Friend or Foe? Starlights and the Sailor Guardians
EpisodeThe thirteenth Sailor Stars episode puts Makoto in the spotlight. Invited to cook alongside Taiki on a television program, she buckles under nerves, and Usagi's attempt to steady her only tips the situation into chaos.
Summary
Taiki lands a guest spot on a cooking show and asks Makoto to prepare a dish with him on air. Overcome with nerves once the cameras roll, she flounders, and when Usagi steps in to reassure her, the well-meaning help pushes things from bad to worse.
Key Events
The televised cooking segment becomes the setting for the episode's monster battle, with Sailor Star Maker calling on the newly introduced Sailor Star Yell to power an attack.
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Notes
The installment marks the first appearance, in silhouette and without dialogue, of Sailor Lead Crow and Sailor Aluminum Siren, and it debuts the Sailor Star Yell item. None of these events took place in the manga, where the Starlights used no items when attacking and the Sailor Star Yell did not exist. A revised animation for Star Gentle Uterus also premiered here, and the sound cue accompanying the monster's conjured cake is one normally tied to Sailor Saturn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Friend or Foe? Starlights and the Sailor Guardians"?
In this Sailor Stars episode, Taiki invites Makoto to cook alongside him on a televised cooking show, but she grows overwhelmed with nerves once the cameras roll, and Usagi's attempt to calm her only makes things worse.
What attack does Sailor Star Maker use in this episode?
During the monster battle that erupts on the cooking show set, Sailor Star Maker calls on the newly introduced Sailor Star Yell item to power her attack.
Which characters make their first appearance in this episode?
This episode marks the first appearance, shown only in silhouette without dialogue, of Sailor Lead Crow and Sailor Aluminum Siren, alongside the debut of the Sailor Star Yell item.
What monster appears in "Friend or Foe? Starlights and the Sailor Guardians"?
The monster of the week is Sailor Chef, who attacks during the televised cooking segment featuring Makoto and Taiki.
How does this episode's story compare to the manga?
None of this episode's events occurred in the manga, where the Starlights used no items when attacking and the Sailor Star Yell did not exist.
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