Sailor Moon, Vol. 10

美少女戦士セーラームーン [Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon] #10

by Naoko Takeuchi

Offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Comics, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Fiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published June 6, 1995

About the author

Naoko 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.

Reviews

[Ana O. ⭐ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incluso después de la muerte...hay esperanza y resurrección.

[Natalia Bas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sagas manga leídas: ''Sailor Moon'', y ''Sailor V'', de Naoko Takeuchi. Glénat, edición española. 18 y 3 tomos. Heroínas, superheroínas, magical girls, cómic, aventuras, acción, romance...
Otro de los mangas que compré en cuanto se editaron en España.
La serie de televisión la descubrí, en verdad, después...
El dibujo es precioso, detallado, divertido y elegante... Entre el manga clásico y moderno de hace una generación.
Debo aclarar que antes que ''Sailor Moon'', va ''Sailor V''. Una especie de 'episodio piloto' de 3 tomos, que ya avanza la trama de la serie.
Quizás inspirada en una época en la que las mujeres se hartaron de ser consideradas las 'segundonas' en un mundo más bien lleno de mallas masculinas...
En un Japón rodeado de seres malvados, unas estudiantes con traje de marinera, nos van a demostrar de lo que son capaces entre familia, amigos, colegio, chicos monos, gatos misteriosos, videojuegos, y que no se nos olvide el almuerzo... para que triunfen la paz, la justicia, la amistad y el amor.
Aparecerán muchos personajes, con una historia personal cada uno: los buenos y los malos.
La luna, siempre presente, nos mostrará sus varios rostros y secretos...
Buenos que se transforman en malos y extraños que se transforman en familia. Y máscaras que ocultan rostros que a veces no pueden ocultar el amor.
¿Quién no conoce ''Sailor Moon''?

[Booknerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindheit einfach 😁

[Sunny Welker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Action is good but I don't understand who the baby is? And why? I totally get that I am not the audience for these books, but I'm missing something.

[Wiktoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ile się działo w tym 3 arcu, cudo 👌

[Bibliothecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for complete series



Sailor Moon is a fundamental series of manga. Most manga fans and readers will have read it or at the very least be familiar with the character and plot. I was one of those who did not grow up with Sailor Moon; I never really saw the anime episodes and by the time I started to read the manga the Sailor Moon series was long out of print. Nonetheless, I had an idea of what the series was about, the characters and of course the fact that it was famous and very popular. By now I have watched the first season and have read the series. Prior to reading it my expectations of this series were not too high – sure, there must be something about it that so many people would love it. But I also thought that a lot of its high praise must come from that air of nostalgia that Sailor Moon will always have. Despite my doubts, after having read it I feel that this manga truly deserves all the praise it receives!

There are a few things that I did not like – but that holds true for most things. For one thing, Sailor Moon does, in no way, look or act like a 14-year old. I would have been much happier if she were just a few years older. Mamoru is a nice character but the poor guy is pretty much the only representative of males. All other male characters that appear are only around for a couple of chapters, villains, minor characters or women disguised as men. And then, although it is typical for magical girl manga, the name of their attacks. I do not mind them having hearts and whatnot all over their costumes – but all the spells with sugar heart rains and the like were too much for me.

However!

Sailor Moon was so much more than what I expected of a magical girl series. Magical girl types of series often leave me with a lot of disbelief and hardly ever do more than just provide a bit of entertainment. I always thought of Sailor Moon to be just like that but the author delivered such beautiful and logical explanations to all the events happening. I loved the whole concept of the story and it let the characters be true guardians of the earth rather than teenagers in sparkly costumes. I am no big fan of science fiction but I loved how the author played with time and space. Because she managed to make Sailor Moon's role so much more believable for me, it was so much easier to route for her and feel with her through all the hardships.

I loved the power of friendship in this work and the romance between Sailor Moon and Mamoru was beautiful. I watched the first season of the anime before reading the manga: the relationship between Sailor Moon and Mamoru was ridiculous but the manga version just made my heart feel warm. The beautiful artwork of the author helped, of course. But all scenes between Sailor Moon and Mamoru were so gentle and warm. I loved how their memories of their past lives slowly returned to them.

The other thing is the art. The artwork is one of the most important things for me when reading a manga and Sailor Moons is just so astonishingly beautiful. Sailor Moon as a character was also very nice – she grows so much throughout the series and she is nowhere as annoying as she was in the anime adaption. It is also nice how the author goes into the other characters dreams and wishes and does not only focus on Sailor Moon – another thing that many magical girl manga do.

The series delivers many lovely and also comical scenes which is good because it also has many (to me unexpected) dark scenes. I probably enjoyed the middle arcs the most. However, I was very interested in the final arc about Sailor Galaxia and was rather disappointed that it fell so short. I think there could have been a lot more about that arc and I would have liked to have learned more about Sailor Galaxia’s motives and origins as well as the purpose and system of the Cauldron and how it creates the stars and planets.

All in all: nothing but the highest praise for Sailor Moon! I liked this series so much more than what I always what I always thought I would and I think it is never too late to become a fan!

[Javier Lucero · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Sailor Moon #10" es el décimo volumen, que abarca el capítulo 33 del manga.

Acá finaliza el arco argumental conocido como "Infinity".

Mientras Mistress 9 intenta deshacerse del cuerpo de Hotaru, cuya alma aún habita en ella, y Pharaoh 90 intenta fusionarse con la Tierra para convertirla en el próximo Sistema Estelar Tau, las Sailor Guardians de la Constelación Exterior proyecta una barrera para detenerles.

En un intento desesperado de Hotaru para salvar a las Sailor Guardians, ella cede su cuerpo a Mistress 9 llevandosé consigo el alma de sus amigas y el Legendario Cristal de Plata, que le devolverá la vida a Sailor Chibi Moon.

Como último esfuerzo para vencer a los villanos, Sailor Moon y Sailor Chibi Moon, utilizan el Cáliz Lunar para obtener el poder de Super Sailor Moon y Super Sailor Chibi Moon. Ambas lanzan un ataque a Mistress 9 sin éxito, debido a que Pharaoh 90 ha logrado fusionar sus cuerpos. Sin otra alternativa, Super Sailor Moon decide combinar el poder del Cáliz Lunar y el Legendario Cristal de Plata para vencer al villano desde las entrañas, sacrificando su vida en el proceso.

El sacrificio de Super Sailor Moon ocasiona que los talismanes del poder comiencen el proceso de despertar a Sailor Saturn, quien elimina a Pharaoh 90 sin problemas, pero cuando todos creen estar a punto de morir, Saturn les revela que el ataque de Super Sailor Moon debilito al ente y gracias a eso, no hay necesidad de eliminar al planeta y que Super Sailor Moon aún esta con vida. A último momento, Saturn le pide a Sailor Pluto que la envie junto a Pharaoh 90 a una dimensión a la que nunca tengan acceso.

Tras la batalla, Super Sailor Moon se transforma por unos instantes en la Neo-Reina Serenity, restaurando Tokio y otorgandole a las Sailor Guardians un nuevo poder, así mismo revive a Hotaru en forma de bebé, quién ahora estará a cargo de las Sailor Guardians de la Constelación Exterior, que deciden refugiarse en un lugar oculto hasta que las demás guerreras las vuelvan a necesitar.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is technically the last book in the main Sailor Moon series as volume 11 is a side story. So, this was one huge wrap up of long-standing plots. Sailor Moon must use the Grail to save not only the Scouts, but the world. In this volume, she is able to tap into the power and transform without the help of her friends. Hotaru sacrifices her soul to save Rini, separating herself from Mistress 9 and Sailor Saturn is born. Instead of destroying the Earth, she destroys the daimons and the vessel that Mistress 9 and Pharoh 90 were occupying, but in doing so she must destroy herself. She is reborn and the Outer Senshi decide to raise her up to be good. The volume ends with Bunny's promise to see Michiru, Setsuna, and Haruka again.

Overall I found the series extremely enjoyable. Nostalgia aside, it's a fun story that's kid-friendly and a nice introduction to manga for the young reader. It has powerful messages of love and friendship accompanied by gorgeous artwork. It's not ideal for seasoned manga-readers just wanting to give Sailor Moon a try as the story is very rushed, and for once I feel the anime may be slightly superior in that regard. However, the manga explores Bunny's sexuality a bit more as she is not only romantically but physically attracted to Darrien and later Haruka. For those who love Sailor Moon, definitely worth the read. :)

[Natalie]

To be honest, I didn’t think I was going to like this manga. In fact, I was expecting to loathe it. To my surprise, I didn’t.

To be clear, I didn’t love this manga. I don’t know what it is about this series but it’s a manga that I would love to bash but at the same time there’s this charm and likability to it that I just can’t bring myself to hate it.

Sailor Moon is the shojo manga that basically started the magic girl story in manga. It’s very predictable and cheesy. But that's part of its' charm. Since it is also a romance, it tends to have those romantic clichés such as the main couple being total opposites and not getting along.

While the main character is a bit whiny and a crybaby at times, I didn't find her so unbearable that I couldn't stand her at all. Her slightly annoying personality is a lot better than having no personality at all.

Regardless, no matter how many flaws this manga has, I have to admit that there is this charm to it that just makes it kind of likable. Some of the characters are likable and the plot did move surprisingly fast. Much like my review of Dragon Ball Z I don't love the franchise but I do admire and respect it for what it has done for the Shojo manga and magic girl genre.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adoro a Haruka y Michiru. Por lo demás, me molesta que la dinámica sea siempre la misma: van derrotando a las malas una a una, luego aparece una fuerza mayor a la que no pueden derrotar porque absorbe el poder de las Sailors, las chicas son derrotadas porque son unas inútiles y Sailor Moon tiene que salvarlas a todas. Que yo siempre he pensado que esa idea está mal porque si la misión de sus vidas es proteger a la princesa, las Sailors tendrían que ser más fuertes que la princesa, ¿no? Pero resulta que ésta tiene que salvarlas a ellas y a sí misma cada vez porque no son lo suficientemente fuertes... Nunca me ha gustado ese planteamiento.

[Gab Andrade · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 estrellas.

De mis tomos favoritos de Sailor Moon

A pesar de tener un desarrollo confuso, con la simple idea de la revelación en el intermedio, y como todo se desenvuelve en la parte final.

Adoré la conclusión que se dio. La idea de una especie de renacimiento para un personaje, que pueda crecer y comenzar desde cero.

Los personajes están evolucionando y madurando con el tiempo.

[Paddy Sears · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean.. I kinda wanted to give this book a 4 and a half star rating. That was not an Option - how stupid and weird? However Paddy is i guess in a.. generous mood today! so i rounded it up to a nice round 5 Star. But count yourself lucky here. Ive almost certainly read better stuff from Naoko!

[Leetsu · Rating 5 out of 5]

The part of the circus was boring af and honestly I'm disappointed in the future 4 sailor guardians, however the battle and climax moments were pure art as usual, still great story but again it feels like a series end so let's see what else is to come

[Amara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best volume up till now. It took me a while to get into the story as it is very straightforward, but in this volume things and people seem to have finally found their places.

[kyōshinja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cada vez creo que hay más acción, aunque al igual que mucha gente no entiendo si la bebé es hija de Selene o de Chibusa?

[✨Sky✨ ♏ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

[Nancy Loredo · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Necessittee · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite storyline yet! I’m a little sad though because I only have two more volumes left. I want to know how it all ends though!

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vabbè raga piena di cliché ma cosa me ne frega, c'è Sailor Saturn in azione

[Luna Lectora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saturno es lo mejor.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story: Like a fine wine Sailor Moon R gets better with time from it's predecessor Sailor Moon. The Black Moon Arc introduces the same cast of characters are back with new villains to fight. The series arc split in two with the first part having the Doom Tree aliens appear, Ann and Alan. The second part of the series introduces the Black Moon villains. This time there is a little surprise waiting for Serena and Darien, Rini, there are also three new scouts that are found: Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn.

Drawing Style: The drawing is in the same style as in Sailor Moon. Simple, realistic and for the time period.

Characters: The characters and story continue to be developed as the mystery of what happened in the Crystal Kingdom is revealed and the destiny of the characters is foretold. The new characters (Especially the corresponding villains) are a good foil for the characters that were already introduced.

Overall: I thought that the second series arc of Sailor Moon was better than the first. The whole entire plot development takes on a new step in the second series making the volumes irresistible and the characters more lovable that before.

Note: This review was completed after reading volumes 4-10.

[Wrenaria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sailor Moon finds the power to defeat the enemy again, with the help of a particular and perhaps unexpected scout. The world is saved (shocking, right?) and the outer scouts take their leave, with a new charge in tow.

The book ends with a Rini's Diary mini story. As much as I am not a Chibi Moon fan, I do like her little mini stories. This one centers on her and Moon's birthday presents and the myth of Shokujo and Kengyu, a couple only allowed to see each other once a year on July 7th.

I still find Rini's obsession with her father to be somewhat creepy.

Onto the last book in this series!

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all-time favorite series. The gateway series to getting me into anime and manga! The artwork impressed me so much, and the story was fun. It is still one of my favorites both because it's well-done, and for nostagia reasons.

This is the version that came out during the middle age of manga: before they stopped flipping the artwork, but right as TokyoPop was starting to emerge, and the volumes got cheaper. Unfortunately you could see it in the quality, as there were a lot of typos and sometimes the edges of pages would get cut off.

[Daniela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Serena puede tener sus momentos de inmadurez total, pero siempre deja de lado todo eso para salvar a los que ama. Hay unas cuantas "heroínas" bastante insufribles-las cuáles ni me gasto en nombrar- que deberían empezar a seguir aunque sea un poquito de su ejemplo. Y otros cuantos el de Darien.
Un tomo excelente.

[Beatriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

La verdad es que me ha gustado bastante la forma de abordar la trama del tercer arco del manga. Es totalmente diferente en muchos aspectos al anime. No digo que uno sea mejor que el otro, sino que me gusta que tengan sus diferencias para no leer una historia que ya me sé (aunque algunas cosas me desconcertaban un montón).

[Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este volumen me hizo recordar el por qué me gusta tanto "Infinity" A diferencia de los Arcs "Black Kingdom" y "Dark Moon", infinity maneja profecías Bíblicas (El Santo Grial, el Mesías, el fin del mundo...) además lo obscuro de la trama sorprende bastante. Obviamente no es ni la mitad de agresivo que "Stars" pero tiene lo suyo.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another big fight, and again, Sailor Moon has the power and purity to triumph. The fate of Sailor Saturn was handled well, and Takeuchi built the drama of the impending end of the world over several pages, making sure the moment was massively epic. Another solid book.

[Solace Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorites in the series, but it might be my bias towards Sailor Saturn. But this shows a bigger battle, and why Saturn is willing to sacrifice everything, something that the original anime glossed over completely.

[Edyta D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hotaru stała się Mistres 9... Czy świat czeka zagłada? W dziesiątym tomie historii wojowniczek w mundurkach trzeci epizod dochodzi do punktu kulminacyjnego.
I na tym niestety kończę czytanie, bo w bibliotece nie ma więcej tomów :(

[Prapti · Rating 5 out of 5]

best comics in the world