"Bishôjo Senshi Sailor Moon" (2003) TV series 2003-2004

Creator:

Naoko Takeuchi

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

4 October 2003 (Japan)

Genre:

Fantasy | Action | Adventure

Plot:

Live-action series which is an original re-telling of the original Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon manga and anime series.

Plot Keywords:

Moon | Sailor | Senshi | Kamen | Tuxedo

Cast

Jun Masuo	...	Jadeite (45 episodes, 2003-2004)
Kaori Moriwaka	...	Ikuko Tsukino (25 episodes, 2003-2004)
Miyuu Sawai	...	Princess Serenity / ... (24 episodes, 2003-2004)
Ayaka Komatsu	...	Minako Aino / ... (24 episodes, 2003-2004)
Chisaki Hama	...	Ami Mizuno / ... (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jyoji Shibue	...	Mamoru Chiba / ... (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Aya Sugimoto	...	Queen Beryl (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Kappei Yamaguchi	...	Artemis (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Keiko Kitagawa	...	Rei Hino / ... (22 episodes, 2003-2004)
Myuu Azama	...	Makoto Kino / ... (21 episodes, 2003-2004)
Keiko Han	...	Luna (21 episodes, 2003-2004)

Also Known As:

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (International: English title)

Runtime:

Japan:30 min (49 episodes)

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Tokyo, Japan

Company:

Toei Company

Trivia:

Chieko Kawabe (Osaka Naru) has an extensive history with the Sailor Moon franchise, having played the role of Sailor Mercury in several Sailor Moon stage musicals in Japan.

Goofs:

Continuity: In Act 20, when Venus and Mars are cartwheeling in the chapel to avoid the Youma's attack, their shoes are flats instead of heels.

Quotes:

Mamoru Chiba: Usagi. I heard about Venus.
Usagi Tsukino: ...Yeah...
[tries to smile while holding back tears]
Mamoru Chiba: You - Idiot! Go ahead and cry! When I'm with you, you don't have to hold back.
[Usagi runs into his arms, sobbing]

Movie Connections:

Remake of "Bishôjo senshi Sêrâ Mûn" (1992)

Soundtrack:

Kirari ' Sailor Dream

Amazing and fun

I have seen the first six episodes of this live action version of Sailor Moon. I think that it's really fun and creative. The girl that they got to play Sailor Moon is Miyu Sawai. She's cute and has the meatball hair. Sailor Mercury is played by Chisaki Hama and she plays Amy with the kindness and intelligence that is so likable in the anime. Mars is Keiko Kitagawa and she plays the mysterious beauty perfectly. Although, she doesn't have the comical arguments with Usagi that are an anime treat. Jupiter is Myuu Azama who plays the strong and lonely Mako-chan. Ayaka Komatsu is the real life super hero as the series begins Sailor Venus. All in all, the action is very interesting, with a funny and mad energy that is reminiscent of The Banana Splits. The costumes and make up are excellent. And the youma's are really fantastic creatures with wild designs. The transformation and the attacks of the sailor soldiers are colorful and well done. This series of Sailor Pumpkins gets two thumbs up and I hope they have a long running series.