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grayjay's review
3.0
Reading the first half of Sailor V's backstory for the first time was super fun! Takeuchi wrote one of these chapters first and then was approached to develop it into what became Sailor Moon, and for the first series, the two were published simultaneously!
It's an odd volume because it sometimes feels more like a first draft for Sailor Moon than its own thing—there are a few elements that don't really work with the Sailor Moon canon, like Sailor Venus uses a crescent moon compact and says Moon Prism Transform.
Sailor Venus also has most of the same personality traits that Sailor Moon has, but I think the author kept that in later. The two have a special connection even among the other sailor scouts.
It's an odd volume because it sometimes feels more like a first draft for Sailor Moon than its own thing—there are a few elements that don't really work with the Sailor Moon canon, like Sailor Venus uses a crescent moon compact and says Moon Prism Transform.
Sailor Venus also has most of the same personality traits that Sailor Moon has, but I think the author kept that in later. The two have a special connection even among the other sailor scouts.
tungstenmouse's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed this. It goes by fast and the first few chapters honestly don't have a lot of substance. It gets better when elements of Sailor Moon start to be incorporated into the stories. It builds good foreshadowing. I also think the art got better as the chapters progressed.
selda's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Monster of the week isn't usually my thing but it's just so cute I can't help but love it. Kinda wish there was something like this for all the sailors! Loved seeing what it would become especially the cameos! Mina is such a a fun heroine. Absolutely insane with the love interests tho so watch out for that
mikeylificent's review
3.0
Sailor Venus was always my favourite of the Sailor Scours so it was great to read her origin story before Sailor Moon came along.
The collection packs the first eight editions of the manga in to one volume, with the same spirit of the Sailor Moon cartoons - a different boss fight each edition and a magical girl transformation sequence.
I know it’s not in the spirit of manga but I do wish it was colourised. The several pages that have colour in between chapters really pop and looks so lovely.
A pleasant and easy (if sort of forgettable) read and recommended for all Sailor Moon fans.
The collection packs the first eight editions of the manga in to one volume, with the same spirit of the Sailor Moon cartoons - a different boss fight each edition and a magical girl transformation sequence.
I know it’s not in the spirit of manga but I do wish it was colourised. The several pages that have colour in between chapters really pop and looks so lovely.
A pleasant and easy (if sort of forgettable) read and recommended for all Sailor Moon fans.
thedippydippydolphin's review
4.0
I love that they came out with this edition!
It's kind of funny looking back how many parallels you can find between Sailor V and Sailor Moon and how much Takeuchi wanted to write Sailor Moon, which is definitely apparent while reading. It is hard to criticize since this is my favorite series, but I will say it makes sense that Sailor Moon becomes our main character and story. Overall, Mina's character is not as compelling or interesting as Usagi, the challenges Mina faces are more villain-of-the-week which she never has trouble facing, and there's also the Toshio Wakagi who I'm not sure yet why he was introduced since he doesn't add anything to the plot whatsoever.
In conclusion, it's alright by itself, but when it serves it's purpose as a prelude to Sailor Moon, it's fun to read, especially with a couple cameo from our beloved characters which we meet later on.
It's kind of funny looking back how many parallels you can find between Sailor V and Sailor Moon and how much Takeuchi wanted to write Sailor Moon, which is definitely apparent while reading. It is hard to criticize since this is my favorite series, but I will say it makes sense that Sailor Moon becomes our main character and story. Overall, Mina's character is not as compelling or interesting as Usagi, the challenges Mina faces are more villain-of-the-week which she never has trouble facing, and there's also the Toshio Wakagi who I'm not sure yet why he was introduced since he doesn't add anything to the plot whatsoever.
In conclusion, it's alright by itself, but when it serves it's purpose as a prelude to Sailor Moon, it's fun to read, especially with a couple cameo from our beloved characters which we meet later on.
perazo's review
5.0
I absolutely loved reading this new translation in this lovely, lovely new edition! Her artwork is always stunning and wonderful.
I'm glad Takeuchi-sensei was able to make this series more silly and fun.
I'm glad Takeuchi-sensei was able to make this series more silly and fun.
lindsayb's review
2.0
Giving the series a try... Maybe I'd like later issues or the anime more, but I found this superficial and pretty boring.
morriganivy's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I have mixed feelings about this book so I'm going to split this review into positives and negatives.
Positives:
Positives:
- The artwork is absolutely stunning. Which isn't unexpected but every page is filled with beautiful artwork and also has various coloured pages too throughout.
- Mina is a loveable protagonist and very amusing to read from the perspective of.
- You can really see how this holds many of the building blocks for sailor moon and its enjoyable to see elements of what is to come.
Negatives
- I normally love a good monster of the week comic or show but it get's a little repitive when our protagonist doesn't seem to develop much over the course of the adventures. It's actually a little irritating at points, espically towards the end.
- The pacing is a little fast and it's hard to sit in moments or story beats.
- The Dark Agency while a very cool idea as the baddies it falls a little short by not having enough