The front cover of the CD booklet has a picture
of the 6 senshi (including Chibi Moon) in "Supers" uniforms on a yellow
background. The back cover of the CD jewel box is pink, with a few pink
hearts, and heart-shaped cut-outs that show various pictures from the Sailor
Moon SuperS OP.
The CD comes with a 12-page booklet with lyrics and two
pictures - one of Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon, and the other of Sailor Moon
with the words "Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Supers." The lyrics and pictures
are printed in a lavender color. The back cover of the booklet is a color
picture of Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon (apparently in mid-transformation)
on a blue starry night background.
Beej's review: It's hard to dissect a CD
such as this, even though it's filled with songs we've heard a thousand
times. The tendency to describe your favourite themes in glowing
terms, while calling the rest "crap", is very tempting. However,
I'll do my best to give a fair review. I personally do not own this
CD, but seeing as how, it's a compilation of themes, it shouldn't be that
hard to break them down, since I've heard them all already.
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Moonlight Densetsu (Moon Lips)
- during the third (S) season, the SM people made a bold move and replaced
"Moonlight Densetsu" with . . . "Moonlight Densetsu"! Sung by Moon
Lips, this classic theme uses a different instrumentation than the DALI
original, giving it a slightly more modern edge. Synth instruments
replaced the original string section, but the song still remained intact.
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Watashitachi ni Naritakute
- the first ending theme for SuperS. A slow pop ballad that has some
nice vocals and a nice melody. Not really one of my favourites, but
it's still a nice romantic song.
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"Rashiku" Ikimasho -
the second ending theme for SuperS and quite different from the first.
This song is a fast, beat-driven synth pop song, with a really infectious
rhythm and melody. One of my favourites.
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Tuxedo Mirage - the ending
theme for the third season (S) and probably my most favourite song from
the series. About the same speed as "Watashitachi ni Naritakute",
and the vocals by Peach Hips are excellent. The melody is romantic,
but the song doesn't turn into a plodding ballad.
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Otome no Policy - the
sole ending theme for the R season. Quite upbeat and catchy, it's
lighter fare than the other ending themes. Driving bass and drums
back up the catchy melody, and a distorted guitar has a few licks and solos
here and there. It's J-Pop, but not orchestral J-Pop.
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Heart Moving - the first
ending theme for Sailor Moon. Many have called it one of the least
favourite ending themes they've heard for the series, but I disagree.
Well, actually, no, I do agree - but it's not that bad a song. It's
a standard pop tune, played with straight eights on the drums, and has
some synth strings in the background. I tend not to spin it in my
player, though.
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Princess Moon - the second
ending theme for Sailor Moon, and an improvment on the first. It's
a romantic ballad, played with strings, bass, and soft drums - a very understated
track with a very nice melody. Personally, I found it a little "childish",
simply because it seemed too minimalist and gentle. Plus, I can't
hear the love in the singer's voice while she is singing . . .
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Moonlight Densetsu (DALI)
- OK, you've all heard this one. It's the opening for the first four
Sailor Moon seasons. However, in the third season (S), it is sung
by Moon Lips instead of DALI. For those of you who have not heard
it, it's a fast, orchestral J-pop song, with a catchy melody that hooks
the viewer. There's some great bass runs and excellent use of strings,
and the action on the tom-toms is infectious.
(c) Takeuchi Naoko, Koudansha,
TV Asahi, Toei Douga
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