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Perle is a hummingbird fairy featured only in the Sailor Moon SuperS movie, a gentle guardian of the Sugar Energy carried in children's sweet dreams. Though bound at first to Queen Badiane's household, he turns against her scheme and stands with the Sailor Guardians.

Jobs: Hummingbird fairy
Likes: Chibiusa, playing his flute
Gender: Male
Resides: Marzipan Castle
Species: Fairy
Dislikes: Queen Badiane's plans
Japanese: ペルル
Alignment: Queen Badiane (later aided the Sailor Guardians)
Etymology: 'Perle' is French for pearl
Relations: Poupelin (older brother)
Voiced By English: Julie Lemieux (Cloverway), Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Viz Media)
Voiced By Japanese: Chika Sakamoto
First Anime Appearance: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie
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Appearance

Perle keeps his hair short and silvery white, parted into side fringes with a trio of pale violet streaks running down the middle, all above teal eyes; the cut recalls Helios. Out of costume he dresses formally in a light red vest over a black-striped white button-up with gold fastenings, matching red trousers, and black loafers.

His fairy self swaps human ears for downturned elfin points hung with dangling pearls, and layers a pale blue collared mesh tunic over a white tank top, cinched by looping silver wire strung with pearl ornaments in a spiral. Pearl-studded shoulder bands, frill-edged white pants, a spiraling wire collar, and a loose anklet round out the look, and he goes barefoot. Later he sprouts rainbow wings once Super Sailor Moon reclaims her borrowed power.

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Personality

Playful and kindhearted, Perle delights in charming others with his flute and quickly forms a bond with Chibiusa. His conscience proves stronger than his loyalty; the moment he grasps the cruelty behind Badiane's plan, he refuses to take part and throws in with those trying to stop it.

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History

Queen Badiane means to lure away the world's children, seal them inside Dream Coffins for eternal sleep, and harvest the Sugar Energy of their happy dreams to feed a swelling Black Dream Hole, which she intends to grow large enough to devour the Earth. Perle first crosses paths with Chibiusa outside a candy shop, where his flute makes the store's cookies seem to dance and she thanks him with a bag of her own baking.

After his brother Poupelin uses a similar flute to march entranced children toward the Dream Coffins and nearly snares Chibiusa, Perle joins forces with the Sailor Guardians. Together they ride one of the fairies' flying ships to Marzipan Castle to free the captives and bring Badiane down.

Duty keeps him from remaining with Chibiusa afterward, since the Sugar Energy still needs a protector. He promises to stay with her in spirit, hands her his glass flute as a keepsake, and receives a kiss on the cheek as he departs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Perle mean?

Perle is French for pearl, matching the pearl ornaments woven throughout his fairy design.

Who is Perle in Sailor Moon?

Perle is a hummingbird fairy who appears only in the Sailor Moon SuperS movie, serving as a gentle guardian of the Sugar Energy carried in children's sweet dreams.

What is Perle's relationship with Chibiusa?

Perle first meets Chibiusa outside a candy shop, where his flute charms her, and the two quickly form a bond. Before parting ways he gives her his glass flute as a keepsake.

Why does Perle turn against Queen Badiane?

Perle turns against Queen Badiane once he grasps the cruelty of her plan to seal children in Dream Coffins and harvest their Sugar Energy, joining the Sailor Guardians to stop her.

Who is Perle's brother?

Perle's older brother is Poupelin, who uses a similar flute to march entranced children toward the Dream Coffins.

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