Sailor Moon Episode 38: The Snow, the Mountains, Friendship and Monsters
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
9.5
52 Fans
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Sailor Moon Episode 38: The Snow, the Mountains, Friendship and Monsters
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
9.5
52 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
nure_onna_ninja
Yuuichiro is such a legend for jumping into that pit and then taking a literal ice blast to the face to protect Rei and that man deserves way more credit than he gets
uryu_archer_102
Rei really caught me off guard in that cave scene, saying she'd step aside for Usagi and Mamoru. It was heartbreaking to see her sacrifice her own feelings, but it totally solidified my respect for their friendship and how much they mean to each other.
alexj1995
You really have to laugh at Kunzite for thinking the moon princess would be good at skiing because Usagi was literally a human disaster on those slopes and her falling into the trap was pure accident
liltott_laser
It was so painful watching Rei try to climb those ice walls until her hands were bleeding and I hated seeing her give up on Mamoru like that
kiraxxz
Everything looks so crisp and beautiful in this episode, and that split-screen transformation with the blizzard in the background is easily one of the coolest visuals yet
gerrard_gambit_489
My heart broke when Usagi played the locket music in that dark ice cave and Rei finally admitted she was stepping aside because she knew who Mamoru really loved
sailor_saturn_398
The vibe shift from the girls trying to sneak away for a vacation to that intense scene in the icy crevice was handled so well. You usually see Usagi and Rei fighting over everything, but seeing them hold hands while that music box played was special. Yuuichiro showed up and proved he is a total hero for protecting them like that
hikari_horaki
Luna and Artemis just chilling under the kotatsu while thinking the girls are doing hardcore training is hilarious and then you see Usagi failing at skiing
takerofsouls321
You can really see Endymion struggling when Mars reminds him of Usagi and that brief moment where his cold eyes soften for a second makes the brainwashing feel even more cruel
yumichika_peacock_469
Okay, but Yuuichiro just diving into that icy hole for Rei, like, without even thinking, totally got me. I mean, I know he's always been sweet on her, but that really showed me how much he cares, even when he's just a regular guy.
elrena
I was actually kinda surprised to see Rei genuinely let go of her crush on Mamoru while they were freezing in that pit with Usagi. It really showed me how much she cares about Usagi deep down, despite all their usual squabbles, and that sacrifice felt incredibly sincere.
luxord_455
I totally busted up laughing at Usagi rolling down that mountain like a giant snowball; her skiing was hilariously bad, and I just couldn't wrap my head around Kunzite seriously expecting her to be some graceful pro athlete, like, does he even *know* her at all?
eri_359
I honestly got chills watching Rei bleed her fingers on those ice walls; it made me realize just how much she truly cares, and I think that's the moment she really started letting her guard down and trusting the others more. It's such a stark contrast to how she usually tries to be the tough one.
reiner_ronin
Ugh, my heart totally went out to Usagi when she played her locket in that freezing, trapped cave; the music filling the air just felt so melancholic, but it also kind of showed how she always finds a way to bring a little bit of light even in the darkest spots.
anouki
Honestly, Usagi somehow making it through a whole professional ski course without even knowing how to ski was the highlight for me this week, I was laughing so hard at her sheer luck. And the villains' faces? They looked so utterly baffled, like they couldn't even process what they were seeing, which just made it even funnier.
bizzo_senpai
I can't believe how much Kunzite's continued devotion to Zoisite is actually making me feel for him; it's so wild to see such raw grief in a villain, and it really makes him stand out from the others. I kinda thought he was just a bad guy, but this emotional side totally humanizes him.
queen_beryl
I totally teared up when Rei told Usagi to make Mamoru happy in that freezing pit; it was such a powerful moment that really showed how much she'd matured beyond their usual squabbles. I mean, after all their bickering, for Rei to put Usagi's happiness above her own feelings for Mamoru just proved she really gets what true friendship means, even when things are super dire.
eren_yeager_106
I seriously can't believe Usagi's terrible skiing actually came in clutch and saved her from that trap, it just cracked me up seeing her clumsiness work out for once when it usually gets her into so much trouble.
tatl_264
I loved that little moment where Luna and Artemis were just chilling under the kotatsu, totally convinced the girls were out there busting their butts training. It cracked me up because it's such a classic Usagi move to just be relaxing when everyone thinks she's being super serious; I guess even after all this time, the cats still haven't quite figured out her real work ethic.
yeti_291
Oh my gosh, Minako completely botching that cat proverb had me cracking up, it was such a classic Minako move! I swear, her little flubs are always the best part of these episodes; I hope she never stops getting them wrong.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Landing at episode 38 of 46, this filler arrives deep into the back third of the season, where the Dark Kingdom conflict is escalating toward its emotional and dramatic conclusion. The episodes surrounding it carry significant weight in building toward the final confrontation, making this a brief narrative pause before the intensity ramps up considerably. Fans pushing toward the climax can safely note this as skippable without losing story threads, though it offers a last lighthearted breather before the season's tone shifts permanently darker.
QUICK TAKES
nure_onna_ninja
Yuuichiro is such a legend for jumping into that pit and then taking a literal ice blast to the face to protect Rei and that man deserves way more credit than he gets
uryu_archer_102
Rei really caught me off guard in that cave scene, saying she'd step aside for Usagi and Mamoru. It was heartbreaking to see her sacrifice her own feelings, but it totally solidified my respect for their friendship and how much they mean to each other.
alexj1995
You really have to laugh at Kunzite for thinking the moon princess would be good at skiing because Usagi was literally a human disaster on those slopes and her falling into the trap was pure accident
liltott_laser
It was so painful watching Rei try to climb those ice walls until her hands were bleeding and I hated seeing her give up on Mamoru like that
kiraxxz
Everything looks so crisp and beautiful in this episode, and that split-screen transformation with the blizzard in the background is easily one of the coolest visuals yet
gerrard_gambit_489
My heart broke when Usagi played the locket music in that dark ice cave and Rei finally admitted she was stepping aside because she knew who Mamoru really loved
sailor_saturn_398
The vibe shift from the girls trying to sneak away for a vacation to that intense scene in the icy crevice was handled so well. You usually see Usagi and Rei fighting over everything, but seeing them hold hands while that music box played was special. Yuuichiro showed up and proved he is a total hero for protecting them like that
hikari_horaki
Luna and Artemis just chilling under the kotatsu while thinking the girls are doing hardcore training is hilarious and then you see Usagi failing at skiing
takerofsouls321
You can really see Endymion struggling when Mars reminds him of Usagi and that brief moment where his cold eyes soften for a second makes the brainwashing feel even more cruel
yumichika_peacock_469
Okay, but Yuuichiro just diving into that icy hole for Rei, like, without even thinking, totally got me. I mean, I know he's always been sweet on her, but that really showed me how much he cares, even when he's just a regular guy.
elrena
I was actually kinda surprised to see Rei genuinely let go of her crush on Mamoru while they were freezing in that pit with Usagi. It really showed me how much she cares about Usagi deep down, despite all their usual squabbles, and that sacrifice felt incredibly sincere.
luxord_455
I totally busted up laughing at Usagi rolling down that mountain like a giant snowball; her skiing was hilariously bad, and I just couldn't wrap my head around Kunzite seriously expecting her to be some graceful pro athlete, like, does he even *know* her at all?
eri_359
I honestly got chills watching Rei bleed her fingers on those ice walls; it made me realize just how much she truly cares, and I think that's the moment she really started letting her guard down and trusting the others more. It's such a stark contrast to how she usually tries to be the tough one.
reiner_ronin
Ugh, my heart totally went out to Usagi when she played her locket in that freezing, trapped cave; the music filling the air just felt so melancholic, but it also kind of showed how she always finds a way to bring a little bit of light even in the darkest spots.
anouki
Honestly, Usagi somehow making it through a whole professional ski course without even knowing how to ski was the highlight for me this week, I was laughing so hard at her sheer luck. And the villains' faces? They looked so utterly baffled, like they couldn't even process what they were seeing, which just made it even funnier.
bizzo_senpai
I can't believe how much Kunzite's continued devotion to Zoisite is actually making me feel for him; it's so wild to see such raw grief in a villain, and it really makes him stand out from the others. I kinda thought he was just a bad guy, but this emotional side totally humanizes him.
queen_beryl
I totally teared up when Rei told Usagi to make Mamoru happy in that freezing pit; it was such a powerful moment that really showed how much she'd matured beyond their usual squabbles. I mean, after all their bickering, for Rei to put Usagi's happiness above her own feelings for Mamoru just proved she really gets what true friendship means, even when things are super dire.
eren_yeager_106
I seriously can't believe Usagi's terrible skiing actually came in clutch and saved her from that trap, it just cracked me up seeing her clumsiness work out for once when it usually gets her into so much trouble.
tatl_264
I loved that little moment where Luna and Artemis were just chilling under the kotatsu, totally convinced the girls were out there busting their butts training. It cracked me up because it's such a classic Usagi move to just be relaxing when everyone thinks she's being super serious; I guess even after all this time, the cats still haven't quite figured out her real work ethic.
yeti_291
Oh my gosh, Minako completely botching that cat proverb had me cracking up, it was such a classic Minako move! I swear, her little flubs are always the best part of these episodes; I hope she never stops getting them wrong.
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