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Aug 11, 2010 7:24 AM
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Such a pedo. D:
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Mar 26, 2011 6:11 PM
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The gay scene was disturbing. Otherwise nice episode.
Jun 20, 2011 2:53 AM
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i liked this episode :)
Aug 15, 2011 9:01 PM
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I want to punch Naru in the face for blindly falling in love.
I hope Nephrite dies.
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Jan 7, 2012 12:09 AM
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Zoisite is such a pussy. And the relationship between him and Master Kunsite is totally creepy.
Much like Nephrite liking Naru. Ew.
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Feb 11, 2013 4:18 PM
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HawthorneKitty said:
I want to punch Naru in the face for blindly falling in love.

tell me about it. her character is so weak as well but w/e.
Feb 8, 2014 1:41 PM
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Molly is acting like a love-struck teen, but then again, she is just acting her age.

I know there are age differences between Nephrite and Molly but I still think they'd be great together. But only if the relationship was put on hold till Molly was a little older.

In any case, I kind of like Nephrite's rebellious attitude. He's failed Beryl too many times, so I know he's not going to help her defeat the Sailor Scouts any more.

As of this episode, he's acting on his own, with his own goals.
Mar 22, 2014 2:47 AM
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Well, this episode had a little more substance.
Not that it's hard to beat since it's a pretty simple series so far, haha.
I'm interested in what Nephrite will end up doing in the end.

May 30, 2014 1:45 PM
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I don't know, Naru and Nephrite might work great as a couple. I hope he turns to the good side.
Jun 12, 2014 4:36 PM

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Well Naru's love appears to be affecting Nephrite to some extent, but they are from different worlds. This arc is advancing the plot considerably though.
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Jun 27, 2014 12:10 AM

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Guess I'm the only one who enjoys Zoisite and Master Kunsite's relationship? Huehue :3c

And wow, could they have come up with a more spoiler-y title for the next episode??
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Nov 2, 2014 2:44 AM
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Unexpected twist! Very interesting

tsundere-tan said:

And wow, could they have come up with a more spoiler-y title for the next episode??


indeed hah
Oct 7, 2015 2:15 PM

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Aww, maybe there's some hope for those two, ah~
Oct 20, 2015 2:12 PM

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I love Zoisite and Kunzite. I don't really understand why people are saying it's creepy/disturbing - if Zoisite was a girl (which I'm pretty sure they made happen in the dub) it'd be perceived as more normal.

GIVE ME MORE GAYS
Feb 19, 2017 4:25 PM

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Usagi's friend is kind of stupid.
Jun 6, 2017 3:11 AM

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emeraldrosary said:
In any case, I kind of like Nephrite's rebellious attitude. He's failed Beryl too many times, so I know he's not going to help her defeat the Sailor Scouts any more.

As of this episode, he's acting on his own, with his own goals.


This. It's been implied before that he wasn't loyal to Queen Beryl.
May 16, 2018 10:12 AM

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Since when is being gay "disturbing"? And it's not even like they are making out or anything, in which case I could at least understand that it's maybe too much for a kid's show. They literally just sit close to each other.

In any case, I like the plot advancement so far and the way the relationships are handled! Of course it would be cool to get something like a Nephrite redemption arc, or some really cool intrigues going on. But it's a kids show, so I don't expect too much depth.

I liked this episode!
Jan 27, 2019 6:35 AM

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Seeing Nephrite protect Naru was great, I hope he gets some redemption based on that.
Aug 8, 2019 4:36 PM

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Aesthetic as hell, this show has some really stunning visuals.
May 24, 2020 7:24 PM

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This one picks up on the loose end left in the previous episode and is the superior Naru-Nephrite story. Nephrite is Naru's first love and it's not hard to see why. She's young and wants to become more grown-up, he's older and handsome, she's a fountain overflowing with emotion and he's incredibly manipulative. Nephrite doesn't even need to possess Naru, his charisma is enchanting enough. He's so manipulative that at this point even I'm not sure whether he's good or bad. Well, bad obviously, but he shows signs of redemption, even suggesting in vague terms that he'd rebel against Beryl to protect Naru. In her burning lust, she makes a great sacrifice to save Nephrite, like Sydney Carton from A Tale of Two Cities, and Nephrite returns the favor. Very interesting development! Besides that, there's a cute scene where Motoki asks Usagi out for coffee and Usagi doesn't object to Mamoru tagging along. Usagi tries to works up the courage to tell Naru the truth about Mr.Sanjoin, which raises the question of whether it's better to tell your friends the truth knowing it will hurt their feelings, or lie to make them feel better. Queen Beryl joins in on the battle, too. Pretty good episode!
4/5
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Jul 11, 2020 6:17 AM

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Nephrite did one good thing he is redeemed, joke, can't wait to see his inevitable death
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Jul 27, 2020 4:08 AM
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If all people can see in Naru and Nephrite relationships is a creepy age gap, then they're just romantically and dramatically blind.

I did notice the creepy age gap, yes. The phone call scene made me think of all the creepy pedo phone calls.

Thankfully, due to my schizophrenia i am able to think of this on multiple points of view to form an objective set of opinions, so in one of them, i see that Naru loves Nephire from the depths of her heart. Even when she realized that he used her, she still stood to protect him.

I will repeat that, the moment when she stood to protect Nephrie, she knew that Nephrite is an enemy. But she still loved him because of good elements of his persona she sees.
Love is when you just ignore the negative aspects of a person and focus only on good aspects. It does, in a way, make a person blind, that's just a side-effect. Same goes with Hate, but it's the other way around.

At this exact moment, Naru was ready to die, than to live in a world where Nephrite is an evil demon. But the moment Nephrite protected her from Youma. she was surprised and also felt glad that Nephrite is actually a good person, in her opinion.

Yes, Naru is blinded by love, but let's judge objectively.
Those who are blinded by hate towards Nephrite have no right to criticize Naru, because you're doing the oppositely same. You see only bad things in Nephrite, and she does see only good things, basically you and Naru are both subjective.

The word here is Ambigious. The situation is both good and bad. Nephrite is bad and good at the same time. It's contradictive, but the human world exists and is created from contradictive elements.
People who refuse who accept contradictions and fail to understand that not everything can be understood, yet it's foolish to accept everything, always seek simple solutions... they will never progress in spiritual and intellectual ierarchy.
I'm not a follower of any religions, i make my own judgements made from my own vision. Plus having bipolarity allows me to see everything from multiple points of view and having opposite opinions at the same time.

So at the same time i criticize Naru for being such a fool, yet i also praise her for believeing in her love. It's contradcitive, that's why it's objective.
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Poor Naru, I know what it's like to be completely blinded by your infatuation with somebody. Over time it can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. I wonder what her connection with the Silver Crystal is.

And what of Nephrite saving Naru?
Jan 16, 2021 10:34 AM

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The development between Naru and Nephrite is one of the aspects that made these episodes so engaging.

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Feb 2, 2021 6:33 AM

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Oo there's yaoi in this anime? I don't know whether I love or hate that;;

Naru being in love is so cute TwT I hope that Nephrite will become good because it seems like they both like each other. How old is he though..?
Nov 20, 2021 2:23 AM

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The previews just spoiled the whole next episode. What a waste
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Jan 31, 2023 11:19 AM

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Nephrite actually caring about Naru? I'm conflicted on this. I feel as if any attempt to humanize him will end in tragedy. We will see...
May 27, 2023 10:42 PM

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Huh, i like gay more than pedo.
Jun 9, 2023 4:25 PM
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the whole nephrite arc has been so fire so far. him ending up on the run from the dark kingdom, the infighting among the 4 kings of heaven, naru being manipulated by him but him sort of being changed by realizing he's loved, the growing mysteries about tuxedo mask and sailor moon's past connection, GRAAH it's so good
Jun 24, 2023 7:30 AM

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God we have had so much development between Naru and Nephrite. Nephrite knows he's manipulating Naru but he ultimately is still doing bad. I had a feeling he was his own master who had his own thoughts, goals and how he saw himself when it came to the Dark Kingdom. Now that he's attacked a Youma I have a feeling that Queen Beryl is out for his blood of course Zoisite is responsible for having it spy on Nephrite in the first place but to be fair Naru protected Nephrite first. Her love for him though misguided, has affected him in some way. This arc really has advanced the plot quite a lot which is surprising to see. It's a shame Nephrite is only getting one more episode after this, cuz I really quite enjoyed seeing what he did. 
Jul 23, 2023 3:50 AM

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USAGI GOT A NEW SWIMSUUUUIT!

also all the people hating on the gay couple lmao... wonder if theyd still say the same? yikes if they do. love the queer visibilty in sailor moon this is the type of thing that makes the show soo iconic.
Sep 5, 2023 9:38 PM

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my favorite episode love the gay representation it's so good and this happened in the 90's that's so ahead of it's time
Mar 1, 9:59 PM

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This episode was good, Naru’s relationship with Nephrite seems very interesting
Apr 9, 2:11 AM

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a very interesting turn of evets, this episode was so good except for the age gap between naru and Nephrite that disgusts me.
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This is probably where so many young girls got their first taste of BL in anime/manga. All thanks to Sailor Moon.

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