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美少女戦士セーラームーン 新装版 [Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon Shinsōban] #7
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 7
Old friends and new enemies lurk in the mysteries surrounding Mugen Academy. The Death Busters crave the Hoste, the human energies, of Sailor Moon and her friends--and they’ll prey on the girls’ dreams and weaknesses to get it! Furthermore, prophetic dreams hint of “talismans” that could awaken a “Deity of Destruction.” Could these things be connected to the guardians’ power? And are the Sailor Senshi capable of murdering the innocent to save the entire world?
253 pages, Paperback
First published February 23, 2004
About the author
Naoko Takeuchi
198 books2,025 followersNaoko Takeuchi (武内 直子, Takeuchi Naoko) born March 15, 1967, a manga artist (mangaka), lives in Tokyo, Japan. Takeuchi's works have a wide following among anime/manga fans. She has become a well-known mangaka worldwide. Her most popular work, Sailor Moon, rose to become one of the most recognized manga/anime figures to date.
Takeuchi is married to Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the YuYu Hakusho series and Hunter × Hunter series.
Please note that anime related books are listed under Kōdansha.
Takeuchi is married to Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the YuYu Hakusho series and Hunter × Hunter series.
Please note that anime related books are listed under Kōdansha.
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May 29, 2016
Thank God for the original anime. I am so happy they created that first. Sometimes I regret reading the manga even though I know it came first. The reason? Haruka. Her relationship with Michiru is barely there and Usagi and her act so lovey dovey that it's unsettling. Why are you running into Uranus arms, Usagi? You already have your prince
May 1, 2019
Odio decir esto, pero fue un parto este tomo. No lo terminaba más, me llevó casi dos meses leerlo, WTF. No me enganchó nunca. Recién en las últimas páginas se puso un poco interesante.
Me duele el corazón.
Me duele el corazón.
June 2, 2021
Como siempre, me ha encantado. Quizás le hubiera puesto un 4,5 de haber tenido la opción (maldito seas, GR), pero me ha gustado mucho. Como siempre, un tono más maduro y adulto que el del anime, aunque tengo que admitir que en esta ocasión sí que he echado cosas en falta de este último. Y es que sí, el anime tiene relleno, pero algo que hace muy bien es profundizar en los personajes, y la verdad es que aquí he echado un poco en falta la profundidad que se le da a Haruka y Michiru en el anime. Por lo demás, muy recomendable.
February 3, 2017
I don't have much difference to say other than I loved the artwork as usual and the differences from the anime. However I do find I'm losing a bit of interest, I'm not sure if it's because I have recently watched this part in the anime which is why I've stopped watching it until I'm finished reading the manga. I look forward to finishing this arc hopefully in the next volume and then hopefully enjoying this series more as I read it.
September 10, 2017
Como lloré con este volumen me lleno de todos los feels habidos y por haber sdkljlk
April 23, 2018
Why am I not surprised?
December 16, 2022
Dang, the Outer Senshi really got the short end of the stick being forced to be completely alone on their planets, unable to ever leave, or communicate with anyone.
Also, poor Hataru, I don't remember the story line of her basically being an android? Holy crap.
Also, poor Hataru, I don't remember the story line of her basically being an android? Holy crap.
June 20, 2020
The second volume in the Death Busters saga and we learn about Sailor Saturnus. The girl who will bring forth ruin and destruction. It was an interesting volume to read with plenty of action, transformations, and more. And also some stupid Chibi-Usa stuff, you know that Usagi told you not to show people everything, that you got to keep things secret? Don’t show your Silver Crystal to people then.. Dumb brat. I also wasn’t a fan how the outer sailor senshi acted towards Sailor Moon and the other senshi. We later learn why, but I still was shaking my head. It was just ridiculous and even more ridiculous when Usagi goes in Serenity mode and suddenly the trio is acting all friendly and kind. rolls eyes Just be honest with Usagi, just tell her immediately why instead of acting like a couple of twats. I loved the battle that happened and all that came with it. Revelations, secrets, and go go Hotaru, fight it! I loved learning more about the outer senshi and where they were during the peaceful times on the moon. Super Sailor Moon appears and boy I wish I could see her outfit in colour because I know it is just absolutely stunning to see.
Oh and the art was gorgeous… but at times the legs (and arms) were just like the noodle legs that CLAMP at times has. 😛
Oh and the art was gorgeous… but at times the legs (and arms) were just like the noodle legs that CLAMP at times has. 😛
May 18, 2017
I don't know why, but I continue to be surprised when Sailor Moon is really cool! I think a part of me still thinks I shouldn't really like Sailor Moon, that I should think it's silly and ridiculous and convoluted. That the part of me that loves Sailor Moon is childish and dumb...
Which in itself is ludicrous. I shouldn't try to deny what I love! And I shouldn't feel defensive about enjoying it! Besides, what's not to love? Pretty Guardians fight evil while looking awesome and finding love amongst friends and family.... Yep, sounds good to me. I must be crazy, right?
Anyway, there's this awesome sequence which pretty much sums up why Sailor Moon is one of my heroes (sure, she's a crybaby and a brat, but she loves her friends and family with all of her being):
Perfect? No. Ridiculous? Absolutely. Wonderful? YES!
Btw, here's where you can find more awesome scanlations of Sailor Moon: https://missdream.org/sailor-moon-sca...
Which in itself is ludicrous. I shouldn't try to deny what I love! And I shouldn't feel defensive about enjoying it! Besides, what's not to love? Pretty Guardians fight evil while looking awesome and finding love amongst friends and family.... Yep, sounds good to me. I must be crazy, right?
Anyway, there's this awesome sequence which pretty much sums up why Sailor Moon is one of my heroes (sure, she's a crybaby and a brat, but she loves her friends and family with all of her being):
Perfect? No. Ridiculous? Absolutely. Wonderful? YES!
Btw, here's where you can find more awesome scanlations of Sailor Moon: https://missdream.org/sailor-moon-sca...
June 11, 2019
The basic storyline's more or less the same as the first two arcs--a few henchman battles, then an epic boss sequence. This arc's somewhat darker than the others... the question arises whether the outer senshi should murder Hotaru to prevent Earth's end days, and Hotaru herself ends up being a weird tripartite mishmash of herself, Chibi-usa, and a scary alien. The grimness is counterbalanced with an anime-like theme of "isolated we are vulnerable, together we are strong" and silly attack names like "Coconut Cyclone!"
March 26, 2018
this club has EVERYTHING: awakened sailor pluto, resonating talismans, 2 infinite labyrinths, AND a deity of destruction.
September 20, 2020
Más dramático y con mucha más acción.
April 30, 2022
Ya tenía bastante que había pausado esta historia, pero es que batallaba mucho para encontrar disponible este tomo🫣
4.5⭐️
Me gusto mucho poder conocer un poco más a las otras 3 sailors, de su misión y sus talismanes
Cada vez se está poniendo más interesante e intrigante la trama y ya quiero continuar con los siguientes tomos✨
4.5⭐️
Me gusto mucho poder conocer un poco más a las otras 3 sailors, de su misión y sus talismanes
Cada vez se está poniendo más interesante e intrigante la trama y ya quiero continuar con los siguientes tomos✨
February 24, 2023
Truly love how much information is explained about the origins of the outer planets and their histories before the destruction (Saturn). The way there’s so many changes that I’m happy to see in the Netflix version due to how the 90’s anime approached them. We are finally gonna see Mistress 9, in her glory without her dying in like 5 mins (looking at you 90’s anime).
Plus the way the holy grail has a better meaning compared to the 90’s. So much lore about what happened to Sailor Saturn and why she’s a threat makes more sense. Anyways, my fav manga of all time mhm.
Plus the way the holy grail has a better meaning compared to the 90’s. So much lore about what happened to Sailor Saturn and why she’s a threat makes more sense. Anyways, my fav manga of all time mhm.
September 22, 2021
Aunque por ahora todos lo tomos me están gustando a un nivel muy parecido, quizás es este siete mi favorito. Mucha acción, temática más oscura y además se indaga mucho en Hotaru, la guerrera Saturno, de la cual no recordaba absolutamente nada del anime, y es la guerrera que más interesante me parece. ¡A por el ocho!
July 13, 2024
quite crazy how the Sailor Moon books deal with topics like fate and destiny but still manage to be for young teens.
March 9, 2018
Action and drama and reveals! This story means so much to me each time I consume it.
June 19, 2018
Este tomo estuvo realmente genial, la historia es mucho más interesante que en arcos anteriores, y el dibujo ha mejorado de una forma realmente notable. Las nuevas senshis me gustan cada vez más, Chibiusa está un poco más madura y Usagi bastante menos quejosa.
Me gusta que continúe una cierta tensión y misterio sobre quienes son los verdaderos enemigos y cuál es la misión de las chicas nuevas, hace que el manga sea mucho más interesante.
Me gusta que continúe una cierta tensión y misterio sobre quienes son los verdaderos enemigos y cuál es la misión de las chicas nuevas, hace que el manga sea mucho más interesante.
March 1, 2020
Tanto en el libro 6 como en el 7, la historia da un vuelco, vemos como las chicas disfrutan de su día a día y la amistad entre ellas; y a su vez un nuevo "enemigo" más poderoso y discreto, por lo que es más difícil combatir con el y lo mejor de todo es que conocemos a las últimas Sailor que las cuales son intrigantes y misteriosas, creo que de esta saga junto al libro 2 este ha sido mi favorito.
June 29, 2012
Continuing my completely unbiased (cough) five-star grading of the Sailor Moon series.
December 4, 2021
Book: Pretty Guardian: Sailor Moon, Volume 7
Author: Naoko Takeuchi
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
I will admit that this one was more a filler than anything. All of the bones to a grand finale are there, but we didn’t reach it yet. While I do see why this one had to be there, it just felt like it was bridge for what is to come. Yes, it is action packed and a very quick read.
This one focuses on not letting Sailor Saturn awaken. We see how the idea of what could happen if Sailor Saturn does, in fact, awaken and what kind of damage she very well could cause. We also see the Sailor Guardians torn into two on what must be done in order to save the save world. While it may seem black and white in a typical super hero setting, it isn’t here. We see most of the characters are really torn about what they have to do and see them trying to come up with ways to avoid doing it. It’s a moral toll. I really liked seeing the weight that this arc has put on our characters. We see that a lot of the characters are really conflicted and they just really don’t know what to do.
We also see really two factions of Sailor Guardians form. We have the Outer Guardians and our usual crew. Seeing them together just shows us the depth and thought that has been put into these characters. Everyone has different ideas about how to do everything and is does come to crash. We see these different groups really start to take place and how much it really adds to the story. Throughout the course of the story, we have been given this sense that they will all follow Sailor Moon without question and that is just the way that it’s going to be. We really don’t have that here. We have these new guardians who aren’t going to follow Sailor Moon and who are doing to do what they think is right-even if the others don’t fully agree with it. I can’t wait to see how this adds to the overall story.
The plot is still very quick and action packed. While this one really didn’t solve anything, we do get to see the bones of what is to come become even more intense. Plus, the way the manga ended, it will have you reaching for the next one-which I will be doing in the next couple of days.
Author: Naoko Takeuchi
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
I will admit that this one was more a filler than anything. All of the bones to a grand finale are there, but we didn’t reach it yet. While I do see why this one had to be there, it just felt like it was bridge for what is to come. Yes, it is action packed and a very quick read.
This one focuses on not letting Sailor Saturn awaken. We see how the idea of what could happen if Sailor Saturn does, in fact, awaken and what kind of damage she very well could cause. We also see the Sailor Guardians torn into two on what must be done in order to save the save world. While it may seem black and white in a typical super hero setting, it isn’t here. We see most of the characters are really torn about what they have to do and see them trying to come up with ways to avoid doing it. It’s a moral toll. I really liked seeing the weight that this arc has put on our characters. We see that a lot of the characters are really conflicted and they just really don’t know what to do.
We also see really two factions of Sailor Guardians form. We have the Outer Guardians and our usual crew. Seeing them together just shows us the depth and thought that has been put into these characters. Everyone has different ideas about how to do everything and is does come to crash. We see these different groups really start to take place and how much it really adds to the story. Throughout the course of the story, we have been given this sense that they will all follow Sailor Moon without question and that is just the way that it’s going to be. We really don’t have that here. We have these new guardians who aren’t going to follow Sailor Moon and who are doing to do what they think is right-even if the others don’t fully agree with it. I can’t wait to see how this adds to the overall story.
The plot is still very quick and action packed. While this one really didn’t solve anything, we do get to see the bones of what is to come become even more intense. Plus, the way the manga ended, it will have you reaching for the next one-which I will be doing in the next couple of days.
November 8, 2024
"Fighting Evil By Moonlight. Winning love by daylight. Never running from a real fight. She is the one named Sailor Moon!"
In my review on volume four, I explained in detail (And got into some big astronomy/mythology nerdiness) about how Takeuchi mixed up Saturn and Pluto. In actual, mythology Saturn is time and Pluto is death. Really, Hotaru should be Sailor Pluto and Setsuna should be Sailor Saturn. If you want more in dept, go to my Volume four review where I seriously get into the mythology behind planet names.
Also, Neptune and Uranus are depicted walking on their home planets....um, big problem with that. Neptune and Uranus are gas giants in contrast to the inner planets that are terrestrial planets. They have a rocky core that didn't develop layers like the inner terrestrial planets and are instead mainly made up of gases and that makes dangerous and inhospitable atmosphere and an unstable core. Scientifically, there is no way they could be walking on those planets, even if they could breathe on them, which isn't possible for humans....but maybe aliens?
Yep, got nerdy there. But that's me when it comes to anything mythology and space related. Totally, overthinking it once again.
It is said the reason Sailor Moon means so much to women around the world is because of the wide variety of different female personalities that each senshi has. And pretty much every girl can relate to at least one senshi. Mine is/was Hotaru. I was bullied mercilessly from preschool to high school, and everyone hated me and I was an outcast-growing up with undiagnosed autism will do that to ya.
Basically, I was weird, and everyone hated me for that. They tell kids to report bullying to teachers, but I was so used to being bullied that it was my normal. It never occurred to me that people shouldn't be this mean to me, but sadly it was just what I was used to.
I still hate humans to this day because of it and have low self-esteem and social anxiety as a result of the intense bullying. I put on a cheerful and polite front at work and in public, so nobody knows that I hate most people's guts. I'm a loner and will always be as a result of the bullying. Just don't trust people. It doesn't help, I've been burned countless times even as an adult by people I also thought as friends, who just ended up being cruel to me.
People suck. Period
So, Hotaru was the first fictional character I ever related too. I always wished I had a Rini in my life when I watched them back on toonami.
Wow got super personal there, so unto the review.
I did say that Sailor Moon gets dark in this arc, and it does. Sailor Moon is being forced to make a hard choice here. Does she save the world even if it means sacrificing an innocent person? Does she somehow find the third way out?
A lot of mature themes and questions are handled here. How far do you go to perform your duty, and at what cost? We even get into the personal trauma of the inners. And we see a lot of their personal traumas and their regrets and forbidden desires. Everyone is put to the test here.
It's easy to see why this is what many considered to be when Sailor Moon peaked. It is a great story that does ask uncomfortable questions, and puts Usagi and the rest of her friends to the ultimate test at what are they willing to do to save the world.
Or not willing to do.
In my review on volume four, I explained in detail (And got into some big astronomy/mythology nerdiness) about how Takeuchi mixed up Saturn and Pluto. In actual, mythology Saturn is time and Pluto is death. Really, Hotaru should be Sailor Pluto and Setsuna should be Sailor Saturn. If you want more in dept, go to my Volume four review where I seriously get into the mythology behind planet names.
Also, Neptune and Uranus are depicted walking on their home planets....um, big problem with that. Neptune and Uranus are gas giants in contrast to the inner planets that are terrestrial planets. They have a rocky core that didn't develop layers like the inner terrestrial planets and are instead mainly made up of gases and that makes dangerous and inhospitable atmosphere and an unstable core. Scientifically, there is no way they could be walking on those planets, even if they could breathe on them, which isn't possible for humans....but maybe aliens?
Yep, got nerdy there. But that's me when it comes to anything mythology and space related. Totally, overthinking it once again.
It is said the reason Sailor Moon means so much to women around the world is because of the wide variety of different female personalities that each senshi has. And pretty much every girl can relate to at least one senshi. Mine is/was Hotaru. I was bullied mercilessly from preschool to high school, and everyone hated me and I was an outcast-growing up with undiagnosed autism will do that to ya.
Basically, I was weird, and everyone hated me for that. They tell kids to report bullying to teachers, but I was so used to being bullied that it was my normal. It never occurred to me that people shouldn't be this mean to me, but sadly it was just what I was used to.
I still hate humans to this day because of it and have low self-esteem and social anxiety as a result of the intense bullying. I put on a cheerful and polite front at work and in public, so nobody knows that I hate most people's guts. I'm a loner and will always be as a result of the bullying. Just don't trust people. It doesn't help, I've been burned countless times even as an adult by people I also thought as friends, who just ended up being cruel to me.
People suck. Period
So, Hotaru was the first fictional character I ever related too. I always wished I had a Rini in my life when I watched them back on toonami.
Wow got super personal there, so unto the review.
I did say that Sailor Moon gets dark in this arc, and it does. Sailor Moon is being forced to make a hard choice here. Does she save the world even if it means sacrificing an innocent person? Does she somehow find the third way out?
A lot of mature themes and questions are handled here. How far do you go to perform your duty, and at what cost? We even get into the personal trauma of the inners. And we see a lot of their personal traumas and their regrets and forbidden desires. Everyone is put to the test here.
It's easy to see why this is what many considered to be when Sailor Moon peaked. It is a great story that does ask uncomfortable questions, and puts Usagi and the rest of her friends to the ultimate test at what are they willing to do to save the world.
Or not willing to do.
June 9, 2017
Love conquers all! I love how the Sailor Scouts love for one another, the strength of their friendship, and the solidarity of those sisters (along with Tuxedo Mask and Chibi-Usa too) is the one thing that always defeats the monsters.
In this volume, there are some Sailor Scouts who want to do their own thing, and it takes Sailor Moon's big heart to unite the girls into a team again.
I loved finding out more about the mysterious Hotaru, and seeing how her unlikely friendship with Chibi-Usa develops and affects the story.
Sailor Moon gets a pretty cool power-up in this volume, and even Chibi-Usa realizes the extent of her magical power. The whole Sailor gang together make a fierce and determined army of goodness and light!
In this volume, there are some Sailor Scouts who want to do their own thing, and it takes Sailor Moon's big heart to unite the girls into a team again.
I loved finding out more about the mysterious Hotaru, and seeing how her unlikely friendship with Chibi-Usa develops and affects the story.
Sailor Moon gets a pretty cool power-up in this volume, and even Chibi-Usa realizes the extent of her magical power. The whole Sailor gang together make a fierce and determined army of goodness and light!
June 9, 2022
Es un cierre de "ciclo" por llamarlo de una manera, con la despedida del planeta Nemesis y Los villanos de la Luna Negra, algo trágico, la muerte de una Sailor y que espero que no sea permanente y que se saquen algo de la manga para traerla de vuelta.
También es el "inicio" de una nueva etapa, con nuevos villanos y nuevos personajes que aún no sabemos si son amigos o enemigos.
Es increíble, pero este volumen solo contiene 2 capítulos, uno es bastante largo y parece que a la editorial le encanta dejar las escenas en pausa en partes importantes. Y aun así siento que otra vez estos no me están impresionando tanto.
También es el "inicio" de una nueva etapa, con nuevos villanos y nuevos personajes que aún no sabemos si son amigos o enemigos.
Es increíble, pero este volumen solo contiene 2 capítulos, uno es bastante largo y parece que a la editorial le encanta dejar las escenas en pausa en partes importantes. Y aun así siento que otra vez estos no me están impresionando tanto.
April 3, 2017
AND PLUTO HAS ARRIVED! Almost all my babies back together. I like this one because of the conflict between the inner and outer senshi and the birth of Super Sailor Moon but I find this one a more of a push along to get to the end of this arc. I mean it was wonderful but since I finished the next manga today too, I remember more the other one than this one.
5/5
5/5
December 9, 2018
3,5
Qui la storia si fa avvincente, con le tre nuove guerriere che sembra non vogliano collaborare con le altre perché hanno un'agenda tutta loro che prevede l'eliminazione di Hotaru.
Peraltro il padre di quest'ultima é proprio folle, lei mi fa pena poraccia... un destino infame!
Adesso voglio vedere come procede, la situazione è abbastanza critica!
Qui la storia si fa avvincente, con le tre nuove guerriere che sembra non vogliano collaborare con le altre perché hanno un'agenda tutta loro che prevede l'eliminazione di Hotaru.
Peraltro il padre di quest'ultima é proprio folle, lei mi fa pena poraccia... un destino infame!
Adesso voglio vedere come procede, la situazione è abbastanza critica!
May 22, 2019
The Infinity arc continues. These might be my favorite villains yet, though we'll see (the Death Busters are fairly hokey still). Also some fun power ups from the Sailor Guardians, as well as one more Sailor . Really looking forward to the conclusion of this storyline.
December 2, 2020
Mais um brilhante volume desta saga, nao podia ficar mais contente com o aparecimento da sailor plutão no entanto estas novas 3 irritam me um bocadinho por se recusarem a trabalhar com as 5 originais.
Eu ja sabia que a hotaru tinha algo de especial mas omg este final deixou me em pulgas para pegar ja no proximo volume.
Eu ja sabia que a hotaru tinha algo de especial mas omg este final deixou me em pulgas para pegar ja no proximo volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2022
As readers we finally get to meet all of the outer senshi with the reintroduction to Pluto and we get to meet Saturn, who turns out her job is both a terrifying yet mysterious one out of all the senshi. There was a ton of action going on in this volume that kept me sucked into the story and I very much loved this volume!
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