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Post by Admin on May 7, 2021 18:19:57 GMT
When a dark power enshrouds the Earth after a total solar eclipse, the scattered Sailor Guardians must reunite to bring light back into the world.
Premieres June 3 only on Netflix.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie - Official English Dub Trailer #2 (2021) Netflix
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2021 19:55:01 GMT
Netflix just released a new trailer for the double feature Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, and it looks like it’s like an anime tale of epic proportions. Among other epic happenings, the trailer shines a light on an ominous eclipse, a romance between Chibi-Usa and Helios, and an evil foe who wants to spread nightmare incarnations called Lemures, seize the Silver Crystal, and rule over the Moon and Earth. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon was originally created by Naoko Takeuchi, and the Eternal double feature is directed by Chiaki Kon, with music by Yasuharu Takanashi, and character designs by Kazuko Tadano. The movies cover the entire “Dream” arc from the original manga series, where the celebration of an eclipse becomes complicated when Usagi and Chibi-Usa meet Pegasus and have a run-in with the mysterious Dead Moon Circus troupe. In addition to the trailer, Netflix also announced the voice cast for both movies, including star Stephanie Sheh as Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon. She's joined by Kate Higgins (Ami Mizuno/Sailor Mercury), Cristina Vee (Rei Hino/Sailor Mars), Amanda C. Miller (Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter), Cherami Leigh (Minako Aino/Sailor Venus), Sandy Fox (Chibi-Usa/Sailor Chibi Moon), Veronica Taylor (Setsuna Meioh/Sailor Pluto), Erica Mendez (Haruka Tenoh/Sailor Uranus), Lauren Landa (Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune), Christine Marie Cabanos (Hotaru Tomoe/Sailor Saturn), Robbie Daymond (Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask), Michelle Ruff (Luna), Johnny Yong Bosch (Artemis), and Deby Dayberry (Diana). And last but certainly not least, Netflix also released a bunch of stills from the films. Check them out in the gallery below! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie premieres on Netflix on June 3.
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Post by Admin on May 8, 2021 4:55:12 GMT
Netflix is giving a glimpse of the new film Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie.
The streaming service shared a trailer for the two-part animated film Thursday.
The preview shows Sailor Moon and the other Sailor Guardians protect the planet from the evil Queen Nehelenia and the Dead Moon Circus.
"When a dark power enshrouds earth and a dark circus troupe appears after a total solar eclipse, the scattered Sailor Guardians must reunite to bring light back into the world," an official synopsis reads.
Netflix also released a poster for the new movie.
Eternal: The Movie is a sequel to the Sailor Moon Crystal anime series, which aired in Japan from 2014 to 2016.
Stephanie Sheh, Kate Higgins, Cristina Vee, Amanda C. Miller, Cherami Leigh, Sandy Fox, Veronica Taylor, Erica Mendez, Lauran Landa and Christine Marie Cabanos voice the characters in the English version of the film.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon originally debuted as a manga by Naoko Takeuchi. The series has since been adapted as an anime and as animated films.
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Post by Admin on Jun 5, 2021 19:48:22 GMT
Sailor Moon Eternal follows the Dream arc of the manga, where the mysterious Dead Moon Circus arrives in Japan during a solar eclipse. Their ruler, Queen Nehelenia, wants to take over the world by trapping humans in nightmares, claiming the throne to the kingdom of the moon — known as the Silver Millennium — and ruling over Earth, which she believes is rightfully hers. But the titular character, Sailor Moon (or Usagi), her destined love Mamoru (also known as Tuxedo Mask), Chibiusa or Sailor Chibi Moon (Usagi and Mamoru’s future daughter, who’s traveled to the present day — yes, that’s a thing), and her trusted friends and allies the Sailor Guardians (named after their respective planets), have something to say about Nehelenia’s ambitions. At the same time, the Sailor Guardians meet a human-turned-unicorn-pegasus named Helios, who’s looking for something called the Golden Crystal, and has eyes for Chibiusa. While the original ’90s anime took liberties in adapting Takeuchi’s manga, such as completely changing Queen Nehelenia’s backstory, Sailor Moon Eternal is essentially an exact retelling of the Dream arc. But even people who already know the manga may find the animated version fascinating, given the chance to see things that are new to the animated Sailor Moon universe, like Sailor Saturn’s full elaborate transformation sequence. The film often seems rushed, though, with a total runtime of only 160 minutes, compared to a typical 260-minute season of Sailor Moon Crystal. Instead of a cohesive film, the two-part movie often feels like a series of episodes strung together, which to be fair, is how it’s laid out in the manga. Some of the charm from the ’90s anime is still there, though. This is in part due to the return of Chiaki Kon, the series director for season 3 of Sailor Moon Crystal, and Kazuko Tadano, who helmed the character designs for the first two seasons of the ’90s anime, as well as 1993’s Sailor Moon R: The Movie. As she did with Crystal’s third season, Kon brings in a directorial style that allows for dynamic, beautiful scenes. With Tadano’s character designs, Sailor Moon Eternal helps create the best version of Crystal by giving the characters fresh looks in line with the incredible fashion the ’90s anime is known for, like Sailor Pluto’s mesh tank top and black shorts. But she also displays the characters in a way that makes them look fun. Luckily, there are plenty of swoony romantic scenes and funny moments to make up for the sense of something missing. The films easily switch between comedic and serious moments. As Usagi and Mamoru compete for the “put on a brave face so my partner doesn’t worry” award, some of the other guardians wish for their own romantic partners. In one scene, Rei (Sailor Mars) vents about wanting to run her grandfather’s shrine “more efficiently,” and Mina (Sailor Venus) offers a solution with literal stars in her eyes — a “free husband helper.” Makoto (Sailor Jupiter) and Mina go on about how they want their own boyfriends, but even as they’re swooning over the idea, they immediately become stoic when they’re reminded that the villains may be making a move. “It’s about time,” says Sailor Mars. “Bring it on, we’re ready,” says Sailor Venus, as all the girls serve up a fierce glare.
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Post by Admin on Jul 6, 2021 5:38:16 GMT
"Sailor Moon" wasn't just a television series — it has become ingrained in '90s nostalgia and a critical part of the wave of anime domination over television. It would also eventually become one of the world's most visible fandoms and a global merchandising empire. "When you talk to fans about why they're fans and why they stay fans, it's the stories," Peter Tatara, founder of Anime NYC, an annual three-day anime fan convention, told Insider. "And very often what you see in animated manga, it's that they're telling stories that audiences aren't typically finding in American pop culture." The 2014 "Crystal" series (which came to Netflix on Thursday) allowed fans who grew up reading the comics to see those storylines come to life while inspiring new fans to become immersed in the characters with fresh eyes. Off-screen, the manga series was also relaunched in the US through Kodansha Publishing back in 2011, where it debuted as one of the best-selling franchises under their comic book imprint. "We didn't see much manga that has the female characters as protagonists. Of course, we did have some romance manga that had the female characters supporting these boys," said Yae Sahashi, the vice president of sales and marketing at Kodansha, in an interview with Insider. "In the case of Sailor Moon, the focus is not only about the romantic elements, it also has these ordinary middle school girls trying to find themselves." The merchandising opportunities were endless, and it didn't stop at the original dolls, wands, and other toys that were manufactured in the 1990s and early 2000s. Makeup brands like ColourPop have capitalized on its enduring interest, releasing a Sailor Moon-inspired collection; streetwear brands like KITH also had their own capsule collections, with limited edition hoodies, crewnecks, and T-shirts depicting the show's characters. Etsy has countless stores featuring items from independent sellers inspired by the anime, offering everything from makeup brushes and fine jewelry to AirPod cases and a wooden music box playing the show's theme song. A character that's remained this popular over the better part of three decades is incredibly lucrative.
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