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| − | |finale = March 12, 1994}}'''''Sailor Moon R''''' is the shortened title of ''Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R'' (美少女戦士セーラームーン R, ''Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Aru''). It is the second major story arc and series in the Sailor Moon anime. The letter R in its title, according to the Memorial Song Box booklet, can be expanded into either '''"Return"''' or '''"Romance |
+ | |finale = March 12, 1994}}'''''Sailor Moon R''''' is the shortened title of ''Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R'' (美少女戦士セーラームーン R, ''Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Aru''). It is the second major story arc and series in the Sailor Moon anime. The letter R in its title, according to the Memorial Song Box booklet, can be expanded into either '''"Return"''' or '''"Romance".''' In the ''Sailor Moon ''manga, which came first, this story arc does not have a specific name, but its individual acts are inconsistently given the subtitle "Black Moon". |
The season is then followed by ''[[Sailor Moon R: The Movie|'''Sailor Moon R: The Movie-The Promise of the Rose''']]'', which is then followed by the third season, which is known as ''Sailor Moon S''. |
The season is then followed by ''[[Sailor Moon R: The Movie|'''Sailor Moon R: The Movie-The Promise of the Rose''']]'', which is then followed by the third season, which is known as ''Sailor Moon S''. |
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Revision as of 12:01, 5 July 2015
Template:InfoboxSeasonSailor Moon R is the shortened title of Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R (美少女戦士セーラームーン R, Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Aru). It is the second major story arc and series in the Sailor Moon anime. The letter R in its title, according to the Memorial Song Box booklet, can be expanded into either "Return" or "Romance". In the Sailor Moon manga, which came first, this story arc does not have a specific name, but its individual acts are inconsistently given the subtitle "Black Moon". The season is then followed by Sailor Moon R: The Movie-The Promise of the Rose, which is then followed by the third season, which is known as Sailor Moon S.
Production
The Sailor Moon franchise was originally intended to run on television for only one season; but due to its success, Toei Animation requested that the creator of the Sailor Moon franchise, Naoko Takeuchi keep drawing her Sailor Moon manga. Despite struggling to extend the Sailor Moon series with another storyline, Naoko Takeuchi settled with the introduction of Chibiusa, the future daughter of Sailor Moon after her editor Fumio Osano recommended the idea. Because both the Sailor Moon manga and the Sailor Moon anime were being produced at the same time; Sailor Moon R begins with a 13-episode sub-arc that does not appear in the manga, created to give Naoko Takeuchi time to catch up in creating the Sailor Moon manga.
Opening Sequence
The opening sequence featured Moonlight Densetsu (ムーンライト伝説; "Moonlight Legend"), written by Kanako Oda and performed by DALI. There were 2 versions of the opening theme, the first having more generic visuals, the second more closely following and representing the story of the R season, as it features brand new places such as Crystal Tokyo, and even new characters: Neo-Queen Serenity, King Endymion, Chibiusa, Sailor Pluto, and the Black Moon family, which is called the Negamoon in the English version.
Summary
This story features the regaining of the inner Sailor Senshi's memories and their encounters with the Makaiju aliens (Ail and An), and is referred to as the Makaiju arc. The main story arc explores the future of all the inner Sailor Senshi in a utopic city called Crystal Tokyo, ruled over by Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion. New characters introduced include Chibiusa, Sailor Pluto, and in the manga, Diana. The primary villains are the Black Moon Clan, led by Prince Demande.
When the Sailor Moon anime was first aired to English-speaking viewers (particularly in Australia), the series consisted of just 65 episodes, of which 40 were taken from the first season. Twelve episodes of the Black Moon arc were shown first, then all of the episodes from the Makaiju arc from the start of the season were shown. The remaining seventeen episodes of the Black Moon arc were not released for another three years, billed by Cartoon Network as "the lost episodes." One episode from the season, involving Chibiusa's friendship with a dinosaur , was omitted from the dub and is not included the subtitled DVD releases.
New Characters
- Ali and Ann (for the first 13 Episodes)
- Black Moon Clan
- Chibiusa
Episode List
| Ep. # | Episode Title | Original Airdates | |
| JP & US (Viz) | US (DiC) | ||
| 47 | 41 | "Moon Revived! The Mysterious Aliens Appear" "The Return of Sailor Moon" |
March 6, 1993 (JP) November 22, 1995 (US) |
| 48 | 42 | "For Love and Justice! A Sailor Senshi Once Again" "So You Want to Be in Pictures" |
March 13, 1993 (JP) November 23, 1995 (US) |
| 49 | 43 | "For Whom is the White Rose? The Moonlight Knight Appears" "A Knight to Remember" |
March 20, 1993 (JP) November 24, 1995 (US) |
| 50 | 44 | "Usagi's Crisis! The Tiara Doesn't Work" "VR Madness" |
April 10, 1993 (JP) November 27, 1995 (US) |
| 51 | 45 | "A New Transformation! Usagi Powers Up" "Cherry Blossom Time" |
April 17, 1993 (JP) November 28, 1995 (US) |
| 52 | 46 | "Targeted Kindergarten Kids! Venus' Great Performance" "Kindergarten Chaos" |
April 24, 1993 (JP) November 29, 1995 (US) |
| 53 | 47 | "Mamoru and Usagi's Babysitting Mayhem" "Much Ado About Babysitting" |
May 1, 1993 (JP) November 30, 1995 (US) |
| 54 | 48 | "The Culture Fest is for Me?! Queen Rei Sings With Passion" "Raye's Day in the Spotlight" |
May 8, 1993 (JP) December 1, 1995 (US) |
| 55 | 49 | "Is Seijuro the Moonlight Knight? Mako-chan Falls in Love" "Food Fetish" |
May 22, 1993 (JP) December 4, 1995 (US) |
| 56 | 50 | "Steal Mamoru's Kiss! An's Snow White Strategy" "Mirror, Mirror On the Wall" |
May 29, 1993 (JP) December 5, 1995 (US) |
| 57 | 51 | "Be Careful After School! Usagi is Targeted" "Detention Doldrums" |
June 5, 1993 (JP) December 6, 1995 (US) |
| 58 | 52 | "The Lovers' Hearts Disagree! The Angry Makaiju" "Secret Garden" |
June 12, 1993 (JP) December 7, 1995 (US) |
| 59 | 53 | "True Love Awakens! The Makaiju's Secret" "Treed" |
June 19, 1993 (JP) December 8, 1995 (US) |
| 60 | 54 | "An Angel? A Devil? Mysterious Girl From the Sky" "Serena Times Two" |
June 26, 1993 (JP) November 6, 1995 (US) |
| 61 | 55 | "Huge Shock for Usagi! Mamoru Declares a Break Up" "The Cosmetic Caper" |
July 3, 1993 (JP) November 7, 1995 (US) |
| 62 | 56 | "The Friendship of the Sailor Senshi! Goodbye Ami" "Sailor Mercury Moving On?" |
July 10, 1993 (JP) November 8, 1995 (US) |
| 63 | 57 | "Women Should Be Strong and Beautiful! Rei's New Killer Move" "Gramps In a Pickle" |
July 24, 1993 (JP) November 9, 1995 (US) |
| 64 | 58 | "In Search of the Silver Crystal! Chibiusa's Secret" "Trouble Comes Thundering Down" |
July 31, 1993 (JP) November 10, 1995 (US) |
| 65 | 59 | "Dispute Over Love! Minako and Makoto Face Off" "A Charmed Life" |
August 14, 1993 (JP) November 13, 1995 (US) |
| 66 | 60 | "Usagi's Parental Love? A Curry Triangle Relationship" "A Curried Favor" |
August 21, 1993 (JP) November 14, 1995 (US) |
| 67 | -- | "The Ocean! The Island! A Vacation! A Break for the Sailor Senshi" | August 28, 1993 (JP) May 8, 2015 (US [Viz Media redub]) |
| 68 | 61 | "Protect Chibiusa! Clash of the Ten Warriors" "Naughty 'N' Nice" |
September 11, 1993 (JP) November 15, 1995 (US) |
| 69 | 62 | "Awaken, Sleeping Beauty! Mamoru's Distress" "Prediction of Doom" |
September 25, 1993 (JP) November 16, 1995 (US) |
| 70 | 63 | "A Battle of the Flames of Love! Mars vs Koan" "Enemies No More" |
October 2, 1993 (JP) November 17, 1995 (US) |
| 71 | 64 | "For Friendship! Ami and Berthier Clash" "Checkmate" |
October 16, 1993 (JP) November 20, 1995 (US) |
| 72 | 65 | "Cold Hearted Rubeus! The Four Sisters of Sorrow" "Sibling Rivalry" |
October 30, 1993 (US) November 21, 1995 (US) |
| 73 | 66 | "A UFO Appears! The Sailor Senshi are Abducted" "Rubeus Evens the Score" |
November 6, 1993 (JP) November 30, 1998 (US) |
| 74 | 67 | "Defeat Rubeus! The Battle in Space" "Rubeus Strikes Out" |
November 13, 1993 (JP) December 1, 1998 (US) |
| 75 | 68 | "A Mysterious New Warrior, Sailor Pluto Appears" "The Secret of the Luna Sphere" |
November 20, 1993 (JP) December 2, 1998 (US) |
| 76 | 69 | "Magical Power of Darkness! Esmeraude's Invasion" "Emerald Takes Over" |
December 4, 1993 (JP) December 3, 1998 (US) |
| 77 | 70 | "Our Feelings are the Same! Usagi and Mamoru in Love Once Again" "Promises Fulfilled" |
December 11, 1993 (JP) December 4, 1998 (US) |
| 78 | 71 | "Venus Minako's Nurse Mayhem" "No Thanks, Nurse Venus!" |
December 18, 1993 (JP) December 7, 1998 (US) |
| 79 | 72 | "Artemis' Adventure! The Evil Animal Kingdom" "Dog Day for Artemis" |
December 25, 1993 (JP) December 8, 1998 (US) |
| 80 | 73 | "Terrifying Illusion! Ami All Alone" "Smart Payoff" ("Lonely Amy") |
January 8, 1994 (JP) December 9, 1998 (US) |
| 81 | 74 | "Dark Gate Completed? A Grade School in Danger" "Child's Play" |
January 15, 1994 (JP) December 10, 1998 (US) |
| 82 | 75 | "Journey to the Future! Battle in the Space-Time Corridor" "Future Shocked" |
January 22, 1994 (JP) December 11, 1998 (US) |
| 83 | 76 | "The Shocking Future! Demande's Dark Ambition" "Legend of the Negamoon" |
January 29, 1994 (JP) December 14, 1998 (US) |
| 84 | 77 | "Wiseman's Evil Hand! Chibiusa Disappears" "Jealousy's Just Reward" |
February 5, 1994 (JP) December 15, 1998 (US) |
| 85 | 78 | "The Birth of Black Lady, The Queen of Darkness" "Birth of Wicked Lady" |
February 12, 1994 (JP) December 16, 1998 (US) |
| 86 | 79 | "Saphir Dies! Wiseman's Trap" "Brotherly Love" |
February 19, 1994 (JP) December 17, 1998 (US) |
| 87 | 80 | "Believe in Love and the Future! Usagi's Determination" "Diamond In the Rough" |
February 26, 1994 (JP) December 18, 1998 (US) |
| 88 | 81 | "The Final Battle Between Light and Darkness! Love Sworn to the Future" "Final Battle" |
March 5, 1994 (JP) December 21, 1998 (US) |
| 89 | 82 | "Usagi and the Girls' Resolve! Prelude to a New Battle" "Follow the Leader" |
March 12, 1994 (JP) December 22, 1998 (US) |