Long‑Lost Sailor Moon Dreams Finally Reel‑Ins
After decades of searching, the elusive American version of Sailor Moon has finally landed on screen, thanks to the persnickety detective work of YouTube sleuth Ray Mona.
What’s the Story?
- 1993 – The Early Spark: Back before the English Sailor Moon dub hit the airwaves, Toon Makers teamed up with Renaissance Atlantic Entertainment (yes, the same folks behind Power Rangers) to cook up an English‑language version of the Japanese juggernaut. The result—the half‑finished, never‑air‑ed pilot for Saban Moon—was bottled up in a vault and left languishing.
- Ray Mona’s Mission: On a two‑part YouTube doc, Mona shares her deep‑sea dive into forgotten archives to crack open the night‑jar of lost footage. Fans can watch the final piece of the puzzle at
1:43:48into the video. - Special Blend: Saban Moon tried an odd mash‑up: live action for Earth scenes, and animation for outer space. The pilot splits into two parts—real actress + cat for Sailor Scout & Luna on Earth, and a full‑on cartoon escape to the cosmos.
- Not Mona’s First Treasure: If you think this is a one‑off, think again. Mona has unearthed a host of unseen gems, including a never‑released Mean Girls game.
Why It Matters
While the pilot may not have broken into mainstream TV, it’s a fascinating footnote in anime localization history. For long‑time Sailor Moon fans, it’s like stumbling across a secret chapter of the story you never knew existed. For collectors and historians, it’s another piece of the puzzle that shows how cross‑cultural media experiments shaped today’s global pop culture landscape.
Catch the pilot segment—proof that even a half‑finished show can keep a fan’s heart beating (and Mona’s intrigue alive).
