Believe in Love: Ami, the Kindhearted Guardian
EpisodeA national practice exam at Mugen Academy doubles as cover for the guardians' latest infiltration. Amid the pressure of the test, Ami crosses paths with a brilliant academic rival who conceals a far more sinister role within the Death Busters.
Summary
Mugen Academy hosts the final round of the national mock exams, handing the Sailor Guardians a reason to slip inside. As the test unfolds, Ami runs into Yui Bidou, a student who matches her scholarly reputation and secretly doubles as the witch Viluy.
Key Events
Viluy makes her sole anime appearance, presented as a member of the Witches 5 who serve the Death Busters. The heart of the episode is Ami's academic clash with her rival inside the academy.
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Notes
This installment marks the last time Sailor Moon draws on the Holy Grail to power her Crisis transformation. The manga handles Viluy quite differently: there she is the third of the Witches 5 to fight the guardians, answers to Kaolinite, and dies to Sailor Uranus's Space Sword Blaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the Sailor Guardians infiltrate Mugen Academy in this episode?
Mugen Academy hosts the final round of the national mock exams, giving the Sailor Guardians a reason to slip inside and investigate the Death Busters.
Who is Yui Bidou and what is her secret?
Yui Bidou is a student who rivals Ami academically at Mugen Academy, but she secretly doubles as the witch Viluy, a member of the Witches 5 serving the Death Busters.
Is this Viluy's only appearance in the Sailor Moon anime?
Yes, "Believe in Love: Ami, the Kindhearted Guardian" marks Viluy's sole appearance in the anime.
What transformation item does Sailor Moon use for the last time in this episode?
This episode marks the last time Sailor Moon draws on the Holy Grail to power her Crisis transformation.
How does the manga's version of Viluy differ from the anime?
In the manga, Viluy is the third of the Witches 5 to fight the guardians, answers to Kaolinite, and dies to Sailor Uranus's Space Sword Blaster attack.
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