The impact anime has had on media all around the world is unmistakable, especially when it comes to the stories diverse creators are putting out there. Such is the case for comic artist Opal Lines, a Dominican American illustrator who’s done the covers for Monster High and My Little Pony comic books. Currently, she’s working on her own original comic series called Heroes Circle , a superpowered narrative that she says fans of My Hero Academia would love. Related: How Roller Skating, Magical Girls and Sports Anime Inspired Wheels & Roses Creator Pearl Low But that’s not the only series she’s been inspired by. “Story wise, I deeply admire the story structure of romantic adventure and always go back to them for inspiration in titles like Noragami , Fruits Basket , and Inuyasha ,” she said during our interview. Much like my interview with Wheels & Roses creator Pearl Low, Opal Lines...
- 3/8/2024
- by Briana Lawrence
- Crunchyroll
Nogizaka46 will be fighting evil by moonlight once again starting in April. The musical group is preparing for its "5th Generation" stage production, and today it shared photos of its entire main cast—including both teams of Sailor Guardians. Posters for "Team Moon" and "Team Star" showcase the ten actresses who will be taking turns in the lead roles, as well as offering a first look at the new production's redesigned costumes. In addition to seeing the group's 5th Generation take the spotlight, fans can look forward to a whole new look and feel for the production. Appearing as the Sailor Guardians will be: Team Moon Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino: Nagi Inoue (Nogizaka46) Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno: Aya Ogawa (Nogizaka46) Sailor Mars/Rei Hino: Hina Okamoto (Nogizaka46) Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino: Mao Ioki (Nogizaka46) Sailor Venus/Minako Aino: Teresa Ikeda (Nogizaka46) Related: Sailor Moon Manga Author Naoko Takeuchi...
- 2/27/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Jennie of Blackpink has shared a new solo single “You & Me.” Watch the song’s accompanying dance performance video below.
As NME points out, “You & Me” got its live debut back in October 2022, when Blackpink performed it at the first night of their “Born Pink Tour” at the Kspo Dome in Seoul. A remix of the track also made it onto their Coachella setlist, which has inspired the B-side to the new single: “You & Me (Coachella ver),” described by the press release as “a rap-enhanced redux” of the Coachella performance of the track.
“We hope the song becomes a special gift through which fans remember their memories from ‘Born Pink’ tour,'” Yg Entertainment wrote in a statement. Stream both versions of the song via Apple Music below.
For its artwork, the “You & Me” double-single features a drawing of Jennie in front of a large, glowing moon,...
As NME points out, “You & Me” got its live debut back in October 2022, when Blackpink performed it at the first night of their “Born Pink Tour” at the Kspo Dome in Seoul. A remix of the track also made it onto their Coachella setlist, which has inspired the B-side to the new single: “You & Me (Coachella ver),” described by the press release as “a rap-enhanced redux” of the Coachella performance of the track.
“We hope the song becomes a special gift through which fans remember their memories from ‘Born Pink’ tour,'” Yg Entertainment wrote in a statement. Stream both versions of the song via Apple Music below.
For its artwork, the “You & Me” double-single features a drawing of Jennie in front of a large, glowing moon,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
San Francisco, CA—Digital manga subscription service Azuki is adding over 300 volumes from 77 manga series published by Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC to its library, now available to purchase on Azuki's website. The Kodansha additions on Azuki's website will continue in batches that will be announced in the coming weeks. With thousands of chapters already available with an Azuki Premium subscription, the addition of individual volume purchases on the website allows many of the manga series that were previously partially available to be read to completion.
The 77 manga series in the current batch, including Fire Force; A Silent Voice; Kiss Him, Not Me!; Princess Jellyfish; Attack on Titan; and Edens Zero, are available now for purchase on the Azuki website and readable via Azuki's web, iOS and Android apps. The full list is below:
Air Gear Ajin Demi-Human Aoba-kun's Confessions Arisa Atsumori-kun's Bride-to-Be Attack on Titan Basilisk Battle Angel Alita Beauty Bunny Beware the Kamiki Brothers!
The 77 manga series in the current batch, including Fire Force; A Silent Voice; Kiss Him, Not Me!; Princess Jellyfish; Attack on Titan; and Edens Zero, are available now for purchase on the Azuki website and readable via Azuki's web, iOS and Android apps. The full list is below:
Air Gear Ajin Demi-Human Aoba-kun's Confessions Arisa Atsumori-kun's Bride-to-Be Attack on Titan Basilisk Battle Angel Alita Beauty Bunny Beware the Kamiki Brothers!
- 9/14/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Let’s be clear, there’s no doubt that you’ve watched anime at some point in your life. You probably just didn’t know it was anime.
If you’re wondering what exactly constitutes as anime, the term specifically refers to animation created and produced in Japan. And the stories usually originate from a manga or video game series. But today, anime has grown and expanded outside of Japan, inspiring other parts of the world to launch their own versions of the more than 100-year-old craft.
Whether it was “Pokémon” or catching Goku on the next episode of “Dragon Ball Z,” anime has always been there. And anime has inspired live-action films from the likes of the Wachowskis’ “Speed Racer” and Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III.”
If you’re new to anime thanks to Netflix’s live-action adaptation “One Piece,” you may be wondering where to begin. What...
If you’re wondering what exactly constitutes as anime, the term specifically refers to animation created and produced in Japan. And the stories usually originate from a manga or video game series. But today, anime has grown and expanded outside of Japan, inspiring other parts of the world to launch their own versions of the more than 100-year-old craft.
Whether it was “Pokémon” or catching Goku on the next episode of “Dragon Ball Z,” anime has always been there. And anime has inspired live-action films from the likes of the Wachowskis’ “Speed Racer” and Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III.”
If you’re new to anime thanks to Netflix’s live-action adaptation “One Piece,” you may be wondering where to begin. What...
- 9/3/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
While there are certainly critiques that can be applied to Japan and its treatment of various LGBTQ+ groups, stories inspired by their lives and struggles have always thrived in the creative medium. The history of these stories can be traced back to the 1920s wherein the work of novelist Yoshiya Nobuko's exploration of female same-sex relationships influenced the development of both shojo and yuri manga in the decades that followed. The genre would continue to grow to what it is today thanks to seminal works like “The Heart of Thomas” and “Claudine“. While titles like these were trailblazers and worthy of note, the growth of the industry in better understanding various relationships still continues.
While there are classics worthy of checking out, from the previously mentioned “The Heart of Thomas” and “Claudine” to Naoko Takeuchi's “Pretty Sailor Moon” favorable portrayal and acceptance of queer characters such as Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune,...
While there are classics worthy of checking out, from the previously mentioned “The Heart of Thomas” and “Claudine” to Naoko Takeuchi's “Pretty Sailor Moon” favorable portrayal and acceptance of queer characters such as Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
From Blackpink to Twice, K-pop’s been getting most of the shine when it comes to the biggest girl groups in the world, but a new Japanese act debuting this week is hoping to become the biggest girl group in the universe.
The group’s name is SG5, and the five members are an Irl, musical take on the characters from the popular anime series, Sailor Moon. Spawning from the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon world, SG5 (“Sailor Guardians 5”) call themselves an “intergalactic pop supergroup that protects the universe from evil,...
The group’s name is SG5, and the five members are an Irl, musical take on the characters from the popular anime series, Sailor Moon. Spawning from the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon world, SG5 (“Sailor Guardians 5”) call themselves an “intergalactic pop supergroup that protects the universe from evil,...
- 6/28/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
After a four-year hiatus, popular manga “Hunter x Hunter” may be making its grand return.
Yoshihiro Togashi, the manga artist behind the popular shonen battle anime, joined Twitter on Monday and appeared to tease new chapters of the series. In his first tweet, which has amassed over 800,000 likes and 200,000 retweets, Togashi posted a picture of what appears to the edge of a Manga sketch, with a caption that roughly translates to “four more episodes for the time being.”
とりあえずあと4話。 pic.twitter.com/OwoB4ljp1x
— 冨樫義博 (@Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp) May 24, 2022
Shortly after the post went live, fellow manga artist Yusuke Murata, best known for creating “One Punch Man,” quote tweeted it and confirmed that the account was legitimate, saying he was “with the man himself.”
ご本人とのことでした。 https://t.co/JEKGyfJelq
— 村田雄介 (@NEBU_KURO) May 24, 2022
One of the most popular manga series of all time, with over 79 million copies in circulation,...
Yoshihiro Togashi, the manga artist behind the popular shonen battle anime, joined Twitter on Monday and appeared to tease new chapters of the series. In his first tweet, which has amassed over 800,000 likes and 200,000 retweets, Togashi posted a picture of what appears to the edge of a Manga sketch, with a caption that roughly translates to “four more episodes for the time being.”
とりあえずあと4話。 pic.twitter.com/OwoB4ljp1x
— 冨樫義博 (@Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp) May 24, 2022
Shortly after the post went live, fellow manga artist Yusuke Murata, best known for creating “One Punch Man,” quote tweeted it and confirmed that the account was legitimate, saying he was “with the man himself.”
ご本人とのことでした。 https://t.co/JEKGyfJelq
— 村田雄介 (@NEBU_KURO) May 24, 2022
One of the most popular manga series of all time, with over 79 million copies in circulation,...
- 5/24/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Sailor Moon Eternal, a duology of feature length animated films adapting the manga’s Dream arc, premiered in Japan back in January 2021 and dropped on Netflix the following June. This duology was highly anticipated since Sailor Moon Crystal was effectively cancelled after its well-received third season, and while some were concerned it might lack the runtime to adapt the arc authentically, the response was overwhelmingly positive. The only question that remained was when the final arc of the manga, Stars, would get the same treatment. Now, nearly a year later, we have our answer.
Set for a Summer 2023 release, a new duology of films titled Sailor Moon Cosmos will finish what Sailor Moon Crystal began, a faithful—at times perhaps too faithful—adaptation of Naoko Takeuchi’s iconic manga. This final arc will bring in fan favorite characters (and fetish ball inspirations) the Sailor Starlights, the polarizing Chibi Chibi, the ultimate villain,...
Set for a Summer 2023 release, a new duology of films titled Sailor Moon Cosmos will finish what Sailor Moon Crystal began, a faithful—at times perhaps too faithful—adaptation of Naoko Takeuchi’s iconic manga. This final arc will bring in fan favorite characters (and fetish ball inspirations) the Sailor Starlights, the polarizing Chibi Chibi, the ultimate villain,...
- 4/30/2022
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
Thirty years ago, the iconic anime series Sailor Moon debuted in Japan and has taken over the world since then. Let’s take a look back on some of the most iconic moments from the beloved anime.
“On March 7th, 1992, the very first episode of Sailor Moon aired in Japan. Thirty years later, Naoko Takeuchi’s creation is still one of the most impactful series in pop culture—not just in Japan, but all around the world. While the Champion of Love and Justice wouldn’t arrive in the U.S. until 1995, the anime holds a special place in my heart as being one of the first series I’d seen where the heroes were all girls.”
Read more at The Mary Sue
The popular video game God of War is being adapted into a live-action series for Amazon Prime, but who could potentially play the iconic Kratos in the show?...
“On March 7th, 1992, the very first episode of Sailor Moon aired in Japan. Thirty years later, Naoko Takeuchi’s creation is still one of the most impactful series in pop culture—not just in Japan, but all around the world. While the Champion of Love and Justice wouldn’t arrive in the U.S. until 1995, the anime holds a special place in my heart as being one of the first series I’d seen where the heroes were all girls.”
Read more at The Mary Sue
The popular video game God of War is being adapted into a live-action series for Amazon Prime, but who could potentially play the iconic Kratos in the show?...
- 3/8/2022
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
"Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie" is a two-part Japanese anime film based on the 'Sailor Moon' manga by Naoko Takeuchi, directed by Chiaki Kon and produced by Toei Animation, Studio Deen, streaming June 3, 2021 on Netflix:
"...a solar eclipse occurs in the month of April. As the moon covers the sun, 'Usagi' and 'Chibiusa' meet a mysterious 'Pegasus' named 'Helios', who's looking for a 'chosen maiden' to help him break the seal of the 'Golden Crystal.
"Meanwhile, the mysterious group 'Dead Moon Circus' appears. Their goal is to scatter nightmare incarnations called 'Lemures' across the world, obtain the 'Legendary Silver Crystal' and rule the Earth . Mamoru distances himself from Usagi, fearing that being near her will put her in danger.
"In Part 2, the ten 'Sailor Guardians' have gathered for the final battle. However, the 'Queen of the Dead Moon', 'Nehelenia', attacks with the power of her nightmares.
"...a solar eclipse occurs in the month of April. As the moon covers the sun, 'Usagi' and 'Chibiusa' meet a mysterious 'Pegasus' named 'Helios', who's looking for a 'chosen maiden' to help him break the seal of the 'Golden Crystal.
"Meanwhile, the mysterious group 'Dead Moon Circus' appears. Their goal is to scatter nightmare incarnations called 'Lemures' across the world, obtain the 'Legendary Silver Crystal' and rule the Earth . Mamoru distances himself from Usagi, fearing that being near her will put her in danger.
"In Part 2, the ten 'Sailor Guardians' have gathered for the final battle. However, the 'Queen of the Dead Moon', 'Nehelenia', attacks with the power of her nightmares.
- 5/7/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sailor Moon is one of the most iconic animes of the ’90s. That’s why it’s a little curious that the 2014 reboot, which more loyally adapted Naoko Takeuchi’s manga, came and went without much noise. Maybe the nostalgia had faded, maybe it was the different animation style, or maybe it was the anime’s U.S. streaming […]
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The post ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie’ is Coming to Netflix appeared first on /Film.
- 4/29/2021
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie is coming to Netflix this summer.
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
- 4/27/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie is coming to Netflix this summer.
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
The streaming service has purchased the global streaming distribution rights (outside of Japan) to the anime film.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie (also known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season IV: Eternal the Movie) will debut on Netflix on June 3.
Created by Naoko Takeuchi and first serialized in Kodansha’s manga magazine Nakayosi in 1991, the stories of Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting for love and justice have long captivated audiences. The anime also spawned a TV series in the 1990s that aired ...
- 4/27/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Animation has come a long way, from hand-drawn to stop-motion, claymation and 3D designs, and that’s especially evident in the progression of animated series over the years. While falling in love with an animated series may have more to do with beloved character arcs, illustrations and animation style can say a lot about when the series was created, or the cartoon category that it falls in. And with popular interest in streaming platforms surging amid the pandemic, it’s easier than ever to revisit your favorite animated shows.
If you’re unsure where to start, there’s no need to stress. Besides having plenty of different options to choose from, the subscriptions are pretty affordable,...
Animation has come a long way, from hand-drawn to stop-motion, claymation and 3D designs, and that’s especially evident in the progression of animated series over the years. While falling in love with an animated series may have more to do with beloved character arcs, illustrations and animation style can say a lot about when the series was created, or the cartoon category that it falls in. And with popular interest in streaming platforms surging amid the pandemic, it’s easier than ever to revisit your favorite animated shows.
If you’re unsure where to start, there’s no need to stress. Besides having plenty of different options to choose from, the subscriptions are pretty affordable,...
- 3/11/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Michael S. Mammano Dec 9, 2019
We take a look at Sailor Moon's glorious history of Lgbtq+ visiblity and the mark it left on a generation.
At last we’ve come to it. The final volume of the classic Sailor Moon anime from the '90s has been released by Viz Media on DVD and Blu-ray, and while we’ll cover Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Vol. 2 in a minute, there is a discussion at hand that this final season of the show in particular makes especially relevant: the inherent and indomitable queerness of Sailor Moon.
Never a show that shied away from Lgbtq+ representation, even if some of it may be slightly problematic by today’s standards, at the time Sailor Moon busted the door open in the area of sexuality and gender for a lot of fans. Many hadn’t seen characters in the media, especially in animation, that represented them.
We take a look at Sailor Moon's glorious history of Lgbtq+ visiblity and the mark it left on a generation.
At last we’ve come to it. The final volume of the classic Sailor Moon anime from the '90s has been released by Viz Media on DVD and Blu-ray, and while we’ll cover Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Vol. 2 in a minute, there is a discussion at hand that this final season of the show in particular makes especially relevant: the inherent and indomitable queerness of Sailor Moon.
Never a show that shied away from Lgbtq+ representation, even if some of it may be slightly problematic by today’s standards, at the time Sailor Moon busted the door open in the area of sexuality and gender for a lot of fans. Many hadn’t seen characters in the media, especially in animation, that represented them.
- 12/7/2019
- Den of Geek
Michael S. Mammano Mar 1, 2019
We consider where the Sailor Moon movies fit within the franchise as a whole.
The Sailor Moon movies are an interesting case. Three in number, though not what one could structurally or stylistically consider a trilogy, each is named for a season of the anime and loosely based on that season. Very loosely based. In fact, since the release of these films, moonies have debated their exact place in the continuity and how they fit into the Sailor Moon mythos.
The short answer is, well… they don’t.
One film is based on a manga side story, another on some design sketches, and the third on the aesthetic of probably the most maligned arc of the anime. None of the films even attempt to conform to their associated seasons aside from the heroes’ magical items, transformations, and attacks, and perhaps some thematic imagery, nor do they...
We consider where the Sailor Moon movies fit within the franchise as a whole.
The Sailor Moon movies are an interesting case. Three in number, though not what one could structurally or stylistically consider a trilogy, each is named for a season of the anime and loosely based on that season. Very loosely based. In fact, since the release of these films, moonies have debated their exact place in the continuity and how they fit into the Sailor Moon mythos.
The short answer is, well… they don’t.
One film is based on a manga side story, another on some design sketches, and the third on the aesthetic of probably the most maligned arc of the anime. None of the films even attempt to conform to their associated seasons aside from the heroes’ magical items, transformations, and attacks, and perhaps some thematic imagery, nor do they...
- 2/28/2019
- Den of Geek
I've been watching a hell of a lot of anime recently, but Sailor Moon is one that I've never jumped on board. I know there are a ton of Sailor Moon fans out there though so I thought I'd I post the trailer for the new series coming out, Sailor Moon Crystal. It shows off the new designs of the Sailor Scouts. I found the trailer on io9, and they say the character design is "more reminiscent of Naoko Takeuchi's manga artwork than it was in the original TV series." For those of you who are fans of the franchise, would you agree with that statement? Are you excited for the new series? ...
- 6/6/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Michael S. Mammano Sep 28, 2019
Ever notice the similarities between the events and characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sailor Moon? You will now!
A sweet, somewhat ditzy blonde teenager reluctantly accepts her birthright, becoming a champion of good destined to defend mankind from unspeakable supernatural forces, and despite her desire to be an ordinary girl, she rises above her immature foibles in crisis after crisis, becoming a true hero for whom her own epic series is named.
To what popular, trailblazing heroine of the '90s does this description apply? Most Americans’ first answer would be Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and they wouldn’t be wrong. Buffy was an instrumental figure in the Girl Power movement of the late '90s, inspiring countless writers to not only introduce stronger, more complex female characters, but place them at the center of their narratives. Indeed, every word of that description fits Buffy to a T,...
Ever notice the similarities between the events and characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sailor Moon? You will now!
A sweet, somewhat ditzy blonde teenager reluctantly accepts her birthright, becoming a champion of good destined to defend mankind from unspeakable supernatural forces, and despite her desire to be an ordinary girl, she rises above her immature foibles in crisis after crisis, becoming a true hero for whom her own epic series is named.
To what popular, trailblazing heroine of the '90s does this description apply? Most Americans’ first answer would be Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and they wouldn’t be wrong. Buffy was an instrumental figure in the Girl Power movement of the late '90s, inspiring countless writers to not only introduce stronger, more complex female characters, but place them at the center of their narratives. Indeed, every word of that description fits Buffy to a T,...
- 2/13/2014
- Den of Geek
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