Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Final Battle Unfolds
By August Tales
Sailor Moon Cosmos picks up the final arc of the original manga, following Usagi Tsukino and her companions in their most pivotal battle. As Sailor Galaxia, a power-hungry Senshi, sets her sights on Earth, she eliminates fellow Sailor Guardians one by one. Sailor Moon must join forces with the Sailor Starlights and travel to the farthest reaches of the universe, taking on one of their own.
While the journey is fraught with emotional battles and intense fights, Usagi holds onto hope that she can save her friends and loved ones. Along the way, a mysterious little girl named Chibi Chibi appears, adding to the complexity of the unfolding events.
The Arrival of Chibi Chibi: A Heavenly Light Descends
Before chaos strikes, the Sailor Senshi of Earth are living in peace. That changes when Usagi’s beloved Mamoru mysteriously vanishes just as he is about to board a plane to America. Strangely, Usagi can’t recall the event and believes Mamoru is overseas. Yet, she feels heartbroken by his silence.
In the midst of this turmoil, a bright light from the sky introduces Chibi Chibi. The young girl lands on Earth with little memory of her mission, though it’s clear she is no ordinary child. Despite her amnesia, Chibi Chibi’s arrival signals that big changes are coming.
Chibi Chibi Rescues Princess Kakyuu: A Guardian in Hiding
Though she struggles to remember her past, Chibi Chibi’s first task is to protect Princess Kakyuu, a Sailor Senshi fleeing Galaxia’s wrath. Kakyuu hides in a small incense burner to recover from her ordeal. Her location remains a secret even from the Sailor Starlights, who are unaware of Chibi Chibi’s protective presence.
With Chibi Chibi watching over her, Princess Kakyuu regains her strength in time to assist Usagi in her most desperate moments. Kakyuu, having lost her home and her loved ones, sympathizes with Usagi’s mission to save her friends and Mamoru.
Chibi Chibi Watches Over Usagi: A Glimpse of Her Power
As Usagi begins to comprehend the truth about Mamoru’s disappearance, she collapses under the weight of grief and loss. Chibi Chibi, using her magic, convinces Usagi’s mother that she is part of their family, allowing her to care for her “sister” while she recovers.
During a visit from the Sailor Starlights, they catch a brief glimpse of Chibi Chibi’s wings. This fleeting moment leaves them stunned, though Usagi’s mother remains unaware of the sight. This subtle revelation hints at Chibi Chibi’s hidden strength, though the full extent of her powers remains unclear.
Princess Kakyuu Emerges: Chibi Chibi’s Secret Revealed
As Chibi Chibi regains fragments of her memory, she remains tight-lipped about her origins. Her reluctance to share her story frustrates her fellow Sailor Senshi. The Sailor Starlights grow suspicious, but before they can press her for answers, Chibi Chibi reveals the one they’ve been searching for: Princess Kakyuu.
The Sailor Starlights had been using music to lure their lost princess back to them. Little did they know, Chibi Chibi had been guarding her all along, waiting for the right moment to bring her out of hiding.
Sailor Galaxia’s First Encounter with Chibi Chibi: A Powerful Strike
The tension escalates when Sailor Galaxia tracks down Usagi and Chibi Chibi in the park. Without concern for the surrounding city or its people, Galaxia launches a devastating attack. Usagi, caught off guard, finds herself unable to transform into Sailor Moon.
In a dramatic twist, Chibi Chibi unleashes a stunning light attack on Galaxia, catching the powerful Senshi off-guard. Galaxia is momentarily defeated in their first battle. Not only does Chibi Chibi fend off Galaxia, but she also heals the city from the destruction left in her wake. The Sailor Starlights, witnessing Chibi Chibi’s strength, realize they have a powerful new ally.
Chibi Chibi Awakens: Sailor Chibi Chibi Moon Joins the Fight
By the end of the first part of the film, Chibi Chibi’s powers have fully awakened. She is now ready to fight alongside Sailor Moon and the others. As the heroes prepare to travel to space and confront Galaxia, Sailor Chibi Chibi Moon makes her debut, revealing her angelic wings in all their glory.
Dressed in a costume resembling Sailor Moon’s, Chibi Chibi is poised to join the battle, adding another layer of strength to their team.
Sailor Moon’s Reluctance: Chibi Chibi and Chibiusa Convince Her to Fight
As the group reaches Galaxia’s domain, they face unimaginable losses. The Sailor Starlights are defeated, and Princess Kakyuu has fallen. Just when all hope seems lost, Chibiusa (Sailor Chibi Moon) arrives from the future, accompanied by the Sailor Quartet. Their combined efforts save the remaining Senshi from certain death, but a new challenge arises.
Galaxia has resurrected evil versions of Sailor Moon’s closest allies, forcing her to face her friends in battle. At first, Sailor Moon refuses to fight, unwilling to harm those she loves. But Chibi Chibi and Chibiusa convince her that she must act, or risk losing everything.
Chibi Chibi’s True Power Unleashed: A Hero’s Shield
As the battle rages on, a corrupted Sailor Saturn prepares to strike Sailor Moon with her deadly Galactica Glaive Surprise attack. In a moment of selflessness, Sailor Chibi Chibi Moon shields Usagi from the blow, allowing her to continue the fight. Chibiusa, watching from the sidelines, begins to suspect that Chibi Chibi has far more knowledge than she’s letting on.
Usagi’s Hope Shines: Changing Chibi Chibi’s Perspective
The ultimate showdown between Sailor Moon and Galaxia’s master, Chaos, brings the battle to its most intense point. Chibi Chibi, now aware of her true purpose, begs Sailor Moon to destroy the Galaxy Cauldron to prevent further destruction. However, Usagi refuses, believing that life’s challenges, both joyful and painful, are worth enduring.
Her words touch Chibi Chibi, who begins to understand Sailor Moon’s unwavering hope for a brighter future.
Chibi Chibi’s True Form: Sailor Cosmos Emerges
In the final moments, Chibi Chibi reveals her true identity as Sailor Cosmos, a future version of Sailor Moon. Having come from a time of great chaos, Sailor Cosmos sought to change the past in hopes of preventing the destruction of her era. However, through Usagi’s example, she finds the courage to return to her time and face her own battles, reinvigorated by hope.
As Sailor Moon sacrifices herself in the Galaxy Cauldron, she heals the universe and defeats Chaos. Sailor Cosmos watches on, inspired by the bravery of her past self.
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