Popularity for the entire block soared, and Sailor Moon fans were overjoyed once again.
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To help inject new material into the network, it acquired the rights to present two more anime series on its network. However, soon afterward, Cartoon Network began its innovative high-intensity cartoon block known as Toonami. However, it barely completed two runs before a scheduling change pulled all cartoons from its lineup, effectively putting Sailor Moon in the dark again. USA Network acquired the presentation rights after a hiatus of almost a year. However, the abrupt halt of the series at 65 episodes promptly dropped support and eventually caused syndication to cease in 1997 (the same year Sailor Moon completed its final series in Japan, at 200 episodes). On a side note, Sailor Moon began its American life syndicated. DiC finally relented and completed Sailor Moon R. What is interesting is that the American release of Sailor Moon was abruptly stopped in the middle of this series and was not continued until loyal fans demanded that Sailor Moon R be finished. Late in the series, we learn that Rini (aka Small Lady) is the future daughter of Serena and Darien, who will rule the Earth together into a new age of peace. It focuses around two things: Rini, a little pink-haired Serena lookalike who literally dropped out of the sky, and a family of time-traveling enemies out to stop Rini and alter the future to their end. This only runs for 13 episodes and sets the stage for the real story of Sailor Moon R. The first part features two aliens and an energy-dependent alien tree. Sailor Moon R (R meaning Romance, 43 episodes, with 1 non-critical episode cut for a total American release of 42 episodes) is itself in two pieces. This is also the crazy beginning of the relationship between Serena and Darien Chiba, whom she originally detests but eventually discovers is her long-lost lover and Prince of the Earth when she herself was Princess of the Moon Kingdom. Sailor Moon (originally 46 episodes, however 2 episodes were cut for controversial content, 3 cut for timing, and the last 2 merged into 1 for both reasons for a total American release of 40 episodes) pits the Sailor Scouts against Queen Beryl and the Negaverse, which seeks revenge on a failed attack on the Moon Kingdom during the Silver Millennium 1000 years ago. The story follows her and the friends (and allies) she gains along the way in her continuing mission to defend the Earth from evils, and it is divided into five separate series. What we discover is that under this wacky exterior is a very kind, caring, loving.and protective girl who can possess the will and determination to stand up and fight against anything the forces of evil can throw at her. At first glance, this bumbling, boy-crazy, lackadaisical crybaby of a girl would be the LAST girl you'd expect to be granted a magical transformation brooch by a talking black cat with a crescent moon on its forehead (Luna didn't believe it, either). The story is primarily about a young teenage girl with a unique hairstyle named Serena Tsukino. Formally introduced to the United States in the fall of 1996 by DiC Entertainment, the series has only grown in American popularity (although it had its critics and a false start early into its running). The story of Sailor Moon and her Sailor Soldiers has drawn one of the largest fan bases for any single story, extending well beyond its intended young girl audience. Is your favorite character lacking a profile? Then submit a character profile! Just don't steal a description from some other website!Ĭreated by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi and turned into an anime series in 1992 by Toei, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Translation: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon) is probably the most famous "Magical Girl" story on either side of the water.