Ep 19. A Charmed Life
- November 13, 1995
A Charmed Life is the 19th episode of the second season of Sailor Moon. The episode begins with a scene showing a group of young girls playing in a park and one of them accidentally releasing a balloon that floats into the sky. The balloon is chased by a young boy who accidentally falls into a pond and begins to drown. The girl who released the balloon begins to cry for help and at that moment, a new villain, who goes by the name of Calaveras, appears on the scene and captures the girl's cry for help.
Back in the Moon Kingdom, Usagi and her friends are planning to go on a field trip to an old castle. They soon learn that the castle is said to have a legendary magical stone called the "Star Locket" that grants wishes. The group is excited about the prospect of finding the Star Locket and Usagi is particularly excited about the prospect of making a wish.
As the group arrive at the castle, they are greeted by a group of girls who are part of a magic club. The girls invite the Sailor Scouts to join them in a magical ceremony to summon the Star Locket. During the ceremony, however, Calaveras appears and captures the girls' magical energy. The Sailor Scouts quickly realize that they are in trouble and transform into their Sailor forms to face the new enemy.
In the ensuing battle, Calaveras uses her magic to charm the Sailor Scouts with a spell that makes them forget about their mission and join her side. However, Sailor Moon's Star Locket glitches during the spell and she is able to resist the charm.
Sailor Moon is now on her own, but she is not alone for long. A mysterious figure starts speaking to her through her Star Locket, telling her that she can use the Locket to make a wish that will defeat Calaveras. The figure turns out to be a manifestation of Princess Serenity, Usagi's past life.
Sailor Moon makes a wish to restore the hearts of the magic club girls and her Sailor Scout friends. With her wish granted, the girls return to normal and join Sailor Moon in defeating Calaveras.
In the end, the Star Locket is revealed to be a key that can unlock a powerful seal placed on a great evil. The Sailor Scouts realize that they have a new mission ahead of them and vow to continue their fight against evil.
Overall, A Charmed Life is an episode that showcases the importance of friendship and the power of a wish. The episode is filled with action and suspense as the Sailor Scouts face a new enemy, but it also has a heartwarming message about the power of magic and the importance of staying true to oneself. Fans of Sailor Moon will love this episode for its exciting battle scenes, memorable characters, and magical themes.