BassForever
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What was that out of curiosity?
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What was that out of curiosity?
Good, I never liked that, it sends the wrong message.
I'm not a huge fan of this episode, it feels like barely anything happened, the pacing is usually much faster, they could have added some Venus flashbacks or something. I think this episode will work much better if it can be watched together with the last and next one, on its own it falls flat, it's basically just Sailor Moon crying and everyone remembering stuff, that's fine if I can binge episodes 8-10 but annoying when there are two weeks breaks before and after.
cj_iwakura
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I'd rather watch Crystal Clear Destiny again than this, and I have the dub VHS.
The show is rapidly turning into background noise material for me.
The show is rapidly turning into background noise material for me.
Zoe
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It doesn't bother me given the context.
In theory I don't mind them changing it, but after all of the other changes they've made and failed at, I have no faith in them coming up with a good alternative.
I'm curious too. I have a lot of the chapters out of order in my head. I know the part with
Beryl showing she loved Endymion is done later, maybe it's the suicide that everyone's talking about? Then again maybe it'll be seen in the next episode. I also recall a scene showing that Serenity and Endymion were even more intimate, with showing them in bed, but I think that's the next chapter
Heh, I just think it's funny that
Nephrite became a part-timer 
I guess they were going along with the good guy thing from the original anime with that
I guess they were going along with the good guy thing from the original anime with thatAs for the ep itself, really good!! I really can't wait for the next episode!! More flashbacks from the Moon Kingdom is what I always wanted in the anime
The classic series had it, but never in too much depth.
Zoe
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Yeah, all of that stuff comes later.
I think he's talking about when
Kunzite retreats and the others are temporarily revived. Then he takes Mamoru because of who he is, their Master
This is how I envision you interacting with Rei:
Then again, given how this series has been, it seems the staff of this series shares your feelings towards Rei.
The funny part is that I like her way more here, despite being much less prominent and whatnot.
Well, they had
Mamrou brutaly killed on screen
In the words of Strongbad; "Hang on The Cheat, we're taking this baby TO THE MOOOOONNNNNN!"
That scene felt more graphic in the manga, to be honest.
Yup, that's it.
Yup, that's it.
bobawesome
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So is the anime as amazing as my fangirl friend would have me believe? I watched the first episode when it first aired and didn't care much for it.
I'm quite familiar with the original series but not the manga.
I'm quite familiar with the original series but not the manga.
cj_iwakura
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Starts out strong, rapidly deteriorates once the lack of budget/effort becomes apparent and it's clear how rushed the story is.
MikeHattsu
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The Japanese Crystal BDs?
I'm assuming the original ones by Viz. It looks gorgeous, but sounds like the video is probably the best we'll get, but is bugging videophiles.
Yes those, mine are arriving tomorrow and I was just wondering how they turned out.
MikeHattsu
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Well, we've been discussing that in the Sailor Moon OT:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734707&page=79
First of all, it's real. Here is the official article (Japanese):Of course we are getting Chibi Usa after a few episodes
http://natalie.mu/comic/news/130761
It says "Black Moon Phase/Arc/?" and here are the details:
"Black Moon Phase" start: January 2015.
Note: this is the exact same time "Black Moon" sera myu starts in Shanghai.
It seems to be referred to as "Black Moon Version/Arc" and NOT "Season 2".
Chibiusa's first appearance was in Act 14, although that should be further away than January, but probably matches up as "Black Moon" if it's at the end of January.
There will also be a live talk show with screening on December 27th at AEONMALL Makuhari New City. They will screen the final story of the first phase (or season as some of you say) as well as the first episode of the second phase. Expect leaks. Many leaks.
Composer Yasuharu Takanashi is releasing the Sailor Moon Crystal soundtrack on December 24th.
This article was released after the Animate Girls Festival 2014 , where it all was announced so they handed out those post cards with the visual as you saw on Twitter. The rest of the text mentions the SMC seiyuu being there and talking.
Here is a photo of our lovely ladies:
Like I said (sorry, I might have edited while you were posting), 編 does not mean "season". The best way would be to refer to it as either Black Moon Phase or Black Moon Arc.
I would go with Phase.. idk, we'll have to wait for the official translation, if they give us any.
前編 = First part (also prequel)
編 = Phase/Part
後編＝Second part (also sequel)
Yeah it was during the edit
Ok, I just figured that they were considering each cour a season (which it kind of is) with each arc.
Barrylocke
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I'm not surprised they're going to the Black Moon. It's got 26 episode planned and at the rate they're going they should be finished with the Dark Kingdom Arc by episode 13.
The real question is if they'll get to the beloved Sailor Moon S stuff.
The real question is if they'll get to the beloved Sailor Moon S stuff.
Huh? It says Black Moon. Where are you seeing Dark Moon?
I must've missed something.
Kae is kinda old now (also it was her birthday yesterday). But she seems rather active on social media/online so she's still *out there*. Maybe she will rephrase her role? I won't be surprised if Chibiusa gets a new seiyuu though. Btw, Japanese girls LOVE Chibiusa (I bet because she's pink & small and was relatable to young girls watching it) and going all crazy over this on Twitter.
Yeah it was during the edit
Ok, I just figured that they were considering each cour a season (which it kind of is) with each arc.
Most people probably assumed right away because everyone were posting the picture without any info to the article. And also because of Sailor Moon R being its own season.
cj_iwakura
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They'll never top the Wiseman fight. Best final battle in the series.
La Soldier is a work of art.
La Soldier is a work of art.
cj_iwakura
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It was mine for a while, but on a re-view, S became my favorite for sheer hilarity.
Ah I see, makes sense. I was always curious with why they decided to do that, and figured they needed filler to match the amount of episodes needed.
Mineshaft_Gap
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Awwwww yea. Sailor Moon was my jams. I remember fighting with my brother because he'd always hog the TV to watch DBZ and I'd be forced to watch. Then Sailor Moon would come on and he'd start complaining. Mom would step in and force him to dealwithitdotjpg
Memories.
Memories.
Well, thee was also the giant desire to an huge in-joke for some reason.
MikeHattsu
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Cool.
Don't they usually not call second seasons of anime "season 2" for some weird reason though? Always seem like they like to give second seasons some slightly changed title or add on a secondary title instead.
My anime knowledge isn't that high so I'm unable to answer that specific question. I do understand what you mean, and looking at various anime with more than 1 season I would think the same since most of them just have their individual name. The thing is though, Black Moon is called 「ブラック・ムーン編」 which basically means "Black Moon Phase". IMO, they wouldn't use 編 (phase/edit) in the actual name as well as calling it a season 2 if it was. It makes less sense if they did. It's kinda hard to explain/translate in English but yeah. I'm not saying it's impossible, but these are my personal thoughts. We'll just wait and see! I'll be calling it Black Moon Hen from now on until/if they release an official English name. Or just SMC: Black Moon. idk
Going by other other anime with "編" in their titles, they seem to have been translated as the Kanji reads (surprise, surprise) which is "Hen". So if they're traditional, they will probably end up officially calling it "Black Moon Hen" or Black Moon-hen". If I'm having problems translating it, I'm sure they're gonna really struggle, given how their English subtitles looked in episode 1 of Crystal. lol
Btw.. Hen. Sounds hilarious. Chickens in sailor uniforms, anyone?
MikeHattsu
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Update:
One of the official accounts tweeted today calling Black Moon a "2期" (Phase 2). I guess that answers our question.
They also updated their website, which basically contains the same text as the Natalie article.
http://sailormoon-official.com/animation/news/crystal2.php
Sometimes stuff can't be translated directly to English, but, the last sentence means that as the first phase of the story is reaching climax*, "please stay tuned" for a more and more exciting future for Sailor Moon Crystal.
(*I don't know if this is acceptable when not talking sexually.. sorry, haha.)
One of the official accounts tweeted today calling Black Moon a "2期" (Phase 2). I guess that answers our question.
They also updated their website, which basically contains the same text as the Natalie article.
http://sailormoon-official.com/animation/news/crystal2.php
Sometimes stuff can't be translated directly to English, but, the last sentence means that as the first phase of the story is reaching climax*, "please stay tuned" for a more and more exciting future for Sailor Moon Crystal.
(*I don't know if this is acceptable when not talking sexually.. sorry, haha.)
It does say climax, just wondering how weird saying "reaching climax" in English sounds given it's not about sex. ._.
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