Across the Mooniverse

New Girl is All About Exes and Joes

Madz n Mike — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:49:53 +0000

In this episode Maddie and Mike discuss Season 1, Episode 25 "Jupiter, the Powerful Girl in Love"

Star-Crossed Lovers Denied Their Just Desserts

Madz n Mike — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:12:17 +0000

In this episode Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss Season 1 Episode 24, Naru's Tears: Nephrite Dies. Nephrite, desperate to please Queen Beryl, hatches a scheme to defeat Sailor Moon. In doing so, he reveals his fondness for Naru to a spying Zoisite who kidnaps Naru and demands the Dark Crystal as ransom. Nephrite abandons a fight with Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon to rescue Naru. Nephrite is wounded during the escape and, as the title states, he doesn't survive. There's plenty of relationship analization and big feels in this one.

EP 23 - Good Girl Gone Bad

Madz n Mike — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:09:42 +0000

In this episode the hosts discuss Season 1 Episode 23 "Wish Upon a Star: Naru's First Love" Usagi learns that her best friend, Naru, has fallen for Masato Sanjoin AKA Nephrite. After seeking advice from colleagues and friends, she works up the courage to warn Naru to stay away from the guy she loves. Meanwhile Nephrite is desperate to find the Legendary Silver Crystal in order appease a furious Queen Beryl. He exploits Naru's feelings for his human persona and manipulates her into commiting crimes in an attempt to locate the coveted Jewel. When the Sailor Guardians show up to save the day, Naru risks her life to protect the guy she loves with all her heart. This creates a dilemma for the Pretty Guardian who fights for Love and for Justice. Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss power dynamics between writers and directors in TV versus film. We learn that a homosexual male Zoisite was voiced by a woman in the original 90's dub so Western viewers would think he was a girl being embraced by Kunsite. They reference The Dark Crystal's gelflings and it turns out Madz may have been named after Cybill Shepard's character in the 80's detective dramedy Moonlighting.

EP 22 - Parasol as Lover's Fall: Prelude to a Kiss

Madz n Mike — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss Season 1, Episode 22 'Romance Under the Moon: Usagi's First Kiss'. This is based Volume1, Chapter 4 of the original manga. It all revolves around a reception at The Kingdom of Diamonds Embassy. Usagi learns that the Princess of Diamonds has arrived in town to unveil a Legendary Treasure. Luna, Tuxedo Mask and Queen Beryl all wonder if the treasure could possibly be the Silver Crystal and thus hatch plans to get into the reception to find out. Usagi, disguised as a beautiful princess, sneaks into the Embassy and attends a masquerade ball where Tuxedo Mask recognizes her as the princess from his recurring dreams. He asks her to dance and they both feel they've danced together before in some forgotten past. Nephrite uses Naru to posses Princess Diamond with a shadow demon and tries to get away with the treasure. Usagi tries to stop the possessed princess and gets pushed over a balcony. When Tuxedo Mask goes to grab her, he too falls. They embrace each other and use a parasol to float slowly down to safety. The Sailor Guardians prevail over Nephrite and the Dark Kingdom's plot. The episode ends with Tuxedo Mask giving Usagi her first kiss. A sensation that seems familiar to them both. The hosts digress into many pop culture refernces such as Hello Kitty, The Box Trolls and Superman. There are some heated debates over possible holes in the script. The topics of underage drinking and the importance of consent are touched upon.

EP 21 - Something Seems Sketchy at the Animation Studio

Madz n Mike — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:47:30 +0000

In this episode we discuss Season 1, Episode 21 Protect the Children's Dreams: Friendship Through Anime. There is a lot of meta humor in this episode being set in the studio producing a Sailor V anime movie. Characters names are of some of the actual animators of the anime TV series. Themes of friendship, collaboration and competition are explored. This is the first time the Sailor Guardians face more than one Yoma. Also talked about is the Tokyo Tower. Greek mythology in the constellations as well as roofs, floors and bridges made of glass.

EP 20 - It's a Ghoul Summer, Leaving Me Here on My Own

Madz n Mike — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Madz and Hollywood Mike discuss Season 1, Episode 20: The Summer, The Beach, Youth and Ghosts. Luna takes the Sailor Scouts several hours away for a Summer training camp. The hosts talk about anime's "beach episode" trope as the girls frolic at the oceanside location. Everything would be perfectly care-free, fun in the sun if only their lodging was more like a swanky resort and less like the Bates motel. We find all sorts details to ponder from Gothic Revival aritecture and gargoyle door knockers to narrative continuity and whether Dr. Victor Frankenstein's monster was ever given a name. We go over the attributes of various supernatural entities and conclude that the concept of using hypnosis as a means to create ghosts is flawed, at best. We also cover Rei's roles and responsibilities as a Miko (Shinto Priestess) versus her psychic gifts. We get pretty deep for a filler episode that was never produced, dubbed or broadcast in the original American release.

EP 19 - Heroes Get the Shaft

Madz n Mike — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:24:21 +0000

In this episode, Madz and Hollywood Miks discuss Season 1, Episode 19 | Usagi's Joy: A Letter from Tuxedo Mask. It begins with Nephrite's plan to use love as bait to trap Sailor Moon. This leads to discussions about the Four Kings of Heaven and the politics of the Dark Kingdom. As the episode unfolds, Usagi's excitement about a love letter from Tuxedo Mask contrasts with Luna's skepticism, culminating in a dramatic revelation of Tuxedo Mask's identity. Deeply disappointed that evidently every schoolgirl in the Juban District got a similar letter urging them to a shopping mall a half hour away, she decides to confront him. She arrives at the mall to discover an imposter has caught Naru in his trap. She is forced to transform into the Pretty Guardian in order to rescue her best friend from agents of the Dark Kingdom. The hosts also talk about basophobia (fear of elevator failure), cultural origins of unlucky numbers and the fact that Game Center Crown's skill crane has little Tuxedo Mask and Queen Beryl plushies.

EP 18 - Guise and Dolls

Madz n Mike — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:09:42 +0000

In this episode we discuss Season 1, Episode 18 | Shingo's love: The grieving doll.

Madz and Hollywood Mike ponder a mysterious building sign in the opening credits. They explore the cultural significance of Girls' Day, the dynamics between characters in the Dark Kingdom, and the emotional journey of Shingo and Mika. The episode highlights themes of friendship, forgiveness, and the importance of family, culminating in a battle against the Yoma, Jumo. The hosts also tease the next episode, hinting at romantic developments.

EP 17 - Fangirl Crush Focuses On Art With A Bang

Madz n Mike — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:37:09 +0000

in this episode we discuss Season 1, Episode 17 | Usagi Becomes a Model:The Flash of the Monster Camera.

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In this episode, hosts Madz and Hollywood Mike reaffirm their commitment to the podcast amidst life's chaos, share cultural insights about Japanese school lunches and bento boxes, and delve into the themes of photography and artistry as they analyze many fine points of the ongoing exploits of their favorite Magical Girl. They explore the concepts of fangirls and fanboys, and how these terms have evolved over time, while also proposing that Nephrite might possess a way to travel through time. The conversation is rich with personal anecdotes, cultural references, and a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling in anime. It all cumulates with a boss battle that has Sailor Moon borrowing Perseus's strategy for defeating Medusa in order to free Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars and a gaggle of aspiring supermodels from an alternate dimension detention center whose warden happens to be this week's yõma.

Ep 16 - Everything Seams Okay at the Dressmaking Contest

Madz n Mike — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:51:19 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Episode 16: A Girl's Dream! Usagi Becomes a Bride!

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We also discuss why Umino is a weirdo, Mike's theory on why Nephrite chose Vega this episode, the Japanese folklore behind the constellation and the holiday Tanabata, and Mike shares a fantastic story about his past with Prince.

Sorry for the late post, y'all! July has been a whirlwind of adventure. Maddie had a birthday. Mike had an illness. Both will never stop talking about the Pretty Guardian.

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Ep 15 - Butterflies, Squirrels, and First Dates! Oh My!

Madz n Mike — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:43:49 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Episode 15: Usagi's Panic: Rei's First Date!

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We also discuss Mysterious Stranger's name and age, just how Nephrite's evil crest works, and how Usagi uses Umino for her own nefarious purposes. Shorter episode today as this is a filler episode that acts as more of a information sprinkle rather than moving forward the actual plot. WHERE IS BERYL!?

New Episodes Every Other Moonday! The Cosmos can make us late, but it can't make us stop!

Ep 14 - Nephrite's Debut Had Us Seeing Doubles!

Madz n Mike — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:11:44 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Episode 14: A New Enemy Appears: Nephrite's Evil Crest!

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We also discuss how often we've discussed this episode, the hierarchy of the Dark Kingdom, our theories on who Artemis might be, why Naru hasn't figured out that Usagi is Sailor Moon yet, and MORE!!

New Episodes Every Other Moonday! The Cosmos can make us late, but it can't make us stop!

Ep 13 - Return from the Eternal Sleep! Goodbye, Jadeite!

Madz n Mike — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Episode 13 - Girls Unite: The End of Jadeite

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We also discuss our extended hiatus, the vast ways that the world has changed and our undying desire to talk about and share Sailor Moon with the entire world!

New Episodes Every Other Moonday! The Cosmos can make us late, but it can't make us stop! :D

Ep 12 - All the Single Ladies on the Love Boat

Madz n Mike — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:05:00 +0000

Today we talk about Episode I Want a Boyfriend: The Luxury Cruise Ship Is a Trap" -------------------------------- We also talk about how many times Mike has tried to get a boyfriend, what the REAL name of the youma is, why Umino is becoming a bit of a creep, and the significance of tissues of consolation prizes. Also, WHERE IS BERYL'S SCEPTRE?! WE NEED ANSWERS!! JADEITE'S DISGUISE WORKS FINALLY, Y'ALL!! And we grill our special guest, Joe, on Carp Dirigibles. Go follow him at @mittens.the.smitten on Instagram!

Ep 11 - Weeeeee're Baaaack!

Madz n Mike — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:30:00 +0000

**ALL ABOARD THE PANDA TRAIN! CHOO CHOO!** ------------------------------- In this episode, we talk about "Usagi vs Rei: Nightmare in Dreamland" ----------------------------- We also talk about "America's Most Wanted", the development of animatronics, wonderfully bad B Movies, "gnip-gnaps", and that damned Carp Dirigible comes back to haunt Madz once again! ----------------------- We love you guys so very much! Thank you for sticking with us through this long hiatus! We're getting back into the swing of things after life hit us in the gut with all of the things.

Ep 10 - Not So Public Transportation

Madz n Mike — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:15:00 +0000

This week we discuss "The Cursed Bus: Enter Mars, the Guardian of Fire"! ---------------------------------------- We also discuss the Ginzuishou, psychics, Rei-chan's creepy grandpa, Hikawa shrine, miko and magical rose lockpicks. ------------------------ Thank you, as always, for listening and sticking with us through the growing pains of newbie podcasting, Moonies!

Ep 9 - Potential for Rushing Around

Madz n Mike — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:20:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss "Usagi's Disaster: Beware of the Clock of Confusion" ------------------------------------- We also discuss who fired the intern, whether or not Luna is a cat, FOMO and OCD, how I've been seduced by Jadeite, new moon gadgets, and why Tuxedo Kamen-sama is the best protector in the universe. Also, Mike gives me the most insulting compliment of all time. And I laugh hysterically at it. ------------------------------------- For some reason, Mike's audio is super quiet in this episode. Thank you for sticking with us through these podcast growing pains!

Ep 8 - Usagi Gets a Study Partner

Madz n Mike — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:35:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss "The Girl Genius Is a Monster: The Brainwashing Cram School of Horror"! ------------------------------- We also discuss Luna's Secret Access to Head Office, why Umino is Wikipedia Boy, cram schools, bullying the weird kids, what the hell Floppy Disks are, Esoteric Final Fantasy XIV references, and the male gaze. We also get into a debate about whether or not Mysterious Stranger is creepy. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Click Here for Sailor Mercury Facts](https://screenrant.com/sailor-moon-mercury-trivia-facts-ami/)

Ep7 - Jadeite Creates "Japan's Got Talent"

Madz n Mike — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:15:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss "Usagi Learns Her Lesson: Becoming a Star Is Hard Work"! --------------------------- We also discuss Japanese variety shows, Cinderella stories, Naru-chan's manipulation tactics, Umino's obsession with Usagi, what it's like to be a 14 year-old girl, and fame zombies. ALSO: GUESS WHO RETURNS TO THE FRAY?! IT'S MADDIE'S BAE! ------------------------------------------ We also take a quiz to determine which Sailor Moon character we are. [Click Here to Take It Yourself!](https://www.clickhole.com/whoa-slow-down-there-buddy-nobody-dates-my-daughter-1828891829)

Ep 6 - All the Wrong Genres and All the Right References

Madz n Mike — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss "Protect the Melody of Love: Usagi Plays Cupid" ----------------------------------- We also discuss questionable music choices, the meaning of Umino's swirly glasses, the energy-draining abilities of Christmas music, late-night arcade shenanigans, Q-bert, and Mike learns that it's okay to love Tuxedo Kamen-sama.

Ep 5 - Furbies Make You Hate Cats

Madz n Mike — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss "Scent of a Monster: Chanela will Steal Your Love" We also discuss Final Fantasy 14 NPCs, the importance of arts in schools, and Maddie's favourite cosmetics company, Geek Chic Cosmetics! ---------------------------------------------------------- Check them out if you're interested: [Geek Chic Cosmetics](http://geekchiccosmetics.com)

Ep 4 - Fat-Shaming in the Mooniverse

Madz n Mike — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

**Just a Note: We are aware of the weird echo. Unfortunately, this epsiode and the next are still affected by it because we recorded a couple episodes back-to-back to prep for the holidays. The issue will be fully resolved in Episode 6. Thank you for your understanding and patience.** ---------------------------------------------------------- Y'all best buckle up cause Maddie and Mike get a bit fired up in this episode. And they're not afraid to be liberal with the f-bombs. ---------------------------------------------------------- Today we're discussing Episode 4 of Sailor Moon: "Learn How to Be Skinny from Usagi"! We also discuss Creeper Umino, "Sweet Sugar Energy", Pornhub, and the Japanese ability to make content out of anything,

Ep 3 - Jadeite is the Japanese Delilah

Madz n Mike — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

**DISCLAIMER:** The audio in this episode is really wonky for some strange reason. Sorry, lovely Moonies! ----------------------------- In this episode, we discuss "Mysterious Sleeping Sickness: Protect the Girls in Love!" We also discuss Japanese animation, Luna NOT having a crush on Motoki, the alphabet, and why it's bad to be the best friend of a superhero. ALSO: We have a special guest! Our lovely friend, Peter!

Ep 2 - Punishment Awaits the Censor Board!

Madz n Mike — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

**Trigger Warning:** In this episode we do talk about sexual assault and victim blaming. The topic of consent is important and as it directly relates to the episode, we do discuss unwanted attention and sexual harrassment. Be advised. If these topics are sensitive areas for you, we encourage you to skip over this episode. It is the intent of everyone involved in *Across the Mooniverse* to create an atmosphere of inclusivity and safety. We fight for love and for justice. Always. ---------------------------------- In this episode, Mike and Maddie discuss all things from Japanese grammar to 90s Alt Rock bands. This episode gets a bit giggly and tangential because Maddie was enjoying some wine at the time of recording. We also discuss "Punishment Awaits: the House of Fortune Is the Monster Mansion", the second episode of the first season. ------------------------------------------------------------ **Just a Quick Note** Mike's microphone was off for about the first two minutes of the show, so his audio is a little weird at first. We correct the issue once it's discovered. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Ep 1 - There's No Crying On Moondays

Madz n Mike — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:30:00 +0000

We are the super nerdy Sailor Guardians who fight for Love and Justice! And this is... **Across the Mooniverse**! ----------------------------------- Well, we're finally diving into the series and we start with carp dirigibles! In this episode, we discuss the series opener "Crybaby Usagi's Beautiful Transformation". We also discuss elven love letters, Japanese animation choices, Codename Sailor V, and whether Queen Beryl has a scepter or a crystal ball. Maddie also goes on a rant about the horrors of DiC and their butchering of the 90s dub. ------------------------------------ Here's a link to the site we reference that does the comparisons on the 90s dub: [Japanese vs DiC Translation](https://smuncensored.com/)

Ep 0 - Welcome To The Mooniverse

Madz n Mike — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

We are the super nerdy Sailor Guardians who fight for Love and Justice! And this is... **Across the Mooniverse**! Come join Maddie and Mike on their flagship adventure into the world of Sailor Moon. Maddie is our fearless captain and veteran to the series, spending most of her life under the hypnotic allure of the Moon Princess. Mike, on the other hand, is just dipping his toes into this magical world. In this episode, our hosts discuss their knowledge of Sailor Moon and explain roughly how the show will work going forward. It's a short introduction to our intrepid adventurers, but it's still full of a lot of insights into their worlds. *Audio quality is low in this first episode. We apologize. We've since remedied this issue and hope to have higher quality audio going forward. Thank you for your understanding.*