A press release announced the production of a new film project for the franchise Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Handsome soldier Sailor Moon) that are titled Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Cosmos. The premiere of this new project is scheduled for the beginning of the summer season 2023 (July-September) and will adapt the final arc of the work, known as “Shadow Galactica Arc“.
The statement included a description of the project’s promotional image, which said: “The teaser visual shows Eternal Sailor Moon with a somber facial expression against the beautiful Tokyo nightscape. Themed “I want to see you again,” the film expresses the story weaved by the Sailor Guardians and the “feelings” that Sailor Moon conveys in their works. In the trailer we see Sailor Moon/Usagi conflicted as she is drawn into battles with loved ones and friends due to the power she possesses, but accepts her fate and chooses to fight.».
The original manga was serialized in the aforementioned magazine between 1991 and 1997 with a total of sixty chapters collected into a total of eighteen compilation volumes. The franchise was adapted into a studio-produced anime series. Toei animation and aired in Japan in 1992 and 1997. Toei animation It also produced three animated films, a television special, and three short films based on the same franchise.
production team
- Tomoya Takahashi (Magi: Sinbad no Bouken, Sansha Sanyou, Non Non Biyori: Repeat) leads the project in the studios Toei animation Y Studio Deen.
- Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Bleach, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders) is responsible for writing and supervising the screenplays.
- Kazuko Tadano (Saint Seiya, Muhyo an Rouji no Mahouritsu Soudan Jimusho, Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Hurry up!!) is responsible for character design and animation direction.
Summary of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Usagi Tsukino is a normal student and a clumsy crybaby who always gets bad grades in her exams. His monotonous life is unexpectedly turned upside down when he saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat named Luna later reveals to her that their meeting was no coincidence: Usagi is destined to become Sailor Moon, a planetary guardian with the power to protect Earth. Wearing a special brooch that allows her to transform, she must use her newfound powers to save the city from the evil energy-draining monsters sent by the evil Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom. But adjusting to his powers and fighting villains aren’t the only things he has to worry about. He must find the lost Princess of the Moon Kingdom, the other Sailor Guardians and the legendary Silver Crystal to save the planet from destruction.
Source: Weird Natalie
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