In order to make Sailor Moon more “Americanized” DiC/Optimum Productions had digitally added seatbelts onto characters when sitting in cars. Here’s a comparison to the left Japanese/Viz to the right DiC.

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Nephrite's Yōma Petasos from episode 15 is named after a type of hat worn by Ancient Greeks, Thracians, and Etruscans. Herald of the gods Hermes—Mercury in Roman mythology—was one notable wearer.

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Episode 5 of FUSHIGI YŪGI (1995) references SAILOR MOON; Miaka's actor Kae Araki temporarily voiced Usagi before playing Chibi-Usa.

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The 'Moon Cosmic Power Make Up' sequence changed after its first use in episode 91 (L) before settling into a standard version starting in 92 (top-R). However in 121 (bottom-R), the background heart is missing its usual decoration. Credit:

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In episode 71, the stock footage for Jupiter's "Sparkling Wide Pressure" deviates from the standard animation sequence because the backgrounds are switched around.

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The only female writers for the '90s anime were Megumi Sugihara, Genki Yoshimura and Mutsu(mi) Nakano.

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According to a live-action omake, Sailor Luna's actor Rina Koike thought she was auditioning for Chibi-Usa until she was told otherwise at a fitting.

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Before using 'Fire Soul Bird' in episode 54, Mars said a Sanskrit chant: "Namah samanta-vajrânâm canda mahârosana sphotaya hûm trat hâm mâm." Translation: "Homage to the all-pervading Vajras! O Violent One of great wrath! Destroy! hûm trat hâm mâm."

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In the '90s anime, Nephrite and Prince Dimande had the bloodiest villain deaths; they died similarly, too, as both characters were impaled. However, Dimande's blood was red in color, whereas Nephrite's blood was green.

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The '90s anime ended on February 8, 1997 and fellow Toei anime CUTIE HONEY F debuted in the same timeslot one week later. Both it Sailor Stars share staff members like Noriyo Sasaki, Miho Shimogasa, Katsumi Tamegai, Ryōta Yamaguchi and more.

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The Space Sword is silver in both the manga and Crystal; the blade doesn't have a fixed length and is not curved when unsheathed. Meanwhile, in the '90s anime, the hilt of Sailor Uranus' Talisman is golden and the blade is red and curved.

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When Moonlight Knight aids Sailor Mars in episode 54, he says he wants to hear her sing her song again, implying he knows Mars is really Rei.

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The frog face on KeroKero Musume's top in episode 151 is a reference to Pyonkichi from THE GUTSY FROG (DOKONJŌ GAERU). Credit:

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While Minako dreamt of becoming an idol in other versions of her live-action counterpart was already an established and popular entertainer at the start of the series.

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Episode 146 is inspired by the 1953 movie ROMAN HOLIDAY where a European princess acts as a civilian for a day. Although Rubina resembles Princess Diana, her clothes match the ones Audrey Hepburn's character wears in the movie. Credit:

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The last time Rei used "Akuryō Taisan" as Sailor Mars was in episode 170. Like in episode 11, episode 170's animation director was Masahiro Andō.

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Episode 21 heavily references staff members: Kazuko (Kazuko Tadano), Hiromi (Hiromi Matsushita), Asatō (Junichi Satō) & Studio Dive (Studio Live). Ayako Kurata, Takuya Igarashi, Kunihiko Ikuhara, Yasue Itasaka & Takao Yoshizawa are also referenced.

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Cardian Seiren resembles a mermaid rather than a Greek Siren because in many cultures now, sirens and mermaids are synonymous despite having different mythological origins and appearances. For example, the French word for a mermaid is "sirène."

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Episodes 101 & 102 reference Cinderella: Usagi fantasizes about the fairy tale outside the store, Mamoru buys Usagi glass slippers, and Cenicienta's name comes from the Spanish adaptation of Cinderella called "La Cenicienta."

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For the other Sailor Senshi, their occasional hair accessories aren't retained after transforming.

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