Question: What makes Sailor Moon such an iconic global franchise among anime fans, despite other magical girl anime sharing similar traits such as action-oriented plots, drama, in-depth world-building and characterization, romance, and an elegant aesthetic? In other words, what sets Sailor Moon apart from other anime in the genre? Answer: The reason for the immediate […]
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