Episode 80 of the anime, a second-season chapter and a rare instance of an enemy turning a guardian against her friends. Esmeraude's newest Droid preys on Ami's insecurities to make her doubt and betray her companions.
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Summary
Esmeraude's latest Droid singles out Ami, exploiting her private feelings to fill her with doubt and set her against the friends she fights beside.
Key Events
The episode stands as one of the few times a villain attempts to pit one guardian against the rest, aiming that scheme squarely at Ami. It brings the debut of the Droid Giwaaku along with the attack Double Shabon Spray Freezing, the only occasion that technique is ever used across the anime.
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Notes
Both the DiC and Korean dubs removed the opening scene of Esmeraude bathing and being interrupted by Saphir, so the edited cut instead begins with her summoning the Droid while oddly still in a bathrobe. The Sailor Says segment reused footage from an earlier installment. When Viz released the episode in its dub, audio syncing problems forced the company to press a corrected disc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in 'The Terrifying Illusion: Ami All Alone'?
In this episode, Esmeraude's newest Droid targets Sailor Mercury, exploiting Ami's private insecurities to fill her with doubt and turn her against her friends. It is one of the few times in the series that a villain tries to turn one guardian against the rest.
What Droid and attack debut in 'The Terrifying Illusion: Ami All Alone'?
The episode introduces the Droid Giwaaku along with the attack Double Shabon Spray Freezing, which Ami uses only this one time across the entire anime.
What did the DiC and Korean dubs cut from this episode?
Both the DiC and Korean dubs removed the opening scene of Esmeraude bathing and being interrupted by Saphir, so their edited versions instead open with her summoning the Droid Giwaaku while still in a bathrobe.
Does the Sailor Says segment in this episode use new footage?
No, the Sailor Says segment in this episode reused footage from an earlier installment rather than using new material.
What problem occurred with the Viz dub of this episode?
When Viz released this episode in English, audio syncing problems forced the company to press a corrected disc to fix the issue.
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