Ep 1. Awaken the Sleeping Beauty: Mamoru's Distress

Awaken the Sleeping Beauty: Mamoru's Distress is the first episode of the second season of Sailor Moon R. In this episode, the story continues from where it left off in the previous season. After the battle with Queen Beryl, the sailor soldiers have been leading peaceful lives until they are attacked by a group of aliens known as the Black Moon Clan. The new enemy appears to be after Sailor Moon and her crystal.

In this episode, Mamoru, also known as Tuxedo Mask, is seen suffering from strange and disturbing nightmares. These dreams are so intense that they cause him to fall unconscious in the middle of the day. Mamoru's nightmares revolve around a beautiful woman who seems to have a connection with him. He does not know why he is dreaming about her or what these dreams mean.

Meanwhile, the Black Moon Clan invades Tokyo and begins to wreak havoc. Chibiusa, a pink-haired girl from the future, reaches out to Sailor Moon and her friends in the present day for help. She tells them that her mother and the future are in danger, and that the Black Moon Clan is after her Silver Crystal. The Sailor Soldiers decide to protect Chibiusa and her crystal from the enemy.

As the episode progresses, Mamoru's nightmares become more vivid and frequent. He starts to feel a strange connection with the woman in his dreams and feels compelled to find her. When he eventually meets her in person, he discovers that she is a mystical being from the planet Nemesis, and that she has been sent to retrieve the Silver Crystal for the Black Moon Clan. Mamoru is torn between his loyalty to his friends and his love for the woman he has just met.

As the episode comes to a close, the Black Moon Clan attacks again, and the Sailor Soldiers engage in battle. During the fight, Mamoru suddenly becomes unconscious and transforms into a new character called Prince Endymion. It is revealed that he is under the control of the woman he met earlier, who is a powerful sorceress named Esmeraude. Esmeraude reveals herself as the true enemy and reveals that she plans to use Mamoru's power to capture the Silver Crystal and take over the world.

Overall, Awaken the Sleeping Beauty: Mamoru's Distress is an action-packed episode full of intrigue, mystery, and drama. It sets the stage for the rest of the season, introducing new characters, enemies, and plot twists that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Sailor Moon R continues to deliver the excitement and adventure that fans of the series have come to love.