New Sailor Moon series coming Summer 2013

[Aisiko]

7:55 AM EST (7:55 PM Japan)
The recent Japan expo has been full of surprises as the news from Japan is that the Maho Shoujo (Magical girl series) Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon will be releasing a brand new anime series staring in the summer of 2013. This new series is a "power-up" also known as a retelling of the original series targeted at older fans. This news comes straight from the original voice acting cast of the original series that began 20 years ago in Japan. Toei is the company that is in charge of animating the series as well as releasing it worldwide for all the fans to enjoy.

This news has been announced via simulcast over at NicoNicoDouga's site.

I will try to keep everyone informed of the news as it unfolds.

[Rikka]

It's easier to just leave a link to the ANN article.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...in-summer-2013

[Tomoe]

How awesome! Naturally, I want much more information. But I can be patient.

Imagine all the ~*new*~ Sailor Moon fan dubs that are going to roll out around here...

[AmyAnn]

I'm honestly sick about hearing about the series and I used to be a huge fan.
The series was, and still is, a classic from the 90s that pretty much all of us grew up with. It had 200 episodes, 3 movies, 2 specials and the manga is being re-released. Why is a new anime even necessary? They covered the villains, even went and created their own alot of times to make up for how many episodes and seasons they had. I just do not see the point at all. Yeah, it'd be nice if it was darker and stuck to a more adult-targeted area but, even then, I don't see the point. Kinda feels too Madoka-pushed for me if they go down that route.

Also, agreeing with Tomoe about the flood of fandubs we should expect.

[Sukisho]

We still see Fandubs of the original series, what will make this any different? (willprobablybeguiltyoffandubbingit)

But uh..hmm. Saw this coming, as it was bound to happen with the Manga re-release and what not. Though, maybe like the FMA remake they will follow the parts of the Manga that we didn't see the first time?

Oh and don't forget the horror that was 2003's live action series XD At least this can hopfully be better.

[Xephon0930]

I heard the news. Here's to an awesome revisit to a part of my childhood.

[Sukisho]

oh and now does Pluto get cut from the series since she's not a planet anymore? XD

[AmyAnn]

^ I am really curious, now, haha.

[Xephon0930]

I sure hope not. Since some plot points wouldn't be fixed if not for her help. That and she's pretty hot.

[Sukisho]

Was a joke, I really doubt they'd do that, but it'd still be pretty funny.