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美少女戦士セーラームーン [Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon] #3
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 3
Tuxedo Mask gone bad?! As more of her closest allies fall under the power of the evil Queen Beryl, Usagi comes closer to discovering the truth behind her past. The stage is set for an all-out battle for the fate of Earth between the Sailor Guardians and the forces of evil. But when the dust settles, a little girl calling herself “Usagi” falls from the sky and right into the arms of Mamoru. What is her connection to Sailor Moon and why does she want the Legendary Silver Crystal?
This new edition of Sailor Moon features:
- An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation
- Japanese-style, right-to-left reading
- New cover art never before seen in the U.S.
- The original Japanese character names
- Detailed translation notes
This new edition of Sailor Moon features:
- An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation
- Japanese-style, right-to-left reading
- New cover art never before seen in the U.S.
- The original Japanese character names
- Detailed translation notes
238 pages, Paperback
First published October 23, 2003
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About the author
Naoko Takeuchi
194 books2,098 followersNaoko Takeuchi (武内直子) born March 15, 1967, a manga artist (mangaka), lives in Tokyo, Japan. Takeuchi's works have a wide following among anime/manga fans. She has become a well-known mangaka worldwide. Her most popular work, Sailor Moon, rose to become one of the most recognized manga/anime figures to date.
Takeuchi is married to Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the YuYu Hakusho series and Hunter × Hunter series.
Please note that anime related books are listed under Kōdansha.
Takeuchi is married to Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the YuYu Hakusho series and Hunter × Hunter series.
Please note that anime related books are listed under Kōdansha.
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February 24, 2018
1.5/5stars
I love Sailor Moon.
I watched all of the anime (original one that is).
Heck, my dog is named Luna after Luna the cat.
But this is a case where anime is far better than the manga (for me at least). I had the same issue with the Cardcaptor Sakura, but in its case the manga was superb and the anime was pretty, but very, very slow going.
Anyway. This 3rd volume was a complete mess. It was literally messy and hard to follow. And don’t get me started on the translation - it felt like a child translated it.
I also liked that anime handled the plot better, the original manga is much too ... suicidal for my liking. Usagi literally killed herself twice so far because she didn’t want to live without Mamoru. And I’m not about that life.
When the anime was made I think that the creators realized that romanticizing suicide for the loved ones was a bad idea, thus they changed it and I prefer it that way a 100%.
But that’s just me. That’s probably a reason why I never got on board with the whole Romeo and Juliet thing.
Also the manga has none of the humor that I came to love so much in Sailor Moon. And there’s zero bickering between Usagi and Mars, and lets face it - those two were so good at it.
There’s also no time spent on their school life and activities and all the scouts just feel bland. It’s all just fighting and more fighting.
Much disappointed.
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I love Sailor Moon.
I watched all of the anime (original one that is).
Heck, my dog is named Luna after Luna the cat.
But this is a case where anime is far better than the manga (for me at least). I had the same issue with the Cardcaptor Sakura, but in its case the manga was superb and the anime was pretty, but very, very slow going.
Anyway. This 3rd volume was a complete mess. It was literally messy and hard to follow. And don’t get me started on the translation - it felt like a child translated it.
I also liked that anime handled the plot better, the original manga is much too ... suicidal for my liking. Usagi literally killed herself twice so far because she didn’t want to live without Mamoru. And I’m not about that life.
When the anime was made I think that the creators realized that romanticizing suicide for the loved ones was a bad idea, thus they changed it and I prefer it that way a 100%.
But that’s just me. That’s probably a reason why I never got on board with the whole Romeo and Juliet thing.
Also the manga has none of the humor that I came to love so much in Sailor Moon. And there’s zero bickering between Usagi and Mars, and lets face it - those two were so good at it.
There’s also no time spent on their school life and activities and all the scouts just feel bland. It’s all just fighting and more fighting.
Much disappointed.
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August 13, 2021
Pese a que estoy disfrutando mucho el manga, me sigue dando la sensación de que todo pasa muy rápido,muy precipitadamente, y eso que llevo toda la vida leyendo manga como para estar acostumbrado al ritmo más ágil de este. Este tomo empieza a centrarse en descubrirnos un poquito más a las otras sailors, y a no estar tan centrado solo en Usagi, cosa que agradezco enormemente.
April 22, 2017
Perfecto como siempre.
Trágico y prometedor.
A partir de este volumen comienza la parte del argumento que nunca llegue a ver en el anime. Así que es terreno emocionante
Trágico y prometedor.
A partir de este volumen comienza la parte del argumento que nunca llegue a ver en el anime. Así que es terreno emocionante
February 14, 2012
Dang Takeuchi, there ain't no fire. You can space your plot out a bit more. Or at least your drawings, there are some ridiculously busy pages this volume.
This volume made me realize one of the strengths of the anime was that it made up stuff to keep the series running longer. The manga is really compressed, with all the episodes the anime had it did a much better job developing the girls friendship. I'll give the manga the superior status when it comes to Usagi and Mamoru's relationship? Takeuchi uses this delicate pretty style when drawing their big scenes that's really effective in portraying romantic swoonery. Also so many little touches and kisses, yes, physical affection, continue giving it to me. Great couple. I maintain the anime did the friend relationships better though, the only one I feel has been written to be particularly interesting so far is Minako and Usagi. Maybe it stems from Takeuchi considering Minako more because she has her own separate title? 3 stars
This volume made me realize one of the strengths of the anime was that it made up stuff to keep the series running longer. The manga is really compressed, with all the episodes the anime had it did a much better job developing the girls friendship. I'll give the manga the superior status when it comes to Usagi and Mamoru's relationship? Takeuchi uses this delicate pretty style when drawing their big scenes that's really effective in portraying romantic swoonery. Also so many little touches and kisses, yes, physical affection, continue giving it to me. Great couple. I maintain the anime did the friend relationships better though, the only one I feel has been written to be particularly interesting so far is Minako and Usagi. Maybe it stems from Takeuchi considering Minako more because she has her own separate title? 3 stars
May 24, 2019
Well this was just awful storytelling. I'm becoming increasingly disappointed in this manga series. Naoko Takeuchi is a good artist, but she's a terrible sequential storyteller — it's almost impossible to make out whatever's happening on the page at any given moment, the scene changes are abrupt and don't connect to each other panel to panel, all the characters look the same and the dialogue does nothing to help you, it's all just pointless fluff or obnoxious exposition dumps. I can't tell what happened in this volume at all, and I am amazed how somebody managed to squeeze enough legible story out of this crummy manga to create such an iconic 90's anime that most of us know. Whoever did that job was immensely talented, I'll tell you that. I don't think I'll continue reading this manga past this volume.
December 19, 2022
This is the 3rd volume of the new edition of BSSM mangá series. I love Sailor Moon since I first watched the anime when I was 8-9 years old and when I found out there was a manga, I had to read it. The first time I did was almost 9-10 years ago, through an website who had the english scan )in very low quality, but still) and I loved it instantly. So, when the 10 year anniversary of the anime came around and Naoko Takeuchi finally released the rights to get the new edition of the manga published here in Brazil, I HAD TO BUY THIS BEAUTY BECAUSE OMG THE ARTWORK IS GORGEOUS. AND THERE ARE COLORED PAGES. Plus, even though I remembered most of the story, I needed to refresh some details.
I love how darker this is, how much Takeuchi worried about the details - the greek/roman mythology references, the moon rabbit legend, the lost Moon Princess tale, the zodiac inspiration...they are in everything, from the name of the characters, to their personalities, their style, their power...it was all so well though out! - how the plot moves quickly (unlike the anime, that has too many fillers), and how progressive, for it's period, it is.
This volume closes the Classic arc and starts the Black Moon arc (or R, in the anime) and because of that it's not one of my favorites. The final battle against the Dark Kingdom and Metallia is amazing and fast paced (but not rushed) and it's one of my favorite battles. The Black Moon arc is the problem. I like the idea of this arc, introducing Crystal Tokyo and some characters that will be of importance later on, but it has the only thing that makes this volume (and the next one as well) lose an entire star: ChibiUsa. THIS ANNOYING, BRATTY LITTLE GIRL MAKES ME WANT TO THROW THE MANGA OUT THE WINDOW. Seriously. Unfortunately, she's a constant in this arc, so I'll have to bear with her.
On to volume 5!
I love how darker this is, how much Takeuchi worried about the details - the greek/roman mythology references, the moon rabbit legend, the lost Moon Princess tale, the zodiac inspiration...they are in everything, from the name of the characters, to their personalities, their style, their power...it was all so well though out! - how the plot moves quickly (unlike the anime, that has too many fillers), and how progressive, for it's period, it is.
This volume closes the Classic arc and starts the Black Moon arc (or R, in the anime) and because of that it's not one of my favorites. The final battle against the Dark Kingdom and Metallia is amazing and fast paced (but not rushed) and it's one of my favorite battles. The Black Moon arc is the problem. I like the idea of this arc, introducing Crystal Tokyo and some characters that will be of importance later on, but it has the only thing that makes this volume (and the next one as well) lose an entire star: ChibiUsa. THIS ANNOYING, BRATTY LITTLE GIRL MAKES ME WANT TO THROW THE MANGA OUT THE WINDOW. Seriously. Unfortunately, she's a constant in this arc, so I'll have to bear with her.
On to volume 5!
April 29, 2021
Now, I HAVE to check out the anime! Thank goodness for Hulu!
May 11, 2016
Wasn't as good as the second book, but fun enough to continue.
June 18, 2020
I felt like this one was a little bit rushed.
I don’t know, the drawings seemed unfinished however the story was good as always :)
I don’t know, the drawings seemed unfinished however the story was good as always :)
September 16, 2020
3 stars
Im currently making my way through these volumes and I love the art so much and the story however if I wasn't following along with the anime as well I think I would be real lost.
Im currently making my way through these volumes and I love the art so much and the story however if I wasn't following along with the anime as well I think I would be real lost.
October 13, 2018
È questo il destino per cui siamo tornati a vivere?
September 14, 2017
I am not finding this Manga super engaging. I'm pretty bored and it is a tad bit confusing at parts. I have vol 4 & 5 and I will probably attempt to read them soon but if I struggle through those as much as I did this one I will either DNF or I won't continue the series. Kind if disappointed since I LOVED the anime.
May 11, 2018
Questo manga ormai è una garanzia! Un terzo volume pieno d'ansia e finalmente con qualche difficoltà per le nostre sailor. E Chibiusa... Un personaggio bellissimo.
October 24, 2017
Woohoo!!! More Sailor Moon! This one is completely action packed as we witness the Sailors fighting Queen Metalia! Also we witness the emergence of some new enemies?? I am loving this series and looking forward to reading some more of it soon!!!
March 19, 2024
Fantastic book! Very nice cover. Awesome illustrations
January 26, 2020
Me encanta como va la historia! no esperaba que empezara con la segunda parte ya en este tomo, pero me gusta que se les está empezando a dar más protagonismo al resto de las chicas.
Lo que no deja de sorprenderme es cuánto cambiaron en el anime original.
En el comic del final (el de Naoko Hime) hay un spoiler mayúsculo sobre Chibi Usa, si no conocen la historia salteenlo!
Lo que no deja de sorprenderme es cuánto cambiaron en el anime original.
En el comic del final (el de Naoko Hime) hay un spoiler mayúsculo sobre Chibi Usa, si no conocen la historia salteenlo!
July 1, 2017
These literally keep getting better and better. Can't stop, won't stop.
August 21, 2019
3.5 stars
I love these girls so much. 💗
I love these girls so much. 💗
September 13, 2017
Me encanto, como siempre ❤
El manga dista mucho del anime y eso me gusta porque estoy conociendo una historia nueva y a su vez llena todas las lagunas que había dejado el anime.
Apareció Chibiusa y no puedo mas de felicidad. <3
El manga dista mucho del anime y eso me gusta porque estoy conociendo una historia nueva y a su vez llena todas las lagunas que había dejado el anime.
Apareció Chibiusa y no puedo mas de felicidad. <3
December 13, 2017
¡Ya era hora de que retomara Sailor Moon! Pasa que me pasa (valga la redundancia) algo raro... Es el único manga que, cuando dejo de leer, olvido lo que leí. En serio; leo algunas páginas, lo dejo, lo retomo al otro día y ya no me acuerdo qué había leído (JURO QUE LE PRESTO ATENCIÓN Y QUE ME GUSTA). Como no vi Crystal, solo el anime de los 90, no me puedo apoyar en eso para avanzar sin releer... Los dibujos no ayudan, muchas veces me resultan demasiado confusos (antes no había hecho mención a esto porque, al no haber leído más mangas, no sabía si era cosa de este o de todos... Es de este).
En fin, todo eso fue para decirles que estaba esperando a que salieran unos cuantos tomos más así podía leerlos de corrido (para leer este tuve que releer los primeros dos... No quiero releer la saga cada vez que salga un nuevo tomo).
Me gustó mucho, pero el segundo sigue siendo el mejor (en mi humilde opinión). Me encanta que la trama empiece a avanzar más (aunque haya aparecido Chibiusa... La odio, lo juro) y que los personajes empiecen a tener un poco más de personalidad.
Muero por llegar a lo que se corresponde con la tercera temporada, pero para eso falta....
En fin, todo eso fue para decirles que estaba esperando a que salieran unos cuantos tomos más así podía leerlos de corrido (para leer este tuve que releer los primeros dos... No quiero releer la saga cada vez que salga un nuevo tomo).
Me gustó mucho, pero el segundo sigue siendo el mejor (en mi humilde opinión). Me encanta que la trama empiece a avanzar más (aunque haya aparecido Chibiusa... La odio, lo juro) y que los personajes empiecen a tener un poco más de personalidad.
Muero por llegar a lo que se corresponde con la tercera temporada, pero para eso falta....
June 12, 2022
Lo que más me gustó de este volumen son los recuerdos de su vida pasada. Esa es mi parte favorita tanto del manga como del anime.
Endymion resucitó, pero no es él mismo, es controlado por el poder de la Reina Metalia, quien quiere dejar la tierra en la oscuridad y para eso sigue reuniendo energía.
Siguen las cosas muy rápidas para mi gusto, pero me encantó que un nuevo personaje se hace presente, uno de mis favoritos. Me encantó la manera en que cae del cielo y aterriza justo encima de Usagi.
Endymion resucitó, pero no es él mismo, es controlado por el poder de la Reina Metalia, quien quiere dejar la tierra en la oscuridad y para eso sigue reuniendo energía.
Siguen las cosas muy rápidas para mi gusto, pero me encantó que un nuevo personaje se hace presente, uno de mis favoritos. Me encantó la manera en que cae del cielo y aterriza justo encima de Usagi.
December 18, 2018
Versi premium jilid ketiga ini adalah jilid yang membuatku jadi kangen Sailor Moon dan akhirnya memutuskan untuk mengoleksi semua jilidnya. Hahahaha...
Konflik Sailor Senshi tachi versus Queen Metalia feat Queen Berryl and the gank bisa diselesaikan dengan memuaskan. Kehangatan hubungan Usagi dan Mamoru terasa kentara. Nyaris nggak ingat kalau Usagi dan Mamoru masih SMP dan SMA karena hubungan mereka terasa begitu dewasa. Mungkin memang orang yang punya ingatan kehidupan masa lalu jadi seperti itu. Hahaha. Kenapa jadi kayak anak indigo?
Chibiusa yang pertama kali dicurigai sebagai musuh dimunculkan di chapter pembuka konflik mereka dengan Black Moon. Usagi kembali diuji ketika satu-persatu teman-teman Sailor Senshi-nya diculik musuh tepat di depan matanya. Dimulai dengan Ami dan Rei.
Sayangnya penggambaran adegan di Sailor Moon memusingkan. Beberapa adegannya memiliki sistem paneling yang membingungkan terutama ketika berganti seting tempat dan waktu. Paling bingung pas adegan munculnya para Biarawati dengan sabit hitam di dahi mereka yang diakhiri dengan terbakarnya mereka secara tiba-tiba di depan Rei dan temannya (Spontaneous Human Combustion). Ugh...
Konflik Sailor Senshi tachi versus Queen Metalia feat Queen Berryl and the gank bisa diselesaikan dengan memuaskan. Kehangatan hubungan Usagi dan Mamoru terasa kentara. Nyaris nggak ingat kalau Usagi dan Mamoru masih SMP dan SMA karena hubungan mereka terasa begitu dewasa. Mungkin memang orang yang punya ingatan kehidupan masa lalu jadi seperti itu. Hahaha. Kenapa jadi kayak anak indigo?
Chibiusa yang pertama kali dicurigai sebagai musuh dimunculkan di chapter pembuka konflik mereka dengan Black Moon. Usagi kembali diuji ketika satu-persatu teman-teman Sailor Senshi-nya diculik musuh tepat di depan matanya. Dimulai dengan Ami dan Rei.
Sayangnya penggambaran adegan di Sailor Moon memusingkan. Beberapa adegannya memiliki sistem paneling yang membingungkan terutama ketika berganti seting tempat dan waktu. Paling bingung pas adegan munculnya para Biarawati dengan sabit hitam di dahi mereka yang diakhiri dengan terbakarnya mereka secara tiba-tiba di depan Rei dan temannya (Spontaneous Human Combustion). Ugh...
March 29, 2017
The feeling that the manga story is a rushed, remixed version of the anime story continues as we move on to Sailor Moon R, which I've only seen a few episodes of. The epic, worlds-shattering battle full of dramatic self-sacrifice, and then reincarnation, that ends the first story arc concludes, and then we immediately move on to the beginning of this new story.
New character Chibi-Usa's introduction is weird and half-stupid, and her setting herself up as a cuckoo in Usagi's home by magically hypnotizing Usagi's parents doesn't sit well with me. I know why Chibi-Usa is drawn to Usagi and Mamoru--and there are plenty of tip-offs that make it obvious who she is--but still. I don't care for her at all, either as a character or a plot device, so it's just as well the story doesn't take long in putting more emphasis on the new enemy Black Moon Kingdom, who are kidnapping the guardians one by one.
I think Takeuchi's art improved in this volume, although I couldn't tell you exactly how.
New character Chibi-Usa's introduction is weird and half-stupid, and her setting herself up as a cuckoo in Usagi's home by magically hypnotizing Usagi's parents doesn't sit well with me. I know why Chibi-Usa is drawn to Usagi and Mamoru--and there are plenty of tip-offs that make it obvious who she is--but still. I don't care for her at all, either as a character or a plot device, so it's just as well the story doesn't take long in putting more emphasis on the new enemy Black Moon Kingdom, who are kidnapping the guardians one by one.
I think Takeuchi's art improved in this volume, although I couldn't tell you exactly how.
June 25, 2021
i love this but i'm simultaneously so confused by it?? all the characters are so cute and such girl bosses but the plot really lacks cohesion. will probs end up picking up the 4th one though because i defs have a soft spot for manga.
July 31, 2024
4,5
Hier wird die Handlung langsam spannender, die Fähigkeiten werden komplexer und Chibiusa ist gar nicht sooo nervig wie in meiner Erinnerung!
Hier wird die Handlung langsam spannender, die Fähigkeiten werden komplexer und Chibiusa ist gar nicht sooo nervig wie in meiner Erinnerung!
September 23, 2023
Me ha encantado. Sigo pensando que todo sucede de manera muy rápida y precipitada, pero es que me ha gustado tanto que no le doy importancia. En este libro tendremos batallas a lo grande, escenas algo más emotivas y una nueva amenaza a la vista, además de nuevas incógnitas. He disfrutado de que conozcamos un poco más al resto de guardianas y que nos centremos algo menos en Usagi. Mi guardiana favorita es Sailor Mars, por lo que estoy enamorada de la portada y también de un capítulo concreto en el que ella tiene más protagonismo.
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September 16, 2019
The first three acts in this volume are the epic conclusion to the Dark Kingdom story arc. It’s one of my favourite Sailor Moon story arcs and it finishes perfectly.
The other two acts are the introduction to the Black Moon story arc, and the info of my favourite small Rabbit, Chibi-Usa.
The other two acts are the introduction to the Black Moon story arc, and the info of my favourite small Rabbit, Chibi-Usa.
February 6, 2019
I will always love this series!
February 16, 2020
BUENO 24 AÑOS VIVIENDO EN UN ENGAÑO
El final del primer arco de Sailor Moon no era ni parecido al del anime jajaja 😂 eso me pasa por no leer mangas!
Igual las amo, amo a todas las sailors 💖💖💖💖
El final del primer arco de Sailor Moon no era ni parecido al del anime jajaja 😂 eso me pasa por no leer mangas!
Igual las amo, amo a todas las sailors 💖💖💖💖
January 6, 2022
This is a fun installment that introduces the mysterious Chibi-Usa! The drama in SM stories is always at the top of its game.
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