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Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro Ka EP5 (Sakae x Mizuki)

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All Sailor Venus Actresses in Sera Myu

Over the past 30 years, 23 actresses have played Minako Aino/ Sailor Venus.

Bandai Myu:

Nana Suzuki (1993 - 1995) appears in 6 Musicals but only two of them were recorded

Gaiden Dark Kingdom Fukkatsu Hen

Gaiden Dark Kingdom Fukkatsu Hen (Kaiteiban, not recorded)

Super Spring Festival (not recorded)

Usagi Ai no Senshi e no Michi

Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi (not recorded)

Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi (Kaiteiban, not recorded)

was an original member of the Sakurakko Club, along with many of the actresses from the first few musicals like Anza. Nana Suzuki was the longest Sailor Venus actresses.

Sakae Yamashita (1995)

She has never been seen in a musical herself. She can only be heard on the CD for the first musical in the fourth season. Why she never performed is unknown.

Chizuru Soya (1995 - 1996) appears 2 musicals

Yume Senshi - Ai - Eien ni

Yume Senshi - Ai - Eien ni...Saturn Fukkatsu Hen

She was a member of the J-pop idol duo Pink Lady X later PLX. The duo existed between 1996 and 1997.

Kanatsu Nakaya (1996- 1997) appears in 2 musicals

Sailor Stars

Sailor Stars Kaiteiban

Akiko Miyazawa (1997 - 1998) appears as Sailor Venus in 2 musicals.

Eien Densetsu

Eien Densetsu the Final First Stage

Akiko was the last Venus of Anza. She appeared in later musicals in other roles. She was Bilhah Emerald, Elisabeth Bathory and the second Queen Beryl. She was also a guest at the 30th anniversary celebration together with Anza. There she again took on the role of Sailor Venus.

Miyu Otani (1998) appears only musicals.

Shin Densetsu Kourin

She has appeared in films, series, stage plays, commercials. She is the mother of two children

Nao Inada (1999 - 2000) appears in 3 musicals

Kaguya Shima Densetsu

Kaguya Shima Densetsu (Kaiteiban) Natsuyasumi! Houseki Tankentai

Shin/Henshin Super Senshi e no Michi - Last Dracul Jokyoku

She has appeared in films, series, stage plays and was host of a Radio Show. She is the mother of three children. She is very close with Hisano Akamine (Sailor Mercury). She was guest at the 10th anniversary musical.

Yuki Nakamura (2000) appears in only musical

Kessen/Transylvania no Mori - Shin Toujo! Chibi Moon wo Mamoru Senshi-tachi

Ayumi Murata (2001 - 2002) appears in 5 musicals

Kessen/Transylvania no Mori (Kaiteiban) Saikyou no Kataki Dark Cain no Nazo

Last Dracul Saishuu Shou - Chou Wakusei Death Vulcan no Fuuin

Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady

Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady (Kaiteiban) - Wakusei Nemesis no Nazo

10th Anniversary Festival - Ai no SanctuaryMugen Gakuen - Misstress Labyrinth

She is the second longest Sailor Venus actresses. She was an idol until 2008 but withdrew due to a mental illness. In 2010 her agency dissolved. Nothing more is known about her since 2010.

Mizuki Watanabe (2002 - 2003) appears 2 musicals

Mugen Gakuen Misstress Labyrinth

Mugen Gakuen Misstress Labyrinth Kaiteiban

She has appeared in some stage plays but she is primarily a TV actress. She was also at Akiko Kosaka’s anniversary concert

Momoko Shibuya (2003 - 2004) appears in 2 musicals

Starlight Ryuusei Densetsu

Kakyuu Ouhi Kourin

She appeared in various TV series and was part of an idol group. She retired from the entertainment industry in 2011.

Erica (2004 - 2005) appears in 2 musicals

Shin Kaguya Shima Densetsu

Shin Kaguya Shima Densetsu - Marinamoon Final

She appeared in several TV shows. She is the last Sailor Venus from Bandai Myu. Erica is half American, and used to live in Florida. She speaks fluent English.

New Myu:

Shiori Sakata (2013 - 2015) appears in 3 musicals

La Reconquista

Petite Éstrangère

Un Nouveau Voyage

She was a founding member of the idol group idol college, where Chisato Minami (Sailor Pluto) was also the leader. She graduated from the idol group in 2012. She was seen as an actress in musicals until 2016, but has since retired from entertainment.

Rimo Hasegawa (2016 - 2017) appears in 2 musical

Amour Eternal

Le Mouvement Final

She is very active as a musical and theater actress in anime musicals. Often alongside other sera myu actresses. For example, she can be seen in Fire Force (with Kanon Nanaki Sailor Mars) or Code Geass (Ayana Kinoshita Sailor Neptune is also in the cast).

Hina Higuchi (2018) appears in only Musical

Nogizaka Version Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Musical 2018 Team Moon

She was founding member and part of the first generation vor Nogizaka46 until 2022. At Nogizaka she was seen in several musicals, Radio show variety shows and of course could be seen and heard in many songs and music videos.

Nana Kanada (2018) appears in only musical

Nogizaka46 Version Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Musical 2018 Team Star

She was founding member and part of the first generation vor Nogizaka46 until 2020. At Nogizaka she was seen in several musicals, dramas, radio show variety shows and of course could be seen and heard in many songs and music videos. She has nothing to do with music anymore. After graduating from Nogizaka, she is a professional mahjong player. She is also the owner and manager of mahjong cafe, "chun".

Sena (2018) appears in only musical

The Super Live Team Pink Heart & Team Paris

She was a guest at the 30th anniversary celebration. She appears in many anime musicals such as Naruto and Attack on Titan. However, other Sera Myu actresses are often alongside her.

Saaya Goto (2018, 2023) appears in only musical

The Super Live Team Blue Music Note & Team Taipei

At the Japan Day in New York City 2022, she sang Moonlight Densetsu with other inner senshi.

Mayu Tamura (Nogizaka46 Version Team 2019) appears in only musical

Nogizaka46 Version Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 2019 Team 2019

She is a member of the four generation of Nogizaka46 since 2018 and the oldest member of the four generation. It is the only musical in which she has appeared so far. At Nogizaka she was seen in several musicals, dramas, radio show variety shows and of course could be seen and heard in many songs and music videos. Since the Sailor Moon musical, she has been very close friends with Shiori Kubo (Sailor Moon Team 2019).

Marin Makino (2021 - 2022, 2025) appears in 3 musicals

Kaguya-hime no Koibito

30th Anniversary Musical Festival-Chronicle

The Super Live North American Tour 2025

She is a big Sailor Moon fan and is very close to her cast members. She is a YouTuber, clothing model and beauty model. Marin, along with her fellow Inner Senshi and Tuxedo Mask, returns to their roles in the 2025 North American tour.

Terese Ikeda (2024) appears in only musical

Nogizaka46 5th Generation Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 2024 Team Moon

She is the oldest member of the 5th generation. She celebrated her 22th birthday during the performance. At Nogizaka she was seen in several musicals, drama, variety shows and of course could be seen and heard in many songs and music videos.

Sakura Kawasaki (2024) appears in only musical

Nogizaka46 5th Generation Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 2024 Team Star

At Nogizaka she was seen in several musicals, drama, variety shows and of course could be seen and heard in many songs and music videos.

Yu Nakanishi (2018 - 2020, 2025) appears in only musical or 2 when you count Shining Moon Tokyo

Shining Moon Tokyo (2019 - 2020)

The Super Live Team Yellow Diamond 2018, Team America 2019 & Team London 2025

In 2018 Yu played for the first time Sailor Venus in The Super Live and 2019 in America. In 2019 Yu played Sailor Venus at the Sailor Moon themed cafe Shining Moon Tokyo until it closed in 2020. 2022 Yu was a guest at the 30th anniversary musical together with other actresses of The Super Live. In february 2025, she will reprise the role of Venus in the London version of The Super Live. At her side is Sufa (Tuxedo Mask), with whom she has already worked on Shining Moon Tokyo.She is also a jazz dancer and classical ballerina.

DISCLAIMER: Of course, I don't have any rights to Sailor Moon. These belong to Kondansha, Bandai Visual, Bandai, Nelke Planning, Toei Animation, PNP and especially to the creator Naoko Takeuchi.

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June 2019 Round-Up

It’s round-up time! Below the read more is a compilation of some notable news stories that we haven’t previously posted about.

This month features many new line-ups, a new WACK group, the return of a beloved idol, and more.

AKB48 and Company

The 48 system continues to expand. This month AKS announced that they will be adding an additional group in Thailand called "CGM48", to be a sister group to BNK48. They are currently holding auditions for group members at this time. [x] Following in close suit was the announcement of two, Indian expansions called DEL48 and MUB48 based out of New Delhi and Mumbai respectively. Both groups are currently holding auditions. [x] [x] Also, Miyazawa Sae is going to jump back into show business after joining Horipro. [x]

Bandjanaimon!

Member Yuzu, was reported to have fallen earlier this month. After seeking medical attention it was determined that she had a torn ligament in her left knee. At this time it's unknown how serious her condition is/was. [x] We wish her a speedy recovery! Also, Miyazawa Sae is going to jump back into show business after joining Horipro.

BiS

The new line up has been unveiled. You can check out the images and details HERE.

Hinatazaka46

Hamagishi Hiyori has announced that she will be taking a hiatus due to poor health. [x] In addition, Kakizaki Memi has decided to graduate from the group. She has not announced her path for the future, yet. [x] We wish them both the best of luck!

HKT48

Kodama Haruka has decided to officially graduate, following a long hiatus. She stated that the hiatus was necessary for her recovery, and that she is now well. However, she is interested in a new start, and will be signing with Avex in order to pursue acting full time. [x]

Idol Underworld

This month a new alt-idol based merchandise website, called Idol underworld has launched. Currently on sale is materials from the ultra-dark idols NECRONOMIDOL but there are serious plans for expanding to other alt-idol group and soloists in the future. You can visit the website HERE Best of all, the website has international shipping options!

Juice=Juice

This month the group welcomed two new members, Kudo Yume and Matsunaga Riai. Both members were announced to join the line up via a Youtube livestream earlier this month. The members will officially started with the group on June 17th. More details can be found on their Youtube channel and in the following link: [x]

LoVendoЯ

The group has decided to suspend all activities, following the departure of Miyazawa Marin. [x] We wish them all the best!

Morning Musume '19

Morning Musume has announced the results of their Love Audition with three new members joining their line up. Okamura Homare, Kitagawa Rio, and Yamazaki Mei will start making their appearances at H!P events. They will officially begin activities in the fall with their fellow Morning Musume members! [x]

NEO JAPONISM

After a rather abrupt disbandment in May, NEO JAPONISM is currently recruiting new members. They intend to keep the name and reboot as the second generation of the group sometime in winter 2019. [x*]

NMB48

Next month, Kinoshita Momoka will be making her solo debut under the name kinoshita. [x] In addition, Osawa Ai has decided to quit the group following harassment over rumors. [x] We wish them both luck!

Nogizaka46

Yamashita Mizuki will be returning to the group next month, following a brief hiatus. [x]

Q'ulle

Member Yakko, has announced her graduation effective on October 23rd 2019. Yakko has cited mental health, as her main reason for graduating. Up until that final live she will attend all previously announced performances and events. [x*] We wish her nothing but success as she prepares to graduate, and her activities afterwards!

SAKA-SAMA

The group announced on June 23rd that the current iteration of the group will cease activities after their one man live on August 19th of this year. Of the five members, only Suzuki ko Nune will remain with management. They are currently recruiting new members, for the group.[x*] We wish all the girls success in their future endeavors, as well as for the future of the group!

Screaming Sixties

Member Montereo will be leaving the group due to her pregnancy. The husband has been confirmed to be the bass player of their backing band. [x*] While sudden, most fans are taking this news in stride. We wish Montereo a safe pregnancy and the best of luck with her new family! As an update the group has announced that September 2nd 2019, at Zepp Nagoya will be the group's final live. [x*]. We wish them success in their future endeavors!

STU48

Kadota Momona will be graduating from the group in August. [x] We wish her luck!

Up Up Girls (2)

Member Hashimura Riko has announced her graduation. Her official graduation date has been set for July 29th. She has been studying fashion and clothing design and has decided to pursue it full time. [x] We wish her the best of luck with future endeavors!

WACK

A new idol group is in the works, featuring former BiS members Pan Luna Leafy, YUiNA EMPiRE, and WAgg member Uruu Ru. Auditions are being held for at least one new member. The temporary name of the group is Curry Roux. [x]

22/7

Member Sally Amaki has announced she will be taking a break from certain events within in the group. She will specifically be absent from meet and greet, handshake and individual meet and greet opportunities. She has decided after consulting with her parents, doctors and staff that she needs to take time to address her social anxiety disorder. However, she will be participating in performances and future music. [x] We wish her a solid recovery and hope to see her back at one on one events when she is able!

969

The group announced via twitter that member, Nana will be graduating from the group. It seems that poor health is the main reason for her graduation. Her last live will be June 30th.

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Manga Giveaway: Summer Spookiness Winner

And the winner of the Summer Spookiness manga giveaway is… Olivia!

As the winner, Olivia will be receiving copies of Ghost Diary, Volume 1 by Seiju Natsumegu and In/Spectre, Volume 1 by Chasiba Katase as published in English by Seven Seas and Kodansha Comics respectively. For this giveaway, I asked that participants tell me a little about their favorite manga which includes Japanese folklore in some way. Yuki Midorikawa’s Natsume’s Book of Friends and Adachitoka’s Noragami: Stray God were the two most frequently mentioned series (and they are great!) but everyone’s detailed responses can be found in the giveaway comments. And, as usual, I’ve created a list of related manga below, as well.

Some of the print manga available in English incorporating Japanese folklore: Anomal by Nukuharu Bleach by Tite Kubo Death Note written by Tsugumi Ohba, illustrated by Takeshi Obata Durarara!! written by Ryohgo Narita, illustrated by Akiyo Satorigi The Demon Prince of Momochi House by Aya Shouoto Forbidden Scrollery by Moe Harukawa Gate 7 by CLAMP Ghost Diary by Seiju Natsumegu Ghost Hunt by Shiho Inada Ghost Talker’s Daydream by Saki Okuse Hanako and the Terror of Allegory by Sakae Esuno In/Spectre by Chasiba Katase Inu x Boku SS by Cocoa Fujiwara Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi Kamisama Kiss by Julietta Suzuki Kekkaishi by Yellow Tanabe Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki Mail by Housui Yamazaki Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara Natsume’s Book of Friends by Yuki Midorikawa NonNonBa by Shigeru Mizuki Noragami: Stray God by Adachitoka Nightmare Inspector: Yumekui Kenbun by Shin Mashiba Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan by Hiroshi Shiibashi Nurse Hitomi’s Monster Infirmary by Shake-O Oninagi by Akira Ishida Pet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri Akino Phoenix by Osamu Tezuka RIN-NE by Rumiko Takahashi Shirahime-Syo: Snow Goddess Tales by CLAMP Soul Eater by Atsushi Ohkubo Tale of a White Night by Tooko Miyagi That Wolf Boy Is Mine! by Yoko Nogiri Tokyo Babylon by CLAMP xxxHolic by CLAMP Yokai Girls by Kazuki Funatsu Yokai Rental Shop by Shin Mashiba

Although the above list certainly isn’t comprehensive, I do think it shows a nice variety of titles. It should also hopefully provide a good starting place for someone who might be interested in manga which include elements of Japanese folklore. Thank you to everyone who shared your personal favorites with me by participating in the giveaway! I hope you’ll stop by again for the next one as well.

By: Ash Brown