"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:

Thoughout the manga and anime version of Sailor Moon, Minako Aino was actually a regular school girl who dreams of being a J-pop star. The live action version makes her one.

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:

C'Est La Vie

I love this show!!!

If you're a fan of the Sailor Moon manga or anime you will love this television series. It was a bit cheesy at first and it still is at times but it's so much fun to watch. It really captures the mood of the manga. However, I don't like some of the things they changed. For instance, Luna is now a talking stuffed animal. Thankfully she's not around too much. Crown Arcade is now a karaoke center. Usagi doesn't seem to have a father. And Minako is a popular teen idol. What's with that?! Anyway, I highly recomend it despite those things. You can find fansubbed versions online.