A promotional video was streamed on YouTube showcasing Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie. The two-part thrilling anime movie will cover the last Shadow Galactica arc from the original manga. The video teases Three Lights or Sailor Starlights. With this sneak peek, fans eagerly await the movie’s release.
Written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon debuted in 1991 with its serialization in Kodansha’s shōjo manga magazine from 1991 to 1997. Spanning 52 chapters and 18 volumes, the series follows the adventures of Usagi Tsukino, a schoolgirl who transforms into the Sailor Moon and is tasked with saving the planet from destruction.
Picture yourself in an otherworldly setting where the Sailor Guardians embark on adventurous journeys far and wide. The Sailor Moon Cosmos anime films have expanded the franchise, adapting the characters and arcs we know and love. Sailor Moon’s blend of magic, compelling storytelling, and the bonds of friendship has made it a beloved and influential series that continues to grow and deliver.
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Sailor Moon Cosmos Anime Films
The anime films are directed by Tomoya Takahashi, and the famous JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures script writer will handle the scripts for the films. The original character designer for Sailor Moon, Kazuko Tadano, will make a comeback to add his magic to the films. With Yumiko Soraga as the art director, Yasuharu Takanashi will compose the music and Daoko will sing the song “Tsuki no Hana” for the upcoming adaptation.
Cast for the Films
The cast includes Saori Hayami voicing Sailor Star Maker, Marina Inoue, voicing Sailor Star Fighter, and Ayane Sakura voicing Sailor Star Healer. The three Starlights teased in the video is Princess Kakyū, voiced by Nana Mizuki, Sailor Galaxia, voiced by Megumi Hayashibara and Chibi Chibi, voiced by Kotono Mitsuishi, who also voices the main character Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon.
The Shadow Galactica Arc (Spoilers)
Sailor Galaxia’s journey took a turn when she met Wiseman, who guided her to Sagittarius Zero Star, where she encountered Chaos. This marks the start of the Shadow Galactica Empire, with the Galactica Palace serving as its headquarters at the heart of the Zero Star.
The empire embarked on a Milky Way campaign targeting worlds such as Mau, Mermaid, Kinmoku, Chuu, Cocoon, and Coronis to collect Sailor Crystals. Their ultimate motive was to overtake control of the Galaxy Cauldron, the celestial body governing the balance of life and death. While neither Galaxia nor Chaos desired to share power, they silently agreed to work together until their mission was accomplished.
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Under Galaxia’s rule, numerous Sailor Guardians and other members were recruited into the empire. Sailor Phi and Sailor Chi were firmly loyal to Galaxia, on the other hand, Sailor Lethe and Sailor Mnemosyne joined out of survival, having witnessed the devastation Galaxia brought upon their worlds. Their loyalty was solely to living peaceful lives.
Earth became the next target for Shadow Galactica after Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion’s battle against Queen Nehelenia. Galaxia wished to manipulate Sailor Moon into destroying Chaos while acquiring the Sailor Crystals from others. Simultaneously, Chaos had his agenda involving Sailor Moon.
About the Sailor Moon Franchise
The Sailor Moon manga was one of the best-selling manga, with over 46 million copies sold, so there was no surprise when an anime adaptation was announced in 2014. The anime was produced by Toei Animation, which premiered from 1992 to 1997. Later, animated films, television specials, and three short films were added to the franchise. A live-action adaptation, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, was released in 2003 and a second anime series called “Sailor Moon Crystal” followed in 2004.
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The fourth season of the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal anime was released as a duel part film adapting the Dream arc from the manga. Directed by Chiaki Kon, the movie, titled Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, was initially expected to be released in September 2020 but was delayed to January 2021. The second film debuted in February 2021.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie will be out on June 9, with the second part on June 30. The countdown begins!
