8.1 | / 10 |
Users | 2.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
After their epic battle, the Sailor Guardians are called back to action when some new and powerful enemies appear! Ail and An are alien siblings bound to the mysterious energy-devouring Makai Tree. And the Black Moon Clan, led by Prince Demande, has the power to destroy all of future Crystal Tokyo! Things get complicated when a mysterious pink-haired girl falls from the sky, demands the Legendary Silver Crystal, and claims Mamoru for her own! Could there also be a new Sailor Guardian?
Starring: Kotono Mitsuishi, Tôru Furuya, Aya Hisakawa, Michie Tomizawa, Emi ShinoharaAnime | 100% |
Foreign | 92% |
Fantasy | 39% |
Comedy | 31% |
Romance | 25% |
Comic book | 25% |
Teen | 19% |
Action | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p (upconverted)
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English
Blu-ray Disc
Six-disc set (3 BDs, 3 DVDs)
DVD copy
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 1.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
In addition to the basic standalone release of 'Sailor Moon R: Season 2, Part 1,' Viz Pictures has released a companion boxed set which includes the same six-disc (3 Blu-ray, 3 DVD) collection inside an attractive and sturdy slip box, as well as a full-color companion booklet and a spacer for 'Sailor Moon R: Season 2, Part 2,' which is only sold separately. See below for additional details and more in-depth coverage of the added bonus booklet included with this set.
For full video reviews, please click the links above.
For full audio reviews, please click the links above.
Sailor Moon R: Season 2, Part 1's limited edition is what one might call "minimalist." It's very attractive, but it's not complex. The box fits both
seasons (though, again, only one is included; a spacer saves roomful the other) and the booklet, which is certainly the highlight piece. The booklet, full
color and well put together, offers a diverse amount of content. Season one and two summaries, as well as episode summaries for season two are
included, so for those who only own the
half-season
that ships with this set, be forewarned. Each summary is featured on its own page with a pair of images. Additionally, cast voice credits are listed for
both English and Japanese. The booklet contains lyrics for "Moonlight Legend," "Heart Moving," and "Princess Moon." Additionally, two-page character
spreads with artwork and bios for Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, and Tuxedo Mask are featured, as is artwork
depicting Queen Beryl, Jadeite, Nephrite, Zoisite, Kunzite, Luna & Artemis, Prince Endymion, Princess Serenity, Naru & Umino, the Sailor Guardians in
various poses (transformed and school girls), and all five of the Dark Kingdom's main characters. Finally, a random advertisement for Season 1 Part 2 is included, which would have been better included as a
paper insert rather than as part of the book. That's about it. It's very nice and carefully put together, booklet and box alike. It'll look great on the shelf,
particularly as part of a complete Sailor Moon collection.
For a breakdown of the supplements included with each set, refer to the links above.
The poor video quality notwithstanding, this set should draw the eye of any collector and Sailor Moon fan. There are certainly many Anime special edition releases that ship with more "stuff," but this one's elegantly packaged with an attractive slip box and artwork and features a striking full-color booklet. It's a shame it doesn't at least ship with the additional character cards found in the Crystal box sets, but fans should nevertheless be pleased. If those same fans can swallow the video quality -- and that's a big if -- this set comes recommended. Otherwise, wait for a significant price drop to coincide with the significant lack of proper video quality.
Limited Edition
1992
1992
1992-1993
1992-1993
1993
1993-1994
Corrected
1993-1994
1993-1994
1994
Limited Edition
1994
1994-1995
1994-1995
Limited Edition
1995
1995
1995-1996
1995-1996
Limited Edition
1996-1997
1996-1997
1996-1997
1996-1997
Limited Edition | Death Busters Arc
2016
Sailor Moon S: The Movie - Hearts in Ice
1994
1993
1995
1998-2000
Special Edition
1992
1994-1995
犬夜叉
2002-2003
Classics
2006
2002-2003
Classics
1996
はたらく魔王さま! / Hataraku Maou-sama!
2023
2005
2012-2013
キルラキル
2013-2014
2003-2004
らき☆すた
2007-2008
小林さんちのメイドラゴンS / Kobayashi-san Chi No Maid Dragon S
2021-2022
ハウルの動く城 / Hauru no Ugoku Shiro
2004
Episodes 819-842
2017-2018