Sailor Moon Episode 5: Scent of a Monster! Chanela Will Steal Your Love
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Sailor Moon Episode 5: Scent of a Monster! Chanela Will Steal Your Love
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
8.4
50 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
hop_355
Sailor Moon just making up a new move called Moon Tiara Stardust to save the brainwashed kids was such a wild move. It looks cool but I bet we never see that specific power ever again
sailor_jupiter_395
My heart melted when Shingo asked for an autograph and promised to be nice to Luna. Usagi using her secret identity to boss her brother around is definitely the best use of her powers so far
impa
I actually screamed during that dream sequence when Tuxedo Mask showed up with the rose and all those sparkles. He is so dreamy and Usagi's heart eyes were basically me on the couch
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
Those Chanelas are actually terrifying once they start glowing and turning the kids into lizard zombies. It makes total sense why the old dub skipped this whole thing because the vibe is just weird
takerofsouls321
I just found it so hilarious how Shingo is totally crushing on Sailor Moon, but then he's such a brat to Usagi without even realizing it's her. It's such a classic little brother move, and I'd love to see his face if he ever put two and two together.
rayquaza_306
I seriously cracked up when Luna bit Usagi's ear to snap her out of that trance; it's such a classic Luna move to get Usagi to focus. My gosh, Usagi can be so ditzy sometimes, but Luna always knows how to get her attention in the funniest way possible.
gisell_ghoul_485
Ugh, the whole fad commentary was surprisingly spot-on, making me think about how everyone gets totally obsessed with stuff in real life, which I actually appreciated. I felt so bad for Usagi when Shingo pushed her down, but then seeing him ask for an autograph from Sailor Moon without realizing who she was just made me crack up; seriously, how oblivious can a little brother be?
yukio_yukimura_490
The Chanela shop totally freaked me out, I mean, seeing all those kids just blankly staring at their pets was genuinely unsettling. It gave me chills, like something out of a horror film, and I was honestly surprised by how creepy a pet shop could get in Sailor Moon.
senpaixd
When Shingo booted Luna, I was seriously about to lose it, like, why's he always gotta be such a terror to that poor cat? I know he's just a kid, but my patience for him is wearing thin, especially since Luna's so sweet and doesn't deserve that.
kumaru_yukihara
I totally cracked up when Umino pulled that fake crocodile bite story, it was so cringey, but honestly, Naru and Usagi's faces were priceless; I swear they've heard him try every desperate trick in the book to look cool by now.
rembestgirl
I totally cracked up at how those kids got obsessed with the glowing rabbit toys, ignoring their homework and everything – it reminded me of myself getting super into a new video game, honestly. But then, when they started acting all zombified just because of a toy, I was like, 'whoa, that's kinda messed up for something so cute!'
xerneas_311
Ugh, those Chanelas were such a pain for Usagi and her family all night, so seeing them just crumble into sand like that was honestly so satisfying for me. I bet Usagi was just beyond relieved to finally get a moment of peace.
anos_voldigoad_156
Ugh, when Shingo shoved Usagi like that over Luna, I was seriously annoyed; like, who does that to their sister? But man, seeing her totally pull one over on him as Sailor Moon, getting him to actually *like* Luna, felt so incredibly satisfying because she totally earned that little win.
link_261
Ugh, Mamoru calling Usagi 'dumpling head' right outside that pet shop totally got on my nerves, like, seriously dude? I was so annoyed seeing him just stand there poking fun at her when she was clearly having a moment trying to figure out why everyone was acting so strangely, it felt so unnecessary.
chad_champion
I was actually really surprised when Usagi went into that pet shop by herself, like, she actually took charge without Luna or even Tuxedo Mask swooping in. It made me feel like she's really starting to figure things out on her own, which is a pretty big deal for her.
kiawe
Usagi just saving those innocent kids with her Moon Tiara Stardust always makes me smile, like, how cool is it that she can stop the bad guys without actually hurting them? It’s such a pure reflection of her character, showing me that even in a fight, her main goal is always protection first, and that’s why I love her as a hero.
breemx1
I honestly cracked up when Shingo asked Sailor Moon for her autograph, like, my guy has no idea he's practically bowing to his own sister! It just makes me wonder what was going through Usagi's head in that moment, she must've been trying so hard not to burst out laughing.
yellow
Ugh, Shingo was such a brat to Luna in this episode, wasn't he? I felt so bad for her, she was just trying to be friends, and he was so unnecessarily cruel. It makes me wonder if he's just always like that or if he just really hates cats.
almighty_yhwach
Okay, I totally cracked up when Usagi figured out she could use her Sailor Moon persona to mess with Shingo, and watching him fawn over her without a clue was just peak sibling energy. Honestly, I was also pretty relieved that she didn't just blast those brainwashed kids, it's nice to know she's got that restraint.
penny
That dream with Tuxedo Mask saving Usagi from those creepy shadow hands felt so important, like a real premonition, but then my frustration just skyrocketed when Shingo immediately had to burst in, screaming about Luna. Seriously, can't a girl have five minutes of peace after a dramatic vision?
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 5 of 46, this lands squarely in Sailor Moon's introductory stretch where the show establishes its monster-of-the-week formula before the full Sailor Guardian roster assembles. The previous episodes focused on Usagi's awakening as Sailor Moon and early encounters with Dark Kingdom generals, but this filler installment takes a breather from that momentum. The core narrative resumes shortly as more guardians are introduced, so skipping this won't leave any gaps in the overarching story.
QUICK TAKES
hop_355
Sailor Moon just making up a new move called Moon Tiara Stardust to save the brainwashed kids was such a wild move. It looks cool but I bet we never see that specific power ever again
sailor_jupiter_395
My heart melted when Shingo asked for an autograph and promised to be nice to Luna. Usagi using her secret identity to boss her brother around is definitely the best use of her powers so far
impa
I actually screamed during that dream sequence when Tuxedo Mask showed up with the rose and all those sparkles. He is so dreamy and Usagi's heart eyes were basically me on the couch
tsuchigumo_temptress_71
Those Chanelas are actually terrifying once they start glowing and turning the kids into lizard zombies. It makes total sense why the old dub skipped this whole thing because the vibe is just weird
takerofsouls321
I just found it so hilarious how Shingo is totally crushing on Sailor Moon, but then he's such a brat to Usagi without even realizing it's her. It's such a classic little brother move, and I'd love to see his face if he ever put two and two together.
rayquaza_306
I seriously cracked up when Luna bit Usagi's ear to snap her out of that trance; it's such a classic Luna move to get Usagi to focus. My gosh, Usagi can be so ditzy sometimes, but Luna always knows how to get her attention in the funniest way possible.
gisell_ghoul_485
Ugh, the whole fad commentary was surprisingly spot-on, making me think about how everyone gets totally obsessed with stuff in real life, which I actually appreciated. I felt so bad for Usagi when Shingo pushed her down, but then seeing him ask for an autograph from Sailor Moon without realizing who she was just made me crack up; seriously, how oblivious can a little brother be?
yukio_yukimura_490
The Chanela shop totally freaked me out, I mean, seeing all those kids just blankly staring at their pets was genuinely unsettling. It gave me chills, like something out of a horror film, and I was honestly surprised by how creepy a pet shop could get in Sailor Moon.
senpaixd
When Shingo booted Luna, I was seriously about to lose it, like, why's he always gotta be such a terror to that poor cat? I know he's just a kid, but my patience for him is wearing thin, especially since Luna's so sweet and doesn't deserve that.
kumaru_yukihara
I totally cracked up when Umino pulled that fake crocodile bite story, it was so cringey, but honestly, Naru and Usagi's faces were priceless; I swear they've heard him try every desperate trick in the book to look cool by now.
rembestgirl
I totally cracked up at how those kids got obsessed with the glowing rabbit toys, ignoring their homework and everything – it reminded me of myself getting super into a new video game, honestly. But then, when they started acting all zombified just because of a toy, I was like, 'whoa, that's kinda messed up for something so cute!'
xerneas_311
Ugh, those Chanelas were such a pain for Usagi and her family all night, so seeing them just crumble into sand like that was honestly so satisfying for me. I bet Usagi was just beyond relieved to finally get a moment of peace.
anos_voldigoad_156
Ugh, when Shingo shoved Usagi like that over Luna, I was seriously annoyed; like, who does that to their sister? But man, seeing her totally pull one over on him as Sailor Moon, getting him to actually *like* Luna, felt so incredibly satisfying because she totally earned that little win.
link_261
Ugh, Mamoru calling Usagi 'dumpling head' right outside that pet shop totally got on my nerves, like, seriously dude? I was so annoyed seeing him just stand there poking fun at her when she was clearly having a moment trying to figure out why everyone was acting so strangely, it felt so unnecessary.
chad_champion
I was actually really surprised when Usagi went into that pet shop by herself, like, she actually took charge without Luna or even Tuxedo Mask swooping in. It made me feel like she's really starting to figure things out on her own, which is a pretty big deal for her.
kiawe
Usagi just saving those innocent kids with her Moon Tiara Stardust always makes me smile, like, how cool is it that she can stop the bad guys without actually hurting them? It’s such a pure reflection of her character, showing me that even in a fight, her main goal is always protection first, and that’s why I love her as a hero.
breemx1
I honestly cracked up when Shingo asked Sailor Moon for her autograph, like, my guy has no idea he's practically bowing to his own sister! It just makes me wonder what was going through Usagi's head in that moment, she must've been trying so hard not to burst out laughing.
yellow
Ugh, Shingo was such a brat to Luna in this episode, wasn't he? I felt so bad for her, she was just trying to be friends, and he was so unnecessarily cruel. It makes me wonder if he's just always like that or if he just really hates cats.
almighty_yhwach
Okay, I totally cracked up when Usagi figured out she could use her Sailor Moon persona to mess with Shingo, and watching him fawn over her without a clue was just peak sibling energy. Honestly, I was also pretty relieved that she didn't just blast those brainwashed kids, it's nice to know she's got that restraint.
penny
That dream with Tuxedo Mask saving Usagi from those creepy shadow hands felt so important, like a real premonition, but then my frustration just skyrocketed when Shingo immediately had to burst in, screaming about Luna. Seriously, can't a girl have five minutes of peace after a dramatic vision?
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