Ribbon Buster
CharacterRibbon Buster is a lashing, ribbon-based attack wielded by the Death Busters agent Cyprine, appearing in the manga, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the stage musicals but never the classic anime.
Overview
This offensive technique belongs to Cyprine, a servant of the Death Busters. It runs through the manga continuity, the Crystal adaptation, and the Sera Myu musicals, with its earliest showing in Act 32 of the Infinity arc. Notably, the 90s television series left it out entirely, giving it only a passing mention in a Nakayoshi Anime Album reference volume.
Mechanics
When Cyprine casts it, she looses a snarl of ribbons that inflict pain or injury on anything they touch. Crystal reworks the presentation somewhat, having her concentrate power into her palms to form a blue orb before firing it at her targets, and the energy can be divided so she strikes several opponents at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ribbon Buster in Sailor Moon?
Ribbon Buster is a lashing, ribbon based attack used by Cyprine, an agent of the Death Busters. It appears in the manga, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the stage musicals, but never in the classic 1990s anime.
Who uses Ribbon Buster?
Cyprine, a servant of the Death Busters, is the only character who uses Ribbon Buster. She first performs it in Act 32 of the manga's Infinity arc.
Who is Ribbon Buster used against?
Cyprine directs Ribbon Buster at the Outer Sailor Guardians. In Sailor Moon Crystal, she concentrates the attack into a blue orb that she can split to strike several opponents at once.
What counters Ribbon Buster?
Ribbon Buster is countered by Mars Snake Fire, which the Outer Sailor Guardians use to turn the assault aside. This counterattack appears alongside Ribbon Buster in the manga and Crystal continuity.
Does Ribbon Buster appear in the anime?
Ribbon Buster does not appear in the classic 1990s Sailor Moon anime; it is only referenced in passing in a Nakayoshi Anime Album guide. It does appear in the manga, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the Sera Myu stage musicals, debuting on stage in Un Nouveau Voyage.
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