Ep. 19: Nephrite exploits Usagi's feelings for Tuxedo Mask by sending love letters to her and her classmates.
Aired on July 25, 1992
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Nephrite manipulates Sailor Moon's romantic interest in Tuxedo Mask by delivering love letters to Usagi and her schoolmates. In his civilian guise, he captures the affection of Naru, who falls deeply in love with him. This emotional connection allows Nephrite to drain a significant amount of her life-force energy. The episode highlights how the villain uses these personal attachments to weaken the Sailor Guardians, specifically targeting Usagi's crush on Tuxedo Mask to facilitate his attacks on her friends.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Usagi learns Mamoru's identity while Rei considers dating him amid park closure news
- Ep. 16 · Usagi and Rei compete in a handmade wedding dress contest while a monster lurks in the fabric.
- Ep. 17 · Rei's schoolmate is a skilled photographer who seeks fame as a model while the Dark Kingdom influences the boy and his camera.
- Ep. 18 · Shingo's Love: The Grieving Doll
- Ep. 19 · Nephrite exploits Usagi's feelings for Tuxedo Mask by sending love letters to her and her classmates.
- Ep. 20 · Usagi and friends visit a beach hotel run by monster-like staff
- Ep. 21 · Nephrite Targets Jealous Animator Amidst Guardians' Studio Distraction
- Ep. 22 · Luna and Beryl evaluate a princess while Usagi experiences her first kiss with Tuxedo Mask
- Ep. 23 · Nephrite guides Naru to steal a crystal while Usagi's warnings are dismissed as jealousy