sailor moon: part five

After another failed attempt to gather energy from Hiromi (an anime artist), Nephrite decides that whoever finds the Silver Crystal wins. Zoisite is furious, as finding the Silver Crystal is his job. Nephrite creates the Black Crystal to find the Silver Crystal and tries to use Naru to help him, as she is in love with him. However, Nephrite begins to realize he might have feelings for Naru as well. Zoisite also notices this and uses it against Nephrite. He has Naru kidnapped in an attempt to bribe the Black Crystal away from Nephrite. His plan fails, but later his youma target Naru and Nephrite dies saving her.

After this attempts to gather energy are abandoned and instead the focus moves to finding the Silver Crystal. Everyone discovers that to obtain the Silver Crystal first the seven Rainbow Crystals must be gathered. They are trapped inside of innocent humans on Earth. By removing the Rainbow Crystal the human is turned into a monster. The first human Zoisite does this to, Crane Game Joe, is being followed by a young girl named Makoto. Makoto is in love with Crane Game Joe and is determined to protect him. As events unfold it is revealed that Makoto is Sailor Jupiter, the fourth sailor solider.

Favorite episode? "Naru's Cry! Nephrite Dies for Love". (Sorry Sailor Jupiter). I know Nephrite is a total jerk who uses Naru unabashedly - plus he is way too old for her - but I am a total sucker for a redemption story. #sorrynotsorry

The episodes:

Protect the Children's Dreams! Friendship Linked by Anime - Season 1, Episode 21

Synopsis - Nephrite targets Hiromi, an anime artist who fears her friend Kazuko is surpassing her.

Nephrite's Youma: Castor and Pollux (twins)

Nephrite's Constellation: Gemini

Nephrite's Stars: Castor and Pollux

Romance Under the Moon! Usagi's First Kiss - Season 1, Episode 22

Synopsis - The famed Princess of the Diamond Kingdom is coming to town and everyone wonders if she is the missing princess and if she has the silver crystal

Nephrite's Youma: Nephrite

Dark Kingdom Introduced: Kunzite

Wish Upon a Shooting Star! Naru's Pure Love - Season 1, Episode 23

Synopsis - Naru is in love with Mr Sanjoin, Nephrite's human alias. Nephrite seeks to use Naru because of this but finds himself saving her from Zoisite's Youma.

Zoisite's Youma: Yasha (crone)

Item Introduced: The Black Crystal

Naru's Cry! Nephrite Dies for Love - Season 1, Episode 24

Synopsis - Zoisite tries to use Naru to manipulate Nephrite into giving him the Black Crystal. After a run in with Zoisite's youmas, Nephrite dies protecting Naru.

Zoisite's Youmas: Grape, Housenka, Suzuran (plants)

Jupiter, the Brawny Girl in Love- Season 1, Episode 25

Synopsis - After the fall of Nephrite the Dark Kingdom focuses on finding the Silver Crystal by looking for the seven Rainbow Crystals which are hidden inside of innocent humans. A new girl, Makoto, moves to town and falls in love with Zoisite's first victim.

The Great Youma: Geisein (arcade)

Rainbow Crystal: Red (Zoisite's possession)

Sailor Solider Introduced: Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter

Mako's Transformation Introduced: Jupiter Power Makeup

Mako's Attacks Introduced: Supreme Thunder

New Weapon Introduced: Crescent Moon Wand

Crescent Moon Wand Attack: Moon Healing Escalation (Refresh)