Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 26 Recap!

It's the end of the Black Moon Arc and the end of Sailor Moon Crystal, for now. As such Episode 26 adequately reflects most of the series to this point. Unfortunately that is not really a good thing.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 25 Recap!

Episode 25 definitely came along as tissue fodder. Near the end of its first season, Sailor Moon Crystal delivered the perhaps best emotional episode of its entire run.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 24 Recap!

With the finale of the Black Moon Arc coming up, Act 24 of Sailor Moon Crystal doesn't quite follow up on the stronger trend of the last two episodes.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 23 Recap!

At the very least the general quality remains at a better level now. Act 23 of Sailor Moon Crystal does not quite achieve the strength of last time though.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 22 Recap!

While nearing the end of the arc, Sailor Moon Crystal finally picks up the pace. While not necessarily stellar, Act 22 made a nice step up from the continuous flat line in terms of quality.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 21 Recap!

More of the same in Act 21 of Sailor Moon Crystal. I could just as well read the manga...

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 20 Recap!

More of the same. Sailor Moon Crystal panders along leisurely in Act 20, making less and less off an effort to even try being somewhat original.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 19 Recap!

Continuing its routine, there is continuously less and less that can even be commented on in Act 19 of Sailor Moon Crystal.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 18 Recap!

Back to the old routine again. Act 18 of Sailor Moon Crystal is almost a carbon copy of its manga equivalent once again, but this time it may actually be for the best.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 17 Recap!

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 17 Recap!

Jupiter's episode might not have been full of a great change like last week but Act 17 was adapted fairly solid with some nice tweaks here and there. Sailor Moon Crystal may be on the way of stabilizing at least somewhat, if it hadn't been for perhaps the worst animation mishap in the show's history.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 16 Recap!

Ami shines in Episode 16 of Sailor Moon Crystal. After a long time we can finally say that the creators finally are creative in a positive sense.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 15 Recap!

The beginning of the new arc, yet nothing has really changed. Sailor Moon Crystal continues the trend into mediocre obscurity of the last episodes with Act 15.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 14 Recap!

Act 14 maintains the questionable quality of its predecessor. Sailor Moon Crystal at least normalizes its mediocre effort with this latest episode.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 13 Recap!

Following the death scenes (both literal and figuratively), Act 13 managed to dig Sailor Moon Crystal out of its early grave. At least barely.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 12 Recap!

The end of Sailor Moon? While only temporary at the end of act 12... the timing was symbolic for the development of Sailor Moon Crystal.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 11 Recap!

Act 11 of Sailor Moon Crystal remains at the adequate level from three weeks ago. Meaning: No great changes, small arguable points and nothing spectacular.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 10 Recap!

It was adequate work in Act 10 of Sailor Moon Crystal but not more. The story of the generals feels more tacked on than anything else and serves more to take the focus of what makes Sailor Moon a strong franchise.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Partway Review 1

Sailor Moon Crystal is not where it could be. For the moment the brand is carrying the anime more than the series making a name for itself. Here is a first broader review of the first nine episode.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 09 Recap!

A composition full of atmosphere. Act 9 captures the special emotions of this pivotal segment of Sailor Moon Crystal and culminates in a brilliant catharsis.

Sailor Moon Crystal Spotlight: Act 08 Recap!

Sailor V is here! Act 8 of Sailor Moon Crystal concludes the introduction phase with a decent but not overly spectacular performance.