about the author of the manga
Naoko Takeuchi (武内 直子 Takeuchi Naoko?, Japanese pronunciation: [take.u͍tɕi na.oko] born March 15, 1967) is a Japanese manga artist who lives inTokyo, Japan. Takeuchi's works have a wide following among anime and manga fans worldwide. Her most popular work, Sailor Moon, rose to become, one of the most recognized manga and anime products.
General information
- Original Japanese title: 美少女戦士セーラームーンBishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn
- Original English translation: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
- Short Japanese title: セーラームーン Sērā Mūn
- Short English title: Sailor Moon
- Original creator: 武内直子 Takeuchi Naoko
- Demographic: 少女 shōjo
- Genre: 魔法少女 mahō shōjo, 戦隊 sentai
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- “Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon” [jap. 『美少女戦士セーラームーン』 “Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn”] or more commonly known simply as“Sailor Moon” [jap. セーラームーン “Sērā Mūn”] is a popular Japanese manga franchise, and one of the most iconic series of the magical girl [jap. 魔法少女 mahō shōjo] genre. It was created by 武内直子 Takeuchi Naoko. As the manga series has grown very popular, it has spawned a variety of releases in other media — TV anime series, anime movies, musicals series, live-action series, as well as games.