Sailor Moon Episode 43: Usagi Abandoned: The Falling-Out of the Sailor Guardians
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Sailor Moon Episode 43: Usagi Abandoned: The Falling-Out of the Sailor Guardians
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
8.6
53 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
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How agonizing must it have been for Rei, keeping everyone else from rushing to Usagi's aid when she was clearly in trouble? I just kept thinking about the immense trust she put into their shrine plan, pushing down her own protective instincts. It made me see a new side of her, honestly, a real strength in restraint I hadn't quite grasped before.
kenpachi_berserker
Most people skip the filler but this one actually showed how much the team has grown together. That ending at the park proved that they will always choose each other over the mission
bewmbeatz
Kunzite really just sat there and let them think they were being sneaky and then told them their acting was garbage. That moment on the tower was such a wake up call for the girls
the_infant
Could you believe Usagi actually handed the Moon Stick to Rei? I certainly didn't expect that, especially after all their back-and-forth bickering. But seeing her trust Rei so completely showed me their bond runs way deeper than just arguments, and honestly, that's such a comforting thought.
misty_336
The way this episode plays out differently in the dub vs the sub is crazy because Rei actually had Usagi's back the whole time. You can tell they really trust each other during that plan
kenpachi_killer_104
That reporter lady Nana was so annoying and pushy that it was actually kind of satisfying when she turned into a ninja monster. At least the Youma was less intrusive than her camera
domino_348
My girl is usually a crybaby and a klutz but she really took charge and pushed the plan even when things got scary. It was cool seeing Usagi be the one to come up with the strategy for once
hitotsume_kozo_31
It was really something seeing Rei struggle with letting Usagi get pulled in, I totally get why the original version clears up her character since you could tell she was genuinely torn, not just being mean. My heart was seriously in my throat watching her almost sacrifice Usagi for the plan, but it made her jumping in to save her feel even more impactful, like she just couldn't stand to lose her friend.
bede_354
I was totally surprised when Nana turned out to be a ninja youma, but honestly, it made my heart flutter even more when the other girls finally gave up their whole 'fake friendship' act just to protect Usagi. It really showed how much they care about her, no matter what silly roles they're playing.
professor_rowan_331
I seriously laughed out loud at Usagi and Rei's face-making contest, it just perfectly sums up their whole dynamic for me. They bicker constantly but then do something totally goofy together, and I just love that about their friendship.
shaytheotaku1
Seriously, I couldn't believe it was Usagi who brainstormed the infiltration plan in this episode! I'm so used to her just stumbling into things, so seeing her actually take charge and strategize totally made me proud, she's really starting to show some serious growth beyond just being Sailor Moon.
miraidon
I totally burst out laughing when Kunzite called out their terrible acting; honestly, I was thinking the exact same thing about how hard they were trying with those fake insults. It felt like he was reading my mind, and it made the whole scene even funnier to me.
steven_stone_327
I mean, my heart absolutely broke for Usagi when Kunzite started messing with her about Endymion being sick; it felt like such a low blow. She was *this close* to handing over the Silver Crystal, and honestly, seeing that raw vulnerability and how much she still loves him, even knowing it was probably a trap, just really got to me.
lokomo
I loved watching Usagi get the Moon Stick back, it just felt so right after everything, and seeing her do the Moon Healing Escalation to blast away all those ninja illusions was such a relief! She really looked like the hero I knew she could be in that moment, and honestly, it made me so proud.
kygerten
Okay, so Nana Asahina was seriously creepy as a reporter, and honestly, when she turned into that ninja Youma, I just thought 'figures.' Her stalking Usagi for gossip felt way more unsettling to me than her actual monster form, which was just kind of sad after all that build up.
sailor_uranus_397
I seriously burst out laughing when Usagi face-planted right at the start of her big entrance; the monster's bewildered stare just got me, it was probably thinking "Is this really the legendary Sailor Moon?"
jonathan_joestar_196
I actually laughed out loud watching the girls try to keep up their fake mutiny, but then completely lose it and start bickering about who’s the laziest; it’s so them, and honestly, it just goes to show how genuine their friendships are even when they're supposed to be pretending. it made me smile knowing they can't even fake a fight without it turning into classic Usagi vs. Rei banter.
geeta_360
I can't believe Usagi was more stressed about her face in that magazine than the actual mission, it's so classic her, isn't it? It always cracks me up how she can be so utterly vain, but I guess it also makes her feel a bit more real and less like a perfect hero.
menomaru
Ugh, I totally felt the tension watching the girls try to stay hidden in those bushes, especially when their friend was literally getting strangled by that ninja sash. You could practically see their internal struggle, just itching to jump in and help even though they knew they shouldn't yet.
moryo_mystic_97
I seriously couldn't believe Nana Asahina was still trying to get the scoop on gossip while everything was falling apart around them; it felt kinda wild how she was so focused on that. Then for her to totally turn into a ninja out of nowhere? My jaw dropped, I was not expecting that at all!
EPISODE CONTEXT
At episode 43 of 46, the season is in its endgame stretch, making this filler's placement notable — it arrives after the stakes have been dramatically raised and just before the final confrontation that defines Sailor Moon's first season. The falling-out among the Guardians acts as an emotional pressure valve, likely reinforcing the unity and sacrifice themes that will drive the concluding episodes. Coming this late, it reads as a deliberate emotional reset before the finale's intensity demands everything from Usagi and her team.
QUICK TAKES
black
How agonizing must it have been for Rei, keeping everyone else from rushing to Usagi's aid when she was clearly in trouble? I just kept thinking about the immense trust she put into their shrine plan, pushing down her own protective instincts. It made me see a new side of her, honestly, a real strength in restraint I hadn't quite grasped before.
kenpachi_berserker
Most people skip the filler but this one actually showed how much the team has grown together. That ending at the park proved that they will always choose each other over the mission
bewmbeatz
Kunzite really just sat there and let them think they were being sneaky and then told them their acting was garbage. That moment on the tower was such a wake up call for the girls
the_infant
Could you believe Usagi actually handed the Moon Stick to Rei? I certainly didn't expect that, especially after all their back-and-forth bickering. But seeing her trust Rei so completely showed me their bond runs way deeper than just arguments, and honestly, that's such a comforting thought.
misty_336
The way this episode plays out differently in the dub vs the sub is crazy because Rei actually had Usagi's back the whole time. You can tell they really trust each other during that plan
kenpachi_killer_104
That reporter lady Nana was so annoying and pushy that it was actually kind of satisfying when she turned into a ninja monster. At least the Youma was less intrusive than her camera
domino_348
My girl is usually a crybaby and a klutz but she really took charge and pushed the plan even when things got scary. It was cool seeing Usagi be the one to come up with the strategy for once
hitotsume_kozo_31
It was really something seeing Rei struggle with letting Usagi get pulled in, I totally get why the original version clears up her character since you could tell she was genuinely torn, not just being mean. My heart was seriously in my throat watching her almost sacrifice Usagi for the plan, but it made her jumping in to save her feel even more impactful, like she just couldn't stand to lose her friend.
bede_354
I was totally surprised when Nana turned out to be a ninja youma, but honestly, it made my heart flutter even more when the other girls finally gave up their whole 'fake friendship' act just to protect Usagi. It really showed how much they care about her, no matter what silly roles they're playing.
professor_rowan_331
I seriously laughed out loud at Usagi and Rei's face-making contest, it just perfectly sums up their whole dynamic for me. They bicker constantly but then do something totally goofy together, and I just love that about their friendship.
shaytheotaku1
Seriously, I couldn't believe it was Usagi who brainstormed the infiltration plan in this episode! I'm so used to her just stumbling into things, so seeing her actually take charge and strategize totally made me proud, she's really starting to show some serious growth beyond just being Sailor Moon.
miraidon
I totally burst out laughing when Kunzite called out their terrible acting; honestly, I was thinking the exact same thing about how hard they were trying with those fake insults. It felt like he was reading my mind, and it made the whole scene even funnier to me.
steven_stone_327
I mean, my heart absolutely broke for Usagi when Kunzite started messing with her about Endymion being sick; it felt like such a low blow. She was *this close* to handing over the Silver Crystal, and honestly, seeing that raw vulnerability and how much she still loves him, even knowing it was probably a trap, just really got to me.
lokomo
I loved watching Usagi get the Moon Stick back, it just felt so right after everything, and seeing her do the Moon Healing Escalation to blast away all those ninja illusions was such a relief! She really looked like the hero I knew she could be in that moment, and honestly, it made me so proud.
kygerten
Okay, so Nana Asahina was seriously creepy as a reporter, and honestly, when she turned into that ninja Youma, I just thought 'figures.' Her stalking Usagi for gossip felt way more unsettling to me than her actual monster form, which was just kind of sad after all that build up.
sailor_uranus_397
I seriously burst out laughing when Usagi face-planted right at the start of her big entrance; the monster's bewildered stare just got me, it was probably thinking "Is this really the legendary Sailor Moon?"
jonathan_joestar_196
I actually laughed out loud watching the girls try to keep up their fake mutiny, but then completely lose it and start bickering about who’s the laziest; it’s so them, and honestly, it just goes to show how genuine their friendships are even when they're supposed to be pretending. it made me smile knowing they can't even fake a fight without it turning into classic Usagi vs. Rei banter.
geeta_360
I can't believe Usagi was more stressed about her face in that magazine than the actual mission, it's so classic her, isn't it? It always cracks me up how she can be so utterly vain, but I guess it also makes her feel a bit more real and less like a perfect hero.
menomaru
Ugh, I totally felt the tension watching the girls try to stay hidden in those bushes, especially when their friend was literally getting strangled by that ninja sash. You could practically see their internal struggle, just itching to jump in and help even though they knew they shouldn't yet.
moryo_mystic_97
I seriously couldn't believe Nana Asahina was still trying to get the scoop on gossip while everything was falling apart around them; it felt kinda wild how she was so focused on that. Then for her to totally turn into a ninja out of nowhere? My jaw dropped, I was not expecting that at all!
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