Watch the Sailor Moon Cosmos Movie Openings Online
Plus loads of new Sailor Moon merchandise to keep your eye on
Hey there, Sailor Moon fan!
It’s been an exciting time lately with the release of Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 1 in Japan at the beginning of the month and Part 2 set for release this Friday.
To help build hype for both movies, the opening sequence for Part 1 was released on the official Sailor Moon YouTube channel and it got an absolutely massive reaction from fans online.
The Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 1 opening, which you can watch below, clearly draws inspiration from the 90’s Sailor Moon S opening credits but it also features elements from the other classic openings as well.
Personally, while I do like Moonlight Legend as a song, its use here does feel a bit too safe. I think it would have made more sense to use a new version of Moon Pride since this is a conclusion to the Sailor Moon Crystal iteration of the franchise. It doesn’t bother me too much though.
A fan has already made an edit with the English Sailor Moon theme over it. I’m obsessed.
Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 2 won’t use Moonlight Legend. Instead, that film will use a new cover of Sailor Star Song, the opening song for the final season of the 90’s anime, Sailor Stars. The animation for that sequence hasn’t been officially released yet though you can listen to a preview of it here.
A third song has also been released online. Its name is a bit of a spoiler for Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 2 so I won’t mention it here. If you’ve read the manga though, feel free to have a listen here. Curiously, this new song has very strong Sailor Moon musical vibes.
All three songs and many others are available on the Sailor Moon Cosmos Song Collection album which comes out this week. You can order it online here. (My order just shipped a few minutes ago. Woo!)
Reminder: The music video for Sailor Moon Cosmos’ main song, Moon Flower, has been released. Read all about it in my previous newsletter.
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In other Sailor Moon news:
Keiko Kitagawa has released an official statement in English about her casting as Sailor Cosmos in Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 2. “Exactly 20 years ago, with this iconic work, I began my career,” she wrote in a tweet. “So naturally, this work is near and dear to my heart, and I am overjoyed and proud to have this opportunity to return to my debut work as a voice cast member. I can't help but think this - is a true Miracle Romance.”
Some Sailor Moon fans are putting on a special event at a cafe in Brooklyn, NY. Make sure to check it out if you’re in the area.
The first English voice actor for Sailor Moon, Tracey Moore, will be a guest of honour at Pretty Heroes in July.
HotTopic has some massive savings on their Sailor Moon merch right now. Those new playing cards are going for just $2.70! 😱
A Sailor Moon Q Posket model has been officially announced. Stay tuned for pre-order links.
I love these new official Sailor Moon noodle bowls.
This new Artemis and Luna T-shirt is super cute.
Yoko Ishida is releasing a special album containing her Sailor Moon song covers.
Check out these fresh official Sailor Moon hairclips.
You can now pre-order official Sailor Starlight earrings.
We now have an official Cere Cere plushie.
Eternal Sailor Moon is featured on the cover of Sunday Mainichi. You can buy a copy online here.
The Sailor Moon Cosmos Official Visual Book is now available to buy online.
A Sailor Stars Holy Moon Chalice pin is now in the house!
International pre-orders for the Sailor Moon Cosmos Eternal Sailor Moon model are now live with an estimated release of the 15th of February 2024.
How cute is this new official Sailor Moon mug and spoon set?
In some other anime news:
The live-action movie adaption of Knights of the Zodiac is now available to watch digitally and it looks pretty cool. I might watch it this weekend.
The trailer for Netflix’s live-action One Piece series is now live and it doesn’t look half bad. Honestly, I wouldn’t be mad if Netflix did a similar adaption for Sailor Moon once Cosmos is all done and dusted.
Think that’s about it for now. Until next time,
Sailor Moon Says! 🌙
~ Brad
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