Nergal
CharacterNergal is a power-hungry warrior who serves the shaman Apsu, showing up as a boss in the Super Famicom role-playing title Sailor Moon: Another Story. Among the Oppositio Guardians she stands as the dark mirror of Sailor Mars, and her name recalls a Babylonian deity tied to fire and the planet Mars.
Appearance
Nergal keeps her hair cropped into a short, defiant pixie cut, a look that suits her fierce and confrontational streak.
Personality
Above all else, Nergal prizes raw strength. She is a woman driven by hunger for power, and her service under Apsu is nothing more than a means to grow stronger rather than any real devotion. Within the Oppositio Guardians she functions as the shadow counterpart to Rei Hino, better known as Sailor Mars, and her fiery theme echoes the Babylonian god whose name she carries.
Abilities
Her signature move is Hell's Flame Bird, which sends a bird of flame crashing into her foes. She also commands Dark Fire, a technique she holds in common with Koan. Beyond flame, she can cast Genkaku to blanket the field in illusion, unleash Kamaitachi for a flurry of quick cutting strikes across every enemy, and wield Fascination, a hypnotic charm that Ishtar uses as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nergal a demon in Sailor Moon?
No, Nergal is not a demon in Sailor Moon; she is written as a human warrior who serves the shaman Apsu in the Super Famicom game Sailor Moon: Another Story.
Who does Nergal serve in Sailor Moon: Another Story?
Nergal serves the shaman Apsu, using that service purely as a way to grow stronger rather than out of any real loyalty.
Which Sailor Guardian is Nergal's dark counterpart?
Among the Oppositio Guardians, Nergal functions as the shadow counterpart of Rei Hino, better known as Sailor Mars.
What attacks does Nergal use in Sailor Moon: Another Story?
Nergal's signature attack is Hell's Flame Bird, a bird of flame she hurls at her foes, and she also commands Dark Fire, Genkaku, Kamaitachi, and the hypnotic Fascination.
Where does Nergal appear in the Sailor Moon franchise?
Nergal appears as a boss character in the Super Famicom role playing game Sailor Moon: Another Story, where she resides in Crystal Tokyo as part of the Oppositio Guardians.
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