Editorial Product Review: :This Japanese import featuring five teenagers with superhero powers may turn out to be for older girls what Pokémon is for the pee-wee set. The fantasy-action story lines of Sailor Moon (named for the leader) is typical anime fare--which means it's far more creative than anything you'll see on Saturday morning. And far more complex--the stories are intricate and flashback sequences feature wordless narrative. Then again, what high-spirited girl wouldn't love the magical makeup that transforms hip schoolgirls into ...
Editorial Product Review: :An anime variant of the Pied Piper story, this one-hour movie pits the pretty soldiers against Queen Valdiana, who wants to put the world to sleep in order to harvest dream energy. Aimed at younger Sailor Moon fans, the film puts the ultra-cute Chibi-Usa at the center of the fairy-tale plot (she's Sailor Moon's yet-to-be-born daughter, sent back from the future for reasons too complicated to explain). Nevertheless, there's enough wacky humor and superpowered action (including an appearance by ...
Editorial Product Review: :This Japanese import featuring five teenagers with superhero powers may turn out to be for older girls what Pokémon is for the pee-wee set. The fantasy-action story lines of Sailor Moon (named for the leader) is typical anime fare--which means it's far more creative than anything you'll see on Saturday morning. And far more complex--the stories are intricate and flashback sequences feature wordless narrative. Then again, what high-spirited girl wouldn't love the magical makeup that transforms hip schoolgirls into ...
Editorial Product Review: :A logical step for the young fan of anime is this series from the creator of the popular crossover hit Sailor Moon. The story line skews slightly older, not for its violence but for its complexity. The theme is modern mythology, not intergalactic warfare, so it's more interesting and less violent than in Sailor Moon. And less bubble-headed. Our heroine, Utena, is admired by classmates who share Sailor Moon's giddy hysterics, but Utena herself is solid, noble, and strong. ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:Double Trouble! Even though Kaorinite was defeated, the mysterious Witches 5 reveal Eugeal, a new villain pursuing the heart crystals, and a new series of battles begin. Yet, for Serena, her troubles with the Witches 5 are nothing compared with the return of Rini! How can the Moon Princess concentrate properly on Tuxedo Mask with distractions like these?! Sailor Moon S TV Series Vol. 5 - Back from the Future (3 edited, English dub episodes) Stickers: 1.) 13 Up ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:Sailor Moon and her friends continue to battle the mysterious Eugeal of the Witches 5 over the heart crystals. Meanwhile, they continue to depend upon the help from Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus, but will they ever learn about their mysterious past and their visions about the end of the world? Sailor Moon S TV Series Vol. 6 - Secret Destiny (3 edited, English dub episodes) Stickers: 1.) Only on Toonami, Cartoon Network Franchise Sell Points: 1.) Each volume ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:Tuxedo Mask abducted! Sailor Venus' athletic skills are put to the test in a must-win volleyball contest over her friend's pure heart. Then, when the heartsnachers target Serena, Tuxedo Mask is captured! To make matters worse, Serena cannot transform into Sailor Moon and Kaorinite knows her secret identity! Will the other Scouts be able to recover Serena's heart crystal from Kaorinite? Sailor Moon S Vol. 4 - Birthday Blues (Contains 3 uncut, English dub episodes)
Editorial Product Review:Description:Double Trouble! Even though Kaorinite was defeated, the mysterious Witches 5 reveal Eugeal, a new villain pursuing the heart crystals, and a new series of battles begin. Yet, for Usagi, her troubles with the Witches 5 are nothing compared with the return of Chibi-Usa! How can the Moon Princes concentrate properly on Tuxedo Kamen with distractions like these?! Sailor Moon S TV Series Vol. 5 - Back from the Future (3 uncut, subtitled episodes) Stickers: 1.) 13 Up 2.) ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:Sailor Moon and her friends continue to battle the mysterious Eugeal of the Witches 5 over the heart crystals. Meanwhile, they continue to depend upon the help from Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus, but will they ever learn about their mysterious past and their visions about the end of the world? Sailor Moon S TV Series Vol. 6 - Secret Destiny (3 uncut, dub episodes) Stickers: 1.) 13 Up Franchise Sell Points: 1.) Each volume features original artwork commissioned ...
Small and light enough for a shirt pocket, Samsung's Helix YX-M1 is a one-stop audio entertainment center with an XM radio, a digital music player, and room for 50 hours of tunes, but it comes up short on battery life.
