Dark Power, Make Up
CharacterDark Power, Make Up is a transformation call heard only in the live-action series Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. A mind-controlled Ami Mizuno speaks it to abandon her guardian self and become the corrupted warrior Dark Mercury.
Overview
This phrase exists solely within the live-action television telling of the story. It marks the point where Ami Mizuno casts off her ordinary guardian identity and instead assumes a shadowed persona while under enemy influence.
Mechanics
Ami raises the Dark Jewelry Star Bracelet and speaks the words to set off the change. The bracelet feeds her the corrupting energy, turning her into Dark Mercury rather than her usual Sailor Mercury form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark Power, Make Up?
Dark Power, Make Up is a transformation call heard only in the live-action series Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, spoken by a mind-controlled Ami Mizuno to become the corrupted warrior Dark Mercury.
Who uses Dark Power, Make Up?
Only Ami Mizuno voices Dark Power, Make Up, and only while the villain Kunzite holds her mind captive.
What item is needed for Dark Power, Make Up?
Ami raises the Dark Jewelry Star Bracelet and speaks the words to set off the transformation.
What does Dark Power, Make Up transform Ami Mizuno into?
Dark Power, Make Up turns Ami Mizuno into Dark Mercury, a corrupted form rather than her usual Sailor Mercury.
When does Ami Mizuno first use Dark Power, Make Up?
Ami's first transformation using Dark Power, Make Up takes place in Act 21, What Did You Do to Ami!, when the villains reveal what has been done to her.
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