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After the heroes of the Sailor Moon franchise are able to defeat the villains of the Dark Kingdom, they soon come across a brand-new threat, which is the devious Black Moon Clan. Just like their previous foes, the members of the Black Moon Clan all had minions to help them in their conquest. However, the Droids proved to be quite different from the many Youma that worked for the Dark Kingdom.

The Droids are presented in different ways depending on the medium they are featured in. Sometimes a Droid looks similar to another Droid, while in other pieces of media, each Droid is unique. No matter what, however, one must be prepared when encountering a Droid, as their powers are not something to scoff at.

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The original Sailor Moon anime adaptation from the 1990s diverges from the original plot in the source manga by Naoko Takeuchi, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. The Dark Kingdom arc in both the '90s anime and the manga introduces mid-tier villain named Nephrite. He serves Queen Beryl as one of her powerful and cunning Shitennou.

The anime explores a bit more of Nephrite's personality and showcases his ethereal celestial powers and tastes. It also gives him a redemption arc, the nuances of which leave fans torn about how they feel about it. Nephrite is both a controversial and compelling figure, and the anime's treatment of him invites speculation and analysis of what he means to the series and what he could have become if different creative choices were made regarding his redemption arc.

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The Dark Kingdom arc is the first Sailor Moon arc, whose base storyline is canon in the manga series, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, in the '90s original anime, and in the reboot anime, Sailor Moon Crystal. The '90s Sailor Moon anime was purposefully extended by studios with several filler arcs. The thought was to make the '90s anime as interesting and engaging as possible to a wide audience. One of the main added filler arcs is the Seven Great Youma mini-arc.

Crystals are a key component in Sailor Moon, and the Seven Great Youma each carry one of the Seven Rainbow Crystals. These Great Youma were key warriors who fought on the side of Queen Beryl and Queen Metalia, helping to topple the Moon Kingdom. When the Seven Great Youma fell, Queen Serenity imprisoned them in crystals and sent them to Earth to be reborn as gifted and virtuous humans.

Sailor Moon fans around the world are in for a treat this year as the Sailor Moon: The Super Live show performs for U.S. audiences. The cast of the musical recently sat down to discuss their roles, how Sailor Moon has inspired them and, most of all, how The Super Live will still feel like classic Sailor Moon.

The pivotal magical girl anime defined a generation in the '90s -- fans grew up reading the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon manga week to week in Kodansha's shojo manga magazine Nakayoshi and standing guard at their televisions waiting for new episodes to air. Over 30 years later, Sailor Moon is still earning new fans in the streaming era, where they can take their pick between the original Dic dub, the Viz dub or the original Japanese dub for the '90s anime, not to mention the more manga-faithful Sailor Moon Crystal...

With just over two weeks 'til its premiere, the Japanese dub of Chinese series Wuliao Jiu Wanjie has added three more voice actors to its cast. The series, which will be known as Kono Koi de Hanaji o Tomete ("Stopping Your Nosebleed with My Love") in Japanese, is a sci-fi superhero rom-com with life-or-death consequences. Joining the cast will be: Rin voiced by Ami Koshimizu (Sailor Jupiter in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal ) Gray voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Shinra Kusakabe in Fire Force ) Virus One voiced by Chiharu Sawashiro (Sebas in To Your Eternity ) Ami Koshimizu / Rin Gakuto Kajiwara / Gray Chiharu Sawashiro / Virus One Related: Wuliao Jiu Wanjie Donghua Shares New Trailer, Cast and Visual for Japanese Dub Wuliao Jiu Wanjie premiered on the Chinese video site Bilibili in July 2024. The series will air in Japan as part of Fuji TV's B8station programming slot. The story follows Mocha, a...

Death is often on the line in Sailor Moonbattles, and no hero or villain is totally safe from it, no matter how powerful they are. The first Sailor Moon anime, especially, suffers from a pattern of killing villains just as they're redeemed. Those villains may be mid-tier villains, but they have unique personalities, and many fans feel like their loss is a waste of a likable and useful character.

Even villains who are never redeemed sometimes feel like they're gone too soon. Some of them are defeated all too easily after so much buildup about their strength. Other villains are so minor that they don't last longer than an episode, but they have such great personalities and character design that fans wouldn't mind them sticking around a bit longer.

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The official Sailor Moon stage play has come to the U.S., bringing with it plenty of new and original merchandise for fans to enjoy. The musical adaptation of the hit magical-girl anime and manga has now begun hitting stages across America, delighting both longtime enthusiasts and franchise newcomers.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live North American tour officially opened in Pittsburgh, Pa, and the merchandise that fans can get their hands on has finally been revealed by Sailor Moon's official website. As the show tours the States during March and most of April, attendees will be able to purchase a range of goods, from bromide cards to unique apparel. VIP-only merchandise will also be available for those who want something extra special. Most of the merchandise is unchanged from the show's previous run in London; however, minor adjustments have been made to commemorate its new U.

In the '90s Sailor Moon anime, Usagi Tsukino transforms into the Pretty Guardian of Love and Justice, fighting to keep the world save from all forces of evil. One of the first villains she encounters on her adventures is Queen Beryl, a sorceress and commander of the Dark Kingdom.

Working for Queen Beryl were the four Shitennou, Jadeite, Nephrite, Zoisite, and Kunzite. While they are ultimately no match for Sailor Moon and the rest of the Sailor Guardians, the Shitennou have some of the most tragic fates in the series. Over different versions of the story, from the anime, manga and the Sailor Moon Crystal adaptation, the Shitennou's roles and final outcome vary significantly, making it hard to tell what truly happened to them after they crossed paths with Sailor Moon.

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Some of the strongest and most noble heroes in Sailor Moon have the most devastating powers. Sailor Guardians like Sailor Pluto, Sailor Saturn, and even Sailor Cosmos bear the burden of powers that could destroy the world. Death is a part of rebirth, and some of the Sailor Guardians' powers reflect that darkness and destruction that comes before rebirth.

Many Sailor Moon villains channel the powers of darkness and destruction. A couple of them stand out with their mastery over death and destruction. Sailor Moon explores the circle of life and the line between fighting fire with fire, and letting the fire consume the wielder through its death, darkness, and destruction powers.

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Netflix is bringing the Devil May Cry franchise to life with a brand-new anime adaptation. Dmc had a mini series that aired in 2007 but did not attract much attention back then. However, now it seems different.

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With the gaming franchise’s increasing fame and Netflix’s penchant for adapting games into anime, it is now Dante’s turn to win the hearts of anime fans as well. With high-intensity action sequences and a stylish demon-hunting guide, the fans are going to be mesmerized and entranced.

The series aims to capture the essence of the beloved Capcom franchise, but before it releases, what hopes should we have for the series? The only way to tell is by examining the cast of the series.

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The Sailor Moon fanchise has various villains that the Sailor Guardians face off against, and the Boule Brothers are some of the unique. The brothers are servants of the Black Moon clan and mostly work under Esmeraude. They dutifully serve her and Prince Demande in their quest to conquer present-day Tokyo. Much like the other members of the clan, Chiral and Achiral's powers trap their victims in illusions.

The depiction of their abilities differs between the anime and manga of Sailor Moon. Sometimes their powers will receive more attention, like in the 90s anime. But in the manga and Crystal, these abilities are used for a specific reason and don't become relevant afterward. But for fans who still want clarification on how Chiral and Achiral's powers work, it might be simpler to understand than many believe.

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Magical girl anime has been a staple of the broader anime genre for decades. As the 2000s shifted into the 2010s, magical girl anime shifted with it. Series like Sailor Moon or Magical Lyrical Nanoha have captivated fans of the subgenre in the past and featured melodramatic stories to coincide with spectacular battles. There were still plenty of lighthearted titles from the 2010s, but shows that dealt with darker themes started becoming more prominent.

It's common for many people in the anime community to see the 2010s as the decade when magical girl titles leaned into being edgy and serious. More popular titles from the past decade indeed subverted conventional tropes, but not all of them were strictly dark. Many used these bleak story beats to reinforce themes of hope and prevailing through despair. Even in the face of overwhelming odds, most of these shows remind their audience that there...

Most of the heroes' abilities and attacks in Sailor Moon have elemental and celestial themes. The Inner Sailor Guardians have fire, water, thunder, and light abilities. Sailor Moon's strongest abilities have a celestial theme, as she wields moonlight and stardust to destroy, to heal, and to purify.

Since a warrior's powers align with the celestial body they come from, Sailor Chibi Moon also has moonlight-based powers. She doesn't have many lunar attacks, seemingly because she's still a young princess of the Moon Kingdom's line, but it seems that she will follow in her mother's footsteps. Together, they channel the pure light of the moon as they battle their enemies.

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Sailor Moon uses Moon Tiara Stardust only once in the series, and only in the original anime.

Sailor Moon is a series that needs no introduction. A shojo anime and manga staple for many, Naoko Takeuchi’s creation continues to be the one decades later. With the original Sailor Moon anime, Sailor Moon Crystal , several movies and other forms of media out there, you may be wondering how to go about viewing Usagi Tsukino’s adventures. Don’t worry, this guide has got you covered! This Sailor Moon anime series guide will offer a summary of each story arc and where the R, S, SuperS, Stars, Crystal, Eternal and Cosmos of it all fit in. Ready for some Moon Prism Power? Let’s get made up then, moonies! Sailor Moon Watch Order Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon Season 1) Dark Kingdom Arc Sailor Moon R (Sailor Moon Season 2) Makai Tree Arc Black Moon Arc Sailor Moon R The Movie Sailor Moon S (Sailor Moon Season 3) Infinity Arc (aka the...

SuperS is the fourth Sailor Moon canon story arc, detailing the story of Queen Nehelenia and the Dead Moon Circus as they search Earth for Dream Mirrors and hunt down Pegasus, the keeper of the Golden Crystal. The SuperS arc introduces an extensive new cast of villains, from a devastatingly powerful and devious dark queen to her ringleader second-in-command to her team of henchmen.

There are technically three different versions of the SuperS arc. The first version is the manga source material by Naoko Takeuchi, then came the original Sailor Moon anime from the '90s, and the final version is the anime reboot, Sailor Moon Crystal, which covers the SuperS arc in a two-part movie titled Sailor Moon Eternal. SuperS introduces a slew of new artifacts, evil missions, and many, many new villains.

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The Supernatural Sisters (also called the Spectre Sisters or the Ayakashi Sisters) are often considered Sailor Moon's most iconic and memorable villains. Consisting of Koan, Berthier, Calaveras, and Petz, this group debuted in the Black Moon Arc. The Spectre Sisters are fascinating because the 1990s anime and the original manga handled them differently.

While the manga (and thus Sailor Moon Crystal) gave them surprisingly little screen time, the original anime expanded their roles dramatically, giving the sisters individual character arcs. Because of this, the Spectre Sisters feature in some of Sailor Moon's most memorable battle sequences, using their unique powers to push the Sailor Scouts to their limits.

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Part of what makes Sailor Moon so iconic and enduring in the hearts of fans is its epic romance arc. Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion have a kind of Romeo and Juliet story, meeting a tragic end at the downfall of the Moon Kingdom. However, they are given a second chance when they're reborn on Earth as Usagi and Mamoru, destined to always find each other.

Though this is Sailor Moon's central romance, the franchise wouldn't be what it is without its well-developed side characters. These characters often have romances of their own, to greater and lesser degrees. Even the pairings that don't have as many scenes together form relationships that are still beautifully crafted and compelling, captivating audiences across Sailor Moon's many adaptations.

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It's easier than ever for fans of the classic Sailor Moon manga to read the definitive take on the classic series. Now, the next volume of this modern collection is on the way, and it includes an overlooked predecessor.

Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2 has been officially announced only a few months after the release of its predecessor. Scheduled for a similar release date as the first volume, the set includes more than just the next parts of the Sailor Moon manga. Containing cards, stickers and even an underrated prequel, fans of the Sailor Senshi will want to keep an eye out for this exciting new omnibus.

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Sailor Moon is a beautifully written epic tale about a girl with a grand and heavy destiny who must find her inner strength and courage. The story is highly thematic, and not meant to revolve around an extremely meticulous power system. The magical logic, plot, and characterization is rather consistent throughout the original manga, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, but the anime changed some elements which shakes some of the story's internal structure.

A plot hole is an inconsistency, and it can crop up in any element of a story, from the magic system to a character's personality and motives, to the overall plot arc. The original anime ran concurrently to Naoko Takeuchi finishing the manga series, so they had to add some filler arcs. There are many wonderful aspects to those filler arcs, but fans still trip over some of the writing choices made. Sloppy attempts at censorship in the...

Life is already complicated for teenager Usagi Tsukino, yet it only grows more complex after a talking cat named Luna informs her she is Sailor Moon, a superheroine destined to protect the galaxy and find the long-lost princess of the Silver Millennium, the lost Moon Kingdom. Other than fighting the many foes sent to attack Earth, Usagi must also team up with the other Sailor Guardians, though some are harder to recruit as allies than others during the events of the Sailor Moon storyline. With her loyalty and compassion never ceasing, however, Sailor Moon proves to be the legendary heroine the world needs most.

In Sailor Moon Cosmos, the final part of the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot, Usagi and her friends appear to have entered an era of peace when Mamoru Chiba, Usagi's boyfriend, suddenly vanishes in front of her eyes. This is revealed to be the work of Sailor Galaxia,...

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#5: Luna & Artemis' Deaths Are Far Too Violent for Young Audiences

Sailor Moon is one of the most fascinating franchises in anime history. While the manga and its two anime adaptations ostensibly tell the same story, all three of them are vastly different, featuring numerous unique scenes and moments. However, it's easy to see why the two anime versions differ so heavily from the manga, as Naoko Takeuchi didn't hold back when writing the original plot.

Despite being a magical girl tale aimed at younger audiences, the Sailor Moon manga has many harrowing moments, from honest discussions of teenage issues to raw depictions...

Sailor Moon follows Usagi Tsukino, a middle-school girl who discovers she's also Sailor Moon, a warrior reincarnated from the fallen Moon Kingdom and the only one capable of defending the Earth from the forces of evil. Working alongside her Sailor Guardian friends, she fights for love and justice in an anime spanning 5 seasons, 200 episodes and 3 feature-length films. Given its fierce popularity, the next series, Sailor Moon Crystal, offered fans a faithful-to-the-manga retelling of the iconic Sailor Moon story.

Yet in the original anime series, some problematic elements found their way into the narrative, like censorship and artistic changes made to the Japanese version. From the electra complex readily apparent in the relationship between Chibusa and Mamoru to the way Rei's characterization was drastically changed from the manga to the anime, these controversial components drew criticism and comments from the fans of the series.

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Sailor Moon is an epic magical series with unique and well-written villains. Even the antagonists that look the most simplistic on the surface are tied to complex philosophical themes that extend across story arcs. Naoko Takeuchi's series has been around as a manga and an anime since the 1990s, and the franchise has only grown since then.

Every Sailor Moon story arc is defined by its main villain. Between the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon manga series, the first anime adaptation, the movies, and the reboot series, Sailor Moon Crystal, the villain timeline can get a little confusing. Some villains intersect as they reappear in different story arcs outside their main plot line.

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At its heart, Sailor Moon is a story about not just the superheroines who save their universe time and again, but the relationships they forge with each other. Focusing primarily on Usagi Tsukino, a student who discovers she is the reincarnation of a long-lost princess from the moon, the narrative follows Sailor Moon as she learns to hone her powers. Along the way, she meets several other young women who also possess powers of their own, and together they team up to save their city.

However, not all is simple when it comes to making new allies. Upon encountering Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, Sailor Moon and her friends find that the other two Sailor Guardians are not at all interested in teaming up. In reality, forging an alliance with Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus may prove to be easier compared to gaining the trust of Sailor Saturn.

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Sailor Moon's lore is fascinating. Naoko Takeuchi's manga epic and its numerous anime adaptations feature a lot of fascinating world-building that fleshes out the world and the central conflict, increasing the story's depth and tension. However, while some of this lore is presented directly and explained in detail, other elements are left painfully unexplained, forcing fans to piece together numerous "blink and you'll miss it" details to get the complete picture. Nothing sums up this latter category more than Planet Mau, as despite being crucial to the overall story, it doesn't get the spotlight it deserves. But what is this planet, and what role does it play in the Sailor Moon story?

Luna and Artemis are two of the most crucial characters in Sailor Moon. Luna is introduced in the manga's first chapter, "Act 1 Usagi Sailor Moon," and acts as Usagi's mentor throughout the story, helping guide...

Ahead of its impending April 2025 premiere, the anime adaptation of The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom has introduced six more cast members. A new trailer shows the six in action, depicting both new allies and family of all levels of devotion. Check out the trailer: The Too-Perfect Saint Trailer Related: The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Anime Introduces Cast in New Trailer As seen above, joining the cast will be: Grace Martilas voiced by Shu Uchida (Mia Taylor in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Fernando Ziltonia voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu (Zantetsu Tsurugi in Blue Lock ) Hildegard Adenauer voiced by Miki Ito (Android #18 in Dragon Ball ) Georg Adenauer voiced by Kentaro Ito (Renji Abarai in Bleach ) Cornelia Adenauer voiced by Sayaka Ohara (Sailor Neptune in Sailor Moon Crystal ) Pierre voiced by Yuya Murakami (Mitsuru Kokubo...

Sailor Moon's Outer Sailor Guardians possess the Talismans, some of the most intriguing weapons in the series. These powerful objects are a key source of the Guardians' strength. Except for Sailor Saturn, all the Guardians had access to one Talisman each. These weapons enhance each of their Guardians' abilities and make them even more powerful than before.

Sailors Uranus, Pluto, and Neptune all use these artifacts to the fullest. Unlike other weapons in the series, the three Guardians don't just use them in battle. All three weapons do have special abilities if used separately. Together, though, their combined power is truly formidable. While they can have the power to work miracles, their usage could also spell the end of the universe in more ways than one.

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Sailor Venus is a vital team member that has countlessly saved Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians from danger. Formerly known as Sailor V, she's one of the only Sailor Guardians who has operated outside the Sailor Scouts team and has a vast knowledge of the enemies they face and combat experience.

Not only is Sailor Venus valuable as a team member, but she has a bright personality and a selfless attitude that makes her downright lovable. From being one of the most badass characters and a fangirl at heart, Sailor Venus has had amazing moments in Sailor Moon Crystal that make her a standout Sailor Guardian.

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Compared to Sailor Moon Crystal, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon tends to be quite darker than its anime counterpart. Although Sailor Moon Crystal is faithful to the manga adaptation's main points, it censors most of the gruesome scenes that are found in the manga.

The villains were more ruthless in their quest to slay Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians. In the anime, it doesn't seem like they target ordinary citizens all too much, and if they do, it occurs off-screen. In the manga, though, readers get to witness how ruthless villains like Prince Demande and Queen Beryl are in their goal to destroy the Moon Kingdom.

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Meg’s quest begins this April, the first trailer for the upcoming Once Upon a Witch's Death TV anime, based on the light novels written by Saka and illustrated by Chorefuji, announced today. Alongside the premiere date of April 1, the trailer also revealed the opening theme song and two more cast members and their characters. Once Upon a Witch's Death - First Main Trailer The opening theme song for Once Upon a Witch's Death is “Drops,” performed by Maaya Sakamoto. The song is previewed in the above trailer. Joining the cast of Once Upon a Witch's Death is Shizuka Ito (Sailor Venus in Sailor Moon Crystal ) as Inori and Yoko Hikasa (Mio in K-On! ) as Eldora. Inori Eldora Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Releases Sophie Character Trailer Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio Emt Squared,...

Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune are known for their deep chemistry, both inside and out of their lives as Sailor Guardians. Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon showcases their deep bond just as much as the 90s Sailor Moon anime and in Sailor Moon Crystal, and seeing how the two anime were adapted from the source material sheds a new light on the Sailor Moon franchise.

Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus are always seen linked, and despite how close they are, their personalities are vastly different. Sailor Uranus is a strong-headed character who jumps into action almost immediately, while Sailor Neptune is more level-headed and patient with deciding. Their contradicting personalities is exactly what makes them formidable as a team though, since they cover each other's weaknesses.

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Many anime adaptations are seen through to a proper conclusion, adapting the entirety of their source material. However, especially in the early days of anime, a series might only get one or two seasons before ending without reaching a proper ending. Other series reach a conclusion, but they stray from the source material, adding in their own original story lines instead.

While fans deeply loved the original Sailor Moon anime, it was full of filler and took its own liberties with the story arcs of the main characters. Sailor Moon Crystal began in 2014, adapting the Sailor Moon manga into a more faithful anime. Other anime have been rebooted to fit their manga versions better, such as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Tokyo Mew Mew. Now, it's high time other anime received a proper anime reboot, just like how Sailor Moon Crystal revitalized the Sailor Moon series.

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Sailor Moon's history on the big screen plays a bigger role in the franchise's legacy than most people may realize. The original 90s anime was already a smash hit for Japanese and international fans. Thanks to the success of the first movie trilogy, the franchise has told rich stories outside the scope of the original manga. The 90s anime took liberties with how it adapted the later parts of the story, but seeing storylines that were just as intense on the big screen impacted several fans.

Eventually, the franchise would receive another anime adaptation in 2015 with Sailor Moon Crystal. Unlike the 90s anime, this adaptation stayed far closer to the manga. Since Crystal was a more straightforward adaptation of the events of the manga, its movies followed suit. Crystal's two movies, Sailor Moon Eternal and Sailor Moon Cosmos, faithfully adapt the last two arcs of the manga. Yet again,...

Since the original manga's debut in 1991, Sailor Moon has remained not just one of the most popular magical girl pieces of media, but a staple of the entire medium of anime. The story of Usagi Tsukino has been adapted into several series, including the original 1992 animation, as well as the modern reboot Sailor Moon Crystal. No matter the version, Sailor Moon and its characters continue to live on in the hearts of fans. Sailor Moon herself goes through tremendous character development, growing from a nervous student-turned-superheroine to a brave and selfless guardian of the universe.

Alongside the manga and several animated series, there are also a few films for every fan to look into. In 2023, Sailor Moon Cosmos was released in two parts, acting as the finale for the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot series. Wraught with emotion as Usagi Tsukino tackles the greatest threat the Sailor Senshi has ever faced,...

Sailor Moon is a shojo anime series with plenty of loose ends that haven't fully been tied up. The franchise has seen several anime adaptations, reprints of the original manga series, and stage plays to its name. But despite that, there are still plenty of mysteries that have yet to be solved. Some questions have been brought up thanks to the '90s anime, while others are still unresolved in the manga and Netflix's Sailor Moon Crystal.

For a shojo anime series that's had no new story material since the original manga ended, there are still questions that have yet to get answers. While the '90s anime and manga spin-offs have tried to provide answers, they are, unfortunately, too vague for proper closure and loose ends remain in the overall story. These are hotly debated topics that still dominate discussion among the fanbase to this day.

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In the 190s, Sailor Moon was the quintessential magical girl anime, with Usagi Tsukino's adventures defending Earth against evil defining the genre for fans around the world. The anime series, which ran for 200 episodes, also spawned three animated films during its original broadcast run. With the more modern Sailor Moon Crystal giving the franchise an updated look and feel, now is the perfect time to remake Usagi's movie adventures, too.

Sailor Moon R, S and SuperS all received films -- but one of the three continues to stand out as a stellar piece of storytelling in the show's lexicon. Sailor Moon R: The Movie - The Promise of the Rose gives beautiful depth to Sailor Moon's cast, introduces new characters, and tells a heartwarming tale of love and sacrifice. The rich storytelling deserves a revisit in the modern era, and it's the perfect candidate for a remake...

Sailor Moon isn't fantastic because of its action and riveting plot, but also for its comedic episodes that leave a last impression on fans. Alongside the great fighting sequences Sailor Moon has, the original 90s Sailor Moon still has some great and hilarious episodes that are still memorable today.

What sets the 90s Sailor Moon apart from Sailor Moon Crystal is that the original Sailor Moon actually had a ton more episodes, which helped with building and fleshing out the Sailor Scouts just a tad bit more. Paired with the main plot, this made the series fleshed out and all-around more binge-worthy, since there was plenty of content to watch.

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Shortly after making a run through the United Kingdom in February, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: the Super Live will bring its 2.5D stage musical performances to North America for an 18-city tour this March. It all starts with previews on Wednesday, March 12 in Pittsburgh, Pa, with the official opening night to follow on Saturday, March 15 in Austin, TX. Tickets will go on sale to the public on January 31, and exclusive presales will go live ahead of that via the Official Fan Group. Here's the full schedule: March 12 - Pittsburgh, Pa - Byham Theatre March 15 - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall March 18 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre March 19 - Sugarland, TX - Smart Financial Centre March 25 - Seattle, Wa - Paramount Theatre March 27 - Spokane, Wa - First Interstate Center March 29 - Portland, Or - Keller Auditorium April 1 - Dallas, TX - Winspear Opera House April 3 - Midland,...

Fans of Sailor Moon need to get excited because the beloved manga and anime franchise is coming to Broadway U.S. with its musical adaptation, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live. Launching a North American tour this spring, the production will stop in nearly 20 cities, starting in Pittsburgh on March 12 and ending in New York City on April 26. This is a big step for Japanese 2.5D musicals, a unique genre that adapts manga and anime into live theatrical performances, as it makes its most extensive U.S. debut ever.

Building on the success of Attack on Titan: The Musical, which saw a sold-out run in New York City last fall, Sailor Moon is set to captivate audiences across the U.S. This production will be a talented display of music, choreography, and storytelling, all performed in Japanese with English supertitles. With the franchise’s global fanbase and long-lasting legacy,...

Sailor Moon and her magical gal pals are back for a brand-new adventure on Broadway. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the popular Japanese stage show based on the famous shojo series, will run in North America this spring.

Per Variety, the musical adaptation of Sailor Moon is touring America in 2025. Nearly 20 cities are scheduled for the North American tour, beginning with Pittsburgh in March and ending in New York City in April. As noted by Variety, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is the "longest sustained U.S. engagement of a Japanese stage show based on a popular manga or anime" following Attack On Titan: The Musical in 2024.

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The many different genres of anime showcase tremendous creativity, but a common trait in the medium is an unbelievably overpowered protagonist. There's a certain level of satisfaction in a strong hero who dominates on the battlefield. However, this superiority can come at the cost of tension and suspense.

There's a fine line between an overpowered main character who's so strong that fights stop being fun to watch and an individual who realistically grows stronger in tandem with the obstacles that they face. There's a lot of value in an underdog, but some satisfying anime feature ridiculously strong main characters who still manage to create excitement in different ways. Better yet, sometimes the underdogs are exactly the same characters who become the strongest.

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Premiering over 30 years ago, the original Sailor Moon anime is still a classic that introduced a generation to the anime medium and magical-girl genre. Now, it's set to return to a nostalgic programming block that hosted the series many moons ago.

Via a social media post on Toonami's official Facebook page, the end of January will see Sailor Moon airing on Adult Swim's Toonami block. This announcement comes not too long after one version of Toonami was officially retired. While some exact details are still scarce, it's the perfect series to add to the revived retro programming, especially given one of the other shows that will be involved.

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Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon series has always been famous for its flashy and stylish attacks. From the iconic Moon Tiara Action, to Venus' Venus Love Me Chain, there's no shortage of iconic attacks to choose from. But for people who are only familiar with Sailor Moon's anime, fans may not know that there are plenty of finishing moves that can only be found in the original manga.

While the original '90s anime and Sailor Moon Crystal have additional attacks to the Sailor Guardians' arsenals, the manga still has attacks that weren't adapted by either series. These techniques can vary wildly in utility, power, and skill. For one reason or another, these fantastic skills can only be found in the black-and-white pages of the manga.

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The wait is over! Solo Leveling returns with its highly anticipated second season today, January 4th, on Crunchyroll. The premiere has been causing a lot of excitement after the first season turned Jinwoo Sung from the “World’s Worst Hunter” into someone who might just be the strongest hunter alive.

But season two is set to challenge Jinwoo like never before, promising bigger battles and surprises. The anime’s director, Shunsuke Nakashige, is bringing fresh new elements to the show.

Nakashige has experience working on huge series like Sword Art Online and Mother of The Goddess’ Dormitory. His involvement in iconic projects like Chainsaw Man and Sailor Moon Crystal shows he knows his way around high-energy anime. Fans can expect his vision to guide Solo Leveling into a whole new era, full of intense action and intricate world-building.

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When fans think of the villains in the popular magical girl anime Sailor Moon, their minds jump to the more commonly known big bads such as Queen Beryl, Prince Demande, Queen Nehelenia, or even Galaxia. Each of these antagonists left their mark on the series for their flair, tragic backstories, or their ability to bring the Sailor Guardians to their knees.

However, the ultimate evil in Naoko Takeuchi’s universe isn’t a single person or duo of baddies at all, but an abstract entity: Chaos. As the driving force behind so many of the series’ conflicts, Chaos is the true Big Bad of the franchise, lurking at the core of every malevolent act that the Sailor Guardians face.

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Sailor Moon Crystal totally reimagined the beloved Sailor Moon story, staying faithful to Naoko Takeuchi’s manga while improving on the art style and flow of the earlier anime. With more emphasis on plot progression and polished art style, Crystal gave fans some of the best Sailor Moon battles.

And, yes, while the original 90s anime is iconic in its own right, Sailor Moon Crystal delivered when it comes to emotional stakes, stronger choreography, and fights that really pushed characters to the limits.

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The Sailor Guardians are ready to take the stage early next year in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Super Live , and Crunchyroll exclusive pre-sale tickets are now live for performances in the UK! You can find out more information and grab tickets during the pre-sale window right here . General ticket sales will follow on Friday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. GMT. There will be 23 performances in total, starting with previews on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 and running until Wednesday, February 26. Shows will be performed across two prestigious London venues: Here at Outernet in the heart of the West End and Koko in Camden. Related: Sailor Moon the Super Live Prepares for London Performances in 2025 Ticket prices start from £50. Here's the full performance schedule for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Super Live : Here at Outernet February 4 - 5pm & 8pm February 5 - 5pm & 8pm Koko at Camden February 11 - 8pm February 12 - 5pm...

Chibiusa and Usagi's relationship in Sailor Moon has never failed to deliver some hilarious moments for viewers to watch. They bicker with one another from the very first moment that they meet, and their banter carries on even after they grow to love each other's presence, making their moments with one another even better.

While they argue with each other a lot, their bickering isn't filled with malice, even when Usagi is wary of Chibiusa's presence in Season Two of Sailor Moon Crystal. She still treats Chibiusa with care, despite being suspicious of her presence. Despite being mother and daughter, they argue like old friends, which makes their interactions even funnier to watch.

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Sailor Moon Crystal has a wide range of memorable fights that have helped Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians grow as characters and as a team. The great thing about fights in Sailor Moon is how each fight furthers the plot and serves as character development. Viewers get to see the main cast's growth as each fight becomes more and more troublesome for the Sailor Guardians to deal with.

With three seasons under its belt, Sailor Moon has plenty of fights that the Sailor Guardians go through. Sailor Moon goes through these fights in a variety of creative ways that push the plot forward, serve as character development or even serve as writing devices against the main cast.

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