Bishôjo senshi Sêrâ Mûn S
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Plot synopsis:
An extraterrestrial entity named Princess Snow Kaguya (プリンセス・スノー・カグヤ, Purinsesu Sunō Kaguya) arrives on Earth in an attempt to freeze it, but a fragment of her comet has been lost and she is unable to proceed without it. She has her henchwomen, the Snow Dancers, search for the missing fragment. In Tokyo, a young astronomer named Kakeru Ōzora (宇宙 翔, Ōzora Kakeru) finds the fragment and keeps it in his observatory to study it further.
Meanwhile, the Sailor Guardians are enjoying a day in the Juban Shopping District. Luna falls ill and decides to go back to Usagi's house. Along the way, she collapses while crossing the road, and is almost hit by a car, but is rescued and nursed to health by Kakeru. Luna then develops strong romantic feelings for him, even kissing him on the cheek in his sleep, leaving Artemis devastated. Luna herself ends up with unrequited love because it is revealed that Kakeru himself has a girlfriend, an astronaut named Himeko Nayotake (名夜竹 姫子, Nayotake Himeko), and more importantly, because Luna is a cat. The two are devastated because Himeko is oblivious to Kakeru's belief of Princess Kaguya's existence. Later, after finding herself unable to reconcile her differences with Kakeru, Himeko leaves on a space mission.
The fragment of the comet attaches itself to his life force, and begins slowly stealing his life-force energy, causing him to become very ill. Kaguya later steals the shard, but because it is linked to his life-force, he is brought even closer to death when Kaguya throws the shard into the ocean and creates an enormous ice crystal that will continue to draw away Kakeru's life force energy completely. She and her Snow Dancers then begin freezing the entire Earth. The Sailor Guardians attempt to stop her, but every time they kill the Snow Dancers, Kaguya keeps reviving them using the crystal. Just before Kaguya could kill the soldiers, Usagi tries to stop her and uses the Holy Grail to transform into Super Sailor Moon. She uses her Rainbow Moon Heartache attack but is easily overpowered by Kaguya's strength and power. Determined to protect the Earth, Usagi prepares to activate the Legendary Silver Crystal's immense energy and power. The eight Sailor Guardians, along with Chibiusa, combine their powers and abilities all at once to activate the Legendary Silver Crystal, and it hits Kaguya head-on. The Silver Crystal's power also destroys Kaguya's Snow Dancers, the ice crystal in the ocean, as well as her comet.
With peace once again returned to the Earth, Usagi wishes for Luna to become Princess Kaguya. Concerned about Himeko's safety, Kakeru wanders in the snowstorm and is saved by Luna at the exact point Kakeru saved her, transformed into a beautiful human woman. She takes him near the moon, where Himeko, on her space mission, witnesses the phenomenon and realizes that Princess Kaguya is real. Luna tells him that he needs to start focusing on his relationship with Himeko, and the two kiss. After returning to the Earth, Kakeru takes up Luna's advice and meets Himeko at the airport, where the two reconcile. Artemis meets up with Luna and the cats reconcile.

Review: Unlike so many long term animes that get the first season right then go downhill, Sailor Moon only gets better and better with each passing episode and the story only becomes stronger.It's really ashame how many people pass this off as some second rate anime to be shunned.
With all three movies and most of the series, it wasn't a bad break.As for Sailor Stars, I've read the saga and I've seen some of the important events and can honestly say that it's a darn shame that it'll probably never see the light of day in the US.I'm not going to even get into the Sub VS Dub debate, just about every early translated anime has the same argument over and over again.
Makes for a good watch, especially for seasoned Sailor Moon fans that want to find out what will happen.Obviously, if you've never enjoyed Shoujo before, you may not enjoy this one.
This is the best series in Sailor Moon, with Sailor Stars in a close second, Classic third, and SuperS and Return last.
Luna senses that the 14 year-old girl is the soldier of love and justice and offers Usagi a special broach that allows her to transform into Sailor Moon!
The storyline may seem a bit repetitive at times (with the Dark Kingdom's main goal is to steal energy at first, then get their hands on the elusive Ginzuishou), but get rid of the filler episodes, and you get an amazing epic of the moon princess and her soldiers being reborn on Earth after a disaster had befallen on the Moon Kingdom over a millenium ago.Besides Sailor Moon, the other four sailor senshi make their grand entrances as well as Tuxedo Kamen, a rather two-dimensional character who saves Sailor Moon in times of crises by throwing his trademark rose at his enemies.
The music is certainly worth listening to as it captures the clumsiness of Usagi at first to its seriousness and beauty of her becoming a soldier of love.The animation may seem a bit subpar at times but that has improved in later seasons.
One of the many trademarks of this series is its impressive attack and transformation sequences that are really just pleasureable to watch and admire.If you have only seen the dubbed version of this series, I suggest you find a way of getting the original episodes, subtitled.
Bishôjo senshi Sailor Moon can appeal to many kinds of people-Preteen girls,preteen boys,teen girls,teen boys,adults,perverted men(and women).Bishôjo senshi Sailor Moon is the Japanese(real) title to the series.In America it's just simply called Sailor Moon.The American version is edited and dubbed so it's "suitable for all ages".While the Japanese version is probably for ages 13 and up.I can't fully disapprove of the American version since that's what got me into the series,but the real version is so much better.I'm not going to list all of the changes in the American version since there are so many,but I'll list a few major changes.Bishôjo senshi Sailor Moon shows death,violence,male and female homosexuality,etc.Sailor Moon basically cuts or gets rid of the death scenes and episodes where the main topic is about death are never really shown.Most violence is edited out completely,and gay characters either get gender changes(this refers to the males) or are labeled cousins(this refers to the two lesbian Sailor Scouts who are a couple).The American voice dubs are sort of annonying.Though despite all these changes in the American version it is still mildly entertaining.Amazon.com sells both English dubbed(kiddie version) and English subtitled(real version).So everyone can be happy!.
We are also introduced to the Sailor Starlights.This season is a good conclusion, and in the end we learn about Chaos(evil energy) and Cosmos(good energy)However, I feel that the series shouldn't have focused so much on the starlights and their gender-changing wasn't necessary.Plot:8/10 Characters:7/10 Screenplay:8/10 Music:9/10 Presentation:8/10 Action:7/10 OVERALL:8/10The verdict?
The start of the season (the first 6 episodes), is actually the ending of the previous season Sailor Moon SuperS.
If you have not seen the previous season it is still watchable, although you will be missing some important story elements.Like all of the Sailor Moon story, this one is also a moving (as in constantly building) storyline that adds a little more detail and builds to a stunning conclusion on the 200th and final episode.
Any person who is seriously interested in watching this series should consider viewing the rest of the series before watching this (or at least watch Sailor Moon SuperS), so that important plot elements and details are understood.The final 6 episodes to the season (episodes 194-200) are truly fantastic and provide an excellent ending to the series.
The ending is just that good.The series attracts fans due to the complex storyline and also the way it is presented to the viewer, revealing a little piece of the larger story per episode.
Sailor Moon....the Anime series that changed my life.
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon is perhaps one of the most successful anime ever, and now that Sailor Moon has turned 10 (it started in 1992), it is often refered to as a classic, but it hasn't been decided if there will be a new Sailor Moon series.Anyways, Sailor Moon S (note: I'm only referring to the anime, not the manga) has the most dramatic plot, screenplay, and action, making it highly addictive.
They also are in search for the Messiah who is also believed to stop this oncoming Silence.However, what makes this season especially memorable is the difference in fighting style and ideas the new senshi have compared to Sailor Moon's.
The climactic episodes with the Holy Grail and the transformation of SuperSailorMoon are definitely high-points displaying Sailor Moon's maturity.The second half of this season focuses on the relationship between Chibiusa and a mysterious girl, Hotaru.
so like all the others out there, the was an issue with the 2nd disc, mainly episode 80 where the video craps out, well fear not as they have since fixed that issue in this box set and if you buy the December release of this item you will get the corrected box set, just watched the episode on both DVD and bluray sub and dubbed and nothing is wrong with it, now for the series in itself this is sailor moon R part 2 of season 2, or as some would say the dark moon ark, this is NOT THE DIC DUB so serena is not her name it is her real name of usagi, its wonderful that vis media has obtained the rights to all 200 episodes and from what I hear the 3 movies and a few sub plot episodes as well, the season is much more accurately dubbed in English and the Japanese subs are much more accurate to what is actually being said, if your a fan of sailor moon or grew up with the really bad DIC dubs I highly recommend getting this as this is an awesome bluray set and a wonderful treat for fans young and old, cant wait for the season 3 arc where we get the fan favorite outer senshi, and the infinity arc from the manga, anyone would be a fool to not add this plus the last 3 sets to there collection, the DIC dubs have there charm but this redub is so much better as the plot is much more closer to the series as a whole and fits better with the last 3 seasons.
Sailor Pluto also makes an debut in this season.Several months earlier prior to this review, I made a review about the first season: It was a great classic within the world of magical-girl-anime.
The first arc in this season is basically a filler arc, but the Black Moon arc is pretty interesting.As I have watched the Japanese version of this anime, the eye-catch which shows the Sailor Senshi as Chibis (short humans) is simply my favorite sequence, by the overall eye-catches shown throughout the entire "Sailor Moon" franchise.
For those who don't know what an eye-catch is, it is simply a short sequence made for a commercial break.Dali's epic song "Moonlight Densetsu", which was played in the first season, also serves as the theme song for the second season.Conclusion: If you like watching anime made in the 90s, as well as anime dealing with magical girls, then this one may be a good choice for you.
The first part of this series continues with the Nehelenia storyline (though I really think I have seen enough of this story), but this arc is essential for the second part and provides a good transition between the SuperS season and the introduction of the evil god-like Sailor Senshi of the galaxy, Galaxia.Many fans of the Outer Senshi would be glad to hear that Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and even Saturn make their appearances, and this time, they help the Inner Senshi and Sailor Moon in their battles.The latter half of the season introduces the new Sailor Senshi: the Sailor Starlights.
Some of the main topics, however, are especially repetitive and used in previous seasons: the arrival of new Sailor Senshi and whether Sailor Moon can trust them, the search for true Star Seeds is similar to previous years when enemies searched for Talismans, or the Golden dream mirror.I suggest that everyone who hasn't seen this series should start watching the first episode of Sailor Stars, and not the final episode (as most people did).
:)But anyhow...what I found more interesting is that Sailor Moon Supers is more amusing than the regular series I used to know and love.
Actually, you can get to like it  after a while, especially the normal and long (when all the Sailor Senshi transform at the same time)Moon Cosmic Power music..
Sailor Moon SuperS has got to be one of worst seasons I have ever seen of an anime.
Most of the episodes are sappy filler, moving no plot along typically consisting of an enemy only to give the Sailor Senshi a chance to transform and use their flashy attacks (One enemy just got around to attacking and was destroyed immediately).The ending has an arc to the next season Stars, but alone is unsatisfying and rediculously sappy as well.PS, for any of you who thought that Chibimoon would get any more useful, you were wrong.
And the show is very enjoyable to watch most of the time (with the notable exception of Sailor Moon SuperS, which is mainly a result of the focus on Chibi-Usa instead of Usagi, Chibi-Usa isn't a terrible character but she just isn't as compelling and interesting as Usagi.)  But even that season has its moments.So, to conclude, while the show isn't the flawless masterpiece as its biggest fans claim(and calling it the best show ever is quite overboard), it's also not the brainless bimbo-fest it's biggest detractors make it out to be either.It's a good show, but far from perfect.
I preordered this back in July the day it was announced at the official Sailor Moon panel at Anime Expo and got a special screening of the English episodes "The Rod of Love is Born!
I mean, I live that Pioneer used the original cover art and that they had English Subtitles for the Japanese voices, BUT they completed omitted the first and second opening songs and only used the third one throughout, spoiling Hotaru Tomoe's appearance much earlier in the series as well as hinting Super Sailor Moon is the messiah (she flies with butterflies and purges the dark clouds making way for light to come through).
We actually got to see some developing character drama/arcs which kept the season interesting, made the characters actually feel more human at times I easily forget I'm watching animated characters but most importantly actually made me care deeply it really felt like what happened to them mattered.
I actually did like Chibi USA's character arc part of it in a way predates "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" and the "Dark Emma arc" on Season 5 of "Once Upon a Time" thought truth be told the arc on this show I thought was much better as it was more focused; we see how Chibi USA has great aspirations/ambitions but isn't' immune to dark influences much as Anakin Skywalker getting seduced by the dark side of the force.
"Sailor Moon" is simply a cute show which has nice and colorful animation, as well as humor, action and romance.Nice to see how the epic relationship between Usagi and Mamoru Chiba is building up over the course of this season.
The pretty expensive set I have was originally made as a part of the Japanese 20th anniversary celebration.Do you like watching anime consisting of magical girls, but yet not having watched "Sailor Moon", then this one is definitely for you.
^_^ If you are a beginer to Sailor Moon, start with the first season and skip this season!!!!!How it could be improved: - There should be more Outer Senchi involvment - The story line could be improvedThis season was so horrible, that it ALMOST had flop ratings, but the previous season, had Super Hit ratings.~_~(what a waste)The good points of this season: - The music - The movie - The games - The products - Every thing but the actual season.
I DO like this series but I feel it is the least best of the five sailor moon seasons.
Even though Nehelenia and Zirconia are not that interesting, the main henchmen (the Amazon Trio & the Amazonness Quartet) are decently fleshed out, and become sympathetic characters by the time their "Stage Out" comes along.So, even though Super S isn't the best, it's still worth watching if you like to see a lot of cute moments interspersed with the standard SM action, romance, and love/friendship celebrating that we've come to know and love.
The first arc with Ann and Ail is a good transition from the first season to the original storyline which involves the future of Tokyo, though the story with Ann and Ail may be a bit repetitive at times with the use of the same plot: the search for precious energy.The second part of the Sailor Moon R story introduces a small pink-haired girl closely resembling Usagi.
But of course like most other people of my generation I watched the localized English dub that removed all the references to Japanese culture, sexuality, violent content and scenes that I don't even think needed to be removed in the first place but if it wasn't for the English dub I would have never discovered the original uncut Japanese version years later which in my opinion is much better.Anyone who is an anime fan should know the story of "Sailor Moon".
Along the way she forms new friendships and alliances with new Sailor Senshi (Sailor Soldier when translated) named after the inner and outer planets of our solar system and a mysterious figure called Tuxedo Kamen (Tuxedo Mask when translated.) Sounds very cliché and formulaic when you think about it but at the time this was very groundbreaking for anime because it was a merging of Magical Girl and Superhero genres.The first season of "Sailor Moon" is still very great and entertaining to this very day because it introduces our main characters who are very likable and have unique personalities and villains who are very nasty.
A rather disappointing storyline focusing on Chibiusa is really the main factor that caused this series to be the worst of the five Sailor Moon seasons.
Her relationship with Sailor Moon as well as Pegasus/Helios is developed however, and it's also a treat to see Usagi and Chibiusa bickering, but it really really does get tiring to the point that it's annoying.The animation seems to have worsen quite a bit probably due to the horribly bright pastel colors, compared to the previous S season except for the improvements of the senshi's transformation and attack sequences (always eye-candy for many to watch).The whole dream motif lacks any serious drama but rather focuses on maturity, which at times fails to improve with such an uninteresting plot.
It's one of my favorite arcs of the entire Sailormoon saga, and the one that drew me into the series with just one episode.If you've only watched part of this series and aren't sure if you like it, do yourself a favor and check out the second half of the R season and see why so many have enjoyed it over the years..
Like I said, reflects level of thought.6) "Sailor Moon is a show that can be enjoyed by all ages- from 10 to 16 (my age) to 27 to 60 I know people of all the ages that are devoted moonies..." Good for you.
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon is the worst anime I've seen.
After finding out that Sailor Moon was indeed a Japanese Anime I had to take a second look at it again,and when I found some Real Audio clips on the net,it was much more Dramatic than the original DiC version,no silly little school girl stuff here real emotional value here.
Even when I watched the cut-up dub episode, I always knew about what happened to the "Scouts." Sailor Moon's tears were way too much for the other girls to have just been "taken by the Negaforce." That's right Dic, North American children aren't *that* stupid!This season is full of quite a few fillers, but the voice acting is good and the characters are enjoyable.
Highlights of this season include:-The Nephrite/Naru love storyline.-The Moon Princess being revealed.-When Tuxedo Mask is taken.-Seeing Usagi's change from coward to heroine (though it's a slow process -_-')-Sailor V's past, which is shown in an episode that was left out of the dub release......and of course the finale!
Thanks to Viz re-dubbing Sailor Moon, it got me into the series and especially the new anime reboot Sailor Crystal.
The first season, Sailor Moon Classic is easily my favorite season of the original anime!
i think this was a really good season of Sailor Moon.
The only thing i did not like was they showed sailor moon at the last episode completely nude.