There is some debate on what the proper Romanization of this character’s name is, but I’m standing by Leshy. Leshy is possibly my favorite Cardian of the lot. The fact that it’s about one of the most scenic festivals in the world and gives us a moment in the Silver Millennium only increases the eye candy factor. The shading, the coloring, the sharpness of the character designs and how well they’re kept on-model make for a truly a gorgeous episode to watch.
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You know it’s going to be a big episode when they go to the really good animation house. The Moon Stick is apparently lost, but with this power-up comes the Cutie Moon Rod! So, with her new swag, Usagi unleashes some Moon Princess Halation on Leshy and saves her friends! It merges with Usagi’s shattered brooch to create a new brooch, and she transforms into Sailor Moon once again to save her friends. Though it doesn’t shine as brightly now, it’s still powerful. Inside her mind, a de-powered Usagi communes with Queen Serenity, who shows her that her will to save her friends has reformed the Silver Crystal.
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Murphy’s Law naturally comes into play, and Ail and An unleash Leshy, a surprisingly competent cardian who manages to destroy Sailor Moon’s brooch. It’s time for Hanami, the Japanese festival of getting shitfaced on sake while watching the cherry blossoms fall! Since Haruna is kind enough not only to chaperone some of her students but to also let Rei and Minako tag along, the whole Sailor Team is together, as well as Naru, Umino, and Natsumi.