Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie
7.6
Quality Score
0.39 (Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
17,133
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
The final battle for the Sailor Guardians begins as they face Sailor Iron Mouse, Sailor Aluminum Siren, Sailor Lead Crow, Sailor Tin Nyanko and more. (Source: Netflix)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Sailor Moon Cosmos is mixed. While many appreciate its faithfulness to the manga, improved animation, and emotional moments, several critics point to pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of emotional depth compared to the original anime. Long-time fans of the manga are more likely to enjoy it, while newcomers may find it confusing.
Strengths
- Faithful adaptation of the manga's Stars arc, improving upon certain elements.
- Visually stunning animation, especially in key scenes and transformations.
- Strong voice acting performances, particularly Kotono Mitsuishi as Usagi.
- Effective use of music to enhance emotional scenes.
- Improved pacing compared to previous Crystal seasons and Eternal movies (especially in part 2).
Weaknesses
- Pacing issues in the first movie, feeling rushed and incoherent.
- Underdeveloped Starlights and Animamates due to limited screen time.
- Inconsistent tone and jarring scene transitions.
- Over-reliance on stock footage.
- Lack of emotional depth and character bonding compared to the original 90s anime.
- Disappointing OST compared to the original anime's soundtrack.
- Inconsistent character personalities.
Available on: Netflix (availability varies by region)