Straight to Your Dream! Idol Minako is Born

"Straight to You Dream! Idol Minako is Born" is the 26th episode of the final season of the Sailor Moon anime and the 192nd of the overall series. It was first aired in Japan on November 16, 1996.

Summary
Minako has been trying out for an idol competition that Yaten is judging and has made it to the final round. Sailor Tin Nyanko, in disguise, is also judging. Everyone keeps telling her not to forget her real dream outside of her duties. One of the judges is turned into a Phage. Minako passes the final round but decides being with her friends is more important now.

Changes From the Manga

 * These events never happened in the manga.

First Appearances
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Trivia

 * This was the second episode that used Minako's song "Route Venus". The first time was in episode 154.
 * This was the last episode directed by Yuji Endo.
 * This was the last episode that featured a Phage.
 * Sailor Venus performed Venus Love and Beauty Shock for the last time in the anime.
 * The second and final transformation sequence for Healer Star Power, Make Up was first used in this episode.

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