Reviews

美少女戦士セーラームーン新装版 9 [Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon Shinsōban 9] by Naoko Takeuchi

lavendermarch's review

5.0

Spoiler

I really enjoyed how in this arc - in contrast to some of the previous ones - while the sailor senshi were isolated and individually targeted, they weren't captured or defeated, instead becoming stronger and finding clarity inside themselves. It was a nice way to show their growth and keep the arcs from feeling repetitive. While I'm not happy that Mamoru is sick, I appreciate that he's getting a bit more focus in this arc, both in terms of his connection to Helios and his relationship to Usagi (i.e., his feelings of inadequacy). 4.5 stars.

lantinucci2's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

btothebooks's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

5 > 4.5 stars.
The Dead Moon Circus is fully in town and with it begins the monster of the chapter sailor senshi of the week segments. Along with some other things of course as we see how Dead Moon Circus wiggles its way into the town. I found it hilarious that the girls fell so easily for the tricks (especially Ami and Mako). You would think you know that the circus is up to something shady and just not go near it… but these girls purposely go to places owned by the circus. sighs
I was a bit put-off again when Chibi-Usa commented that she looked good and her dad (Mamo) said she looked pretty. EHHHHHHH>.<. I also got pissed at Mamo-chan at how he protected his daughter over Usagi. Yes, she is lonely, yes, she is unhappy. But you are in a freaking relationship with someone, if she expresses that she would like some more attention, which if valid given how Chibi just wanders in at any time and forces her way in, don’t act like this.

abby_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

📖
I enjoyed this volume. It was an excellent re-read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

stellie_c's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

kirbyeg's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

alattethoughts's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

5.0

eatingwords's review against another edition

5.0

Great continuation of the story about the "Dead Moon Circus"!

Things I loved the most in this volume:
- every Sailor senshi shows a more powerful strength
- a whole chapter dedicated to the outer Senshi
- Chibiusa's love life

catburps's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

3.5