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Zoisite(ゾイサイト,Zoisaito, called Zoycite in the English anime) is the third of the Shitennou, and is second-lowest in rank (despite being younger than Jadeite, who is the lowest in rank). Of the four, his character has undergone the most drastic changes from version to version of the story. He is the youngest, at about 16–17 years of age, described by Takeuchi as the least mature and most effeminate. He manages the Dark Kingdom's European Division and is named after the mineral zoisite.
Zoisite enters the manga in much the same way as his predecessor, first mocking Nephrite and then crying out in anguish when he is killed. However, he also works closely with the one remaining Shitennou, Kunzite, sharing concerns and strategies as he works. Seeking the Silver Crystal, he uses news reports and press releases to make the population of Tokyo help with his search, then resorts to taking their energy when they fail. He very nearly defeats the Sailor Senshi, but is killed in a surprise attack by Sailor Venus.
In the anime, Zoisite is introduced along with Nephrite, ridiculing him in each episode and finally orchestrating his death. He is more successful than either of his predecessors, obtaining all seven fragments of the Silver Crystal, and very nearly succeeds in killing Sailor Moon, but Tuxedo Mask takes the hit for her. The two are then revealed to be Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion. Unbeknownst to him, Queen Beryl is in love with Endymion and, infuriated, kills Zoisite in punishment for injuring him.
Zoisite is much more effeminate in the anime than in the manga, often using female disguises or surrounding himself with flower petals. As in the manga, he and Kunzite work closely together, but in this case they are also involved in a homosexual relationship, and Zoisite literally clings to him for support and guidance. To avoid any controversy, as they were focusing on a younger age group than the original anime, DiC therefore cast "Zoycite" as a woman for the dubbed production, because of his romantic relationship with Kunzite.