First things first: I got one of those crappily edited volumes from Kodansha USA with the smudging and heavy printing, but I don't have my receipt so good luck returning it for me. Seriously, where the hell is the quality control that such obvious errors can slip under the radar? JFC.

Complaints about printing aside, this is easily the strongest volume of the series so far as it brings the dramatic conclusion to the 'R' story arc. Yes, a few plot threads are wrapped up almost too nicely at the end, but this is a mahou shojo manga after all. But this is a volume about Usagi's strength and Chibiusa's growth, and in the end these two ideas work together to bring down the Death Phantom (err, 'Wiseman' to dub fans) and save the Earth from a toxic death.

Warning: Scenes with Dark!Chibiusa and Brainwashed!Mamoru can get quite questionable at times, so if you're triggered by incest, feel free to skip those panels. ( )

This book had the ending of the second series. Now I am all caught up with the books that have currently been released...now I have to wait for the others. ( )

Volume 5 is such a good issue, so much happens to the Sailor Scouts and we get to see how awesome Sailor Pluto truly is and a different version of Small Lady. It's an emotional volume and satisfying conclusion to the Black Moon arc. ( )

Nice resolution to the storyline. I cannot wait to see what the next one will lead our heroines. ( )

Nice resolution to the storyline. I cannot wait to see what the next one will lead our heroines. ( )