Viz Media has been talking a bit about their upcoming release of Sailor Moon R this summer as they’ve brought out casting information and begun streaming some episodes from it recently. Now the next piece of the puzzle has been revealed as they’re working with Right Stuf for an exclusive Gift With Purchase that will come from ordering here with a 1.5″ goldtone coin:
“While supplies last, customers who order this item will also receive an exclusive 1.5″ goldtone coin featuring Sailor Moon’s second transformation brooch and transformation phrase! This premium coin is exclusive to RightStuf.com customers only! Please note that all customers will receive the coin while supplies last (when we run out, the coin won’t be shown here on the listing.) Your order status when you log in to the site will show the coin included on your order.”
The company is going to bring out the first set with it on July 14th, 2015 and it will be priced at $79.98. It’ll contain episode 47 through 68 and will come in a premium chipboard box similar to the first and also contain a 96 page full color booklet. The release will be a DVD/BD combo release that will have three DVDs and three Blu-ray’s in it. On disc extras include AX Cast Interviews, Dub Recording Behind-the-Scenes, Art Gallery, Opening and Ending Songs, Trailers.
New casting information for the arc was also revealed recently with:
Ayakashi Sisters
Koan – Claudia Lenz
Petz – Jessica Gee
Calaveras – Cassandra Lee Morris
Berthier – Cindy Robinson
Black Moon Clan
Rubeus – Steve Cannon
Esmeraude – Rena S. Mandel
Saphir – Greg Felden
Prince Demande – Matt Mercer
Wiseman – Steve Kramer
Plot concept: The season is divided into two arcs: One arc being an anime filler (to give Takeuchi Naoko time to make the next manga), and the other arc being the actual Black Moon plot.
The first arc shows Usagi and Co. having their memories restored from the first season. Their enemies are a pair of aliens, Ail and Ann, who are seeking human energy to restore their life tree. Mamoru had yet to recover his memories and he appeared as the Moonlight Knight rather than Tuxedo Kamen. This arc only lasted for 13 episodes.
The second arc introduces Chibi-Usa, a little girl from the future who is searching for the Silver Crystal. The new enemies are the Black Moon Clan, comprising of the Ayakashi sisters (Cooan, Beruche, Karaberas, and Petz), Rubeus, Safir, Esmeraude, Prince Demando, and Wiseman. They too want the Silver Crystal so that they can take over the future. The Sailor Senshi’s adventure continues…
$80 is way too much for an incomplete set.
Granted we used to buy VHS with 2 episodes for $30 and I bought tons of 3 episode DVDs for $30.