Wing Hair Clips
ItemThe Wing Hair Clips are the winged white barrettes Sailor Moon fastens in her hair. Present across every continuation of the series, they are mostly ornamental but occasionally double as throwing weapons.
Overview
These hairpieces accompany Sailor Moon through all the various retellings of her story. Each clip is white and fitted with a trio of feathers, giving her look its familiar winged accent.
Function
For the most part the clips are worn purely for decoration. In the manga, however, Sailor Moon sometimes flings them at enemies or at objects hurtling toward her, and she draws on them to execute the Moon Feather Attack, a technique that exists only in the video games. The anime and live-action versions keep the barrettes strictly cosmetic and never turn them into combat tools.
Notable Users
Sailor Moon is the primary wearer, and Sailor Chibi Moon sports a matching pair of her own, much as the two share the Red Hair Pieces. Early concept sketches once imagined the clips as adornments mounted on her tiara instead. In the first anime, the pieces arrive alongside a milestone: when Sailor Moon uses the Holy Grail to reach Super Sailor Moon for the first time, she and Chibi Moon both gain their feather barrettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Wing Hair Clips in Sailor Moon?
The Wing Hair Clips are the white, feather trimmed barrettes Sailor Moon wears in her hair, appearing in every version of the series and serving mostly as a decorative winged accent.
Do Sailor Moon's Wing Hair Clips have any combat use?
In the manga, Sailor Moon sometimes throws the Wing Hair Clips at enemies or incoming objects, and they power the video game only Moon Feather Attack, but the anime and live action series keep them purely decorative.
Who wears the Wing Hair Clips?
Sailor Moon is the main wearer of the Wing Hair Clips, and Sailor Chibi Moon wears a matching pair of her own.
When do the Wing Hair Clips first appear in the anime?
In the first Sailor Moon anime, the Wing Hair Clips debut alongside Sailor Moon's first transformation into Super Sailor Moon using the Holy Grail, when both she and Chibi Moon gain their feather barrettes.
What do the Wing Hair Clips look like?
Each Wing Hair Clip is a white barrette fitted with three feathers, giving Sailor Moon's hairstyle its signature winged look.
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