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Act 52 Stars 3

Manga ChapterCh. 52

Act 52 Stars 3 sharpens Usagi's slowly returning memories of what happened to Mamoru, while Rei and Minako resolve to challenge the Three Lights at Juban High School, in the third chapter of Sailor Moon's Stars arc.

Arc: Stars
Japanese: Act 52 スターズ 3
Next Act: Act 53 Stars 4
Illustrator: Naoko Takeuchi
Arc Position: 3
Previous Act: Act 51 Stars 2
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Summary

Usagi's recollection of what happened to Mamoru grows clearer, while Rei and Minako make up their minds to corner the Three Lights at Juban High School. Naoko Takeuchi authored and illustrated this third chapter of the Stars arc.

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Key Events

Pieces of the truth about Mamoru's disappearance keep surfacing in Usagi's mind, deepening her unease. Losing patience with the mystery around the popular idols, Rei and Minako resolve to confront them face to face at school. The chapter also brings out two agents of the enemy, Sailor Lead Crow and Sailor Phi.

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Notes

Sailor Lead Crow and Sailor Phi make their first appearance here as new adversaries. As an early entry in Sailor Moon's concluding storyline, the installment keeps its weight on Usagi's slow-returning memories and the Guardians' rising suspicion of the Three Lights rather than on any decisive battle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Rei and Minako decide to do in Act 52 Stars 3?

Rei and Minako resolve to confront the Three Lights face to face at Juban High School over the popular idols' mysterious behavior.

Does Usagi remember what happened to Mamoru in Act 52 Stars 3?

Pieces of the truth about Mamoru's disappearance keep surfacing in Usagi's mind in Act 52 Stars 3, deepening her unease, though her memory is still incomplete.

Who are Sailor Lead Crow and Sailor Phi?

Sailor Lead Crow and Sailor Phi are two agents of the enemy introduced in Act 52 Stars 3, appearing as new adversaries within the Stars arc.

What is the focus of Act 52 Stars 3?

Act 52 Stars 3 centers on Usagi's slowly returning memories and the Guardians' growing suspicion of the Three Lights rather than on a major battle.

Which chapter of the Stars arc is Act 52 Stars 3?

Act 52 Stars 3 is the third chapter of the Stars arc, following Act 51 Stars 2 and preceding Act 53 Stars 4.

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