You still haven't explained your point.

But still, the anime was way, way, way more popular then the manga. In fact, the manga only continued beyond the Dark Kingdom Arc because the anime requested more material. But... I don't understand what popularity has to do with anything or why you're bringing it up.

So been reading the manga for the first time I read online the minor changes they did. Buti did not expect usagi past life on the moon she killed her self due to Endymion and I am really enjoying g. I can wait and see what On my way! Next

Sorry for the double post the only other translations of this manga was the horrible Tokyo pop translation they were horrible the mirrored pageS and made the story un likeable. I'm so happy that the new 12 volume manga is done by the english division of japanese publishedr

So the new Sailor Moon Crystal has been out for a week. I find it depressing that I haven't watched it yet because the last few episodes have sucked so much I'm betting this one will suck too.

On a more positive note, my Proplica Cutie Moon Rod arrived! Its really quite awesome, although I actually thought the end was a lot bigger on the show. Watching scenes, I'm thinking it may just be because she pointed it straight at the camera so often.

One complaint though, the handle part is freaking fragile. Its hollow and light and all the weight of the electronics and batteries is straight in the Moon at the top. You won't be swinging it around like she does in the anime without the end snapping right off. Also loved the "WARNING! CHROME MAY RUB OFF" in the instructions. That really made me confident, especially considering you have to pull apart the big chrome ball at the end to get to the batteries and on/off switch!

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Holding it like this and swinging it is a death warrant for your toy. There's no way that if you swing it by holding on the end like she does the end won't snap right off and go flying!

I'm loving the Proplica line though! I know the Moon Stick sold really well so I'm hoping this does equally good! I want my Spiral Heart Rod and Eternal Tiare!

The Cutie Moon Rod has a special place in my heart though! I remember when I was a little kid and Sailor Moon was on Fox Kids and Mum said I could choose a toy to buy and I decided on Bandai's Moon Sceptre and my Mum said it was the girliest thing she had ever seen and to pick something else! Makes me very happy to be able to own a true replica as an adult.

Crystal 8 was amazing. The show is now getting to the point where the manga took off for the rest of the arc.

I hear it actually gives Sailor V some *gasp* character development.

Seems kind of shocking for Crystal. Looking forward to it! I recall in the manga they suddenly gained the ability to fly around now. (and in typical Naoko fashion, only this and the next chapter and then never again) Hoping that's gone.

I'm more Intrested I. Them going to moon and learn bout there past

I finally finished the R portion of the manga and I have to be honest, the manga version of R flat out sucks. It doesn't make sense half of the time and there is very little character development that is coherent. There are times when the next panel does not have anything to do with the previous one. Anyway, I'm just happy I am finally done with this arc in the manga and hopefully Crystal can fix this story's major short comings.

For those who collect the Proplica like me, the next in the line: R's Crystal Star Brooch is avaliable to pre-order right now!

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...01016&page=top

It features a far more accurate design then the previous Moonlight Memory Premium Bandai release, plus an accurate Crystal, lights, sounds recorded by Kotono and a lid that is removable (but designed to keep the brooch as a perfect circle) to recreate the Transformation Scenes.

I wish it was the first Transformation Brooch, but I can understand why it isn't, considering that one didn't open or anything.

I feel kinda bad for all the people that paid the ridiculous prices for the inaccurate Moonlight Memory version.

Kinda disappointed they made the Crystal Star Brooch. I was hoping for Chibiusas Crystal Carillon (which I also voted for back when they had a questionnaire) or the Spiral Heart Moon Rod, but oh well. Just have to wait a while again then. It would've been cool to have a brooch that wasn't released so often yet. Maybe even the manga/SMC brooch.

Didn't care for the moonlight memory versions due to the fact that for make-up, it's just all too expensive and as a cosplayer, the gashapon brooches seem like a good alternative. As for the weapons though, Proplica is the thing to use.