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Glycina

Character

Glycina is a flower monster tied to the Xenian Flower and its host Fiore, opening the action of Sailor Moon R: The Movie. She begins as an unassuming pink bloom before erupting into a many-legged creature that drains the energy of Tokyo's citizens.

Japanese Va: Wakana Yamazaki
Alignment: Xenian Flower
First Appearance (Movie): Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R: The Movie
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Appearance

In her dormant state Glycina looks like nothing more than a small pink flower. Once roused she swells into a hulking beast propped on six green, insect-like limbs, with vines she can extend to snare and squeeze her prey.

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Personality

She operates on pure appetite, seeding controlling plants across the city and locking onto any target within reach, the young Chibiusa included. Her single focus is draining human energy for her master.

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History

The Guardians are heading to class when they find the streets of Tokyo full of drained, zombie-like people who turn on them. The culprit is a rash of strange plants clinging to the victims, and Rei burns them away with her ofuda. Ami warns that the true energy source is still close, and her computer traces it to a small pink flower. The bloom rears up into a six-legged monster and charges at Chibiusa, forcing Usagi to tackle the girl clear through a shop window. When Rei and Ami are seized and drained, Luna sends Minako and Makoto into battle as Sailor Venus and Sailor Jupiter, whose Venus Love Me Chain and Sparkling Wide Pressure free the others. Glycina then snares all four in her vines until Sailor Moon slices them apart with her tiara. Sailor Mars follows with Burning Mandala and Sailor Mercury freezes the creature with Shine Aqua Illusion, leaving Sailor Moon to end her with Moon Princess Halation. She holds the distinction of being the first movie-only monster and the only one to fall to that particular attack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Glycina in Sailor Moon R: The Movie?

Glycina is a flower monster tied to the Xenian Flower and its host Fiore, opening the action of Sailor Moon R: The Movie by draining the energy of Tokyo's citizens.

What does Glycina look like?

In her dormant state, Glycina looks like a small pink flower, but once roused she swells into a hulking beast on six green, insect-like limbs with vines she can extend to snare her prey.

How is Glycina defeated?

After Sailor Mars and Sailor Moon cut Glycina's vines free, Sailor Mercury freezes the monster with Shine Aqua Illusion and Sailor Moon finishes her off with Moon Princess Halation.

Why is Glycina significant among Sailor Moon monsters?

Glycina holds the distinction of being the first movie-only monster in the Sailor Moon anime.

Does Glycina attack Chibiusa?

Yes, Glycina charges directly at Chibiusa once she transforms into her monster form, forcing Usagi to tackle the girl clear through a shop window to save her.

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