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I feel like I bring this up every 6 months in the spam thread and can never find the info ever again. So I'm starting my own special thread <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... stling.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':whistling:' />



So I've slowly started watching the Sailor Moon musicals online. So far, Infinity Academy Mistress Labryinth (c2002?) is the best and has the best Sailor Moon BY FAR. The costumes and supporting cast are superior. I like this Mamoru more than the random old fat dudes who played him and more than Shirota Yuu who just seems too...I don't know. Everything is super cute -- I like the little Mugen twins with the pastel hair.



I don't know why the older musicals are SO BAD. The actors are average and everything is overly chaotic on stage. I don't know why Jupiter speaks with a super deep male voice in other shows. Why does the OG Sailor Moon actress have such a shitty wig?



Anyone know where to find the musicals for download and not just streaming?
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Don't disrespect Anza, she was boss! I liked her and Marina the best to be honest. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... #>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' />



Oh and I totally had a crush on Yuuta Mochizuki so I can only say we have different tastes.
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I don't know names yet!



So I saw Anza first (I saw the very first musical first) and liked it well enough. But once I skipped to the final shows with Marina, I just can't go back. Marina is SO GOOD as Sailor Moon - I'm reading up and just found out she was the youngest actress to play her (as young as 12 when she started).
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Yuuta Mochizuki was the second Tuxedo Mask and was the only other Tuxedo Kamen that was with Anza after the first musical, he played Kunzite in the first musical and later King Endymion when Fumina was Sailormoon and Dracula when Mizuki was Sailormoon.



And yes, I am a nutbar when it comes to all things Sailormoon. It's a sickness I think. Image



Wikimoon is a good source for Myu info of you're ever stuck.



Oh as for musicals, I don't know about raw but if you want subtitled. [Miss Dream] Is a good place to go. They have torrent and direct download, but I don't know how good they work.
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So someone should kindly recommend a good musical to watch first. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... stling.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':whistling:' /> I've been meaning to watch some of these for a while, and have lurked in almost all the discussion on here about them, but I have no idea which is the best one to start with. So pretty please with lots of sugary idols on top?
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It's personal choice for me, but here are a list of my favorite musicals..



Put in order of Moon's (minus Fumina because I didn't like her musical. ;D )



Favorite Anza Musicals





The last 4 Anza musical had some of the best music in all of the Seramyu series, I can't pick just one but if I had to, it would be the Final First Stage. The last performance of the entire main cast because the 2nd generation would take over. You can tell the cast were having fun, it was emotional. Just an all around good musical.





Sailor Moon Sailor Stars

Sailor Moon Sailor Stars (Kaiteiban)

Eien Densetsu

Eien Densetsu (Kaiteiban) - The Final First Stage





Favorite Miyuki Musicals



Miyuki's musicals featured canon character as well as new characters. (I still wish to this day they made an anime for this because I would watch it SO HARD!)

They were my first musicals I saw so it was a pretty WTF IS THIS!? moment that made me want to watch the others so you might want to start their. But as far as Sailormoon's go, Miyuki was third on my list of favorite Moon's.





Shin / Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi - Last Dracul Jokyoku

Kessen / Transylvania no Mori - Shin Toujou! Chibi Moon wo Mamoru Senshi-tachi

Kessen / Transylvania no Mori (Kaiteiban) - Saikyou no Kataki Dark Cain no Nazo



Favorite Marina Musicals



Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth (The first one, not the Revision/Kaiteiban) As it was the last musical to feature Nao Takagi as Sailor Uranus and Yuuka Asami as Sailor Neptune. And considering it was a musical based on Sailormoon Super, it was all about them and Hotaru. Which, if anyone knew me at all would know was my favorite character of all time ever.





Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady

Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth

Shin Kaguya Shima Densetsu (Kaiteiban) - Marinamoon Final
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See, I knew starting a separate thread was a good idea.



http://www.seramyuantics.net/ has the streaming videos but, I've gotten all the videos via Miss Dream. I wish all of them were for download on seramyu antics -- I can't sit for 2 hours straight (watch like 20 min at a time) to see something streaming.



My 2 favorite characters were always Neptune and Saturn, so my favorite is

Infinity Academy Mistress Labyrinth. I don't have an opinion on the actors yet (aside from the Sailor Moons). However, I am totally biased against the crappy aesthetics of the mid-90s <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />



After PGSM, I was really hoping that a big Sailor Moon revival would happen and we'd get some more movies or whatever. I guess there are no talks to redo the musicals though.
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The manga is getting re-licensed in the US, so an anime revival might no be out of the question.



As for musicals:

Even if you don't like Fumina Hara, her musical 'Kaguya Shima Densetsu' is regarded amongst the general Seramyu fanbase as one of the best. And with the exception of the one from 1993, all of Anza's musicals are pretty good in my opinion. Miyuki's musicals are fun, but have the problem of being tied together and are hard to follow.
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Just want to add,



Tuxedo the Smoking Bomber!



Can't believe this was made into a song, multiple times <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /weeeh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':weeeh:' />



I will hunt down 'Kaguya Shima Densetsu' next.
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You know what song is just so damn badass? 'I Do Justice' from Kaguya Shima Densetsu. I swear, that song puts me in a good mood everytime I hear it.



FUCK YEAH.



I love all the Tuxedo songs. All are kickass.
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This thread makes me so happy <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':smile:' />



[quote name='showraniy' timestamp='1308337672' post='101704']

So someone should kindly recommend a good musical to watch first. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... stling.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':whistling:' /> I've been meaning to watch some of these for a while, and have lurked in almost all the discussion on here about them, but I have no idea which is the best one to start with. So pretty please with lots of sugary idols on top?

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I think Sailor Stars is a good place to start. The production values on the earlier ones are sooooo low they can be a turnoff as an introduction, but once you have an appreciation of the musicals in general they become more watchable. After Sailor Stars you can pretty much go chronologically (but skip Shin Densetsu Kourin... it's pretty bad).



Eri, try to find Kaguya Shima Densetsu Kaiteiban. I think it's better than the original, especially if you like Neptune. Also, once you're more familiar with the actors, watch the Fan Kansha events!
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All of the musicals



Well, all of them through Miyuki. Only problem is that most of them are not the Kaiteiban versions, but you might find those elsewhere on Youtube.





Aha, found the Kaiteiban. Here it is.



Honestly, skip the one from 1993 when you watch the old ones. It's really not worth it, even if you like the older musicals.
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"Sailor Waaarrrrr"



is my favorite recurring song so far.



My favorite version of it so far has been Starlights Legend of the Shooting Star (I think).



But I've only been through 4 so far and very very slowly.
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[quote name='eri' timestamp='1308626565' post='101900']

"Sailor Waaarrrrr"



is my favorite recurring song so far.



My favorite version of it so far has been Starlights Legend of the Shooting Star (I think).



But I've only been through 4 so far and very very slowly.

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Sailor War : The Anime Version Is by far the BEST version of Sailor War that never saw the light of a taped Musical (It was the c/w to La Soldier single which DID appear in the anime) and I'm very very sad about that because I think it was so awesome. Image
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If it don't have jailbait Keiko Kitagawa, then I don't give a damn.



The live action show ruled.
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[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1308699991' post='101967']

If it don't have jailbait Keiko Kitagawa, then I don't give a damn.



The live action show ruled.

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Keiko Kitagawa made me like Sailor Mars, before her I could have cared less about her. I even have a Sailormars doll with Keiko's picture on it just cause I'm that much of a dork. Image
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But Mars uses fire and fire is awesome. Lasers are pretty sweet too, but Ayaka Komatsu looked so bad as a blond.
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[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1308700391' post='101969']

But Mars uses fire and fire is awesome. Lasers are pretty sweet too, but Ayaka Komatsu looked so bad as a blond.

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It didn't help that they gave her cancer and killed her off, thus turning Sailorvenus which was once an awesome character into a big steaming pile of emo-fail. Ayaka also couldn't sing if her life depended on it. Also, more fail.
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[quote name='PKyu' timestamp='1308700221' post='101968']

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1308699991' post='101967']

If it don't have jailbait Keiko Kitagawa, then I don't give a damn.



The live action show ruled.

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Keiko Kitagawa made me like Sailor Mars, before her I could have cared less about her. I even have a Sailormars doll with Keiko's picture on it just cause I'm that much of a dork. Image

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Really? That's so cute -I didn't know they made new dolls with the live action show. Take a picture <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /weeeh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':weeeh:' />



What is this anime version? They had the anime seiyuu sing a version or something?
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[quote name='PKyu' timestamp='1308700605' post='101970']

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1308700391' post='101969']

But Mars uses fire and fire is awesome. Lasers are pretty sweet too, but Ayaka Komatsu looked so bad as a blond.

[/quote]



It didn't help that they gave her cancer and killed her off, thus turning Sailorvenus which was once an awesome character into a big steaming pile of emo-fail. Ayaka also couldn't sing if her life depended on it. Also, more fail.

[/quote]



Yeah, but the episode she died in made for an epic Mars moment which I'm pretty sure helped lead to Keiko's current acting career.
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[quote name='eri' timestamp='1308700681' post='101971']

[quote name='PKyu' timestamp='1308700221' post='101968']

[quote name='Al Kusanagi' timestamp='1308699991' post='101967']

If it don't have jailbait Keiko Kitagawa, then I don't give a damn.



The live action show ruled.

[/quote]



Keiko Kitagawa made me like Sailor Mars, before her I could have cared less about her. I even have a Sailormars doll with Keiko's picture on it just cause I'm that much of a dork. Image

[/quote]



Really? That's so cute -I didn't know they made new dolls with the live action show. Take a picture <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... /weeeh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':weeeh:' />



What is this anime version? They had the anime seiyuu sing a version or something?

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No no, Sakurakko Club (Which had the first generation of SeraMyu actresses AKA Moon Lips) released a single, La Solider which was used in the anime (Watch it~) The c/w was the first version of Sailor War, which appeared in the first musical but I believe was never recorded on tape. If it was, I've never seen it.





Edit: And because you asked.



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I bought these two only because they were the only two I liked from the show. Image
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It was only used as a service number, so you won't ever see it used in the actual musical.
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The original Sailor War is AMAZING. It's just so epic sounding, although the musical versions tend to make me more emotional. IDK why.



I was never an Anza fan. IDK why. Maybe it was the fact that her face looks really Western, so it looked like really bad cosplay when you combine it with the wig and the costume. Because those first costumes were terrible.



My favorite Moon has to be Miyuki, though. RIP. Her musicals were my favorites. VAMPIRES! ♥ And Lots of Nao/Yuuka.



Does anyone know what the girls are up to, post-Myu? I know Shirota is releasing music now with Avex, but I'd love to know what my favorites are doing, if anything.
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I....I....



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[quote name='Valerie' timestamp='1308708890' post='101989']

Does anyone know what the girls are up to, post-Myu? I know Shirota is releasing music now with Avex, but I'd love to know what my favorites are doing, if anything.

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Most of them have blogs. I don't know specifically what any of them have been up to except for Saito Rei because she's in Takahashi's play <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... joyful.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':joyful:' /> And I think Kuriyama Emi was a Miss Universe contestant or something.
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Nao Takagi has two kids and a husband. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':cryalot:' />

Manami Wakayama (last Mercury) released some photobooks and idol DVDs.

Chieko Kawabe (Mercury from TnMK - Ai no Sanctuary) was a popstar for a while until she married some old dude.

Anza Oyama I believe is still in Headphones President.





That's all I really know. >< Would love to see Eri Kanda pop up again. Best Mars EVER.
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[quote name='freezingkiss' timestamp='1308752479' post='102036']

Anza Oyama I believe is still in Headphones President.

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Speaking of which: The compete live action series is coming out as a box set.



It'll have all the episodes, episode zero, the special act epilogue, and the Kirari Super Live for 31,000 yen (only 22,000 from Amazon).
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[quote name='freezingkiss' timestamp='1308752479' post='102036']

Nao Takagi has two kids and a husband. <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':cryalot:' />

Manami Wakayama (last Mercury) released some photobooks and idol DVDs.

Chieko Kawabe (Mercury from TnMK - Ai no Sanctuary) was a popstar for a while until she married some old dude.

Anza Oyama I believe is still in Headphones President.





That's all I really know. >< Would love to see Eri Kanda pop up again. Best Mars EVER.

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Most of them just went on to release some idol DVDs/photobooks, have minor roles in dramas/movies, do some anime voice acting or theme songs, appear in some tokusatsu, and/or continue to do musicals and plays. Of note:



Adding to what FK said about Kawabe Chieko - She is now Ochi Chieko (one of the few celebrities to actually use her married name). She had a baby girl last year. Now I think she has a fairly successful(?) blog about housewife-y stuff.



Kuroki Marina released two theme songs for My Melody which are super cute. She seems to be continuing to do plays/musicals.



Fumina Hara is famous with myu fans for having released nude gravure photobooks. She did some idol stuff for a while, but I think has pretty much dropped off the radar. She's now married to a former soccer player.



Kanbe Miyuki, just in case new fans (i.e. eri) haven't heard, passed away of heart failure at age 24 in 2008. There was speculation that it was possibly due to an eating disorder, but no proof. Before that she released some anime theme songs, was in Kamen Rider Hibiki, and I believe she did a few other musicals/plays.



Tabe Mikako (Star Healer in the 4th stage) went on to be a very popular drama actress. She's probably the most successful former myu cast member, with Shirota Yuu possibly catching up to her depending on how his music career goes.
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Kuroki Marina released two theme songs for My Melody which are super cute. She seems to be continuing to do plays/musicals.



Kanbe Miyuki, just in case new fans (i.e. eri) haven't heard, passed away of heart failure at age 24 in 2008. There was speculation that it was possibly due to an eating disorder, but no proof. Before that she released some anime theme songs, was in Kamen Rider Hibiki, and I believe she did a few other musicals/plays.



Tabe Mikako (Star Healer in the 4th stage) went on to be a very popular drama actress. She's probably the most successful former myu cast member, with Shirota Yuu possibly catching up to her depending on how his music career goes.

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Kuroki Marina is only like 22 so, she still has a pretty good career ahead of her. Damn, I can't believe she was only 12 when she started.



I was looking up Kanbe and the eating disorder ideas seem to come from 2 things

1. eating disorders lead to organ failure and all kinds of problems -- this would explain the fainting and random heart failure of a 24 year old

2. this press photo http://www.theater-forum.com/07p/le-mis ... 002041.jpg - it is of her when she was going to play Eponine, just before she died. People say she looks particularly thin here and much skinnier than her Moon days.



Sadness.
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