text: [[File:Jedite_n.gif|thumb|Jadeite as seein in the anime]]
  '''Jedite''' (ジェダイト or “Jedaito [Romanisation]”), as spelt in the North American version of the anime was the first ''[[Shitennou]]'' (four “heavenly” kings or generals in the dubbed North America version of the anime) from the [[Negaverse|Dark Kingdom]] to appear in the first (classic) season of Sailor Moon and the manga. He is considered to be the weakest of all the ''[[Shitennou]]'' given his low rank (last of all the ''[[Shitennou]]'' despite being older than [[Zoycite]], who is one rank above him) and the belief that he got by on his looks<ref>URL="http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref>. [[wikipedia:Naoko Takeuchi|Naoko Takeuchi]] in her ''Materials Collection'' Art Book described him as being the second youngest Shitennou with an age of 18 years <ref name ="materials">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko |authorlink = Naoko Takeuchi | title= Materials Collection |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |year= 1999 |month= October |isbn= 4-06-324521-7}}</ref>. The manga series depict him as being 24 years of age <ref>URL="http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref> whilst Jadeite is shown as the youngest of the ''[[Shitennou]]'' in the live-action series. His name is derived from the mineral [[wikipedia:Jadeite|Jadeite]] and his name in the manga and the Japanese version of the anime was also spelt Jadeite. 
  
  Jadeite's voice for the original anime was provided by [[wikipedia:Masaya Onosaka|Masaya Onosaka]] and in the North American version of the anime by [[wikipedia:Tony Daniels|Tony Daniels]]. In the live-action series he was portrayed by [[wikipedia:Jun Masuo|Jun Masuo]]
  
    and two people have played him in the stage musicals: Susumu Futabashi and Yuhka Asami (an actress).[[File:106.jpg|thumb|Jadeite collecting human energy to awaken Queen Metalia (The Negaforce)]] 
  
  [[File:Jadeite.jpg|thumb|Jedite issuing his duel to the Sailor Scouts]] 
  [[File:Jedite_dies.jpg|thumb|126px|Jedite is condemned to Eternal Sleep by Queen Beryl]]
  
  
  == In the manga==
  
  
  
   
  [[File:C_jadeite.jpg|thumb|Image of Jadeite from the manga]]
  Jadeite was originally tasked with locating the Silver Crystal but changes to stealing human energy to awaken [[Queen Metallia|Queen Metalia (Negaforce)]]. Despite appearing in the first act, his name is not revealed until the second act where he also declares himself as the commander of the [[Negaverse|Dark Kingdom]]'s "Far Eastern division <ref>url="http://www.soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/profiles/villains/jadeite.php"</ref>". He has very little interaction with the other ''[[Shitennou]]'', only briefly being seen with (and mocked by) Nephrite. He expresses an attraction to [[Sailor Mars]] and is eventually killed by her anti-evil scrolls, at which point Nephrite preserves his skeleton and vows to take revenge for his fallen comrade <ref>url="http://www.soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/profiles/villains/jadeite.php"</ref>. In the later side story ''Casablanca Memories'', Zoisite also tries to avenge Jadeite. 
  
  == In the anime ==
  
  In the anime he was portrayed as more of a weak individual driven only on hate and greed. This hate appeared to have manifested into his character being [[wikipedia:misogyny|sexist against women]], often remarking how women and girls cannot match his power nor comprehend his methods, although this is toned down in the dubbed North America version of the anime and replaced with a more general rivalry between himself and the Sailor Senshi. In the anime, Jadeite was primarily focused in harvesting human energy to awaken the ruler of the Negaverse [[Queen Metallia|Queen Metalia (Negaforce)]]. When plotting for a method to steal human energy, Jadeite would observe the behaviour of humans and then report back to the [[Negaverse|Dark Kingdom]] appearing in front of [[Queen Beryl]] to explain his plans. Once approval was sought from [[Queen Beryl]], he would dispatch his servant i.e. a [[Negaverse monster|youma]] to take on a human disguise and with the aid of the [[Negaverse monster|youma]] start gathering energy from the humans. His method for gathering human energy would be to draw large crowds using his [[Negaverse monster|youma]] and trick them into buying goods charged with dark energy (e.g. jewellery, Chanelas, clocks, good luck charms or use services that stole human energy (e.g. “relaxation pods”, tarot cards and computer applications)<ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>. From the beginning, Jadeite was fairly confident of himself, often taking a hands-on approach by physically being present in his plots. This could be due to his egotistical as he believed that no one can do the job right but himself. As a master of disguise, Jadeite would assume numerous human alter-egos and personae; masquerading as a radio host (J-Dite) in the third episode, a gym instructor in the fourth episode, an MC for a talent contest in the seventh episode, a caretaker for the Cherry Hill Temple (Jed <ref>URL="http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/zennor/1397/id60_l.htm"</ref> <ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>) in the tenth episode, as well as a security guard at an amusement park in the eleventh episode <ref>URL="http://webspace.webring.com/people/al/lovelydarkness_darkkingdom/LovelyDarkness.html"</ref>. However, his pride got to him as he foolishly stole too much energy from humans <ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref> and underestimated the strength of the sailor senshi who always foiled his plans and killed his [[Negaverse monster|youmas]]. For every death of his [[Negaverse monster|youma]], the stolen energy disappears as Jadeite is summoned to face Queen Beryl for his failures. 	
  
  Neither the manga nor the anime adequately developed his character as very little reference was made about his past. The only reference made to his past includes Jadeite collaborating with an old acquaintance named [[Titus]]. Titus was one of [[Queen Beryl]]’s best youma’s who volunteered herself in episode 12 titled "Cruise Blues". Initially reluctant, Jadeite accepts her “romantic cruise strategy”, after the thought appealed to him. [[Titus]], under the supervision of Jadeite, implements the scheme hoping to drain the love energy from couples on board cruise ship. <ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref>.But this plan is foiled by [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] who were also on board the ship.
  
  Eventually, as a punishment for his repeated failures, [[Queen Beryl]] places him in "Eternal Sleep," not knowing that just before coming to her he had learned the [[Sailor Senshi]]'s secret identities. Encased in a crystal and teleported away, he is never seen again.
  
  {|width="200" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="center"
  === The various disguises of Jadeite in the anime ===
  |[[File:191.jpg|thumb|Jadeite masquerading as a radio host (J-Dite) in the 3rd episode]]
  |[[File:101(2).jpg|thumb|Jadeite disguised as a gym instructor in the 4th episode]]
  |[[File:168.jpg|thumb|Jadeite disguised as an MC for a talent contest in the 7th episode]]
  |-
  |[[File:252.jpg|thumb|Jadeite disguised a caretaker for the Cherry Hill Temple (Jed) in the 10th episode]]
  |[[File:039.jpg|thumb|Jadeite disguised as a security guard in the 11th episode]]
  |[[File:210.jpg|thumb]]
  |}
  
  
  == In Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon ==
  
  [[File:P_jadeite.jpg|thumb|Jadeite poster in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon]]
  
  Of all the ''Shitennou'', Jadeite is the only one to retain his basic appearance and mannerisms in the live-action series (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon). Again, he was the first ''Shittenou'' to appear and he was totally subservient to [[Queen Beryl]], for which she rewards him with her favour, sending him on missions that range from gathering energy using [[Negaverse monster|youmas]] <ref>url="http://www.soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/profiles/villains/jadeite.php"</ref>, to spying on his fellow warriors as well as to attacking the Senshi directly. He disappears early in the series (Act 9), with [[Queen Beryl]] congealing him into a hisui (jade) form due to an injury <ref>url="http://www.sweetusagi.com/moon/smepisodes/../sailorpro/enemyspro.htm"</ref>, but is revived some time later in Act 16 by the growing power of [[Queen Metallia]]. Firmly loyal to [[Queen Beryl]], he rejects Prince Endymion as his true master until the very last episode of the series. <ref>[[wikipedia:Jadeite|Jadeite]]</ref>.
  
  
  In the first official Sailor Moon popularity poll, Jadeite was ranked the twentieth most popular character out of thirty eight choices.
  
  == Trivia  ==
  
  *Jedite's servants included [[Morga]], [[Balm]], [[Fro]], [[Iguana]], [[Cyrene]], [[Derela]], [[Garoben]], [[Ramwoir]], [[Kigaan]], and [[Dream Dolly]]. 
  *In Episode 3 of the anime, Slim City, Jedite does not send a monster, but rather puts people in Relaxation Pods, draining their energy while turning them evil, but Sailor Moon shattered the devices with her tiara, returning them to normal 
  *Jedite almost falls for Serena while she is in disguise while he and Titus are aboard a love cruise.
  *Jedite looks slightly similar to [[Zoycite]], [[Alan]] (in his human form), and [[Amara]].
  *Many "Jedite returns" fanfics have been written, depicting Jedite's return from his Eternal Sleep.  
  
  == References ==
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diff.text:  Of all the ''Shitennou'', Jadeite is the only one to retain his basic appearance and mannerisms in the live-action series (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon). Again, he was the first ''Shittenou'' to appear and he was totally subservient to [[Queen Beryl]], for which she rewards him with her favour, sending him on missions that range from gathering energy using [[Negaverse monster|youmas]] <ref>url="http://www.soul-hunter.com/sailormoon/profiles/villains/jadeite.php"</ref>, to spying on his fellow warriors as well as to attacking the Senshi directly. He disappears early in the series (Act 9), with [[Queen Beryl]] congealing him into a hisui (jade) form due to an injury <ref>url="http://www.sweetusagi.com/moon/smepisodes/../sailorpro/enemyspro.htm"</ref>, but is revived some time later in Act 16 by the growing power of [[Queen Metallia]]. Firmly loyal to [[Queen Beryl]], he rejects Prince Endymion as his true master until the very last episode of the series. <ref>[[wikipedia:Jadeite|Jadeite]]</ref>.
diff.text: In the first official Sailor Moon popularity poll, Jadeite was ranked the twentieth most popular character out of thirty eight choices.  