Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season III
Synopsis
Usagi Tsukino is still struggling to balance her home life with the duties of being Sailor Moon, the guardian of love and justice. Along with the other Sailor Guardians and her boyfriend Mamoru Chiba, they begin investigating cases of students from Mugen Academy, a school for the most elite students, who are being transformed into monsters. During the investigation, they meet three strange individuals: Haruka Tenou, a handsome racecar driver; Michiru Kaiou, a talented violinist; and Hotaru Tomoe, a mysterious girl with a weak constitution. As more incidents occur, the Sailor Guardians are met with another surprise—the appearance of two new planetary protectors with motives of their own. Despite the newcomers' questionable allegiance to Usagi and her comrades, they all face a threat from a common enemy: an evil entity who calls himself Pharaoh 90. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment toward Sailor Moon Crystal Season III is mixed but leans positive. Many viewers appreciate the improved visuals and more faithful adaptation of the manga, particularly the Infinity Arc. However, some criticisms remain regarding the rushed pacing, plot inconsistencies, and some animation flaws, creating a mildly polarized response overall.
Strengths
- Improved art and animation compared to previous seasons.
- Faithful adaptation of the manga's Infinity Arc.
- Better characterization, with more personality for the characters.
- Enjoyable portrayal of the Outer Senshi (Uranus, Neptune, Saturn).
Weaknesses
- Rushed pacing due to the limited number of episodes.
- Plot holes and unresolved events from previous seasons.
- Some animation inconsistencies and occasional choppiness.
- Opening sequence copied from other anime.