It's based more on the manga, which is a minus, since I like the anime better. But if they were following the manga, and had Takeuchi-san involved, why couldn't she write a new story with new villains rather than using the same ones again? It seems they opted to change the characters' personalities rather than the story, so we get things like an ice-queen Rei and a depressed, neurotic Ami (who doesn't even look remotely Ami-like). I like how their Usagi is less of a crybaby, though-- she's cute and funny, and has great scenes with Mamoru! Not a bad show. . . kind of cute. . . but not as good as the anime, and though I adore anime Ami, I hate what passes for an Ami in this show.
Review of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
