In this episode Maddie and Mike discuss Season 1, Episode 25 "Jupiter, the Powerful Girl in Love"
Across the Mooniverse
by Madz n Mike
Across the Mooniverse is a goofy idea thought up by two nerdy friends who love Sailor Moon. One is a seasoned veteran in the ways of Love and Justice. The other is a fresh-faced newbie choosing to dip their toes in the water after getting full-force DUNKED into the sparkly world of Magical Girls. Mike has questions. Maddie has answers. Neither has a filter. and Both have too much time on their hands. Join us every other Moonday for bishoujo, banter, and bonding! Tsuki ni kawatte oshiokyo!
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In this episode Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss Season 1 Episode 24, Naru's Tears: Nephrite Dies. Nephrite, desperate to please Queen Beryl, hatches a scheme to defeat Sailor Moon. In doing so, he reveals his fondness for Naru to a spying Zoisite who kidnaps Naru and demands the Dark Crystal as rans…
In this episode the hosts discuss Season 1 Episode 23 "Wish Upon a Star: Naru's First Love" Usagi learns that her best friend, Naru, has fallen for Masato Sanjoin AKA Nephrite. After seeking advice from colleagues and friends, she works up the courage to warn Naru to stay away from the guy she loves…
In this episode Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss Season 1, Episode 22 'Romance Under the Moon: Usagi's First Kiss'. This is based Volume1, Chapter 4 of the original manga. It all revolves around a reception at The Kingdom of Diamonds Embassy. Usagi learns that the Princess of Diamonds has arrived in …
In this episode we discuss Season 1, Episode 21 Protect the Children's Dreams: Friendship Through Anime. There is a lot of meta humor in this episode being set in the studio producing a Sailor V anime movie. Characters names are of some of the actual animators of the anime TV series. Themes of frien…
In this episode, Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss Season 1, Episode 20: The Summer, The Beach, Youth and Ghosts. Luna takes the Sailor Scouts several hours away for a Summer training camp. The hosts talk about anime's "beach episode" trope as the girls frolic at the oceanside location. Everything wou…
In this episode, Madz and Hollywood Miks discuss Season 1, Episode 19 | Usagi's Joy: A Letter from Tuxedo Mask. It begins with Nephrite's plan to use love as bait to trap Sailor Moon. This leads to discussions about the Four Kings of Heaven and the politics of the Dark Kingdom. As the episode unfol…
In this episode we discuss Season 1, Episode 18 | Shingo's love: The grieving doll.
Madz and Hollywood Mike ponder a mysterious building sign in the opening credits. They explore the cultural significance of Girls' Day, the dynamics between characters in the Dark Kingdom, and the emotional journey o…
in this episode we discuss Season 1, Episode 17 | Usagi Becomes a Model:The Flash of the Monster Camera.
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In this episode, hosts Madz and Hollywood Mike reaffirm their commitment to the podcast amidst life's chaos, share cult…
In this episode, we discuss Episode 16: A Girl's Dream! Usagi Becomes a Bride!
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We also discuss why Umino is a weirdo, Mike's theory on why Nephrite chose Vega this episode, the Japanese folklore behind the constellation a…
In this episode, we discuss Episode 15: Usagi's Panic: Rei's First Date!
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We also discuss Mysterious Stranger's name and age, just how Nephrite's evil crest works, and how Usagi uses Umino for her own nefarious purposes. Shorter episode today as t…
In this episode, we discuss Episode 14: A New Enemy Appears: Nephrite's Evil Crest!
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We also discuss how often we've discussed this episode, the hierarchy of the Dark Kingdom, our theories on who Artemis might be, why Naru hasn't figured out that …
In this episode, we discuss Episode 13 - Girls Unite: The End of Jadeite
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We also discuss our extended hiatus, the vast ways that the world has changed and our undying desire to talk about and share Sailor Moon with the entire world!
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Today we talk about Episode I Want a Boyfriend: The Luxury Cruise Ship Is a Trap"
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We also talk about how many times Mike has tried to get a boyfriend, what the REAL name of the youma is, why Umino is becoming a bit of a creep, and the significance of tissues of co…
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In this episode, we talk about "Usagi vs Rei: Nightmare in Dreamland"
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We also talk about "America's Most Wanted", the development of animatronics, wonderfully bad B Movies, "gnip-gnaps", and …
This week we discuss "The Cursed Bus: Enter Mars, the Guardian of Fire"!
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We also discuss the Ginzuishou, psychics, Rei-chan's creepy grandpa, Hikawa shrine, miko and magical rose lockpicks.
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Thank you, as always, for listening and …
In this episode, we discuss "Usagi's Disaster: Beware of the Clock of Confusion"
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We also discuss who fired the intern, whether or not Luna is a cat, FOMO and OCD, how I've been seduced by Jadeite, new moon gadgets, and why Tuxedo Kamen-sama is the best protec…
In this episode we discuss "The Girl Genius Is a Monster: The Brainwashing Cram School of Horror"!
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We also discuss Luna's Secret Access to Head Office, why Umino is Wikipedia Boy, cram schools, bullying the weird kids, what the hell Floppy Disks are, Esoteric Final …
In this episode, we discuss "Usagi Learns Her Lesson: Becoming a Star Is Hard Work"!
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We also discuss Japanese variety shows, Cinderella stories, Naru-chan's manipulation tactics, Umino's obsession with Usagi, what it's like to be a 14 year-old girl, and fame zombies.
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In this episode we discuss "Protect the Melody of Love: Usagi Plays Cupid"
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We also discuss questionable music choices, the meaning of Umino's swirly glasses, the energy-draining abilities of Christmas music, late-night arcade shenanigans, Q-bert, and Mike learns…