Burning Mandala

Template:InfoboxAttackBurning Mandala is a strong fire attack used by Sailor Mars in all versions of the original Sailor Moon series.

Manga

It was only a one-time use by Sailor Mars in Act 14. Sailor Mars summoned globes of fire to burn down Koan]]'s droid]]s.

First Anime

First performed while fighting Koan after she extinguishes her first ability with her dark fire while clashing their fire powers, Sailor Mars would first create a ring of fire then the rings turned into eight smaller rings of fire, which flew towards the enemy like fire hoops. This ability is used to extinguish Koan]]'s dark fire]] which caught her tutu skirt on fire before she fled. In later seasons, she also uses this ability to weaken the Daimons before Sailor Moon deals her final blow.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Sailor Mars also used this attack once in the live-action series, against Metalia Endymion. In this version, eight globes encircled her and a mandala appeared behind her, but instead of multiple rings of fire, the attack took the form of a large burst of flame. Almost defeated, Sailor Mars tries one last ditch effort to defeat Metalia Endymion and stands up. She spreads her arms wide and yells "BURNING...!" as she draws her arms in front of herself and moves them in and out while drawing in several small mandala that form a circle around her body. Once the circle is completed they transform in a bright burst of light into a massive traditional Vajrayana Buddhism mandala. Sailor Mars then crouches and releases a powerful wave of fire as she finishes her attack by yelling, "...MANDALA!"

Musicals

Burning Mandala appeared for this first time in Sailor Moon - Gaiden Dark Kingdom Fukkatsu Hen where it was used against Jadeite]].

Video Games

This attack appeared in several video games:

• In Sailor Moon R for Super Famicon; it was powerful, and could easily destroy the enemies around it, however it could be only used rarely.

• In the arcade game Sailor Moon; Sailor Mars requires four crystals to fully perform this attack, in full screen, Sailor Mars would call Mars to give her power, and suddenly release fire.

• In Sailor Moon S Kurukkurin; the attack would be used to improve the player's game.

• In Sailor Moon S: Kondo wa Puzzle de Oshiokiyo!; having the same use as in "Sailor Moon S Kurukkurin", the attack would be used to improve the game.

• In Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S; Sailor Mars creates circles of fire which are sent towards the enemy.

• In Sailor Moon: Another Story; Sailor Mars created a circle of fire which resulted onto seperating into eight fire rings which attacked the enemies.

Second Anime

Sailor Mars first performed this attack in Act 15 against Koan and her droids. The attack destroyed all the droids but Koan had moved out of the way, and her powers proved much more effective. The same attack was later used in Act 22 against Prince Demande , and again in Act 25 against Death Phantom who had become one with Nemesis.

Sailor Mars rotates her left arm once in a clockwise direction, with fire gushing out of her hand. The fire condenses into 8 balls of fire around her, and Sailor Mars directs the balls at her enemy. The balls explode and cause great damage on impact.

Trivia

• In the English manga (both Mixx/TokyoPop and Kodansha) and the Viz dub, the attack retains its original name. In the original English dub of the anime, the attack was called by various names. The attack names were: Mars Celestial Fire Surround, Mars Fire Surround, Celestial Fire Surround, and Mega Mars Fire Rings Flash.
• The word "Mandala" originated in Sanskrit. It has been used in many religions, the most notable are Hinduism and Buddism. These religions and the word Mandala are used all throughout the word today but were said to have originated in Nepal, Tibet and India before moving to China and elsewhere.
• The mandala is used in meditation. Before a person can reach enlightenment, they must pass through the outermost circle of the Mandala, purifying fire, the fire of wisdom. At the center is a symbol of the Buddha, surrounded by the eight corners of the Earth (West, Northwest, North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, and Southwest). Together the symbols make a lotus shape. The eight symbols that appear in the fire circles, before Sailor Mars shoots them at her enemy, are Buddhist symbols which stand for the eight corners of the world.
• A mandala is a geometric pattern that can symbolize the universe. Sailor Mars' mandala appears to be a traditional Vajrayana Buddhism mandala.