Sailormoon is an anime series which was created by Takeuchi Naoko. The whole idea started out as a small section in a Japanese Magazine called Runrun, which starred a crime fighter for justice, Sailor V. It was a hit and Naoko came up with a whole new storyline to encorporate Sailor V as well as new characters into a magical girl story, Sailormoon. The stories were printed in a Japanese magazine, aimed at young girls, called Nakayosi.
The role of Sailor Moon played by , Usagi Tsukino, an ordinary ditzy middle-school girl—or so she thinks—discovers a talking cat named Luna, who reveals Usagi's identity as
"Sailor Moon"
A special warrior with the destiny of saving the planet Earth, and later the entire galaxy. Usagi must now find the moon princess and protect Earth from a series of villains, beginning with the Dark Kingdom that had appeared once before, long ago, and destroyed the kingdom of the moon.
Sailormoon is basically about a 14-year old girl named Tsukino Usagi who is very unwilling at first, but grows more responsible and very strong-willed as the story progresses. She transforms using her several compacts to Sailormoon, fighting evil, with the help of her talking pet cat Luna (over time, it's apparent Usagi grows more independent, and therefore doesn't need as much help from Luna).
She also gets additional help from the elusive Tuxedo Kamen, then from other sailor soldiers as the story progresses. Her voice was done by Mitsuishi Kotono, although during episodes 44-50 her voice was done by Araki Kae, who later did the voice of Chibiusa. Chibichibi's voice was done by Mitsuishi Kotono as well.
Sailor Moon in English
Sailor Moon was first broadcast in North America in 1995. The series quickly became a hit in Canada and Australia, but received low ratings in the USA where most stations aired it at 6 a.m. or earlier. On the basis of low American ratings, DiC stopped translation after 65 episodes (7 Japanese episodes were skipped, so English episode 65 was actually Japanese episode 72). In 1997, prompted by the success of Sailor Moon in Canada and high sales of Sailor Moon dolls
The Story
It was the time of the Silver Millennium, when all the planets were at peace, the universe was a happy place, and the Moon Kingdom the happiest place of all. There were fireworks and parties every night, and dancing and laughing. Queen Serenity, ruler of the Moon Kingdom, raised her daughter Serena to follow in her footsteps and rule the Moon, but most of the time Serena spent staring at the Earth, for she had fallen in love with a young man from there. Darien was his name, Prince Darien of Earth, and he would come and confide in her about the terrible things happening on Earth and the Evil Powers taking over there.
Queen Serenity
The Battle Has Begun
Serena knew that Darien had to go and protect the Earth, but by the time he would get back to Earth, all might already be lost. This Queen Beryl had come out of nowhere. No one knew where she had come from, and she was amazingly strong, maybe even unbeatable.
The guards of the Moon Palace suspected everyone from Earth, so Darien had to flee again, but not before saying good-bye. Serena was so happy when he came back. He couldn't leave without having one last dance with her. He explained to her that everything was going to change. That Beryl was more dangerous than he had thought. The whole universe was in danger, especially the Moon. Beryl wanted to rule the whole Universe, but to do that she had to first conquer the Moon. He warned Serena to prepare for the worst. He also explained that Queen Serenity knew he wasn't a spy and had asked him to stay and help protect her kingdom.
Darien a.k.a Tuxedo Kamen
Good-bye My Love, You Will Always Be In My Heart
Serena couldn't believe that all this was really happening. Queen Beryl was absolutely relentless and would destroy everything in her way to get exactly what she wanted. Darien proceeded to fight as hard as he could, but he warned Serena that he might not come back. Before parting, he assured her of how much she meant to him. Serena gave him her Star Locket, and they swore they would always be in each others' hearts before they kissed
good-bye.
I'll Never Join Up With a Snake Like You, Beryl!
Just then, the attack was launched on the Moon Kingdom by Queen Beryl and her most devoted Generals under her control. The Sailor Scouts, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus, tried to fight against Queen Beryl without success, and were taken away by the Evil Forces. Queen Beryl then turned her attention to Princess Serena, but Prince Darien arrived just in time to protect her. Queen Beryl found herself very attracted to Darien and offered him to join them and rule the whole universe by her side. Disgusted, Darien refused, and in the next instant was taken away, leaving Serena behind, screaming to her, "Run Serena! Run!" The Princess ran towards Darien and was also sucked in by the Evil Forces.
In the Name of the Moon, You Will Be Free Again
Queen Serenity came forth to rescue them, but it was too late—they had fallen into a deep sleep and were floating amongst the carnage, away from the Moon Kingdom. Queen Serenity couldn't let it end this way. She refused to let them take away her daughter's future that way. So she took out the Silver Imperium Crystal and put it on her Wand for maximum power. The Queen's cat advisors, Luna and Artemis, reminded the Queen that if she used her Silver Crystal she wouldn't have any strength left, but Queen Serenity knew it was the only way. She had to sacrifice her kingdom if they were to defeat Queen Beryl and regain their peace.
Queen Beryl
The Moon Kingdom
I Will Sacrifice My Kingdom for You, My Dearest Daughter
So, with the words "Cosmic Moon Power," she united all the energy of the Universe to get rid of the Evil Forces. She couldn't destroy them since that would have destroyed the others as well, so she trapped them all inside her Crystal and then sent them to a new future on Earth. Queen Serenity had saved them all, so Luna wondered why she looked so sad. Queen Serenity explained that it was because none of them would remember anything of Moon Kingdom, and worst of all, she would never see her sweet daughter again. But that was the only way for any of them to live on. She had just enough power left to send everything Luna and Artemis would need in the future on Earth. Serena and her Court would need their help if the Negaverse were ever to break free again.
Be Happy, I Will Always Be In Your Minds
Queen Serenity explained that all of them would be reborn on Earth with no memory of the Moon Kingdom whatsoever. But if Evil Forces should try to repeat what happened there, they would know what to do. And looking at the Crystal in her hand, she said, "Farewell, all of you, and good luck. Good-bye, Serena. You are in my heart always." The Imperium Silver Crystal released everyone and sent them to Earth. Queen Serenity then said, "Be happy. . .on behalf of the Moon you will be free again". The last of her energy spent, Queen Serenity fell into a deep sleep hoping that perhaps they would meet again. With that, she dropped her Wand, and Luna and Artemis were encapsulated to also be sent to a peaceful future on Earth.
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