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io9Yasuke Writer Nick Jones Jr. on Exploring Japan’s Legendary Black Samurai
Netflix’s anime selection is huge and growing by the day. One new original project in particular—Yasuke, created by LeSean Thomas and starring LaKeith Stanfield—tells a true story but uses some truly fantastical elements to do it. io9 recently spoke to head writer Nick Jones Jr. about his journey to becoming a writer, the worldbuilding process, … Continued
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io9Magical Girl Friendship Squad Is a Potent Shot of Millennial Wish Fulfillment
Syfy and Kelsey Stephanides’ Magical Girl Friendship Squad is about a pair of well-meaning but aimless roommates who spend their days stressing about paying the rent on time, holding down jobs to pay said rent, and, occasionally, transforming into a pair of magical girls tasked with protecting the planet from interdimensional evils. Also, they smoke … Continued
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io9MoviesThe 10 Best (and 5 Worst) Talking Cats
Cats are mysterious creatures, and we often wish we could know what they’re saying every time they meow, hiss, or calmly walk away. Well, what if you could? Talking cats are a surprisingly robust part of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling—probably because we’re so damn eager to know what these creatures really think of us. We’re … Continued
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io9Craig of the Creek‘s Resident Magical Girl Is on Her Way to Beat the Heat
Every single one of the kids who hangs out in Craig of the Creek’s titular overgrown wonderland has some sort of defining trait that sets them apart from their peers and reflects the sort of interests that drive their imaginations. Craig, for instance, likes cartography and exploring, whereas Sparkle Cadet, a hero from “another dimension,” … Continued
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io99 Magical Girl Transformation Sequences to Inspire You to Get Dressed
Not a day goes by without someone, somewhere in the world thinking to themselves “you know, showering and getting dressed would be a hell of a lot easier if I was a magical girl who could just…transform into my best, kitted-up self.” Now that you’ve thought this as a consequence of reading that sentence, let’s … Continued
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io9Toei’s Putting Sailor Moon‘s First 3 Classic Series on YouTube for Free in Japan [Updated]
Ahead of the premiere of Sailor Moon Eternal, a cinematic retelling of the Dream arc in which the Senshi face off against the Dead Moon Circus, Toei is inviting everyone to re-experience the episodic adventures that build up to the film’s celestial confrontation. Crunchyroll reports that beginning this week, Toei will begin posting every episode … Continued
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io9For the First Time Ever, Sailor Moon Stars Is Getting a Home Release in the U.S.
When the original Sailor Moon anime came over to the West, not all of it actually made the transition. The final season of the anime, broadcast in Japan under the subtitle Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars, never made it over in its original unedited form…until now, over two decades after it first broadcast. Announced … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
Get a Gorgeous, Colorful Look Inside the Next Volume of Sailor Moon Eternal Edition
The first volume of the Sailor Moon Eternal Edition was the beginning of one of the most comprehensive overhauls ever seen for a Western release of the Sailor Moon manga—new color art never released outside of Japan, new translations, and even new covers from Naoko Takeuchi herself. Now we’ve got an exclusive look inside the … Continued
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io9Comparing Evgenia Medvedeva’s Sailor Moon Ice Skating Routine to the Anime Proves She’s a Magical Girl
Evgenia Medvedeva is known for two things: 1) being an incredible figure skater—she competed in the Olympics earlier today—and 2) loving Sailor Moon. This resulted in a fantastic Sailor Moon-inspired routine she performed at the 2017 ISU World Team Trophy. And that’s resulted in someone making a video that matches her routine with the original … Continued
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io9Sailor Moon Wants You to Buy a Ford Fusion for Some Reason
Ford Fusion Power! Ford Motor Company recently shared its latest online promo for the Ford Fusion, featuring none other than Sailor Moon as its awkwardly dubbed spokesperson. The anime legend stares up at the night sky and dreams of her stylish wheels, while Luna reminds her of all its important safety features (and the fact … Continued
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These Hand-Cut Pop Culture Silhouettes Are Both Classy and Nerdy
Silhouettes have been a part of art for probably longer than most of us can speculate. Put on a western or period piece and you’re likely to see the family immortalized as a black silhouette on the wall. In recent years, several artists have taken that idea into pop culture and the latest show blending … Continued
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Zodiac Starforce Is an Interesting—If Slow—Deconstruction of the Magical Girl Genre
After Sailor Moon Crystal failed to reignite the magical girl genre this year, the idea of a western deconstruction of it in a comic like Zodiac Starforce, which began this week, is enough of a hook to pull you in. And although the comic sets up an interesting new world, its not without a few … Continued
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Tech News
On Sailor Moon Crystal Near Death Experiences Will Get You What You Want
Everyone wants something on Sailor Moon Crystal. The Black Moon want power. Usagi wants to go home with her friends. Tuxedo Mask wants to protect Chibi Usa. I want to move on from the endless exposition and get to the action. But as hard as Sailor Moon Crystal tries this week, not everyone gets what … Continued
