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Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 by Naoko Takeuchi

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megalizalin's review against another edition

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5.0

I mean, it’s Sailor Moon. I’m obsessed so of course I loved it.

hobbitfreddie's review against another edition

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3.0

Probably not the most well written or expertly crafted story (at least for the first volume) but for someone who just wants some magical girl junk food, or a young reader, or someone who is nostalgic for it then yeah it's pretty good.
Sometimes you just want junk food and to turn you brain off. I did very much enjoy the shenangins.
Also Usagi is very endearing main character. And the sailor scouts introduced so far are good enough characters, they all have distinct personalities, even though most the focus in on Usagi and the other sailors tend to kinda fade into the background after their debut chapter.
I think the manga is also an escapist vibe, just a bunch of school gals hanging out beating up bad guys in 90's Japan. I wish my middle school experience was this like this.
I really like the art it's very cute and I see why sailor moon is seen as such an aesthetic. Peak 90's shoujo.
Also wow this manga is very queer already, Usagi bi icon we love to see it.

danna7k's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

deadly_kitten777's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

cluelessnu's review against another edition

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4.0

It's surprising how fast things progress when you mostly remember the first animated version which really gave it room to breathe and get to know the girls a little more.

The art has definitely changed and improved since Sailor V. Luna looks like a cat most of the time! Still very light on details regarding what's going on panel to panel. Largely concentrated on looking pretty and posing but somehow still works.