Holy Moon Chalice
ItemThe Holy Moon Chalice is a sacred vessel belonging to Eternal Sailor Moon, seen in both the manga and the Sailor Stars anime. Each continuity assigns the object a different origin and a different role.
Overview
Held by Eternal Sailor Moon, the Holy Moon Chalice appears in the manga and in the Sailor Moon Sailor Stars season of the anime. The two versions do not agree on where it comes from or what it does, treating the item quite differently.
Function
Within the manga and its Crystal and Eternal adaptations, the earlier Holy Grail is elevated into the Holy Moon Chalice during the Dream arc, and from that point it lets Usagi Tsukino rise into Eternal Sailor Moon.
The anime never names or explains the item. It debuts in episode 187, after Sailor Chibi Chibi charges Eternal Sailor Moon's scepter with extra energy and enables a fresh, stronger healing move, Silver Moon Crystal Power Kiss. As that attack begins, the chalice materializes and fastens to the base of the Eternal Tiare. The Tiare then stretches out from below it, and this extended form, dubbed the Moon Power Tiare, proves far more potent, able to purify phages of considerably greater strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Holy Moon Chalice?
The Holy Moon Chalice is a sacred vessel belonging to Eternal Sailor Moon, appearing in both the manga and the Sailor Moon Sailor Stars season of the anime. The manga and the anime disagree on where the chalice comes from and what it does.
How does the Holy Moon Chalice work in the manga?
In the manga and its Crystal and Eternal adaptations, the earlier Holy Grail is elevated into the Holy Moon Chalice during the Dream arc, letting Usagi Tsukino rise into Eternal Sailor Moon.
How does the Holy Moon Chalice appear in the anime?
In the anime, the Holy Moon Chalice debuts after Sailor Chibi Chibi charges Eternal Sailor Moon's scepter with extra energy, enabling the stronger healing move Silver Moon Crystal Power Kiss, at which point the chalice materializes and fastens to the base of the Eternal Tiare.
What is the Moon Power Tiare?
The Moon Power Tiare is the extended form the Eternal Tiare takes once the Holy Moon Chalice attaches to its base, and it proves far more potent, able to purify phages of considerably greater strength.
Where does the name Holy Moon Chalice come from?
The common name Holy Moon Chalice traces back to a Bandai toy replica marketed as the Rainbow Moon Chalice, even though the manga itself continued to call the object the Holy Grail.
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