The 157th episode and 30th of the SuperS season centers on a boy determined to take flight aboard a rebuilt bicycle, a stubborn dream that draws the attention of the Dead Moon Circus and puts the friendships around him to the test as the guardians step in.
Summary
The story follows Hiroki, a boy who pours himself into a modified bicycle in the hope of getting it, and himself, off the ground and into the air. His stubborn pursuit of flight anchors the episode, which North American broadcasts aired as Dream Believer.
Key Events
As the boy chases his airborne ambition, the Amazoness Quartet's Lemures PaoPao Girl enters the fray, threatening the dream at the heart of the plot. Sailor Chibi Moon steps up in an unusual fashion, wielding the Crystal Carillon to strike at the enemy rather than relying on the team's usual finisher.
Notes
This is the sole episode in which Sailor Chibi Moon uses the Crystal Carillon as an attack, and the only time Usagi and Chibiusa do not transform together with Moon Crisis, Make Up. The dub title plays on the song Daydream Believer by The Monkees. It first aired in Japan on December 16, 1995, and in North America on November 3, 2000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Pegasus Disappears: Wavering Friendship" about?
The episode follows Hiroki, a boy pouring himself into a modified bicycle in hopes of getting himself off the ground and into the air, a stubborn dream that draws the Dead Moon Circus's attention and tests the friendships around him.
What villain targets Hiroki in this episode?
The Amazoness Quartet's Lemures PaoPao Girl enters the story to threaten Hiroki's dream of flight, drawing the Sailor Guardians into the fight.
What weapon does Sailor Chibi Moon use in this episode?
Sailor Chibi Moon uses the Crystal Carillon as an attack against PaoPao Girl, the only time in the series she wields it offensively rather than relying on the team's usual finisher.
What is unusual about the transformation sequence in this episode?
"Pegasus Disappears: Wavering Friendship" is the only episode in which Usagi and Chibiusa do not transform together using Moon Crisis, Make Up.
What does the English dub title of this episode reference?
The English dub title, "Dream Believer," plays on the song "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees.
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