Sailor Moon offers up meditations on identity and self-perception in this plot heavy installment.
They both attract other people, either by their looks, personality, or both.
And yet, thanks to first impressions, they cant stand one another.
It reminds me of the central conceit of theBuffyepisode Hush.
When people stop talking, they start communicating.
This self-portrait that hangs in the gallery is how people perceive her, because its what she projects.
This is the woman worthy of their praise and respect.
And later on, Tuxedo Mask makes that connection as well.
Oh, hey, is this your ugly music box?
Uh… you’ve got the option to hang onto it.
In this episode, not only is that unnecessary, but she ends up saving him.
Yes, Usagi almost dropped the Moon Stick in the river.
Yes, shes still pretty irresponsible.
Is Sailor Moon a battle-hardened, take charge soldier?
Is she a strategic and prudent leader?
No, but shes hardly the hapless crybaby she was.
And yet, thats how shes still getting treated.
And to some degree, I understand.
She goes out and does what she has to do.
And she does a pretty good job.
This is another rare case where I prefer DiCs dub to the original.
You know, as if that makes it any less hurtful.
Like, bitch, dont act all surprised.
You know what you did.
I like how gradually Naru warms to him.
I certainly appreciate that in the episode all about art, they used the good animation team.
Our lead and recurring characters look great, and Binah looks amazing.
This isnt just to the credit of the animation house that handled this ep.
The design team gets props too.
Shes someone I can actually visualize fighting for the Dark Kingdom back in the day.
But fuck, at least she and Endymion get different outfits.
Are you telling me Jupiters going to be going with that ponytail forever?
And lastly, the odd thought of the day.
I guess we can assume that the same subconscious memories that inspire Yumemi also inspired some songwriter in Japan.
Like us onFacebookand follow us onTwitterfor all news updates related to the world of geek.
AndGoogle+, if thats your thing!
Rating:
4 out of 5
