(L+CR) Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal

[YourIdeas]

Originally Posted by Dop

So... Am i starting to get used to Usagi's voice, or has Mitsuishi Kotono toned it down a bit?
Because I'm not getting the 'fingernails on a blackboard' reaction I had in episode 1.

Have to admit, 'rascal' is not the word I'd use if someone lit me on fire.

Think you just got used to it. She still sounds the same as in episode 1.

[HandofFate]

Originally Posted by JagdPanther

That was HILARIOUS. I burst out laughing at that.

He would have gotten away with it, if not for those meddling kids and that cat.

[AntonKutovoi]

I'm still watching it for the voices. The villians cast os great and I can't wait to hear Edgeworth as Kunzite.

[Master_Yoma]

Finely Rei finely here and still looks so good as a miko

[GDiddy]

Rei = best girl.

....did Jadeite just seriously call someone 'rascal?'

[orion]

Originally Posted by GDiddy

Rei = best girl.

....did Jadeite just seriously call someone 'rascal?'

My take on "rascal" is that he's not respecting Rei as a fighter and was thinking about her more as a female. Kind of demeaning.

[GDB]

Not sure why they used Rascal there, which is usually used for "yarou", when he used "onore", which is a derogatory interjection to express anger/chagrin at someone.

[Flower]

Originally Posted by GDB

Not sure why they used Rascal there, which is usually used for "yarou", when he used "onore", which is a derogatory interjection to express anger/chagrin at someone.

Right.

I was thinking something like "Curse you!" or even "Damn you!"....

[GDiddy]

It was just...out of place suddenly

Was Jadeite an old man in another lifetime?

I like the fact that Rei didn't come across as such a bitch like she did in the older series.

[JagdPanther]

I, for one, thought Rei sounded much older than 14 years old. I think Usagi's VA sounds significantly closer to Usagi's age through the series so far.

Originally Posted by HandofFate

He would have gotten away with it, if not for those meddling kids and that cat.

Well played.

[Shana]

Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

Leaving complaints of quality aside, what caught my attention was how well Rei and Usagi got along here. I never saw the episode where they met in the original series, but what I do recall of their relationship included a lot of bickering.

This. I'm not a manga reader so I'm curious as to

Spoiler:

how they'll deal with Rei and Mamoru dating, having seen Usagi's reaction to him while on the bus.

Though things seem to move pretty fast here so maybe they'll skip that.

[sergel02]

That transformation sequence was the best yet.

Also, something about the eyes in this version seems different. Like they're even bigger than before.

[BloodyKitty]

Originally Posted by Shana

This. I'm not a manga reader so I'm curious as to

Spoiler:

how they'll deal with Rei and Mamoru dating, having seen Usagi's reaction to him while on the bus.

Though things seem to move pretty fast here so maybe they'll skip that.

Something to get in mind is that between the manga and the old anime there are many differences in plot and characterization, so it's better not to expect things from the old anime to show up in the new anime that follows closer to the manga. I just hope we don't have unnecessary expectations to ruin some enjoyment while watching the new anime.

[Guido]

Seen the third episode.

Without a doubt to me my favorite senshi is Rei Hino (a.k.a. Sailor Mars). She's one of the two powerhouses amongst the team of the Five Sailor Senshi, and her precognition powers are almost accurate.

As the girl she is, I'm happy to see that the new shows exposes in detail her frailty and fears whenever strangers begin to deem her odd, and that's why with Usagi she starts to feel fitting in the world due to the latter's unconditional, naivety at liking her and be friends with her.

Veteran moonie fans like you and me shouldn't expect many details from the old TV series pouring into the new one, since the second show is going closely with the manga route.
For example, at the end of this episode Usagi and Rei began their friendship on the right track.

[Faerie]

Wow. Couple of things.

1. I never liked Rei in the original anime- not her looks, her behaviour nor her voice- despite her manga version having exactly the kind of personality and looks I usually love (and I thus liked her in the manga, ofc). This characterisation of her is sooo much better, it's not even real. Rina Satou is doing a good job and her lines and scenes in general just work so much better- possibly more so than even (or at least as well as) in the original manga. Love it.
The only thing that I didn't quite appreciate was how her after-transformation scene seemed rather clumsy and ugly instead of powerful and elegant.

2. In general, the direction of this episode was great, possibly the best one released so far- maybe because the BGM created more of a sense of urgency, more of an atmosphere of "danger" or "epicness" than the previous two, which seemed to just be dragging along with a general atmosphere of "meh" half the time
Though I feel that certain things- like people being scared of or accusing Rei could have been handled with a bit more elegance and subtlety, rather than with cardboard cutout "mean ladies", which feels a bit antiquated and forced.

3. Well, they ruined one of my favourite UsaMamo moments- it wasn't funny or anything. It was just "meh"... it's a small thing, but I'm disappointed ;_; So far, Mamoru's been rather boring and lifeless, don't take his few amusing moments away, please. We already had that in the first anime.

4. I don't even want to think about the animation. It's even worse than before. It even made cool scenes seem comical, like when Mercury and Moon were standing there, grinning blankly, with their arms encased in ice
Given the overall feel of the direction and quality of the voice acting (Kotono excluded-sorry), this show could be amazing, if it had just a couple animators on it's staff that aren't total hacks. It's pathetic that they're getting paid for this
Interestingly though, the fugly CG works much better with flames than with water or ribbons. Rei's transformation wasn't as much of an eyesore as the previous two, which I guess makes it the bet so far :P

5. There were some very interesting story-implications in this episode which I'm keen to see develop, specifically regarding Jadeite and Rei.

6. The subs are still hilarious xD

So, overall, a mixed bag again. Good direction, mostly good voice acting, awful visuals, BGM improved.

[Shana]

Originally Posted by BloodyKitty

Something to get in mind is that between the manga and the old anime there are many differences in plot and characterization, so it's better not to expect things from the old anime to show up in the new anime that follows closer to the manga. I just hope we don't have unnecessary expectations to ruin some enjoyment while watching the new anime.

I feel like I'm being told a whole different tale. I've watched up to episode 28 of the first season (which I found incredibly tedious to watch), Super S, the movies and read Sailor V a very long time ago. I think I'll check out the manga since I just found out it's not that long and the Shitennou seem to be more than the monster of the week.

[Konja9]

I enjoyed the third episode.

I really like the appearance of Rei and her problems with spiritual powers..

I also enjoyed the little scene between Usagi and Mamoru. Though poor Luna .

Originally Posted by Shana

I feel like I'm being told a whole different tale. I've watched up to episode 28 of the first season (which I found incredibly tedious to watch), Super S, the movies and read Sailor V a very long time ago. I think I'll check out the manga since I just found out it's not that long and the Shitennou seem to be more than the monster of the week.

Spoiler for shitennou:

In fact, the Shitennou are almost the monster of the week in the manga (they have more development in the anime).

[Sol Falling]

I found episode 3 to be pretty good. There were less obvious contrivances which stuck out to me regarding the story, I found the animation quality less distracting than episode 2, and Rei is a pretty compelling and likeable character, both as a civilian and as a Sailor senshi. With the basic plot direction settled I'm also feeling more engaged with the narrative as a whole.

One thing I am forced to wonder about though currently is whether that mist thing is really Sailor Mercury's only function/attack. I mean, it 's cool that they're giving tactical skills emphasis as well and all, but it would leave her kind of dependent on the other girls.

In any case, this series is turning out to be a pretty comfortable watch for me at a leisurely pace.

[YourIdeas]

Originally Posted by Sol Falling

One thing I am forced to wonder about though currently is whether that mist thing is really Sailor Mercury's only function/attack. I mean, it 's cool that they're giving tactical skills emphasis as well and all, but it would leave her kind of dependent on the other girls.

Mercury's always been known to be the only guardian without a direct attack, at least early on. Aqua Mist/Shabon Spray, in pretty much every incarnation, has always created a fog of mist that greatly lowers enemy vision/chills them.

[Sol Falling]

Originally Posted by YourIdeas

Mercury's always been known to be the only guardian without a direct attack, at least early on. Aqua Mist/Shabon Spray, in pretty much every incarnation, has always created a fog of mist that greatly lowers enemy vision/chills them.

Ah, thanks. If it's a specific point of the character/setting, then I guess it could potentially be grounds for some engaging character conflict/development. Honestly, the idea of a 'fighting' magical girl with such a restricted set of abilities is pretty novel to me, considering modern mahou shoujo. I guess this might be one of the interesting points of contrast, reflective of liberties you could have at the formative stages of the genre.