Sailor Moon Sub Season 1 Episode 19 Molly's Folly
- October 5, 1995
Molly's Folly is the nineteenth episode of the first season of Sailor Moon Sub. It follows Usagi Tsukino, a middle school student who is secretly the superhero Sailor Moon, and her fellow Sailor Senshi as they take on a new enemy.
In this episode, we see Molly Baker, one of Usagi's classmates and friends, struggling with her schoolwork and feeling inadequate compared to her peers. Molly's insecurities are amplified when she hears that her crush, Melvin, has asked out their fellow classmate, Serena.
As Sailor Moon and her friends try to investigate a mysterious energy drain that has been affecting the city, they discover that the enemy is targeting teenagers who are feeling low self-esteem. The enemy is using their insecurities to drain their energy and feed off of it.
When Molly falls victim to this enemy, she becomes convinced that she is worthless and cannot accomplish anything. Sailor Moon and the others must help her see her worth and fight back against the enemy's influence.
Throughout the episode, we see the importance of self-confidence and self-love. Molly learns to value herself and her abilities, and her Sailor Senshi friends remind her that she is loved and capable of great things.
The episode also introduces a new item, the Moon Tiara, which Sailor Moon uses in her fight against the enemy. The Moon Tiara is a powerful weapon that can defeat multiple enemies at once, and it becomes a staple in Sailor Moon's arsenal.
Overall, Molly's Folly is a heartwarming and empowering episode that reinforces the themes of friendship, self-confidence, and the power of believing in oneself.