Sailor Moon Crystal: Act 18 - Invasion, Sailor Venus - Review 

Sailor Moon Crystal: "Act 18 - Invasion, Sailor Venus" Review

There was a lengthy fight scene (finally!), Tuxedo Mask got a real power (finally!), and Sailor Moon prevented a fellow Guardian from being kidnapped (finally!). It was a strong show, though I wish Chibiusa had been more helpful towards Usagi, and we had learned just a bit more about the Black Moon Clan.

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The highlight of this episode was definitely the Spectre Sister fight, which was longer than any of the previous ones, and showed a much more aggressive side of Sailor Moon. I was seriously impressed with Usagi during the showdown between her and Calaveras: she nimbly dodged attacks, almost took Calaveras\' head off with a Moon Tiara Boomerang spell, and blasted the enemy to smithereens with Moon Princess Halation. It’s amazing to think that this is the same Sailor Moon who used to whine and cry every time she saw an enemy.

I only wish that we had seen more of Sailor Venus during the battle sequence; that girl can run up walls and chain-whip fools! Alas, other than lobbing a new spell at Calaveras (which was utterly useless, by the way), Venus spent most of the fight getting electrocuted. Ah, well. At least she wasn’t kidnapped, thanks to a butt-kicking Sailor Moon.

Speaking of butt-kicking, I’m stoked that Tuxedo Mask finally has a proper power. Watching him use La Smoking Bomber on Rebeus was a series\' highlight. I also liked how he could summon the spirits of the Four Emperors and ask for their advice. It was great to see them again, if only for a little bit. With that said, I can\'t help but wonder why Mamoru didn’t consult them sooner. Like, say, when Mercury was kidnapped.

Tuxedo Mask was great this week, but I was a bit disappointed in Chibiusa. I know she’s a scared little girl, and I’m glad she

asked Sailor Moon for help. Yet she spent 70% of the episode being passive-aggressive, which really bothered me. Quite dodging questions and stealing stuff, girl!

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Nor was I impressed with this week\'s Black Moon story. We already know Wise Man is a creepy old dude who wants to destroy the Silver Crystal, so I\'m not sure why that needed to re-established. I\'m also not sure why we weren\'t properly introduced to newcomer Esmeraude. She just sort of appeared out of nowhere; where the heck was she all this time?

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Despite a few nitpicks, I enjoyed Invasion, Sailor Venus. It had a lot of great action sequences, and I loved how it made Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask look super strong. I just hope we learn more about Chibiusa and the Black Moon Clan in the next episode.

Sailor Moon nearly takes someone\'s head off and Tuxedo Mask gains a new power.  RT

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