Sailor Body Attack
CharacterSailor Body Attack is a physical, improvised-looking move that Sailor Moon uses to rescue Chibiusa in the anime. Rather than a magical blast, it is a running, elbow-first body slam, and it also shows up in the 3DO game under the shorter name Body Attack.
Overview
Sailor Body Attack is a hand-to-hand technique credited to Sailor Moon, standing apart from her usual wand and tiara magic. It appears only a handful of times, once in the television anime and again within the Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S game for the 3DO, where it goes by the trimmed title Body Attack.
Mechanics
The execution is pure momentum. Sailor Moon takes a running start along a ledge, folds her arms across her chest, and hurls herself head-first at her opponent, shouting the attack's name mid-leap before slamming into them with her elbows. The blow lands hard enough to drive its target into the ground, though the story frames it as something she seemingly invents in the heat of the moment, demanding real precision to pull off.
Notable Users
Sailor Moon is the sole user. She first turns to it in episode 60 to pull Chibiusa clear of Koan, and the Viz English dub notes a later outing in episode 98, where she uses it to keep Kaolinite from reaching Sailor Neptune.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sailor Body Attack?
Sailor Body Attack is a physical, improvised move that Sailor Moon uses instead of her usual magical attacks. It is a running, elbow-first body slam that also appears in the Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S game for the 3DO under the shorter name Body Attack.
How does Sailor Moon perform Sailor Body Attack?
Sailor Moon executes Sailor Body Attack by taking a running start, folding her arms across her chest, and hurling herself head-first into her opponent while shouting the attack's name, driving them into the ground with her elbows.
When does Sailor Moon first use Sailor Body Attack?
Sailor Moon first uses Sailor Body Attack in episode 60 of the anime to pull Chibiusa away from Koan.
Does Sailor Moon use Sailor Body Attack again later in the series?
Yes, according to the Viz English dub, Sailor Moon uses Sailor Body Attack again in episode 98 to keep Kaolinite from reaching Sailor Neptune.
Is Sailor Body Attack one of Sailor Moon's magical techniques?
No, Sailor Body Attack is a hand-to-hand technique rather than a magical one, standing apart from Sailor Moon's usual wand and tiara attacks; the story frames it as something she seemingly improvises in the moment.
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