Yasha
CharacterYasha is a masked Youma in the service of Zoisite of the Dark Kingdom. Instead of hunting energy or the Sailor Guardians, her orders are to shadow the general Nephrite and seize the Silver Crystal the instant he finds it. Her name is simply the Japanese word for demon.
Appearance
Yasha first passes as a woman in a traditional robe and mask, her true face kept hidden the entire time she is disguised. Break that mask, and a horned demon comes out. The horns can stretch a little and spin like drill bits.
Personality
Yasha is fiercely loyal to the Dark Kingdom, and that loyalty drives the episode's turn. When Nephrite steps in to defend a human, she is outraged that a general would betray their cause, and her fury pushes her to try to kill him herself.
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History
In episode 23, Zoisite frets that Nephrite may reach the Silver Crystal first, so Kunzite proposes planting Yasha to watch him and pounce if he succeeds. She stays out of sight for most of the story. While spying, she sees Nephrite struggling against the Guardians as Naru's love shields him from Sailor Moon's tiara and stirs the Black Crystal to life. Mistaking that stone for the Silver Crystal, Yasha strikes. The crystal rolls to Naru, and when Yasha lunges to claim it, Nephrite intervenes and shatters her mask. Enraged by his betrayal, she reveals her demon form and drives her horns at him, but Sailor Moon's Moon Tiara Action destroys her first. She counts among the rare monsters to turn against a member of their own side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yasha mean in Japanese?
In Sailor Moon, Yasha's name is simply the Japanese word for demon. She is a masked Youma who takes that name into her true horned demon form once her disguise is broken.
Is Yasha male or female in Sailor Moon?
Yasha is female. She first appears as a woman in a traditional robe and mask, keeping her true horned demon face hidden until the mask is broken.
Who does Yasha serve in Sailor Moon?
Yasha is a masked Youma who serves the general Zoisite of the Dark Kingdom. Her assignment is to secretly shadow the general Nephrite and seize the Silver Crystal the instant he finds it.
How does Yasha die in Sailor Moon?
Yasha is destroyed by Sailor Moon's Moon Tiara Action. She is defeated after mistaking Naru's Black Crystal for the Silver Crystal and attacking Nephrite when he steps in to protect Naru.
Why does Yasha turn against Nephrite?
Yasha turns against Nephrite because she is outraged that a Dark Kingdom general would betray their cause to defend a human. Her fury at what she sees as his betrayal drives her to try to kill him herself.
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