Thunder and Lightning Antenna
ItemThe Thunder and Lightning Antenna is the golden rod fixed to Sailor Jupiter's tiara. Working like a lightning rod, it extends when she channels her electric attacks and appears across every version of the series.
Overview
The Thunder and Lightning Antenna is a slender rod mounted on Sailor Jupiter's tiara, and it turns up in every continuity of the franchise. In build and behavior it resembles a golden lightning rod, and it channels several of her strongest electrical strikes.
Function
The antenna serves as the conduit for a number of Jupiter's attacks. Rather than staying visible at all times, it only springs up when she draws on it to unleash her power, then retracts once the strike is done. Through it she delivers moves such as Supreme Thunder, Sparkling Wide Pressure, and Jupiter Oak Evolution, with the Supreme Thunder Dragon reserved for the anime.
Notable Users
Sailor Jupiter is the sole wielder of the antenna. The 90s anime never gave it a name on screen, but the official website labeled it the Thunder and Lightning Antenna, while the DiC English dub called it Jupiter's Thunder Antenna and the CWi dub called it Jupiter's Lightning Antenna. Early concept sketches of the Inner Guardians in the Materials Collection show the antenna joined to an earpiece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Thunder and Lightning Antenna?
The Thunder and Lightning Antenna is a slender golden rod mounted on Sailor Jupiter's tiara. It behaves like a lightning rod and channels several of her strongest electrical attacks.
Who uses the Thunder and Lightning Antenna?
Sailor Jupiter is the sole user of the Thunder and Lightning Antenna, drawing on it whenever she unleashes her electric power.
What attacks does the Thunder and Lightning Antenna power?
Through the antenna Sailor Jupiter delivers moves such as Supreme Thunder, Sparkling Wide Pressure, and Jupiter Oak Evolution, with the anime-only Supreme Thunder Dragon also channeled through it.
Is the Thunder and Lightning Antenna always visible?
No. The antenna only springs up when Sailor Jupiter draws on it to attack, then retracts once the strike is finished.
What did the English dubs call the Thunder and Lightning Antenna?
The 90s anime never named the antenna on screen, but the DiC dub called it Jupiter's Thunder Antenna and the CWi dub called it Jupiter's Lightning Antenna.
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