she believed to be Chibiusa- that gave her a really warm, motherly side we rarely ever see with her.
And whoa, when Wiseman appeared, I was super-excited. Can't wait for the next episode

Is it just me or did it seem like the animation budget went over 9000 this week or something?   Whoever did the animation for this episode, please do it for the rest of this show forever!   It just seemed like there was an extra amount of detail to the characters and backgrounds than usual, everything looked a lot smoother, and the faces didn't go off model or anything.  I loved seeing all the footage of what Crystal Tokyo looked like when it was peaceful!  That was something we didn't really get to see with the original anime so it was great seeing it here.  All the scenes with Neo Queen Serenity was amazing.  Was I the only one who kept expecting Tuxedo Mask to suddenly fly in and rescue Usagi like in the old anime?   The scene where Usagi cries after Demando kisses her was heartbreaking and I hope she beats the crap out of him later on.   I loved our preview of Black Lady.  She looked fabulous!   The tension, the pacing, the character development, the animation and music, everything was spot on this episode.  And OMG I loved seeing Pluto blushing around King Endymion!   I'm glad she's getting so much more character development in Crystal than she did in the old anime.   And I was really excited when we got to see the Inners reuinted!   I was getting all pumped when they were about to transform and I wish it had worked but great things are about to come and it was just great seeing everyone again!   I just can't stop gushing about how amazing this episode was and I hope the rest of the season will be this high quality.  Maybe the TV broadcast of the first arc is encouraging Toei to ramp up their game or something?  I don't know but this episode is just amazing!

Ok, I cried again after not crying since Ami's abduction episode.

The animation was beautiful and the story flowed so well.

I teared up at Venus' cry in anguish when Sailor Moon was abducted and when Neo Queen Serenity faced off against Prince Demande and became encased in crystal. I cried a little when the girls woke up in the Darkness Chamber, and most of all I openly weeped A LOT during the touching flashback of Chibiusa and Pluto (and will cry really hard when the culmination of that occurs in a few episodes - not wanting to give spoilers for those who don't know what happens in the manga).

ASKASDAKSGIGERIGAN BAFDOGAEOGFAEGNB now things are finally getting more excited!!! i LOVED LOVED the sneek peek of Black Lady~ she looks AMAZING! *___* even better than i imagined!

so gonna do a wallpaper!!!

I haven't watched this episode (I actually watched Crystal since Act 12) but I think this might be the episode that gets me watching again. These two screencaps are simply gorgeous and I love how you can see Usagi's pain here. It's animated so well. I'm just. 




And NQS is so beautiful too! 



Crystal did not disappoint.

Am I the only one who thought Kotono Mitsuishi was even more amazing in her acting this week?  Like I love her to death normally anyway but it seemed like she was really on top of her game in this episode.  I love how she says the Black Moon are demons with such anger and conviction.

I would like to conduct a non-scientific poll: who here is excited to see Black Lady?

*raises hand*

mangaka-chan wrote:

I would like to conduct a non-scientific poll: who here is excited to see Black Lady?

*raises hand*

When she comes, it's gonna be so epic! Can't wait for the next episode!

mangaka-chan wrote:

I would like to conduct a non-scientific poll: who here is excited to see Black Lady?

*raises hand*

ME! Can't wait to see her in Crystal

They made Chibi Usa as an adult (which she will look like as Black Lady) absolutely gorgeous. So stunning. 

Had to even make an avatar of it which I plan on making a signature to go with. Won't be using it myself, but hopefully somebody will.

Neon Genesis wrote:

Am I the only one who thought Kotono Mitsuishi was even more amazing in her acting this week?  Like I love her to death normally anyway but it seemed like she was really on top of her game in this episode.  I love how she says the Black Moon are demons with such anger and conviction.

Nope! Not the only one! I also like how she changed her tone when voicing Neo Queen Serenity (if that is her), it was low enough to sound like an adult, but still had that "Usagi-ness" to it. 

And the scene between her and Demand? I was like "Ooh, get 'em, Usagi!"

This episode was just...awesome!!! XD

I'm with everyone else on this one! The animation was just superb in this episode! Those glimpses we got of NQS were just breathtaking. Also, thanks for clearing who that little pink haired girl was. I myself thought it was Chibi-Usa, then I got confused when they showed her coming OUT of the Crystal Palace while her mother was being in cased in crystal. So I'm glad that was pointed out! 

Black Lady looked amazing as well. Prince Demande was excellent playing his role of creepily obsessed guy who is lucky to be blessed with extremely good looks. Props to Usagi for still feeling guilty because I don't think I would, haha JK!!

Wish all the previous episodes could even COMPARE to this one in regards to animation, story telling, flow, etc. Excited for the next one. Two weeks is TOO long!

I loved it! Even though they just had to end the episode RIGHT before Chibi Usa became Black Lady =\ -rant-

Silver Wings wrote:

I loved it! Even though they just had to end the episode RIGHT before Chibi Usa became Black Lady =\ -rant-

Well but this also happened in the manga - I already saw it coming xD

Forgot to include this reaction image to my post above:

(I had to/I've been waiting to use this gif for 1 million years)