Awaken the Sleeping Beauty: Mamoru's Distress
EpisodeMamoru's cold shoulder collides with a Black Moon ambush in a tale that openly borrows from Sleeping Beauty. When a Droid's spell drops Sailor Moon into a lethal slumber, only the man pushing her away can wake her, and his rescue arrives wrapped in heartbreak rather than reunion.
Summary
As Mamoru intensifies his campaign to keep Usagi at a distance, tormented by dreams warning that staying close will doom the world, the Black Moon Clan renews its pursuit of Chibiusa. During the rescue attempt, the Droid Akumuuda locks Sailor Moon in a deadly sleep that slowly drains her life away. The only cure is a kiss from Mamoru himself.
Key Events
Usagi mistakes a motorcycle ride Mamoru gives Unazuki for a new romance and sinks into misery. Chibiusa nearly gets struck by a car, and the burst of power she releases alerts the enemy. Petz and Calaveras seize the child before the other guardians drive them off, and Mars disrupts the spell with Akuryo Taisan yet fails to free Usagi. Tuxedo Mask finally arrives, wakes Sailor Moon with a kiss, and she destroys Akumuuda using Moon Princess Halation. Unazuki Furuhata debuts.
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Notes
Despite the rescue, Tuxedo Mask insists the kiss meant nothing and refuses any reconciliation, though a solitary Mamoru later weeps and begs Usagi's forgiveness. The sting fades once Usagi meets Unazuki waiting tables at Fruits Parlor Crown and learns the ride was innocent and that the waitress already has a boyfriend, renewing her resolve to win Mamoru back. The DiC dub trimmed most of Usagi's dream and cut the moment where Mars slaps Sailor Moon to rouse her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Usagi and Mamoru break up?
In "Awaken the Sleeping Beauty: Mamoru's Distress," Mamoru does not formally break up with Usagi, but he works hard to push her away because prophetic dreams convince him that staying close will doom the world. Even after waking her from a deadly sleep with a kiss, he insists it meant nothing and refuses reconciliation, though he later weeps alone and begs her forgiveness.
What curse does the Droid Akumuuda put on Sailor Moon?
The Droid Akumuuda locks Sailor Moon in a deadly sleep spell that slowly drains her life away. The only cure turns out to be a kiss from Mamoru himself.
Who wakes Sailor Moon from her deadly sleep in this episode?
Tuxedo Mask finally arrives and wakes Sailor Moon with a kiss, ending the curse Akumuuda placed on her. She then destroys Akumuuda using Moon Princess Halation.
Why does Usagi feel jealous of Unazuki Furuhata in this episode?
Usagi mistakes a motorcycle ride Mamoru gives Unazuki Furuhata for a new romance and sinks into misery. She later meets Unazuki waiting tables at Fruits Parlor Crown and learns the ride was innocent and that Unazuki already has a boyfriend.
What role does the Black Moon Clan play in this episode?
The Black Moon Clan renews its pursuit of Chibiusa, and Petz and Calaveras seize the child during the chaos before the other Sailor Guardians drive them off.
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