Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S
Summary: The Sailor Guardians and their leader, Sailor Moon, continue their duty of protecting Earth from any who would dare cause it harm. However, Sailor Mars' apocalyptic visions and the appearance of two new guardiansâSailor Neptune and Sailor Uranusâsignal that a new battle will soon begin.
These newcomers seek three Talismans that are inside the Pure Heart Crystals within human beings. Once brought together, these objects form The Holy Grail, a magical relic with extraordinary abilities. They want to use the Grail to save the world, but an evil organization known as the Death Busters seeks its power for their own desires.
The removal of a Talisman from a person's Heart Crystal will cause their death, something that Uranus and Neptune see as a necessary sacrifice to form the Grail, while Sailor Moon and her group deem it unforgivable. But can any sacrifice be worth the cost if it saves the lives of the entire human race?
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Description
The Sailor Guardians and their leader, Sailor Moon, continue their duty of protecting Earth from any who would dare cause it harm. However, Sailor Mars' apocalyptic visions and the appearance of two new guardiansâSailor Neptune and Sailor Uranusâsignal that a new battle will soon begin.
These newcomers seek three Talismans that are inside the Pure Heart Crystals within human beings. Once brought together, these objects form The Holy Grail, a magical relic with extraordinary abilities. They want to use the Grail to save the world, but an evil organization known as the Death Busters seeks its power for their own desires.
The removal of a Talisman from a person's Heart Crystal will cause their death, something that Uranus and Neptune see as a necessary sacrifice to form the Grail, while Sailor Moon and her group deem it unforgivable. But can any sacrifice be worth the cost if it saves the lives of the entire human race?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S Review
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S â The Sailor Guardians and their leader, Sailor Moon, continue their duty of protecting Earth from any who would dare cause it harm. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Romance conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.91). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Romance, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Aino, Minako
Main
Fukami, Rica
Japanese
Aino, Minako
Main
Morin, Amélie
French
Aino, Minako
Main
Morgenstern, Stephanie
English
Aino, Minako
Main
Barlow, Emilie-Claire
English
Aino, Minako
Main
Leigh, Cherami
English
Aino, Minako
Main
Kiss, VirĂĄg
Hungarian
Aino, Minako
Main
Concepcion, Priscilla
Portuguese (BR)
Aino, Minako
Main
Morales, MarĂa Fernanda
Spanish
Aino, Minako
Main
Israel, Hilly
Hebrew
Aino, Minako
Main
Lössl, Claudia
German
Aino, Minako
Main
Laurenti, Jasmine
Italian
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Furuya, Toru
Japanese
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Corazza, Vincent
English
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Holl, NĂĄndor
Hungarian
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Reyero, Gerardo
Spanish
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Auer, Dominik
German
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Fohrman, Zvika
Hebrew
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Ogouz, Philippe
French
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Daymond, Robbie
English
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Marchetti, CĂ©sar
Portuguese (BR)
Staff
Maseba, Yutaka
Producer
Simone, Jamie
Producer
Ikuhara, Kunihiko
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Endou, Yuuji
Sound Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Shibata, Hiroki
Sound Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Anno, Hideaki
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Igarashi, Takuya
Episode Director, Storyboard, Production Manager
Kosaka, Harume
Episode Director, Storyboard
Sasaki, Noriyo
Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director
Satou, Junichi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Uda, Kounosuke
Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director
Enokido, Youji
Script
Salva, Laurence
Script
Sugihara, Megumi
Script
Sumisawa, Katsuyuki
Script
Tomita, Sukehiro
Script
Yanagawa, Shigeru
Script
Carucci, Carmelo
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement
D'Avena, Cristina
Theme Song Performance
Fukami, Rica
Theme Song Performance