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Sailor Moon- Nephrite

I was so excited to continue watching Sailor Moon that this is literally posted in the same week. This show is just so addictive to me, and not gonna lie, the plot really picks up in this section, so I am running off of this high of being completely invested. Now on to the actual show. 

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Essential Viewing (Spoiler Free)

Again I included the reasons why I think these are episodes are important blacked out, so you can highlight over it if you want to find out.

Episode 14 (Introduction of Nephrite and Zoisite)

Episode 15 (Rei and Mamoru start to date)

Episode 17 (Introduction of Sailor Senshi Communication Device)

Episode 19 (Start of Naru and Nephrite's romance and more info on Tuxedo Mask)

Episode 21 (First combo attack)

Episode 22 (Introduction of the Silver Crystal and Kunzite, continuation of the search for the princess, and more on Tuxedo mask)

Episode 23 (Continuation of Naru and Nephrite's romance)

Episode 24 (Nephrite's death)

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The Villain- Nephrite (SPOILERS)

First off, I much prefer Jadeite's methods to gaining energy. I just think the whole getting people to buy cursed objects from really amazing deals and giveaways just genius. You are getting a big batch of people to get a good amount of energy from, because a sale/giveaway. Nephrite's method of singling a specific person just seems to just take up too much time and energy. From a story telling perspective, I can see the benefit, since you are guaranteed some sort of character arc from the targeted character. I don't know maybe they were just trying move away to anti-consumerism mindset of the previous villain so that they can sell merch.

Now for Nephrite, himself. He's ok. He's obsessed with astrology and I'm surprised he didn't ask Naru's sun sign before deciding if he liked her or not. He also should have fucking asked her age because holy shit am I uncomfortable with a grown ass man (I know he's an alien) dating a middle schooler. That being said I am sucker for a tragic romance and my eyes were glued to the screen for episodes 23 and 24. I also love the inner conflict homeboy and Naru are having knowing that they shouldn't like each other but do. I don't know, I just live for the drama and angst sometimes. That being said, other than the whole romance plot, he really doesn't have much to him. So, I'd give him like 6/10, even though I think his ideas are worse, his personality is about the same and the romance plot really bumps him up. 

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Favorite Episodes (SPOILERS)

Episode 15

The absolute chaos. Rei starts really crushing on Mamoru this episode and asks him out. The end up going on a date to a cafe and a park, while being tailed by Usagi which I find hilarious. Usagi straight up was ready to use the transformation pen and ends up using Umino as a wallet date so that she can tail them. They also had Sailor Mercury and Mars doing the traditional enemy speech which was fun. Usagi also freaks out about it. We also have another one of my fears in this episode: evil rodents. I love being genuinely terrified of the foe; it adds a little spice to the episode. Overall, it's very chaotic and fun.

Episode 18

This episode focused more on Usagi's little brother, Shingo, and his friend that makes dolls. I think that their friendship is really cute and not gonna lie, I seriously ship them. Her gifting the doll and it breaking it accidently is something that was really heartbreaking since you could tell just how much that doll meant to her. Also, similar to episode 11's monster, I found the dolls hella creepy. The way that they changed their facial expressions to those creepy ass smiles was fucking terrifying. 

Episode 23

My eyes were glued to the screen. We start out the episode at the pool with Naru and Usagi. Naru confesses that she's in love with Nephrite and Usagi, knowing the Nephrite is the enemy, recognizes this and tries to warn Naru. However, Naru still loves Nephrite and steals a crystal from her mom's jewelry store for him thinking that it was the Silver Crystal that he is looking for. Usagi finds this out from Naru's mom and transforms to save her from Nephrite. Amidst the battle between the Sailor Scouts and Nephrite, Naru stands in front of Moon Tiara Action to protect him. This is just such an intense and powerful scene with Naru crying and everyone in shock. This followed by a Youma sent by Zoisite attacking them to get the Dark Crystal and Nephrite returning the favor and protecting Naru. 

Episode 24

This is basically a continuation of the previous episode. Nephrite is battling between his feelings for Naru and his job to find the Silver Crystal. He ends up using Naru to find out the identity of Sailor Moon. However, in the middle of fighting the Sailor Scouts, he hears Naru crying for help. He runs to rescue her since Zoisite has sent Youmas to kidnap her and keep her hostage with the Dark Crystal as the ransom. He is able to rescue her while getting slightly injured and they run away to hide in a park and heal his scratch. They have this really nice moment together where they talk about a life they can have together now that he's lowkey not part of the Dark Kingdom. However, they get ambushed by the Youmas. They are constantly trying to save each other, but Nephrite ends up shielding Naru from a bomb before the Sailor Scouts show up and defeat the Youmas. The episode ends with Nephrite fucking dying in Naru's arms. 

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I definitely enjoyed this Nephrite's mini-arc more than Jadeite's. Jadeite's part was just so basic, and understandably so since it is the very beginning and is used to set up the setting, characters, and format. However, Nephrite's section really just brings so much more to the table in regards to plot and character. We learn so much more about both sides' goals during this arc and the little hints about Tuxedo and Sailor Moon added intrigue and more of an overarching storyline. Then you had Nephrite's character development. I definitely would have preferred if they stretched it out for a couple more episodes, but the fact that they gave a villain a redemption arc this early on is absolutely insane. And the final two episodes has so many amazing emotional beats. I am just floored and cannot wait to watch next section. So... Um... Yeah...

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