Watching Crystal for the first time

[Clow]

I appreciate what Tokyopop did back in the day to popularize manga in North America: Courtney Love even co-wrote a manga, Princess AI, beautifully illustrated by Japanese mangakas.

The Tokyopop edition of the “Sailor Moon” manga feels unethical and deceiving, not because of the translation and flipped pages, but because Tokyopop made it seem like the author was communicating with her North American fans:

”Everyone writes such fun letters both to me and to Mixx.”

”Does anyone in North America collects these cards?”

”You can send it to Mixx.”

Correct me if I am wrong, but there is no evidence that Takeuchi wrote the lines above.

@Memento, can you confirm that Naoko Takeuchi did not communicate with her North American fans through the Mixx publications?

 

[Memento]

She obviously doesn't mention them in the tankobon since that was fully released before Tokyopop got the license. Is it possible they sent her fanmail and she gave Mixx messages to print in response? I guess? But I don't think she included special messages in any of the other translated releases afaik.

 

[Clow]

Well, I will take back what I said about Tokyopop.

Naoko Takeuchi did come to the United States to talk to her North American fans and Smile (magazine) covered the event.

 

[Clow]

Highlights of Naoko Takeuchi’s visit to San Diego in 1998

Tuxedo Mask is the ideal man for her: “I really like men I can’t rely on”

Her opinion on the Starlights: “All the Sailor Scouts are girls,” she said, firmly.

Her opinion on Uranus and Neptune: they are lovers! “Uranus has the heart of a man, while Neptune is more girlish.”

She felt disappointed with the series finale and wished more animation would be produced. “But it is not my decision,” she said with some regret.

On Chibi Chibi: “She is the future Sailor Moon!”

Some of Naoko’s questions to her American fans:

• Do any of you want to be a mangaka?
• What manga do you read besides “Sailor Moon?”
• How do you know so much about Sailor Moon? It hasn‘t been fully dubbed to English yet!
• Do you believe in magic?
• Do you believe in psychic powers?
• Do you like astrology?

Old, dated advertisement:

 

[YuYu Yuichiro]

Do any of you want to be a mangaka?

"Something like that."

What mangas do you read besides “Sailor Moon?”

"None really, not even that one."

How do you know so much about Sailor Moon? It hasn‘t been fully dubbed to English yet!

"I'm not sure lots of info I get fed about this series eventually gets replaced by some green living clay thing and his horse that assisted him in tying up, gaging, pretty much kidnapping an elderly man for trying to ruin Christmas."

• Do you believe in magic?
• Do you believe in psychic powers?

"I'm not really sure, probably no or not in the way you're thinking. But at the same time yes. The way things effect our emotions feel truly magical. Life is really interesting."

Do you like astrology?

"What exactly is astrology?"

 

[Clow]

"What exactly is astrology?"

A method of divination based on astronomical events, e.g. how the stars align, and the construction of a horoscope and astronomical charts.

 

[Clow]

For context, Naoko Takeuchi worked at a shrine and possibly dressed like Rei did.

 

[kasumigenx]

They had a long-time relationship with Kodansha up until 2009 and it goes back to when they started up as Mixx (so around 1996-1997) with Sailor Moon as one of their launch titles on MixxZine.

Mixx Zine - First Issue Manga - Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, Parasyte, Ice Blade - Anime Nostalgia Bomb
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Someone involved in the publication of SM in Nakayoshi pointed out that MIXX likely had the rights to SM in 1995 and were supposed to launch at the same year but for some reason they started publication in 1997.

Tokyopop is basically analogous to France's Pika Edition back then but they are rife with typos like Viz.

 

[Clow]

Some of Naoko’s questions to her American fans:

• Do any of you want to be a mangaka?
• What manga do you read besides “Sailor Moon?”
• How do you know so much about Sailor Moon? It hasn‘t been fully dubbed to English yet!
• Do you believe in magic?
• Do you believe in psychic powers?
• Do you like astrology?

Answers to Naoko’s questions:

1. I wanted to be a mangaka when I discovered you and Sailor Moon. I practiced a lot (anatomy, technique) and at one point I was able to emulate your style. I started countless comic books, but never was able to finish any.

2. Anything CLAMP. I admire how how CLAMP expanded the universe of their earlier works, such as “Magic Knight Rayearth” and “Cardcaptor Sakura,” by using Clow Reed as a central character of multiple universes.

3. The Internet!

4. Yes!

5. Absolutely!

6. Never tell anyone you don’t trust your name and your birthdate! (CLAMP’s xxxHolic)

 

[YuYu Yuichiro]

Waiting for Cosmos:

• I still haven't seen it yet. I need English subtitles which will likely be provided by Netflix.
• Looked it up:
• The cost of glass depends on the type, size, thickness, and complexity of the glass. Glass and glazing can cost anywhere from $38 to $320 per square metre1, or from $5 to $50 or more per square foot.
• I've been hearing about fan subs but also hear fansubs can sometimes have somewhat iffy quality.
• 
• I have to avoid it online. It's everywhere.
• As long as Yuichiro's in the film, nobody has to go to the fiery pit of snakes.
• I hear this is supposedly the last thing Sailor Moon's original voice actress is going to be involved with regarding the character. Also, PGSM Rei is here doing someone.
• This thread's finally coming to an end soon..... I think.

 

[Memelord_Yoshi]

I'm waiting on the Netflix release myself.

Seeing those awful subs on Facebook is quite an experience.

 

[YuYu Yuichiro]

 

[YuYu Yuichiro]

Is Cosmos coming out soon? I want to see it and end this thread. When I see thumbnails of it online, the titles just talk about everyone dying or whatever. I don't even click on the videos and they just tell me everything.

You know ..... Diana could've been the one. She could've been the child that had a reasonable eye and hair color relating to her parents. Then Luna just HAD to start wearing blue eye contacts.

 

[Clow]

Is Cosmos coming out soon?

Nobody knows.

 

[YuYu Yuichiro]

NQS & NKE look so dead inside as they're dying[?]. Dunno why but I find it funny.

I like the art style here. Perhaps people would've been more open to crystal if it looked like this from the beginning even though I personally didn't have too much of a problem with the appearance. Although if a new version comes out, I can see someone saying.

I think of all the characters Chibiusa is the one wouldn't want to see die actually.

Wow, everyone in the beginning they look very very very evil tired.

 

[YuYu Yuichiro]

They brought back the "Sailor Moon" chorus

I like the final pose a lot! The 'clipping' into place in other parts is a bit odd to see but whatever.

Lots of references to her transformations from the 90s anime. I like these parts. They movements feel more organic or something.

 

[Clow]

If you are curious, I would recommend reading the manga.

Nobody knows when Cosmos is getting released.

 

[Rika-Chicchi]

I think Cosmos looks the best by solely watching its OPs & trailers, especially for those who're not familiar w/ Sailor Moon. lol

 

[Clow]

Cosmos is very, very different from Stars.

If you like Sailor Moon, I think you should know the differences between the manga and the 90’s anime.

Cosmos answered some fans’ questions (questions that the author herself had answered), but it made the answers more explicit.

 

[Rika-Chicchi]

Cosmos answered some fans’ questions (questions that the author herself had answered), but it made the answers more explicit.

Maybe it's raised new questions too, by doing so. lol