: She eventually frees Mamoru from Queen Beryl's control using the Star Locket, but he is mortally wounded protecting her.
: Sailor Moon transforms into Princess Serenity to battle the Beryl-Metalia fusion. Supported by the spirits of her fallen friends, she uses the Silver Crystal to defeat the Dark Kingdom, though the effort costs her life. Sailor Moon Episode 46
, titled " Usagi's Everlasting Wish! A New Reincarnation ," serves as the high-stakes finale to the first season. It is widely regarded by fans as a masterpiece of emotional storytelling and one of the most significant episodes in anime history . Summary of Key Events : She eventually frees Mamoru from Queen Beryl's
: Following the tragic deaths of the other Sailor Guardians in Episode 45, Sailor Moon faces a brainwashed Prince Endymion (Mamoru) alone. , titled " Usagi's Everlasting Wish
: In the original 90s DiC dub, this episode and the previous one were combined into "Day of Destiny." This version heavily edited the violence and changed the deaths to the characters simply being "captured". Modern viewers generally prefer the uncensored Viz Media dub or the original Japanese version for their greater emotional impact. I LOVE Episode 45 & 46 but... - Sailor Moon Forum