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  |Proper name            = Nephrite no Bunshin (ネフライトの分身, Nefuraito no Bunshin [Romanisation])
  |Name source            = Literally translates to "Nephrite's other self" or "Nephrite's alter ego"
  |Alignment              = [[Negaverse|Dark Kingdom (Negaverse)]]
  |Species                = [[Negaverse monster|Youma (Negaverse monster)]]
  |Gender                 = Male
  |Master                 = [[Neflite|Nephrite (Neflite)]]
  |Mission                = Possess Princess Dia(mond) so she could steal the royal treasure of the Diamond Kingdom for [[Neflite|Nephrite (Neflite)]]
  |Death                  = [[Sailor Moon]]'s [[Moon Tiara Magic|Moon Tiara]]
  |Episode                = '''22'''-(Wish Upon a Shooting Star! Naru-chan's Pure Love / Worth A Princess's Ransom)
  |Voice actor (original) = Katsuji Mori
  }} 
  ==In the Anime==
  [[Soul Shadow]] is not a monster per-se but rather an illusion of an apparition similar in appearance to [[Neflite|Nephrite]]<ref>[http://www.wikimoon.org/index.php?title=Talk:Youma - Wikimoon (Youma [Discussion])]</ref> even though some specify that it is itself a part of him <ref>[http://sailormoon.channel.forumcommunity.net/?t=24987256 - Sailormoon Channel Italia]</ref>. Similar to the [[youma]] [[Leo the Lion]], Soul Shadow was not involved in any energy-absorbing plots but was used by its master, [[Neflite|Nephrite]] to rob the visiting Princess Dia(mond) from the Diamond Kingdom, the royal treasure she is set to inherit at a reception inside the Diamond Kingdom embassy.
  
  Both [[Luna]] and [[Queen Beryl]] speculated that the royal treasure could be the legendary [[Imperium Silver Crystal]] with [[Luna]] adding that Princess Dia(mond) may be the [[Princess Serenity|Moon Princess]] that she is searching for. Consequently, both [[Luna]] and [[Queen Beryl]] of them assigned their subordinates to look into this matter.
  
  Nephrite, who snatches this assignment from [[Zoycite|Zoisite]], notices [[Molly Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]] inside the embassy. Given that her feelings for his alter ego (Masato Sanjouin [Maxfield Stanton]) would make her vulnerable, [[Neflite|Nephrite]] flattered her before implanting his [[Youma|youma]] inside of her and taking complete control of her mind. [[Neflite|Nephrite]] then used her as a "middleman" to enter the princess's quarters and "pass" the [[Youma|youma]] onto her, so the latter could steal the treasure.
  
  However, his plan fails when [[Luna]] alerts[[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] (who snuck into the embassy with her disguise pen) of the theft of the treasure and in her botched attempt at stopping the possessed princess from handing it to [[Neflite|Nephrite]], slips and falls from the balcony. [[Tuxedo Mask]] who catches her by the hand is bumped from behind by the possessed princess. "He doesn't fall, but [[Luna]] sees what is happening and attacks the princess<ref>[http://soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/television/summaries/022.php - The Oracle (Episode #22)]</ref>.
  
  [[Sailor Mars]] and [[Sailor Mercury]] arrive to help preventing [[Neflite|Nephrite]] from finishing off [[Tuxedo Mask]] and [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] but her hand slips out of her long glove, and she begins falling from the balcony bringing [[Tuxedo Mask]] with her<ref>[http://soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/television/summaries/022.php - The Oracle (Episode #22]</ref>. Fortunately both are saved when [[Luna]] throws [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]]'s parasol down to her allowing them to both float to the ground and land on their feet. [[Neflite|Nephrite]] flees with [[Tuxedo Mask]] in pursuit but is stopped by [[Sailor Mercury]] who demands to know his identity. [[Tuxedo Mask]] replies back saying doesn't know, and must find the Silver Crystal to find out. Continuing his pursuit of [[Neflite|Nephrite]], [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] transforms into [[Sailor Moon]]. 
  
  Meanwhile [[Neflite|Nephrite]] who was hiding a block away from the embassy uses his evil crest to reawaken his [[youma]] who is inside the body of Princess Dia(mond). The possessed Princess Dia(mond) was able to use the power of the [[youma]] to blast dark energy at the guests inside the embassy making the fall to the ground unconscious as she again uses the power of the [[youma]] to leap off the embassy balcony and float to the ground. 
  
  “She tries again to deliver the treasure to [[Neflite|Nephrite]], but [[Sailor Mars]] exorcises<ref>[http://www.wikimoon.org/index.php?title=Romance_Under_the_Moon!_Usagi%27s_First_Kiss - Wikimoon (Romance Under the Moon! Usagi's First Kiss)]</ref>” the [[youma]] from the possessed Princess Dia(mond) using her anti evil scroll attack. The [[youma]] floats out of her body and attacks [[Sailor Mars]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Moon]] with the a blast of dark energy. [[Sailor Mercury]] uses her Sabão Spray (Mercury Bubbles) attack against the dark energy attack causing it to stop. This gave [[Sailor Moon]] the opportunity to destroy the [[youma]] with her [[Moon Tiara Magic|Moon Tiara]].  
  
  ==In the manga==
  In Act 4 (Kamenfutoukai - Masquerade), Soul Shadow was actually a female [[youma]] disguised as an interpreter for Princess Dia(mond). The [[youma]] is destroyed by [[Sailor Moon]]'s "Moon Twilight Flash" attack.
  
  ==Trivia==
  *Soul Shadow's death can be seen on the opening sequence of Sailor Moon.
  
  {|width="200" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
  |+'''Images pertinent to Soul Shadow in the Anime'''
  |[[File:CS022-215.jpg|thumb|Soul Shadow in his true [[youma]] form]]
  |[[File:CS022-216.jpg|thumb|[[Neflite|Nephrite]] implants his [[youma]] inside of [[Molly Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]], taking complete control of her mind]]
  |[[File:CS022-222.jpg|thumb|[[Molly Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]] under the influence of the [[youma]] Soul Shadow]]
  |[[File:CS022-259.jpg|thumb|[[Molly Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]] passing the [[youma]] Soul Shadow onto Princess Dia(mond)]]
  |-
  |[[File:CS022-348.jpg|thumb|[[Neflite|Nephrite]]'s uses his evil crest to reawaken his [[youma]]]]
  |[[File:CS022-350.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] Soul Shadow reawakening from inside the body of Princess Dia(mond)]]
  |[[File:CS022-355.jpg|thumb|The possessed Princess Dia(mond) using the power of the [[youma]] to blast dark energy at the guests inside the embassy]]
  |[[File:CS022-365.jpg|thumb|Princess Dia(mond) under the influence of the [[youma]] Soul Shadow]]
  |-
  |[[File:CS022-370.jpg|thumb|The possessed Princess Dia(mond) using the power of the [[youma]] to leap of the embassy balcony]]
  |[[File:CS022-378.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] floating out of the body of Princess Dia(mond)]]
  |[[File:384.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] Soul Shadow attacking]]
  |[[File:393.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] Soul Shadow defeated]]
  |}
  
  
  ==References==
  <references/>
  [[Category:Youma]]
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diff.text: |Proper name            = Nephrite no Bunshin (ネフライトの分身, Nefuraito no Bunshin [Romanisation])
diff.text: |Name source            = Literally translates to "Nephrite's other self" or "Nephrite's alter ego"
diff.text: |Alignment              = [[Negaverse|Dark Kingdom (Negaverse)]]
diff.text: == In the Anime ==
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diff.text: |Species                = [[Negaverse monster|Youma (Negaverse monster)]]
diff.text: [[Soul Shadow]] is not a monster per-se but rather an illusion of an apparition similar in appearance to [[Neflite|Nephrite]] even though some specify that it is itself a part of him . Similar to the [[Youma|youma]] [[Leo the Lion]], Soul Shadow was not involved in any energy-absorbing plots but was used by its master, [[Neflite|Nephrite]] to rob the visiting Princess Dia(mond) from the Diamond Kingdom, the royal treasure she is set to inherit at a reception inside the Diamond Kingdom embassy.
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diff.text: |Gender                 = Male
diff.text: |Master                 = [[Neflite|Nephrite (Neflite)]]
diff.text: |Mission                = Possess Princess Dia(mond) so she could steal the royal treasure of the Diamond Kingdom for [[Neflite|Nephrite (Neflite)]]
diff.text: |Death                  = [[Sailor Moon]]'s [[Moon Tiara Magic|Moon Tiara]]
diff.text: |Episode                = '''22'''-(Wish Upon a Shooting Star! Naru-chan's Pure Love / Worth A Princess's Ransom)
diff.text: |Voice actor (original) = Katsuji Mori
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diff.text: == In the Anime ==
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diff.text: [[Soul Shadow]] is not a monster per-se but rather an illusion of an apparition similar in appearance to [[Neflite|Nephrite]]<ref>[http://www.wikimoon.org/index.php?title=Talk:Youma - Wikimoon (Youma [Discussion])]</ref> even though some specify that it is itself a part of him <ref>[http://sailormoon.channel.forumcommunity.net/?t=24987256 - Sailormoon Channel Italia]</ref>. Similar to the [[Youma|youma]] [[Leo the Lion]], Soul Shadow was not involved in any energy-absorbing plots but was used by its master, [[Neflite|Nephrite]] to rob the visiting Princess Dia(mond) from the Diamond Kingdom, the royal treasure she is set to inherit at a reception inside the Diamond Kingdom embassy.
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diff.text: However, his plan fails when [[Luna]] alerts[[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] (who snuck into the embassy with her disguise pen) of the theft of the treasure and in her botched attempt at stopping the possessed princess from handing it to [[Neflite|Nephrite]], slips and falls from the balcony. [[Tuxedo Mask]] who catches her by the hand is bumped from behind by the possessed princess. "He doesn't fall, but [[Luna]] sees what is happening and attacks the princess<ref>[http://soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/television/summaries/022.php - The Oracle (Episode #22)]</ref>.
diff.text: [[Sailor Mars]] and [[Sailor Mercury]] arrive to help preventing [[Neflite|Nephrite]] from finishing off [[Tuxedo Mask]] and [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] but her hand slips out of her long glove, and she begins falling from the balcony bringing [[Tuxedo Mask]] with her<ref>[[Luna]http://soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/television/summaries/022.php - The Oracle (Episode #22]</ref>. Fortunately both are saved when [[Luna]] throws [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]]'s parasol down to her allowing them to both float to the ground and land on their feet. [[Neflite|Nephrite]] flees with [[Tuxedo Mask]] in pursuit but is stopped by [[Sailor Mercury]] who demands to know his identity. [[Tuxedo Mask]] replies back saying doesn't know, and must find the Silver Crystal to find out. Continuing his pursuit of [[Neflite|Nephrite]], [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] transforms into [[Sailor Moon]]. 
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diff.text: The plan fails[[Tuxedo Mask]] who catches her by the hand is bumped from behind by the possessed princess. "He doesn't fall, but [[Luna]] sees what is happening and attacks the princess[[Neflite]].
diff.text: Meanwhile [[Neflite|Nephrite]] who was hiding a block away from the embassy uses his evil crest to reawaken his [[Youma|youma]] who is inside the body of Princess Dia(mond). The possessed Princess Dia(mond) was able to use the power of the [[Youma|youma]] to blast dark energy at the guests inside the embassy making the fall to the ground unconscious as she again uses the power of the [[Youma|youma]] to leap off the embassy balcony and float to the ground. 
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diff.text: [[Sailor Mars]] and [[Sailor Mercury]] arrive to help preventing [[Neflite|Nephrite]] from finishing off [[Tuxedo Mask]] and [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] but her hand slips out of her long glove, and she begins falling from the balcony bringing [[Tuxedo Mask]] with her[[Luna]]. Fortunately both are saved when [[Luna]] throws [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]]'s parasol down to her allowing them to both float to the ground and land on their feet. [[Neflite|Nephrite]] flees with [[Tuxedo Mask]] in pursuit but is stopped by [[Sailor Mercury]] who demands to know his identity. [[Tuxedo Mask]] replies back saying doesn't know, and must find the Silver Crystal to find out. Continuing his pursuit of [[Neflite|Nephrite]], [[Sailor Moon|Usagi (Serena) Tsukino]] transforms into [[Sailor Moon]]. 
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diff.text: “She tries again to deliver the treasure to [[Neflite|Nephrite]], but [[Sailor Mars]] exorcises<ref>[[Queenhttp://www.wikimoon.org/index.php?title=Romance_Under_the_Moon!_Usagi%27s_First_Kiss Beryl]- Wikimoon (Romance Under the Moon! Usagi's First Kiss)]</ref>” the [[Youma|youma]] from the possessed Princess Dia(mond) using her anti evil scroll attack. The [[Youma|youma]] floats out of her body and attacks [[Sailor Mars]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Moon]] with the a blast of dark energy. [[Sailor Mercury]] uses her Sabão Spray (Mercury Bubbles) attack against the dark energy attack causing it to stop. This gave [[Sailor Moon]] the opportunity to destroy the [[Youma|youma]] with her [[Moon Tiara Magic|Moon Tiara]].  
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diff.text: Meanwhile [[Neflite|Nephrite]] who was hiding a block away from the embassy uses his evil crest to reawaken his [[Youma|youma]] who is inside the body of Princess Dia(mond). The possessed Princess Dia(mond) was able to use the power of the [[Youma|youma]] to blast dark energy at the guests inside the embassy making the fall to the ground unconscious as she again uses the power of the [[Youma|youma]] to leap off the embassy balcony and float to the ground. 
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diff.text: “She tries again to deliver the treasure to [[Neflite|Nephrite]], but [[Sailor Mars]] exorcises[[Queen Beryl]]” the [[Youma|youma]] from the possessed Princess Dia(mond) using her anti evil scroll attack. The [[Youma|youma]] floats out of her body and attacks [[Sailor Mars]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Moon]] with the a blast of dark energy. [[Sailor Mercury]] uses her Sabão Spray (Mercury Bubbles) attack against the dark energy attack causing it to stop. This gave [[Sailor Moon]] the opportunity to destroy the [[Youma|youma]] with her [[Moon Tiara Magic|Moon Tiara]].  
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diff.text: In Act 4 (Kamenfutoukai - Masquerade), Soul Shadow was actually a female [[Youma|youma]] disguised as an interpreter for Princess Dia(mond). The [[Youma|youma]] is destroyed by [[Sailor Moon]]'s "Moon Twilight Flash" attack.
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diff.text: In Act 4 (Kamenfutoukai - Masquerade), Soul Shadow was actually a female [[Youma|youma]] disguised as an interpreter for Princess Dia(mond). The [[Youma|youma]] is destroyed by [[Sailor Moon]]'s "Moon Twilight Flash" attack.
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diff.text: *Soul Shadow's death can be seen on the opening sequence of Sailor Moon. 
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diff.text: *Soul Shadow's death can be seen on the opening sequence of Sailor Moon. 
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diff.text: |  [[File:CS022-215.jpg|thumb|Soul Shadow in his true [[youma]] formModifyDeleteMoveform]]
diff.text: |[[File:CS022-216.jpg|thumb|[[Neflite|Nephrite]] implants his [[youma]] inside of [[Molly Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]], taking complete control of her mindModifyDeleteMovemind]]
diff.text: |[[File:CS022-222.jpg|thumb|[[Molly  Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]] under the influence of the [[youma]] Soul ShadowModifyDeleteMoveShadow]]
diff.text: |[[File:CS022-259.jpg|thumb|[[Molly  Baker|Naru Osaka (Molly Baker)]] passing the [[youma]] Soul Shadow onto Princess Dia(mond)ModifyDeleteMove]]
diff.text: |  [[File:CS022-348.jpg|thumb|[[Neflite|Nephrite]]'s uses his evil crest to reawaken his [[youma]]ModifyDeleteMove]]
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diff.text: |  [[File:CS022-355.jpg|thumb|The possessed Princess Dia(mond) using the power of the [[youma]] to blast dark energy at the guests inside the embassyModifyDeleteMoveembassy]]
diff.text: |  [[File:CS022-365.jpg|thumb|Princess Dia(mond) under the influence of the [[youma]] Soul ShadowModifyDeleteMoveShadow]]
diff.text: |  [[File:CS022-370.jpg|thumb|The possessed Princess Dia(mond) using the power of the [[youma]] to leap of the embassy balconyModifyDeleteMovebalcony]]
diff.text: |  [[File:CS022-378.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] floating out of the body of Princess Dia(mond)ModifyDeleteMove]]
diff.text: |  [[File:384.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] Soul Shadow attackingModifyDeleteMoveattacking]]
diff.text: |  [[File:393.jpg|thumb|The [[youma]] Soul Shadow defeatedModifyDeleteMovedefeated]]
diff.text: <references/>
diff.text: [[Imperium Silver Crystal]]