# sailormoon smanimationerrors

In episode 18, Nephrite's yōma is called Jumeau. This is a reference to Jumeau, the French bisque doll company that started in the early 1840s.

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2020-01-09

In the '90s anime, the characters sometimes visited an unnamed park thought to be based on the real-life Amishiro Park (網代公園). It's briefly seen in Crystal, too.

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2019-12-27

Of the three movies, only the S film is based on a story, albeit a side one, from the manga.

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2019-12-20

The name of the second set of transformation wands — the Star Power Sticks — Sailors Mercury, Mars, Jupiter & Venus use comes from the toys. In the '90s anime, they are never given an official name on screen.

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2019-12-20

Of all the televised adaptations, only in the '90s anime does Sailor Venus not pretend to be the Moon Princess. https://t.co/HpeJIHMMaR

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2019-12-13

Ami Mizuno/Sailor Mercury's birthday is September 10. Her astrological sign is Virgo, and Virgo's sign ruler is Mercury.

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2019-12-09

Episode 98 includes references to Noriyo Sasaki (a director from R~Sailor Stars; his name is on Haruka & Mamoru's helmets), Toei (the series' animation studio), ('sailor' appears to be written on a blue truck), and Yuji Endo (the episode's director).

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2019-12-05

When Koan grabs her bag from Yūichirō in episode 70, a Zoisite caricature appears in the inbetween frames.

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2019-12-03

Janelyn and Misha in episode 39 may be respectively based on U.S. figure skaters Janet Lynn and John Misha Petkevich.

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2019-11-28

Until episode 136, Yūichirō apparently didn't know Rei and Mamoru ever dated.

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2019-11-26

The Hikawa Shrine is modeled after the real-life Azabu-Hikawa Shrine, which is located at the top of Sendai-zaka Hill. Though the '90s anime's image was inspired by the Hikawa Shrine in Akasaka.

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2019-11-24

The '90s "Moon Gorgeous Meditation" was dependent on: 1) Chibi-Moon's dream remaining "pure" or Pegasus cannot find her, 2) Chibi-Moon's trust in Pegasus being resolute, & 3) Pegasus' physical location so could draw on his power.

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2019-11-05

Although she wore lipstick at all times as a civilian, lipstick was reapplied to Setsuna's lips during her transformation sequence.

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2019-10-26

There is an error at the start of episode 57. As Ail & An exit, Mars is on left. In the very next moment, they've switched spots. This is because the shot of them facing Ail & An is originally from episode 48.

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2019-10-24

Although Usagi was told only she could use the Disguise Pen in episode 52, Minako used it in episode 102 when she pretended to be

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2019-10-23

Naoko Takeuchi originally wanted Usagi's hair to be silver, but her editors found that color to be dull. So, Takeuchi went with blonde as it seemed more princess-like. Source: https://t.co/T3nQ3nA1AY

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2019-10-20

Ikuko Tsukino appeared in person in every season of the '90s anime except for S.

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2019-10-18

Akiko Hiramatsu played a villain in every season of the '90s Her roles included Castor (Season 1), Calaveras (R), U-Estern (S), Do Kanko (SuperS), and Sailor Gamer (Sailor Stars).

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2019-10-17

Enemies have appeared at Usagi, Ami, and Rei's homes, but only in R and SuperS were they invited.

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2019-10-15

The flowers seen in the background of episode 139 appear to be Japanese water irises (iris ensata). In Japan, these flowers are believed to purify and protect its wearers from evil energy. An iris is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow.

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2019-10-11