52 Days of BSSM - Act 5 - Makoto/Lita - Sailor Jupiter

[Phoenix]

Only bits and pieces of this act are used in the anime episode of
Makoto's introduction. In the anime, the seven rainbow crystals arc
has started and Makoto is introduced as part of that storyline with
Crane Game Joe. In the manga act, the story involves a "haunted"
bridal shop. Nephrite's demon masquerades as a bride that entrances
men who then entrance other girls. Seems like a complicated process to
me. Motoki (now scripted as Andrew/Andy in the Mixxzine version) is
the hapless victim who then turns on Makoto.

Makoto is caught up in the deception, but is freed when Usagi
disguises herself as a groom and detracts the demon bride. This is
after Tuxie practically kidnaps Usagi from her room to take her to
save Makoto.

Where Nephrite had died in Naru's arms in the previous episode, in the
manga he is fried by a furious Sailor Jupiter.

Despite the differences, there are some similarities too. Rei makes it
pretty clear that she is not into guys. Makoto is tall and rough, but
wishes to be feminine and is a great cook. The bento scene where Usagi
introduces herself to Makoto is pretty much the same. And Rei's
grandpa is indeed a lecher. However it appears that there is no spark
between Ami and Makoto in the manga.

Makoto is introduced in June in the manga and in September in the
anime.

Phoenix ;{)