Sailor Moon Episode 17: Usagi's a Model: The Flash of the Monster Camera
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Sailor Moon Episode 17: Usagi's a Model: The Flash of the Monster Camera
Canon/MED
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8.8
51 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
cere_cere_388
nephrite should really pick better targets because this photographer kid had zero personality and the whole modeling plot felt like total filler that didnt go anywhere interesting besides the monster design
ruby
i really felt for usagi when her family was being so mean about her modeling dreams and it was great seeing her prove them all wrong by being the only one not captured
sheikah
the photographer guy was kind of a boring victim and his whole artistic vision thing felt half baked even if the idea of a camera eating people is pretty creepy and cool
serena
mercury and mars getting turned into actual flat photographs was a trip and the monster looked like something straight out of a weird sci-fi movie instead of just a regular demon
rukongai_ronin
I was so hyped when Usagi actually took out the monster without any help for once and she really used her brain to dodge those camera flashes when everyone else got turned into paper
ghetsis_325
I was laughing so hard at Usagi wearing that ridiculous swimsuit with the yellow bow to hide the moth holes, and then she actually won the fight without Tuxedo Mask
puck_the_elf
Usagi trying to cover up those swimsuit holes with a huge yellow bow was such a relatable struggle for me, making me wonder if she secretly enjoyed the challenge of making it look good. Even when her family was being super grumpy about it, I thought her creativity really shone through and made the outfit work in her own unique way.
palkia_308
I felt really bad for Usagi when her mom and Shingo laughed at her dream; like, I get she's a bit of a klutz, but that felt genuinely harsh and it totally broke my heart watching her cry into that magazine. It just made me wonder if they ever take her seriously, which probably hurts more than anything.
getsuga_tensho_463
The sheer creepiness of that photographer monster, especially its giant eye-hand, totally threw me for a loop; I never would've expected a design like that! But then, seeing the Scouts get those new pink communicators actually made me feel a bit more confident, like okay, *now* they're really ready for whatever bizarre thing comes next.
animemaster99
I was totally blown away when Usagi pulled off that flying kick against the monster; usually she's just crying for Tuxedo Mask or trying to escape, but she really stepped up and handled everything herself after everyone else got turned into those creepy photographs. It's awesome to see her actually taking charge for once!
sailor_iron_mouse
Ugh, Mamoru was such a pain at the arcade, always picking on Usagi, but then he suddenly dropped that line about her needing a good heart to be a model and honestly, my jaw practically hit the floor. It totally made me second-guess his whole 'jerky' act; maybe he's just really bad at showing he cares about her.
asuka_langley_181
I seriously didn't expect Nephrite to be so much more devious than Jadeite, especially when he weaponized that girl's passion for photography. it's messed up how he twisted something so innocent just to get what he wanted, and it makes me wonder what other awful tactics he's got up his sleeve.
kenpachi_berserker
Watching the other girls turn into those creepy flat photos completely caught me off guard, and it just dumped all this extra pressure on Usagi to step up. I really felt for her, having to prove she's a leader when her whole team was gone like that; it's a lot to ask of someone who's usually so clumsy!
dawn
Omg, that new pink communicator is just too cute, I totally squealed when they showed it! It's seriously about time the girls got a proper way to talk to each other, though Ami being a total bookworm, even with new tech, was so classic her, haha.
master_kohga
I seriously wasn't expecting Usagi to just completely handle Kyameran on her own, especially after everyone else got flattened into pictures! It totally surprised me how much she stepped up; I mean, she usually needs Tuxedo Mask to bail her out, but she really proved herself this time.
ortega
Usagi totally sticking her tongue out at Mamoru again just made me chuckle, those two are seriously never gonna quit with the teasing. But when that creepy camera monster trapped everyone, my heart totally jumped, and then she pulled out Moon Tiara Action to shatter it! I always forget how quickly she can get serious when her friends are in danger.
nobara_nail_135
I was genuinely so surprised when Usagi actually used a physical attack against the photographer, that Sailor Moon Kick totally came out of nowhere! It's always magic spells, so seeing her just go for it with pure physical force for once really made me crack up.
muso
I totally felt Usagi's panic over her moth-eaten swimsuit, like, who hasn't been there? But then her solution, just slapping a giant bow over the holes, totally screamed "Usagi" to me; it's so her to try and fix things with the most extra, least practical solution imaginable.
isidro_the_thief
Oh man, that eyeball in the camera lens totally freaked me out! It really upped the ante for the whole modeling audition, making it feel way less like a fun contest for Usagi and more like something seriously shady was going down, which I didn't expect from a fashion show.
lokomo
I was genuinely surprised Usagi managed to beat that monster all by herself! Seeing Mercury and Mars get snapped into pictures was so creepy, and for once, she didn't even need Tuxedo Mask to bail her out, which honestly makes me think she's growing up a little.
EPISODE CONTEXT
At episode 17 of 46, the series is comfortably past its introductory phase — all the core Inner Senshi have been assembled, and the show is now deepening character dynamics while maintaining the Dark Kingdom's ongoing search for the Silver Crystal. This canon episode continues the pattern of enemy schemes targeting everyday civilians and scenarios that Usagi personally stumbles into, reinforcing her growth as both a person and a Guardian. It sits in the mid-early stretch that builds familiarity and trust among the team before the season pivots toward heavier mythology and higher-stakes confrontations in its back half.
QUICK TAKES
cere_cere_388
nephrite should really pick better targets because this photographer kid had zero personality and the whole modeling plot felt like total filler that didnt go anywhere interesting besides the monster design
ruby
i really felt for usagi when her family was being so mean about her modeling dreams and it was great seeing her prove them all wrong by being the only one not captured
sheikah
the photographer guy was kind of a boring victim and his whole artistic vision thing felt half baked even if the idea of a camera eating people is pretty creepy and cool
serena
mercury and mars getting turned into actual flat photographs was a trip and the monster looked like something straight out of a weird sci-fi movie instead of just a regular demon
rukongai_ronin
I was so hyped when Usagi actually took out the monster without any help for once and she really used her brain to dodge those camera flashes when everyone else got turned into paper
ghetsis_325
I was laughing so hard at Usagi wearing that ridiculous swimsuit with the yellow bow to hide the moth holes, and then she actually won the fight without Tuxedo Mask
puck_the_elf
Usagi trying to cover up those swimsuit holes with a huge yellow bow was such a relatable struggle for me, making me wonder if she secretly enjoyed the challenge of making it look good. Even when her family was being super grumpy about it, I thought her creativity really shone through and made the outfit work in her own unique way.
palkia_308
I felt really bad for Usagi when her mom and Shingo laughed at her dream; like, I get she's a bit of a klutz, but that felt genuinely harsh and it totally broke my heart watching her cry into that magazine. It just made me wonder if they ever take her seriously, which probably hurts more than anything.
getsuga_tensho_463
The sheer creepiness of that photographer monster, especially its giant eye-hand, totally threw me for a loop; I never would've expected a design like that! But then, seeing the Scouts get those new pink communicators actually made me feel a bit more confident, like okay, *now* they're really ready for whatever bizarre thing comes next.
animemaster99
I was totally blown away when Usagi pulled off that flying kick against the monster; usually she's just crying for Tuxedo Mask or trying to escape, but she really stepped up and handled everything herself after everyone else got turned into those creepy photographs. It's awesome to see her actually taking charge for once!
sailor_iron_mouse
Ugh, Mamoru was such a pain at the arcade, always picking on Usagi, but then he suddenly dropped that line about her needing a good heart to be a model and honestly, my jaw practically hit the floor. It totally made me second-guess his whole 'jerky' act; maybe he's just really bad at showing he cares about her.
asuka_langley_181
I seriously didn't expect Nephrite to be so much more devious than Jadeite, especially when he weaponized that girl's passion for photography. it's messed up how he twisted something so innocent just to get what he wanted, and it makes me wonder what other awful tactics he's got up his sleeve.
kenpachi_berserker
Watching the other girls turn into those creepy flat photos completely caught me off guard, and it just dumped all this extra pressure on Usagi to step up. I really felt for her, having to prove she's a leader when her whole team was gone like that; it's a lot to ask of someone who's usually so clumsy!
dawn
Omg, that new pink communicator is just too cute, I totally squealed when they showed it! It's seriously about time the girls got a proper way to talk to each other, though Ami being a total bookworm, even with new tech, was so classic her, haha.
master_kohga
I seriously wasn't expecting Usagi to just completely handle Kyameran on her own, especially after everyone else got flattened into pictures! It totally surprised me how much she stepped up; I mean, she usually needs Tuxedo Mask to bail her out, but she really proved herself this time.
ortega
Usagi totally sticking her tongue out at Mamoru again just made me chuckle, those two are seriously never gonna quit with the teasing. But when that creepy camera monster trapped everyone, my heart totally jumped, and then she pulled out Moon Tiara Action to shatter it! I always forget how quickly she can get serious when her friends are in danger.
nobara_nail_135
I was genuinely so surprised when Usagi actually used a physical attack against the photographer, that Sailor Moon Kick totally came out of nowhere! It's always magic spells, so seeing her just go for it with pure physical force for once really made me crack up.
muso
I totally felt Usagi's panic over her moth-eaten swimsuit, like, who hasn't been there? But then her solution, just slapping a giant bow over the holes, totally screamed "Usagi" to me; it's so her to try and fix things with the most extra, least practical solution imaginable.
isidro_the_thief
Oh man, that eyeball in the camera lens totally freaked me out! It really upped the ante for the whole modeling audition, making it feel way less like a fun contest for Usagi and more like something seriously shady was going down, which I didn't expect from a fashion show.
lokomo
I was genuinely surprised Usagi managed to beat that monster all by herself! Seeing Mercury and Mars get snapped into pictures was so creepy, and for once, she didn't even need Tuxedo Mask to bail her out, which honestly makes me think she's growing up a little.
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