In anticipation of its release, 15-second commercial videos were released daily starting from December 11 (Monday)! Additionally, a live broadcast on YouTube was held on December 17 (Sunday), just before the release, adding to the excitement for the December 20 release.
Blu-ray & DVD Pre-Release Live Broadcast Announced
The Blu-ray & DVD of the highly talked-about Japanese theatrical version of “Sailor Moon Cosmos” was released on December 20, 2023. Leading up to this release, 15-second commercial videos were released daily starting December 11, and a pre-release live broadcast was aired on YouTube Live on December 17. This broadcast featured Daoko, who performed the theme song “Moon Flower”, and included commentary on the original music video, introduction of favorite scenes, and more.
The first edition of the product also includes a new song “Star Line” by the Three Lights. The SPOT video for this new song was released, offering special comments from the members of the Three Lights – Hikaru Hoshino (CV: Marina Inoue), Sora Hikaru (CV: Saori Hayami), and Yaten Hikaru (CV: Ayane Sakura), along with a preview of the song.
In Japan, the Blu-ray & DVD release of “Sailor Moon Cosmos” has been accompanied by various promotions, creating a buzz among fans. This item is a must-see for anime fans, and its rich bonus content has garnered significant interest from fans outside Japan as well.
What is Sailor Moon Cosmos?
The theatrical version of “Sailor Moon Cosmos,” released in two parts in June 2023, is based on the fifth phase of Naoko Takeuchi’s original comic, “Shadow Galactica.” It depicts the final battle of the Sailor Soldiers against their strongest enemy. In this final chapter of the “Sailor Moon” series, a new enemy, “Shadow Galactica,” appears. As their allies are targeted one after another, the Sailor Soldiers engage in battle again. Despite being overwhelmed by loneliness in the face of the strongest enemy, they continue to move forward with determination. The first part was released on June 9, 2023, and the second part on June 30, 2023.
Theatrical Version “Sailor Moon Cosmos” BD & DVD Product Information
Release Date: December 20, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Edition Blu-ray, First Edition DVD
Price: 16,000 Yen (tax included) Format: 2 Blu-ray discs + 2 CDs Product Number: KIXA-90973～4
Contents
[Blu-ray]
- Disc 1 Theatrical Version “Sailor Moon Cosmos” [First Part]/[Second Part] Subtitles: Barrier-free Japanese subtitles Audio: 2ch/5.1ch/Barrier-free Japanese audio guide Audio Bonus: Audio Commentary [First Part] Marina Inoue, Saori Hayami, Ayane Sakura [Second Part] Kotono Mitsuishi, Kenji Nojima, Emiri Kato, Director Tomoya Takahashi
- Disc 2 Video Bonuses
- Sailor 5 Warriors Tea Time (Kotono Mitsuishi, Hisako Kanemoto, Rina Sato, Ami Koshimizu, Shizuka Ito)
- Non-Credit Opening Video of “Moonlight Legend” [First Part]
- Non-Credit Opening Video of “Sailor Star Song” [Second Part]
- “Moon Flower” Animation Music Video
- Event Videos of Theatrical Version “Sailor Moon Cosmos”
- AnimeJapan 2023 Special Stage Appearances: Kotono Mitsuishi, Marina Inoue, Saori Hayami, Ayane Sakura
- Pre-Release Event [First Part] Appearances: Kotono Mitsuishi, Marina Inoue
- Stage Greetings for Premiere [First Part] Appearances: Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara, Nana Mizuki, Saori Hayami, Ayane Sakura, Director Tomoya Takahashi
- Completion Announcement Event [Second Part] Appearances: Kotono Mitsuishi, Megumi Hayashibara, Nana Mizuki, Marina Inoue, Keiko Kitagawa
- Stage Greetings for Premiere [Second Part] Appearances: Kotono Mitsuishi, Hisako Kanemoto, Rina Sato, Ami Koshimizu, Shizuka Ito, Kenji Nojima, Director Tomoya Takahashi
- Promotion Video Collection for Theatrical Version “Sailor Moon Cosmos”
[CD]
- Discs 3/4 Original Soundtrack of Theatrical Version “Sailor Moon Cosmos” “Moon Flower (Movie Size)”, “Moonlight Legend (Movie Size)”, “To the Shooting Star (Movie Size)”, “Sailor Star Song (Movie Size)”, “Happy Marriage Song (Movie Size)”
- Untitled Song Performed by: Three Lights/Hikaru Hoshino (CV. Marina Inoue), Sora Hikaru (CV. Saori Hayami), Yaten Hikaru (CV. Ayane Sakura)
- Special Booklet (Large size: H280mm x W175mm / approx. 11 inches x 6.9 inches)
【Blu-ray】Theatrical Version Sailor Moon Cosmos First Edition
Regular Edition Blu-ray, Regular Edition DVD
Price: 10,000 Yen (tax included) Product Number: KIXA-973 Format: Blu-ray
Contents
- Disc 1 Theatrical Version “Sailor Moon Cosmos” [First Part]/[Second Part] Subtitles: Barrier-free Japanese subtitles Audio: 2ch/5.1ch/Barrier-free Japanese audio guide Audio Bonus: Audio Commentary [First Part] Marina Inoue, Saori Hayami, Ayane Sakura [Second Part] Kotono Mitsuishi, Kenji Nojima, Emiri Kato, Director Tomoya Takahashi
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