Sailor Moon Crystal: Where to Watch + Mini Review

The first episode is finally up! :D

You can check it out at the following hosts!

NicoNico - http://ch.nicovideo.jp/sailormoon_English

CrunchyRoll - http://www.crunchyroll.com/sailor-moon-crystal

Hulu – http://www.hulu.com/sailor-moon-crystal

Kotaku’s article on reactions to this first episode was fun to read, too. - http://kotaku.com/the-internet-reacts-to-sailor-moon-crystal-1601014716

Review:

So far it seems to be faithful to the original manga. It’s also atmospheric, more so in some places than others. It beautifully underscores the difference between Usagi’s everyday life and her duties as Sailor Moon.

The character’s expressions are mostly a lot more nuanced, but are not as extreme as they were in the previous anime. (except for poor Umino – he still came out very cartoonish)
Some folks were not quite as happy about that, but I think that the more restrained expressions of emotion fit the setting better than the much more over-the-top mannerisms of the 1992 anime (though those were a lot of fun to watch). Usagi in particular is a bit more believable – she has flaws but she also has virtues. She isn’t merely a vehicle for humor.

Although the new show does take several cues from the previous anime, it has a more complex ambiance. In addition to the humor, there is also wonder and menace contrasting with the usual cadence of Usagi’s everyday life.  

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I am still developing the next part of "My Side of the Story".