Plant Sisters
CharacterThe Plant Sisters are a trio of anime-only Youma, Housenka, Grape, and Suzuran, whom Zoisite sends to trap and kill the traitorous Nephrite. Their assault seals the doomed romance between Nephrite and Naru Osaka.
Appearance
The three sisters each carry a different look and hue. Grape shades pink and takes on faint tree-like traits, Housenka mixes yellow and green, and Suzuran is colored blue. In every case the lower half of their faces stays hidden throughout the episode.
History
After Zoisite learns that Nephrite has fallen for Naru Osaka and may have turned on the Dark Kingdom, he dispatches the sisters to abduct the girl as bait, betting that Nephrite will rush to rescue her and give them their opening. He does come, having just realized Usagi is Sailor Moon, and thrashes them, nearly finishing Grape with a sword. The sisters catch up to the pair again, and Grape drives thorns into Nephrite's shoulder, leaving some buried in the wound, while Housenka rains fireballs down on them. Nephrite shields Naru and absorbs the blast, already dying from the poison thorns. Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Mars arrive before the killing blow; Mercury's Shabon Spray fogs the field and scatters Housenka's aim, and the combined Moon Tiara Action and Fire Soul wipe out all three. It comes too late for Nephrite, who succumbs to his injuries.
Abilities
Each sister fights with her own weapon. Grape looses lethal thorns from her hands, Housenka hurls fireballs, and Suzuran sends out sonic waves. In truth only Grape's thorns deal Nephrite his fatal wound, so despite the group's shared reputation she alone is his killer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the sisters in Sailor Moon known as the Plant Sisters?
The Plant Sisters are a trio of anime-only Youma, Housenka, Grape, and Suzuran, whom Zoisite sends to trap and kill the traitorous Nephrite.
Who are the members of the Plant Sisters?
The Plant Sisters are made up of three members, Grape, Housenka, and Suzuran, each carrying a different color and set of powers.
Why does Zoisite send the Plant Sisters after Nephrite?
Zoisite sends the Plant Sisters after learning that Nephrite has fallen for Naru Osaka and may have turned against the Dark Kingdom, hoping the girl can be used as bait to lure him out.
Which Plant Sister actually kills Nephrite?
Although the Plant Sisters share a reputation for killing Nephrite, it is Grape's poisoned thorns embedded in his shoulder that actually deal his fatal wound.
How are the Plant Sisters defeated?
Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Mars defeat the Plant Sisters together, with Mercury's Shabon Spray scattering Housenka's aim before the combined Moon Tiara Action and Fire Soul wipe out all three.
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