Item Information: Holy Grail/Rainbow Moon Calice (Anime)
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Love, hatred, rapture, anger, sadness; all emotions are raised to the highest level through the Holy Grail. It is an infinitely powerful artifact (as described by Sailor Pluto in episode 111) of legendary proportion. It can only be used by a select few, and for either pure or malevolent intentions. The two chief users of the Holy Grail are identified as the Messiah and the Messiah of Silence, who represent the world's salvation or destruction respectively.
The Holy Grail is formed when the three Talismans (Space Sword, Deep Aqua Mirror, and the Garnet Orb) are brought together. In Sailor Moon S, it was the artifact sought after by the Death Busters and Sailors Uranus and Neptune. Both groups searched people's Heart Crystals, in which they believed the Talismans to be hidden.
In Sailor Moon S episode 111, Seihai no Shinpi na Chikara! Muun Nidan Henshin (The Holy Grail's Mysterious Power! Moon's Second Transformation), it was revealed that the Talismans belonged to Sailor Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Once the Holy Grail was formed, Sailor Moon was able to obtain it. Because of the Holy Grail's power, Sailor Moon's second transformation into Super Sailor Moon became possible. However, because it takes so much energy, Sailor Moon was unable to maintain the transformation for long periods of time, causing the Outer Soldiers to doubt Sailor Moon to be the Messiah. Nevertheless, Sailor Moon kept the Holy Grail for future use.
In Episode 125, Kagayaku Ryuusei! Sataan Soshite Kyuuseishu (Shining Shooting Stars! Saturn and the Savior), the Holy Grail is destroyed by Mistress 9, and its energy draws Pharaoh 90 to Earth from another dimension. It does not appear again in the anime.
The Holy Grail can be called several different names, depending on the translation and/or preference of the fan. These names include Sei Hai (original Japanese), Sacred Cup (literal translation), and the Holy Grail (the intended meaning). It is also called the Rainbow Moon Calice, but possibly only when it is in Sailor Moon's possession.
It is subtly implied that the Holy Grail is related and is supposed to belong to Sailor Moon/Princess Serenity by the object's design. There are moons and a crown adorning the Grail, as seen on almost every other item used by Sailor Moon, verifying a connection. In addition, the four colored jewels on the bottom of the lid correspond to the colors of the Four Soldiers of the Outer Solar System, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Saturn. This and the Cosmic Heart Compact share a link with the mysterious team, and are the only items in Sailor Moon's possession that are exclusively tied to it.
The Holy Grail doesn't necessarily count as a transformation article in its own right, since it is only shown to be able to alter Sailor Moon in her already-transformed state. However, because it is said to have infinite power, it may also has limitless possibilities. While it is in Sailor Moon's possession, its uses as a weapon are not revealed because she never handles it as a weapon.
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