Re: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, PGSM, Sera Myu and Sailor Moon Crystal Thread

[Luu Sky Sapphire]

BAM!

Oh lady fumi, I remember this. BRILLIANT SKIT.

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Don't forget, Moonies! On the 26th of this month, Sailor Moon manga volume 10 will be released! The cover girl this time will be Hotaru Tomoe aka Sailor Saturn!

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The latest photo from Keiko Kitagawa 北川 景子 on Facebook! *_* Yeah, I should of put this in the Asian hotties thread, but it is a PGSM reunion so...

"Sailor Guardian get-together"



>_< Must...lick..Sawai and Keiko...

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That's a recent pic ouo

Oh btw, for all you seramyu fan, Chieko Ochi, who played Naru in PGSM and Sailor Mercury in seramyu, recently posted this pic on her blog. And I got this off tumblr btw.

I nearly missed this! Earlier this year, Chieko got together with three other Sera Myu alum-moms and hung out with what I can only assume is their own personal junior Sailor Soldier league.

From left:

Nao Inada, who played Minako/Sailor Venus in 1999 and 2000. She appeared in Kaguya Shima Densetsu, Kaguya Shima Densetsu (Kaiteiban) Natsuyasumi! Houseki Tankentai, and Shin / Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi - Last Dracul Jokyoku.
Hisano Akamine, who played Ami/Sailor Mercury in 1999 and 2000. She appeared in the same shows as Nao.
Eri Kanda, who played Rei/Sailor Mars from 1999-2001. She appeared in the previously mentioned shows as well as Kessen / Transylvania no Mori - Shin Toujou! Chibi Moon wo Mamoru Senshi-tachi and Kessen / Transylvania no Mori (Kaiteiban) - Saikyou no Kataki Dark Cain no Nazo.
Yuuka Asami, who played Michiru/Sailor Neptune 1999-2003 - and she also played Jadeite once! For a full list of her credits, go here.

At the end of the blog, Chieko said the meet-up made her nostalgic for her blue wig

ASAMI YUUKA HAS A KIDDDDD WHOOO.

And she's still so prettyyy.

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How could I ever forget Asami Yuuka! She performed Michiru marvelously! Jadeite as well, although I didn't discover that role until years later. X'D

Many Sailor Senshi reunions lately! *_________________* 2013 is the greatest year ever! >:3 BUT WE NEED THAT REMAKE ANIME TRAILER, PLEASE! IT'S MARCH DAMMIT!!! MARCH!!!

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Happy birthday to Naoko Takeuchi! IMO, the greatest mangaka that ever lived.

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Viz Media Europe Acquires “Sailor Moon” Anime

Looks like Europe will be getting one of the most sought classic anime licenses. Toei Animation Europe has announced a DVD distribution deal for Sailor Moon has been signed with Viz Media Europe. The agreement covers "all the French-speaking European countries."

Toei lays out plans for Viz Media Switzerland to release the complete Sailor Moon saga in Germany (5 series/ 200 episodes) in German and German-subtitled Japanese, while Kazé will release the first series (46 episodes) in all the French-speaking European countries in French and French-subtitled Japanese.

A German newsletter issued from Viz Media Switzerland pencils in the DVD release for late this year or early 2014.

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Why all the bitching in the comments section? North America *may* follow closely behind, despite licensing issues.

Viz Media, who licensed Inuyasha, will own the Sailor Moon anime. Not bad! Looks like Funimation lost out somehow.

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New Sailor Moon Anime to Stream Worldwide
Series hits Niconico this winter

There's not much out there that's generated as much bubbling anticipation as the new Sailor Moon anime, and some more information surfaced during Sunday evening's Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Event #2 in Japan. The biggest news came from idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who confirmed that the anime will stream worldwide this winter.

The series is currently set to stream on Niconico, and Momoiro Clover Z will sing the opening and ending themes. The new Sailor Moon anime was previously set for a summer premiere, but was pushed back from that initial window.

As for the voice cast and staff, we'll have to wait a bit longer for info on all that. One thing we do know is, according to editor Fumio Osano, it won't be a direct remake of the original anime series, so it should be interesting to see what happens with the latest take on Naoko Takeuchi's beloved creation.

Source: http://www.otakuusamagazine.com/LatestNews/News1/New_Sailor_Moon_Anime_to_Stream_Worldwide_5231.aspx

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Some good news at last!

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New Sailor Moon Anime to Stream Worldwide
Series hits Niconico this winter

There's not much out there that's generated as much bubbling anticipation as the new Sailor Moon anime, and some more information surfaced during Sunday evening's Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Event #2 in Japan. The biggest news came from idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who confirmed that the anime will stream worldwide this winter.

The series is currently set to stream on Niconico, and Momoiro Clover Z will sing the opening and ending themes. The new Sailor Moon anime was previously set for a summer premiere, but was pushed back from that initial window.

As for the voice cast and staff, we'll have to wait a bit longer for info on all that. One thing we do know is, according to editor Fumio Osano, it won't be a direct remake of the original anime series, so it should be interesting to see what happens with the latest take on Naoko Takeuchi's beloved creation.

Source: http://www.otakuusamagazine.com/LatestNews/News1/New_Sailor_Moon_Anime_to_Stream_Worldwide_5231.aspx

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Some good news at last!

Yes! I was worried as to whether or not it they were making it. Thanks for the news Luu! I can't wait to watch it, especially since I finished the manga. They better do the final battle some justice, that was one of my favourite battles in the whole series.

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Yes! I was worried as to whether or not it they were making it. Thanks for the news Luu! I can't wait to watch it, especially since I finished the manga. They better do the final battle some justice, that was one of my favourite battles in the whole series.

Which final battle, Mi-Cray? All of Sailor Moon's final battles were five star confrontations. Even the one I like the least, Wiseman in Sailor Moon R, it took TWO Scepters Escalations to kill him and it took TWO Silver Crystals to destroy him in the anime. So awesome.  

You're welcome btw.  Happy to spread the news since I was disappointed about the supposed news of delay for the anime a while back. ;_;

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Yes! I was worried as to whether or not it they were making it. Thanks for the news Luu! I can't wait to watch it, especially since I finished the manga. They better do the final battle some justice, that was one of my favourite battles in the whole series.

Which final battle, Mi-Cray? All of Sailor Moon's final battles were five star confrontations. Even the one I like the least, Wiseman in Sailor Moon R, it took TWO Scepters Escalations to kill him and it took TWO Silver Crystals to destroy him in the anime. So awesome.  

You're welcome btw.  Happy to spread the news since I was disappointed about the supposed news of delay for the anime a while back. ;_;

The final battle of Sailor Moon vs Galaxia, the manga version is epic, moving and waterfall tears inducing 0-0 oh yeah and I'm including the sacrifice of Eternal Sailor Moon to destroy Chaos, I was moved to tears, especially after Galaxia became good and died at peace because she was inspired by Sailor Moons will to live and go on T-T

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The final battle of Sailor Moon vs Galaxia, the manga version is epic, moving and waterfall tears inducing 0-0 oh yeah and I'm including the sacrifice of Eternal Sailor Moon to destroy Chaos, I was moved to tears, especially after Galaxia became good and died at peace because she was inspired by Sailor Moons will to live and go on T-T

Oh man, yes. :( Talk about a tearjerker moment; Sailor Moon is full of them. Usagi is really the ultimate idealist, always sacrificing herself for others and always coming back. No wonder she was symbolized as a Christ figure in Sailor Moon S or the Infinity arc in the manga series. Her encounter with Galaxia proved that she has no limits; considering Chaos was an omnipotent being.

[The Fire Stirring Ruby]

I am happy at the moment because of the news that I'm seeing here! ;__;

Especially that re-runs have been ongoing to Sailor Moon R here at my place. It is a dream come true.

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I am happy at the moment because of the news that I'm seeing here! ;__;

Especially that re-runs have been ongoing to Sailor Moon R here at my place. It is a dream come true.

It's 100% true, Ruby. The legend is back and better than ever!  

At least I hope she is once we see the teaser trailer this winter. Sailor Moon R is so good! Chibiusa, The Black Moon and the whole time travel arc is just brilliant stuff.

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Latest on Sailor Moon:

Finally, details about the new Sailor Moon anime emerge



It's been a year since an all-new Sailor Moon anime was announced, and since then, nothing. So we're not sure how accurate these new announcements will end up being, but just in case: The series begins this winter, and it will contain a new adventure of the Sailor Scouts.

This news was announced at the second Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Event, as Kodansha editor Fumio Osamo stated the series would be "a new direction" compared to the previous anime. It was also announced that the TV show would stream worldwide on the Japanese video site Nico Nico Douga. Whether the series will have subtitles has not been determined, so you might want to start brushing up on your Japanese.

[Via CrunchyRoll]

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Let's get one thing straight, people, there has never been one bad version of Sailor Moon. The musicals were great, PGSM was great, the anime is superb and the manga is the greatest series ever drawn on paper. SO! That being said, the statement that the new anime will be going in a, and I quote: "NEW DIRECTION" means this is going to be the best Sailor Moon yet.

I'd also like to comment on Doug Walker aka The Nostalgia Critic's review on Sailor Moon as a whole, since so many people asked me on dA and Facebook. To be honest? He doesn't understand the series at all. Or anime for that matter if you've been watching his videos since the beginning. It's the same nitpicking entertainment you'd come to expect. As usual, no proper research was done.  He expressed dislike for Sailor Moon during his top 11 hottest animated women video from back in the day. Placing Sailor Moon on the list just because of the transformations, which aren't sexy. If it were an Outer Sailor Senshi henshin, then I'd understand. :D

In short, there's not much to say really. Doug aims to tackle as many fandoms of possible to sort of get people to say "Wow...our beloved series ain't so great after all." I would do a much better job at picking apart the series (most of you who went to Otakon with me know I poke fun at Sailor Moon all the time). Even so, there's too much good that overpowers the cheesy. Sailor Moon is art; a masterpiece of spectacle and storytelling as the series progresses. The funny thing is, it's more about the characters than it's perfectly executed spectacle. So you're getting the best of everything that makes anime entertaining. At least Doug acknowledges the success Sailor Moon has, so he's not completely closed-minded. You just need to look past it's surface of mahou shoujo flash in Sailor Moon and attempt to understand it's impact on just about everything in our fandom.

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Morinaga - 先生　honors the Senshi with some Rei x Ami 0-0 (though I'm more of a Ami x Makoto girl, but f*ck it)

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Morinaga - 先生　honors the Senshi with some Rei x Ami 0-0 (though I'm more of a Ami x Makoto girl, but f*ck it)

I'm a ReiMina through and through BUT OMG THAT IS SO CUTE SO PRECIOUS THEY'RE ADORBS IN PGSM ESPECIALLY EPISODE 34/35 LOOK I EVEN MEMORIZED THE EP NUMBER AHHHH

Ahem.

And a small news.

PGSM girls reunion during Azama Mew's birthday.







All taken with Keiko's phone xDD
SHE JUST FOUND A NEW INSTAGRAM FILTER APP AND WAS TRYING IT OUT HAHAHA

that is all.

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAKOTO MEW-CHAN!

I swear on my life, these girls don't age! They look just as pretty as they did ten years ago. :'3 I do miss Keiko's baby fat, but she's still a goddess among goddesses. ;A; Thank you for sharing this, Dep! It's been a while since their last reunion and I love keeping up with them.

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As many of you know, the Sailor Moon remake anime (otherwise known as the 20th anniversary anime remake) was announced again recently. Claiming that a summer release will happen this time. I believe it because I'm seeing a major increase in product and promotion campaigns. This is one of them:

Trailer「美少女戦士セーラームーン THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE」


I thought the covers were really good, except for Ai No Senshi (that played during the Sailor Senshi vs. Rubeus and the Ayakashi Sisters battle from Sailor Moon R; and the scene from Sailor Moon S when Haruka and Michiru drove Usagi to Tokyo Tower). They kind of screwed that one up. Whoever did La Soldier from Sailor Moon R did a fantastic job! Even Otome no Policy's original upbeat sound is changed to a more melancholy version. These remixes really fix the 2010s era, probably why they made this collection. Will we hear these in the anime remake? I sure hope so! It's a wonderful sign of respect to the original, groundbreaking anime series.

[midori's crazy398]

As many of you know, the Sailor Moon remake anime (otherwise known as the 20th anniversary anime remake) was announced again recently. Claiming that a summer release will happen this time. I believe it because I'm seeing a major increase in product and promotion campaigns. This is one of them:

Trailer「美少女戦士セーラームーン THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE」


I thought the covers were really good, except for Ai No Senshi (that played during the Sailor Senshi vs. Rubeus and the Ayakashi Sisters battle from Sailor Moon R; and the scene from Sailor Moon S when Haruka and Michiru drove Usagi to Tokyo Tower). They kind of screwed that one up. Whoever did La Soldier from Sailor Moon R did a fantastic job! Even Otome no Policy's original upbeat sound is changed to a more melancholy version. These remixes really fix the 2010s era, probably why they made this collection. Will we hear these in the anime remake? I sure hope so! It's a wonderful sign of respect to the original, groundbreaking anime series.

I feel like jumping up and down again, this is another reason to look forward to the end of school   

[Luu Sky Sapphire]

xD You remind me of when I was a bit older than you. When I was entering High School, Sailor Moon S and Sailor Moon SuperS made their debut in North America on Cartoon Network's Toonami. "All new Sailor Moons...this summer!" *3* It's that same feeling of OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!

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"Sailor Moon Crystal" Key Image Leaks Ahead Of Countdown Climax
Previously launched eight day countdown meant to end during AnimeJapan
by Humberto Saabedra



With the anticipation around the Summer's planned stream of the long-awaited new Sailor Moon animated series adaptation, the attempts to build hype with a countdown earlier on Thursday were well-intentioned, but backfired horribly when it was discovered that the site hosting the countdown held all of the important files that weren't meant to be revealed until the end of the planned countdown. What was so important that had to be kept under wraps for eight days were it not for the tireless sleuthing of the internet?

The English translation of the key image is below, from Miss Dream (mind the typos):



As can be seen, the key art features the previously announced staff for the adaptation as well as the date for the premiere and theme song artist as well as the series synopsis. Now that we've seen what the first key image looks like, any bets on what else we'll find out in the coming days before and during AnimeJapan?
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The new Sailor Moon anime series is now called Sailor Moon Crystal and....                                     

I'M THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE ENTIRE MULTIVERSE RIGHT NOW!!! BEING A DEVOTED FAN OF NAOKO TAKEUCHI'S EPIC MASTERPIECE HAS PAID OFF! I'VE WAITED A LIFETIME FOR THIS MOMENT. JUST LOOK AT THAT! I KNEW THEY WOULDN'T LET ME DOWN BY USING ARTWORK SIMILAR TO THE MANGA AND NOT SHITTY TOUHOU ART! Cannot wait to see Usagi Tsukino, the Sailor Senshi, the cats and their entire rouge's gallery in beautiful 2014 animation.  

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*reads post...*
0-0...F*CK YEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!

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Having the testicular fortitude to off their magical girls long before greats like Mai-HiME and Madoka Magica, it's Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon.

I talk a little about the upcoming 2014 anime reboot, Sailor Moon Crystal. :3

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It's nice to see more Sailor Moon merchandise show up at F.Y.E. (For Your Entertainment) stores everyone. Here are fresh new releases of Sailor Chibi-Moon (Chibiusa), Sailor Jupiter (Kino Makoto) and Tuxedo Mask (Chiba Mamoru) plush.

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Here is some news artwork and news for Sailor Moon Crystal! WOW! I'm saddened that none of the original voice cast for the Inners will be returning. Hisakawa Aya, Tomizawa Michie, Shinohara Emi and Fukami Rica. Rica is the biggest loss of all since nobody brought more life to Minako's voice than Rica-san. But at least Kotono is back and the new cast is promising. They're all good, but the best new casting choice is definitely Ami Koshimizu as Sailor Jupiter/Kino Makoto. She played Nina Wáng in 'Mai-Otome' and Ryuko Matoi in 'Kill la Kill', so you know she's better than average! And if anyone can take up the mantle of Emi-san, it's Ami-san.

Again, the artwork is PERFECT and just how I imagine the reboot to look. This is gonna be anime of the decade by default.













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"Director Munehisa Sakai and original editor Fumio Osano were on hand at this weekend's Nico Nico Choukaigi for the introduction of the main voice actresses in the upcoming Sailor Moon Crystal anime.

Kotono Mitsuishi (also known as Evangelion's Misato, One Piece's Bao Hancock and recently Gundam Build Fighter's Rinko Iori) reprises the role of Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon. She's joined by a renewed group of Inner Senshi that includes Hisako Kanemoto (Squid Girl, Gargantia's Amy) as Ami Mizuno/Sailor Mercury, Rina Satou (A Certain Scientific Railgun's Mikoto Misaka) as Rei Hino/Sailor Mars, Ami Koshimizu (Kill La Kill's Ryuko Matoi, Code Geass' Kallen) as Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter and Shizuka Itou (Hayate the Combat Butler's Hinagiku Katsura, Gurren Lagann's Boota and Darry, Jormungand's Koko Hekmatyar) as Minako Aino/Sailor Venus.

New details about the anime's scheduling were also announced. The first episode debuts July 5th at 7:00pm, then the anime will run on the first and third Saturday of the month going forward. a World-wide simultaneous will stream on Niconico Douga."

Source: Crunchyroll

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