Sailor Moon Crystal is a reboot of the iconic Sailor Moon anime series, aimed at closely following the original Naoko Takeuchi manga. Here are some key details:
- Production: Produced by Toei Animation, the series was directed by Munehisa Sakurai for the first two seasons and Chiaki Kon for the third season.
- Release: The show premiered on July 5, 2014, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Sailor Moon franchise. It was initially streamed worldwide on Niconico and later on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
- Seasons and Story Arcs:
- Art Style and Animation: Sailor Moon Crystal uses a modern, sleek art style with an emphasis on detailed backgrounds and character designs that are more faithful to the manga than previous iterations.
- Music: The music for the series was composed by Yasuharu Takanishi, with various opening and ending themes performed by different artists, including Etsuko Yakushimaru for the first season.
- Reception: The series received mixed reviews. While praised for its fidelity to the source material, some criticism was directed at the pacing, character development, and animation quality in earlier episodes.
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