Goodreads: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 2
Series: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal
Edition #2
Source: Gift
Summary: The search for the Legendary Silver
Crystal continues, but Luna fears that Sailor Moon’s feelings for Tuxedo Mask may
threaten the mission. Is Tuxedo Mask
friend or foe and why does he want the crystal for himself?
Review: The second volume of the Sailor Moon manga focuses on the developing relationship between Usagi and Mamoru which, I suspect, is a big draw for many fans of the series. Though the acts are rather episodic and the plot progresses surprisingly quickly, Takeuchi still manages to add a little bit of suspense and tension to the romance. Any prior knowledge readers may have of how things develop matters not at all; watching Usagi and Mamoru shyly interact and secretly struggle with their attraction makes their relationship seem as if it is happening for the first time. And, though the volume functions mainly to deliver backstory, Takeuchi does not allow her readers to get comfortable in the knowledge that everything will work out.
Despite the generous amount of backstory, however, I still feel as if I am missing key information about the characters. This, coupled with the expectation that readers will accept various plot devices without question, marred my enjoyment of the story somewhat. I can't help but wonder why the villains are defeated in the ways they are, where all the magical items keep coming from, and why the guardians feel so threatened by the enemy when they seem to triumph so easily. The manga consistently threatens my suspension of disbelief.
Even with its flaws, however, Sailor Moon still provides an exciting adventure driven by strong female characters. The other four scouts may not have played a main role in this installment, but they were still present to support their leader, each in her own unique way. I look forward to continuing the series and watching all of the scouts develop.
Despite the generous amount of backstory, however, I still feel as if I am missing key information about the characters. This, coupled with the expectation that readers will accept various plot devices without question, marred my enjoyment of the story somewhat. I can't help but wonder why the villains are defeated in the ways they are, where all the magical items keep coming from, and why the guardians feel so threatened by the enemy when they seem to triumph so easily. The manga consistently threatens my suspension of disbelief.
Even with its flaws, however, Sailor Moon still provides an exciting adventure driven by strong female characters. The other four scouts may not have played a main role in this installment, but they were still present to support their leader, each in her own unique way. I look forward to continuing the series and watching all of the scouts develop.
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