Under the Light of a Mechanical Moon

“Endless interruptions by the ninja, but at last we have another Source Dragon Icon. We're one step closer to our goals. I know exactly what I must do next, and no one, not even the ninja will get in our way.”

Under the Light of a Mechanical Moon is the sixteenth episode of the third season of Ninjago: Dragons Rising and the 56th episode overall.

Synopsis

Synopsis[]

The Ninja escape Lee and head for the source of the threat, while Ras plans his next move.[1]

LEGO's YouTube Channel: The Ninja try to escape the Land of Lee, battling the relentless Hollow Ones. Meanwhile, Ras redoubles his efforts after Arin’s betrayal, and Cole, Kai, and Frak return from their mission to an unexpected surprise.[2]

The Ninja realise that the Land of Lee is beyond saving for the time being and barely escape the growing army of Hollow Ones with their lives. Ras redoubles his efforts after Arin's betrayal.

Netflix: While Ras forges a powerful new weapon, Lloyd and the other Ninja finally escaped the Land of Lee. Arin has a long-awaited reunion.

Extended: The Ninja realize that the Land of Lee is beyond saving for the time being and barely escape the growing army of Hollow Ones with their lives. Now reunited with the others, Arin and Sora share their experience in Mysterium and give the Ninja their next destination. Ras redoubles his efforts after Arin's betrayal, while Cole, Kai and Frak return from their mission to an unpleasant surprise.[3]

Plot

Plot[]

After his fight with Arin and Sora in the Underworld, Ras sacrifices someone else to the Casket of Bones, resulting in the creation of another Source Dragon Icon. Shortly thereafter, he receives a summons from his master, to whom he proudly announces that he has finally acquired a new Source Dragon Icon. This achievement brings them one step closer to their ultimate objectives. With a clear plan in mind, Ras is resolute that the ninja and no one else will stop them. However, Ras is soon interrupted by the arrival of the Skulkin and Greenbone Warriors, who accuse him of committing a serious offense by using the Forge of the Forgotten, an act only reserved for the undead. The Greenbone Leader declares that Ras must face death as punishment for his actions. Undeterred and having the two Source Dragon Icons in his possession, Ras readies himself for battle against the undead skeletons.

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At the Bounty, Arin recounted the events of Imperium and the Tournament of the Sources to his parents, sharing a poignant moment with them. He was taken aback to learn that the inhabitants of the Land of Lee were those who had been separated from their loved ones during the Merge. Meanwhile, Sora confided in Lloyd about her guilt for not aiding the Hollow Ones in Mysterium, leading Lloyd to realize that he and Sora share more similarities than he initially believed. Nya emphasized the urgency of rescuing the souls from by the Forbidden Five, while Lloyd recalled the collective confidence among the ninja that Thunderfang had consumed the souls of the Forbidden Five. Sora speculated that the souls might have been released when Arin used the healing elixir on Thunderfang. As they deliberated on the status of the Forbidden Five, Arin noted that the Five appeared more hollow than alive and he admit uncertainty about whether their life forces had also been drained when Sora asked about it. Lloyd advised Arin not to be too hard on himself, acknowledging that he is the one who let Arin down by not prioritizing the search for his parents. Arin counters that it was Lloyd who ultimately located them, while he himself was misled by Ras. Jay interjects, claiming credit for finding Arin's parents, which draws criticism from Nya. Although Arin viewed his decision to ally with Ras as a mistake, Lloyd emphasizes that the most important outcome is that Arin has regained his powers. The conversation shifts as Arin felt inadequacy for lacking an Elemental Power. But Lloyd counters this by asserting that Arin has the potential to be the greatest ninja, a sentiment echoed by Egalt, and stressed the importance of imparting Master Wu's teachings to him. Lloyd acknowledges the difficult acceptance of Wu's role in the Merge, which led to his demise, yet Arin asserted that Wu was not dead; if he were, he would have already crossed into the Spectral Lands like Morro said. Arin was confident that Wu could still be out there, alive. He took the time to explain the Spectral Lands to Lloyd, drawing parallels between the Spectral Dragonians and the Soul Suckers. He stated that if Thunderfang and the Forbidden Five had perished, they would find themselves there. Recalling a vision he had where the Source Dragons discussed Thunderfang, Lloyd ordered Wyldfyre take the Bounty to the Spectral Lands in search of answers.

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Trivia

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  • This episode's title is so far the longest episode title in Ninjago: Dragons Rising, coming in at seven words in the title.
  • Although the identity of the person Ras killed and used to activate the Forge of the Forgotten is left to the audience's imagination, in the beginning of the episode, there is a detective hat, a bag, and a water bottle near the Casket of Bones, suggesting that the victim could be a detective.

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Errors

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  • At the beginning of the episode, Ras is briefly shown with his pink-striped front torso while his hand and the side of the torso are red-striped.[4]
  • After remotely sticking the Race Jet to the Temple Bounty with her Tech powers, Sora's half-mask disappears by itself without her removing it.[5]
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Translations

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Language Name
Chinese (Simplified) 在机械月亮的光芒下
Czech Pod svitem mechanického měsíce
Dutch In het licht van een Mechanische Maan
Finnish Mekaanisen kuun alla
French Un rayon de Lune mécanique
German Der Prisma-Mond
Japanese エリンの両親を守れ! リー王国での戦い
Polish W świetle mechanicznego księżyca
Spanish (Latin America) Bajo la Luz de la Luna Mecánica[6]
Spanish (Spain) Bajo la Luz de una Luna Mecánica
References

References[]

  1. ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lego_ninjago_dragons_rising/s03
  2. ↑ https://youtu.be/TQDVrk_BtGI
  3. ↑ https://www.nowtv.com/watch/ninjago-dragons-rising/iYEQYZfjU8Mz2WENgF78Pw/seasons/3/episodes/under-the-light-of-a-mechanical-moon-episode-16/A5EK3TJRBXpv6xj7CvxGd
  4. ↑ File:Screenshot 2025-05-06 at 10.21.20.png
  5. ↑ https://youtu.be/TQDVrk_BtGI?si=sLhgBSD9IYjm406t&t=531
  6. ↑ File:DR3NewZeleandVPN2.jpg