Sailor Moon S Movie: Hearts in Ice

About Sailor Moon S Movie: Hearts in Ice

If you are hunting for a new action series, Sailor Moon S Movie: Hearts in Ice (美少女戦士セーラームーンS かぐや姫の恋人) deserves a look (1994). The setup goes like this. The setup: An unusual snow storm hits Tokyo and the Sailor Senshi discover that an evil snow queen Kaguya, wants to freeze the entire earth. It's up to the Inner Sailor Senshi along with the Outers, to defeat the Queen.

Another thread: Meanwhile, Luna falls in love with a human astronomer named Kakeru whose girlfriend is an astronaut about to take a space shuttle task. Kakeru grows into ill and Luna wishes she could be a human to help him.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kotono Mitsuishi as Usagi Tsukino and Aya Hisakawa as Ami Mizuno. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation and Ashi Productions, so the studio's house style defines how Sailor Moon S Movie: Hearts in Ice looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Kotono Mitsuishi as Usagi Tsukino, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1994, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.