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btothebooks's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
alexao's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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.
reyreyqueen's review against another edition
1.0
I only really enjoyed the first chapter
After that I didn’t care much anymore
After that I didn’t care much anymore
stellie_c's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eatingwords's review against another edition
5.0
Sooooo great!!!
I wanted to dwell in this world as much as I could and the final pages definitely did not disappoint me.
I especially liked:
- Princess Kaguya's love story
- Luna as a human being
- a maybe future with the children from the Sailor soldiers
I am so happy to have grown up with such a great story that has continued to follow me through my childhood and adolescence up until now. And it definitely isn't over now as I have the DVD's lying around that are wanting to be watched. Also, there still is Sailor Moon Crystal, which I cannot wait to watch!
I wanted to dwell in this world as much as I could and the final pages definitely did not disappoint me.
I especially liked:
- Princess Kaguya's love story
- Luna as a human being
- a maybe future with the children from the Sailor soldiers
I am so happy to have grown up with such a great story that has continued to follow me through my childhood and adolescence up until now. And it definitely isn't over now as I have the DVD's lying around that are wanting to be watched. Also, there still is Sailor Moon Crystal, which I cannot wait to watch!
ritmanbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Este segundo tomo tiene tres historias: `El amante de la princesa Kaguya`, cuya protagonista es Luna y que fue adaptada en la película Sailor Moon S; `Recuerdos de Casablanca`, cuya protagonista es Rei (Sailor Mars); y `Sailor Moon paralelo`, cuyo argumento transcurre en un futuro hipotético y alternativo.
No aporta nada a la trama principal del manga, pero las historias son muy entretenidas. Son cortas, apenas 20 páginas cada una, así que se leen muy rápido. A los amantes de Sailor Moon les encantará reencontrarse con todos los personajes y ver cómo los secundarios se convierten en protagonistas durante unos minutos.
Y si no habéis leído Sailor Moon, os la recomiendo.
Es mucho más que ese anime que veíamos cuando éramos pequeños.
No aporta nada a la trama principal del manga, pero las historias son muy entretenidas. Son cortas, apenas 20 páginas cada una, así que se leen muy rápido. A los amantes de Sailor Moon les encantará reencontrarse con todos los personajes y ver cómo los secundarios se convierten en protagonistas durante unos minutos.
Y si no habéis leído Sailor Moon, os la recomiendo.
Es mucho más que ese anime que veíamos cuando éramos pequeños.
lahariel's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This only has 3 stories compared to 6-sh from the first volume. This installment in particular contains the original version of Princess Kaguya's Lover which was then adapted into the Sailor Moon S movie from the 90's, and it takes up the bulk of the manga volume. While I always get misty eyed at Luna's predicament, this story is a slower read and wasn't my favorite of the original 3 BSSM movies that were later adapted. Still, it's a decent read.
yutal8v's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0