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"The Stolen Pure Heart: Usagi’s Crisis" is the 13th episode of the 3rd season of the Sailor Moon anime and the 102nd episode overall. It aired in Japan on July 16, 1994 after the release of the Fatal Fury movie. The CWi English dub title for the episode is "Birthday Blues, Part 2" and it aired in North America on June 28, 2000.

Summary[]

Usagi is told to come to the Tokyo Tower and is determined to retake her brooch and save Tuxedo Mask. Just when they think Usagi's Heart Crystal is as pure as one of the three Pure Hearts, it is corrected.

Plot[]

Usagi is horrified by both her brooch being stolen by Kaolinite and Tuxedo Mask frozen by Cenicienta. The other Sailor Guardians arrive, but Kaolinite and Cenicienta leave with the brooch and Tuxedo Mask with the former telling Usagi to come to Tokyo Tower.

Usagi hitches a ride with Haruka and Michiru to the tower telling them about sacrificing one to save the other.

Arriving at the Tokyo Tower, Usagi allows her Pure Heart Crystal to be stolen by Cenicienta hoping to trade her life for Tuxedo Mask's. But Sailors Uranus and Neptune arrive and stop it, learning that, while Usagi's Pure Heart Crystal is incredibly pure, it's not a talisman. Uranus returns the Pure Heart Crystal to Usagi.

Kaolinite announces her intentions to kill Usagi having learned that she is Sailor Moon. All hope seems lost, when the other Guardians come with Sailor Venus using a Sailor Moon-like appearance to convince Kaolinite otherwise.

Kaolinite throws the brooch away and leaves Cenicienta to battle the Sailor Guardians while she fights Sailor Uranus and Neptune. Sailor Venus uses techniques to fool Cenicienta along with breaking off her hand. Luna races the brooch back to Usagi who transforms into Sailor Moon. She then immediately destroys Cenicienta with the Moon Spiral Heart Attack, unfreezes Tuxedo Mask, and the Inner Sailor Guardians decide to help Uranus and Neptune.

During their battle, Uranus is injured by Kaolinite. Instead of fleeing, Kaolinite uses the Daimon pod fluid on the glass slipper, allowing her to use Cenicienta's abilities. Upon arrival, Sailor Moon insists Uranus and Neptune flee to safety. They start to leave but are stopped by Kaolinite. Sailors Mars and Jupiter attack together to no avail. The Inner Sailor Guardians determine the Sailor Planet Attack is the only way to defeat Kaolinite, and Tuxedo Mask throws a red rose while the Sailor Guardians summon their power. Their attack, however, does not defeat Kaolinite. She then fires another crystal beam but as all hope had faded, Uranus is moved by Sailor Moon's will to sacrifice herself, and defeats Kaolinite with World Shaking turning Cenicienta's abilities against her for the first and only time.

Back at the Shrine, Usagi and Mamoru spend a moment alone as the girls enjoy the rest of the party. At the lab, Professor Tomoe is informed of Kaolinite's defeat, ordering a new foe, Eudial, to take her place.

International Dub Titles[]

  • Brazilian Portuguese: O Sapatinho de Cristal (parte 2) ("The Crystal Slipper (Part 2)")
  • European Portuguese: O Sapatinho de Cristal- 2.ª Parte! ("The Crystal Slipper - 2nd Part!")
  • French:
    • TV: Les chaussures de verre (2) ("The Glass Shoes (2)")
    • DVD: Le Cœur pur volé ! Usagi en danger de mort.  ("The Stolen Pure Heart! Usagi in Danger of Death.")
  • German: Bunnys Geburtstag – Teil 2 ("Bunny's Birthday - Part 2")

Changes[]

Changes from the Manga[]

  • Kaolinite died when she turned into a Daimon and was destroyed by Super Sailor Moon. She only died once and never returned.
  • Sailor Venus never disguised herself as Sailor Moon, though she did pretend to be the reincarnation of Princess Serenity when she was Sailor V.

Dub Changes[]

  • The Korean dub erased the Japanese words used on the signs when Sailor Venus showed up disguised as Sailor Moon. This practice was used during the whole series.
  • In the American dub by Cloverway, an English version of the song Ai no senshi, titled “Tear Our Hearts in Two” was made for the episode that was only included on the VHS edited release of the episode while the Uncut DVD release used the original song.

First Appearances[]

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Trivia[]

  • This is the last episode that mentions the Disguise Pen being used, though by Sailor Venus rather than Usagi.
  • This is the second time Tuxedo Mask was captured by the enemy. The first time was back in season one when he was captured by the Dark Kingdom. However, unlike season one, Tuxedo Mask was not brainwashed this time.
  • This is one of the few episodes to not preview the episode at the beginning, but review the previous episode.
  • The part where Sailor Venus disguises herself as Sailor Moon is later used in the new Sera Myu musical, Un Nouveau Voyage.
  • This is Kaolinite's first death, though it is heavily implied and not shown.
  • This is the first and only time a Daimon's abilities are used for a good purpose, turning them against Kaolinite.
  • The 102nd episode aired after Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture.
  • This is the second time when someone (that being Minako) dresses up and pretends to be Sailor Moon. The first time was in season one when it was done by Zoisite.
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