mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
Re-read 2020: A cute short story collection featuring various characters from the Sailor Moon universe.
I decided it was high time to re-read these short stories volumes. I was eager to get to reading and go back to the Sailor Moon universe. I knew that I may not enjoy it fully as I remember + read my old review that the books have a hefty dose of characters I wasn't a fan of.
And that is true. The first one features a lot of Chibi-Usa, who is one of the most annoying, frustrating and cringy character of the SM universe. The second short story volume features Luna, the second one on my list of annoying characters. Don't get me wrong, I loved the stories in the end, but I was a bit frustrated that these two characters got so much attention while others get less. I would have loved to see a Mamo story, or some romantic dates between Mamo and Usagi.
But still I had fun reading these stories and see what the girls are up to. See strange and mysterious things happening in the city they live. Yep, the big bosses and enemies may not be around but aliens still love to go to earth and have a bit of fun with the humans there (or you know, suck out their souls). The girls still have to do all they can to save the world. And that in between studying (because in one of these volumes the girls are on their way to high school in Japan that means you have to study or not get anywhere which I still think is a tad silly), meeting new friends (as Chibi-Usa goes to school for the first time), and more. It was a delight and I definitely loved the story of Ami falling in love with someone, yes, she calls it being better than someone but we all know what is going on there. It was kind of cute to see strict and studious Ami fall in love.
I did think the story about the girls' children was a bit odd given how much ALIKE they were to their parents, it was just so boring and I would rather have seen a bit more mix-up.
I loved the various enemies that popped up and which girls fought against them. Sometimes it was just a duo, sometimes all of them, sometimes just Chibi-Usa. It made the fights even more fun and interesting.
I still think it is funny everyone knows Sailor V but barely anyone knows Sailor Moon. Poor Usagi.
The art is, as always, just so pretty! I love how the girls are drawn and I love that as times goes on you do see the girls grow up.
I would definitely recommend this two volume short stories series.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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The last of the Sailor Moon manga. *sniffles* I am really sad about it and I also had hoped for something better as the last volume.
I don't like Luna, never did (found her obnoxious and highly annoying), so the first story was not something I liked, sadly it was also the biggest story (taking more then 50% of the book). The ending of that story was ok, I really liked seeing Luna like that, but still, not my favourite character.
The other 2 stories were very cute. I, especially loved the Parallel Sailor Moon story, that was really fun to read. :)
Sad that it is over now though, let's hope the new anime that is coming soon will be good and will take some of the sadness that I feel now that the manga is done.
I decided it was high time to re-read these short stories volumes. I was eager to get to reading and go back to the Sailor Moon universe. I knew that I may not enjoy it fully as I remember + read my old review that the books have a hefty dose of characters I wasn't a fan of.
And that is true. The first one features a lot of Chibi-Usa, who is one of the most annoying, frustrating and cringy character of the SM universe. The second short story volume features Luna, the second one on my list of annoying characters. Don't get me wrong, I loved the stories in the end, but I was a bit frustrated that these two characters got so much attention while others get less. I would have loved to see a Mamo story, or some romantic dates between Mamo and Usagi.
But still I had fun reading these stories and see what the girls are up to. See strange and mysterious things happening in the city they live. Yep, the big bosses and enemies may not be around but aliens still love to go to earth and have a bit of fun with the humans there (or you know, suck out their souls). The girls still have to do all they can to save the world. And that in between studying (because in one of these volumes the girls are on their way to high school in Japan that means you have to study or not get anywhere which I still think is a tad silly), meeting new friends (as Chibi-Usa goes to school for the first time), and more. It was a delight and I definitely loved the story of Ami falling in love with someone, yes, she calls it being better than someone but we all know what is going on there. It was kind of cute to see strict and studious Ami fall in love.
I did think the story about the girls' children was a bit odd given how much ALIKE they were to their parents, it was just so boring and I would rather have seen a bit more mix-up.
I loved the various enemies that popped up and which girls fought against them. Sometimes it was just a duo, sometimes all of them, sometimes just Chibi-Usa. It made the fights even more fun and interesting.
I still think it is funny everyone knows Sailor V but barely anyone knows Sailor Moon. Poor Usagi.
The art is, as always, just so pretty! I love how the girls are drawn and I love that as times goes on you do see the girls grow up.
I would definitely recommend this two volume short stories series.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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The last of the Sailor Moon manga. *sniffles* I am really sad about it and I also had hoped for something better as the last volume.
I don't like Luna, never did (found her obnoxious and highly annoying), so the first story was not something I liked, sadly it was also the biggest story (taking more then 50% of the book). The ending of that story was ok, I really liked seeing Luna like that, but still, not my favourite character.
The other 2 stories were very cute. I, especially loved the Parallel Sailor Moon story, that was really fun to read. :)
Sad that it is over now though, let's hope the new anime that is coming soon will be good and will take some of the sadness that I feel now that the manga is done.
thegalaxypanda96's review against another edition
4.0
This was really cute I loved Luna's story a lot and Rai's story was pretty interesting too but the last story was not what I was hoping for but it was pretty funny
lexxluthor's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
cat_says_hi's review against another edition
5.0
And now I have finally read and finished all of Sailor Moon manga. :')
misssusan's review against another edition
3.0
there's basically two long stories this volume followed by a final fluff piece with alt!universe sailor scout kids. in the first and longest story luna falls in love with a astrophysicist. he's already got a childhood friend pretty clearly signalled as a love interest. it's sweet and i liked that the eventual romantic resolution had no bitterness to it whatsoever. the second one is about rei where she again affirms that she is not presently interested in romance with the gentlemen, also reaffirming that she is forever my bae. rae hino GETS ME
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
minzzi's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I liked this volume better then the first one.
The first story was cute and sad, I liked seeing that side of Luna.
I didn't like the second one. Rei says multiple times trow out the series that she isn't interested in boys and I thought that meant she was queer in some capacity, but here we find out that she says that because she is in love with an adult man. Like what?
The final story was kinda silly, just like the ones in the previous short story collection, but I thought it was cute at least.
The first story was cute and sad, I liked seeing that side of Luna.
I didn't like the second one. Rei says multiple times trow out the series that she isn't interested in boys and I thought that meant she was queer in some capacity, but here we find out that she says that because she is in love with an adult man. Like what?
The final story was kinda silly, just like the ones in the previous short story collection, but I thought it was cute at least.
nenekoii's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
beckyisbookish's review against another edition
5.0
Waaaaaah no more sailor moon stories. I need more!
amandaforgy's review against another edition
5.0
This one was so cute! I loved it so much. The part about Luna was my favorite.