Who has not seen an episode of Sailor Moon at some time? The animated adaptations (anime) of this significant manga had a great acceptance in Spain and Latin America. If you are watching one of the series for the first time, or you want to remember its characters with nostalgia, you have come to the right place. In this article we will a brief description of the main characters of Sailor Moon, it can help you to remember them fondly or to get to know them better.
Sailor Moon was first a manga created by Naoko Takeuchi and published between 1991 and 1997. Not having a few followers, it was decided to launch the anime version, starting transmission in 1992 and ending in 1997, ending just 5 days after the manga. This series reached 5 seasons and accumulated 200 episodes and a movie. But this would not be the only animated version.
In 2014, Sailor Moon Crystal, a recreation of the anime, was broadcast for the first time. more faithful to the manga, with a more modern style and cutting out some expendable fillers. The public liked it, both the fan of the old installments and the one who saw it for the first time. And it was not for less, this was a job well done, very visually pleasing and knowing how to pick up the most important thing in the story. Unfortunately, production problems ended up causing the series to be canceled before the 4th season was released.
Sailor Moon main characters
The manga is the original story and then we have two masterfully executed anime adaptations. The story, or at least the plot, changes almost nothing, that is, that it will always be enjoyable to see more than one version, or all. Because even if you know how the story goes, you will meet totally new content in each work.
In general, the story tells the adventures of a group of teenage friends when they meet their destiny to be Sailor Senshi heroines. Each of these young women have different personalities and are an important part of the story. The story is full of references to outer space and mythology, which can make it much more mystical and interesting.
But I won't tell you more, if you want to know more, I urge you to enjoy any of its variants. Below I mention the main characters of Sailor Moon and what you should know about them. Taking a look at this list can be a good way to start seeing any of the more familiar versions and less likely to confuse you.
Usagi Tsukino (Bunny in Spain; Serena in Latin America)
We meet the protagonist, a student with long blonde hair who starts out as a lazy and naive teenager. This young woman finds herself with the responsibility of fighting "evil", being able to transform into a powerful warrior (Sailor Moon) (Moon). Usagi will face very powerful villains, so we will be able to see her great evolution as a character and heroine. Thanks to her great kindness and kindness, she is the bearer of the Silver Crystal, a piece that gives her great powers.
Mamoru Chiba (Armando in Spain; Darien in Latin America)
The only male hero, capable of becoming Tuxedo Mask (The Lord of the Mask). You have great combat skills and often helps Sailor Moon. He is also able to see the past and future in his dreams. Romantic interest of the protagonist.
Chibi Usa (Rini)
A small girl with reddish eyes and pink hair, capable of transforming into Sailor Chibi Moon, mainly with the ability to combine with its parents, it also has amazing diversion and deception abilities. Turns out to be the Mamoru and Usagi's daughter who traveled from the future, so they present a relationship... interesting to see.
Setsuna Meio (Raquel in Spain)
The first act of presence of this character in the plot is like Sailor Pluto (powers of time and the underworld). Chibi Usa's friend, she introduces herself as the most experienced and mature woman Of the plot.
Haruka Tennoh (Timmy in Spain)
a girl with fondness for professional motor racing; Michiru Kaio's partner (Vicky). You can achieve your transformation into Sailor Uranus, reaching the power of air, sky and space, as well as running "as fast as the wind".
Michiru Kaio (Vicky)
A delicate and very talented girl with the violin, capable of becoming Sailor Neptune. Sailor Neptune controls the seas and oceans and presents an increase in its power in this type of media. He also has extrasensory perception. Couple of "Timmy".
Hotaru Tomoe (Andrea)
A girl who is sick at first, and finds herself very lonely, with only one father who is always busy. She becomes great friends with Chibi Usa and is discovered as Sailor Saturn (power of silence and end of the world). Is the last heroine to appear and is capable of destroying an entire planet. She is eventually adopted by Vicky, Raquel, and Timmy.
Ami Mizuno (Amy)
A super intelligent (IQ of 300), very studious and shy teenager who wants to be a doctor like her mother. Amy has the power to transform into Sailor Mercury (Mercury) and can control water in any of its states. Is the justice of knowledge and presents the best analytical skills of the whole group.
rei hino
A young woman Miko full of passion and determination. Rei transforms into Sailor Mars (Mars) and has several powers:
- Extrasensory perception; feels evil forces nearby and weakens or expels them
- He is able to control the fire
His character presents some differences between the old animated version and the newer one.
Makoto Kino (Lita in Latin America; Patricia in Spain)
a warrior of great stature and strength, able to control lightning and trees when it transforms into Sailor jupiter. Makoto's parents died in a plane crash, with which the girl learned to live alone and protect herself.
Minako Aino (Carola in the Spanish dub)
Appearance very similar to that of Usagi. First hero to discover herself as a Sailor Senshi, more specifically as Sailor venus, getting powers related to love. A very happy and tender teenager with the dream of being a pop singer.
Did you like remembering these magnificent Sailor Moon characters? Let me know in the comments how you remember this great series, or if you've been wanting to watch it.