The DiC dub, produced by DiC Entertainment , made several distinct changes that altered the episode's tone:
Like many 90s dubs, it replaced the original score with synthesized music and added "hip" slang of the era to appeal to younger Western audiences. Sailor Moon (Dub) Episode 23
Critics note that while the relationship is inherently unhealthy due to the age gap and Nephlite's villainy, the episode masterfully portrays the raw vulnerability of a fourteen-year-old’s first love. The DiC dub, produced by DiC Entertainment ,