CODENAME: SAILOR V! Opening
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- This is a fan-made opening for the manga "Codename: Sailor V" by Takeuchi Naoko. It is a prequel to "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" that tells the story of Minako Aino's adventures as Sailor V before she meets the rest of the guardians. Currently, "Codename: Sailor V" does not have an anime adaptation. I believe it was intended to have one in the 1990s, but it was canceled and later replaced with "Sailor Moon" as we know it.
Info:
• “Route Venus” by Fukami Rica as Sailor Venus
• “Code Name wa Sailor V!” by Takeuchi Naoko
• Art and video by ephiepen
• TOOLS USED: Clip Studio Paint PRO, DaVinci Resolve 17
• English translation sourced from Sailormusic.net and VIZ Media
• English subtitle lyrics by ephiepen
This video was inspired by a fan-made Sailor V opening created by fabzt10! Thank you misha_himik for informing me of who created the original edit!
• SAILOR V Opening LATINO
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Notes:
At long last, I can finally stop drawing Sailor V! lol
For those unaware, I am currently on a journey to improve my animation skills. I don't have a particular end goal, it's just something I wanted to try. I don't know that I'm improving a lot, but I can tell my courage is increasing.
I tried lip-syncing for the very first time! I think it came out alright. I was scared to do it as I had no knowledge of how it all worked, but with the power of a mirror and a lip flap guide, I did it.
Run cycles still scare me. I was going to avoid one, but the lyrics said “Let’s run away!” so I felt obligated… I based the run cycle off of the first opening of Mawaru Penguindrum where Ringo runs. Next time I’d like to source references of frames online and see what I can come up with that way, just like I did with the lip sync. Some other animations I referenced were Maomao’s hair flip in the first Apothecary Diaries opening and Minako’s transformation in Sailor Moon Crystal! If you're ever curious what kind of references and inspirations I take for these videos, I actually compile them along with my video drafts in a playlist for each video. Here's the one for this video: • Code Name: Sailor V!
I didn't think this project would be finished when I started it in January, but here we are. Part of that is thanks to the support of the people closest to me. Thank you to those who encouraged me while I worked, especially to my best friend who would sit behind me and chat with me while I animated for hours and hours.
I will now take some time off to play games and stop thinking =w= Don’t worry, even when I’m not around, I’m always scheming.
#sailormoon #sailorvenus - Zábava
Thank you for 1k views and all the kind comments! Sailor Moon was a large part of my growth as an artist, so this video is partially in homage to that. I hope someday we can look back on this video fondly after a real Code Name: Sailor V opening is released :')
edit 3/19/24: t...the views...
Towards 20k views!
it is very well made, looks like the opening of a game :)
Sailor V needs an official anime adaptation
I’d pay good money for it
I think it was originally supposed get one back in the 90s before work on Sailor Moon started.
It could be an awesome spinoff, it could go anywere
there is an official Sailor V manga
@@user-gs8xm7gf4f I'm very aware
This actually made me tear up a little. I love Route Venus and Sailor V, you just gave me a rush of nostalgia. Thank you for it! Beautiful art work, very smooth animation!!! I loved it so much! 🩵✨
Thank you for the kind comment!! I didn't realize I'd be able to inflict nostalgia onto others haha... I'm really happy for it. Thank you for watching :')
Она и должна была быть главной героиней!!! Но идея не типо не увенчалась успехом
Me too T~T ♡︎.
Finally someone in 2024 remembers! Venus is my favorite scout and her Sailor V story inspired me to make my OC and mascot Lady Crearia. I feel like I'm watching the Crystal reboot of Sailor V!
Crystal would not put this much effort in Sailor V
Sailor V has always stuck with me for some reason. Maybe it's because I was fascinated there was this whole other story outside of Sailor Moon that was never adapted. I don't know, but I really like Minako lol.
I'm happy that Sailor V inspired you to create your character. Part of the beauty of the franchise is the number of people Takeuchi was able to inspire, especially creatively. Thank you so much for watching my video!
Sailor v always had this certain charm to her. I’m glad others see it too!
Sailor Venus originally planned to be the main character for Sailor Senshi, but then it was shift to Usagi. I find this really meaningfull, thank you for the video ❤
I feel sorry for sailor v
My impression was that Sailor V was simply a better character than Sailor Moon
The wild and goofy personality is what made the manga work
It had an episodic, lightweight feel though which may work for a TV show but not as well for a serialized manga
One of my favorite sailor v arches is when the viallan gets everyone addicted to chocolate so they will work out so they can harvest their energy at the gym.
It was quite the scheme they had there lol. There seemed be a decent amount of Sailor Moon villains dedicated to appearances/weight. It seems fitting since one of the biggest worries of adolescent girls is, of course, appearances. It always bummed me out seeing the girls beat themselves up during those arcs though because at the time, I was their age and could kind of relate lol...
@@ephiepen Sailor Moon anime adapted that story if I remember, Miss Haruna was one of the major victims
THIS IS WHY WE NEED A SAILOR V ANIME
I’ve seen a couple of fan-made Sailor V openings set to Route Venus before, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone go out of their way and animate one themselves. Really outstanding job putting it together and I’m just as glad to see someone else give this prequel manga the love and care it deserves.
Out of all the Sailor Senshi, Venus has always been my favorite of the inner guardians. More than anything, I was fascinated with how more experienced Minako was since she has had her abilities longer than the others and has gone through many battles and heartbreak that is mostly covered in the Codename: Sailor V prequel manga. What I respect most about her is that regardless of the circumstances, Minako doesn’t let setbacks get in the way of her mission as Sailor Venus, her dream to be a pop idol, and to protect her friends. It has astounded me how with every new Sailor Moon media we get, there still isn’t a proper OVA adapting Codename: Sailor V, and considering how Sailor Moon Cosmos has been released and concluded the manga accurate Sailor Moon Crystal series, it would be incredible to finally see the story and character that kickstarted the franchise to finally be given its own anime.
You've pretty much said my feelings on the matter to a T! Admittedly I read through the Sailor V manga for the first time shortly before starting this project but even just what I've seen of the Sailor Moon anime, Minako's character and experience was always impressive and, to be honest, a little relatable. I love her! All of the senshi are very special to me, but Minako was always the most special because of her determination like you described. I'd really love to see her story animated, especially considering Sailor V was, from what I heard, what was originally supposed to be animated. Thank you for watching my video!
This looks absolutely beautiful. Also, I love Sailor V and I wish she would get her own show.
thank you so much! I'd love to see a Sailor V anime someday too, I always loved her/Venus :') maybe one day!
@@ephiepen yep. maybe one day..
actually, before sailor moon, at first it was SUPPOSED to be sailor v!
Galaxy Fraulein Yuna is kinda similar
@@DanielSong39 wuts dat
I haven't heard this song in years, no, over a decade I'm sure. The animation is beautiful, thank you for sharing this with us
Almost made me cry over Ace again 😅 ❤
Ah, the things that could have been, and all the memories of how I would sing Route Venus loudly in my house and making everybody around me cringe. Amazing job on the animation!
Amazing work. Venus was always my favorite and still is. Also I adore route venus. The Animations and art is so smooth.
there's an ad playing so i cant see yet but i LOOOOVED that fanmade sailor V edit on youtube for years and i CANNOT WAIT TO WATCH THIS 🥹
Beautiful! I can just imagine Sailor V having her own anime!
Try Galaxy Fraulein Yuna! Similar animation, same composer, and the lead character is very similar to Sailor V
Sailor V should have her own series!!
Sailor V has always been my favorite!! Love to see her getting some love beyond her manga!! 🫶
If this was an anime I would definitely watch it!!!
Your artstyle is very fitting to Sailor V! I haven't watched Sailor Moon in a long time, but the girls are so pretty and I think you did a good job capturing that elegance that's especially associated with Sailor V.
No way, I'm so glad people still remember the "Codename: Sailor V" manga after all this time. Even though I only have the Sailor Moon manga series as of now with only three volumes (It rocks and IMO it's kind of better and more interesting than the actual anime), I do plan on buying one in the future!!!
Edit: OKAY, CAN Y'ALL JUST STOP BEFORE AN UNNECESSARY WAR STARTS IN THE REPLY SECTION? I WAS TRYING TO SAY MY OWN OPINION, STOP ACTING LIKE PREFERRING THE MANGA OVER THE 90s ANIME IS A CRIME 😭
another "fan" bashing the beautiful anime, just because it;s from the 90s and does not copy paste the manga panels. The anime complemented the manga extremely well because it allowed us to see the girls relationship develop and bond over much more than their Guardian duties. it was as dark as the manga unlike Crystal and had the most beautiful OST. so tired of the ungratefulness and negativity.
@@SM-ce1uyA lot of the bashing also comes from needlessly bashing the dub for being a product of its time.
Yea, there's major issues like the censoring, but the names all the girls received were given attention to detail and effort to match similar vibes to the original intent. Even Momo was named Darien Shields because he was SM's protector. And places in the actual script (even without 90s slang), just flow much better as a story than the Viz redub.
But the show in general was a lovely piece of media.
@@SM-ce1uySailor Moon would have never grown big outside japan if it wasn't for the 90's anime!!!
@@SM-ce1uy Alright, please take a chill-pill. That's my opinion, let people enjoy something they like and not force others to hate on what you dislike... I just find the manga more enjoyable than the anime mainly because you can read it at any time, the expanded lore (Like the Sailor Stars arc) and also because of the beautiful art; NOT BECAUSE I THINK THE 90s ANIME IS CRAP AND IS NOTHING LIKE THE MANGA. If you're here only to whine about it then I suggest you don't say anything because I don't want any unnecessary wars in the reply section.
And no, I. AM. NOT. BASHING. THE. DAMN. ANIME. I am not a fake fan like you think I am; Again, I still like the 90s anime, I was trying to be polite about it and yet you're ruining absolutely everything. (And I swear to god If you say something like "Ew, I'm cancelling you, you don't deserve to be in the Sailor Moon community. Please gtfo" next then I'll just... Facepalm I guess) 😐
I have the same amount of volumes of Sailor Moon as you do now that I'm thinking of it. I haven't given them a proper read yet but I'm excited to see how it differs from the anime, especially since you said you prefer it! All I can tell you for now is that I think Takeuchi's art is so beautiful, so I'm sure it'll be a pleasant experience either way. I used to see Codename: Sailor V volumes out in the wild around 2021-22 (I think it got an anniversary release? not sure) and I regret never picking them up, especially since I believe the whole thing was compiled into two volumes. Oh well, maybe one day :P Thank you for watching my video!
Thank you for making this!!!! This is what Codename Sailor V deserved!!!!
The song definitely fits the time period, but the animations are so modern lol. Absolutely love it!
i want all the senseis to get their own anime, venus and mercury are my favs and i would love to see more of them ❤️
First off, incredible work!
Second off, sad we never got any Sailor V anime.
this is super beautiful and so well animated! genuinely cant wait for them to bring back sailor V, considering she's the first guardian and we've never gotten a show or movie for her... crystal is over as well so the opportunities are endless for our pretend moon princess minako! ❤️
Probably a short series filled with slapstick comedy would be the best homage for Sailor V
Maybe 7 minute shorts is the best format for this show
Beautiful work! Your art and animation delivered so many feels! I really wish there was a mini series. I won't give up on hope! Maybe one day Naoko will greenlit such a project ♀️💘🧡💫
That's marvelous! I loved the references! Especially Season 3 op reference! 🧡
thank you!!! so happy you caught them 🧡
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I remember each of the other four Sailor Senshi making a cameo appearance in the Sailor V manga. I have a feeling the first volume occurred ahead of the Sailor Moon manga series while the second volume ran alongside the first 2 Sailor Moon volumes.
Her best friend looks a lot like Ami and her guy friend is Umino's twin
Its wild they never went through with the anime for this. Would have printed money.
I was just thinking of Sailor V the other day and how underated it is! I hope one day there's a sort of adaptation this made me so happy to watch !❤
I think the universe is telling me to finally read sailor v. awesome art!
Omg using Route Venus was perfect
Damn, you brought back my childhood with this and I thank you so much!
I loved this a lot. Route Venus always gets me in the feels. I have the lyrics nearly memorized.
Ugh route venus is such a nice song too so much love was put into this
Everybody loves Our Original Sailor Guardian :D
I recently reread the Codename: Sailor V manga and really want an anime adaptation
Be proud of what you have created :D
This came out quite adorable! Great job, and thank you for sharing with us!
This is fantastic! Thank you for making and sharing it, I'm a huge Sailor V lover and it means a lot to see that other people still care enough about it too to do projects like this!
So pretty! I love Sailor V!
Minako is my favorite character of the Sailor Moon franchise❤
If a Sailor V movie came out, I'd buy a ticket in a heartbit.
That is such a cute opening! I, Sailor V, approve!
Funny enough, that Sailor V outfit still fits me at age 25!
I think it's beautiful and complements the manga style so well ! the music is also amazing, I wish this was an actual series !
thank you so much! I tried my best to add elements of the art style to my own. I really like this song, too. I chose it not only because it's Sailor Venus' official character song from the 90s anime, but also because another Sailor V opening sequence that inspired this video used the same song. thank you for watching :)
So much nostalgia! I love Route Venus very much. And your artwork is amazing! 💛
Someone high up will eventually get curious and make either an OVA or even a movie to this. For now, this labor of love is enough. Well done.
This quality is actually really amazing! The art is so adorable and fits in with sailor moon so much
Incredible Work!!! Thank you 😍
i need this in my life right now. Excellent work MINABROS FOREVER
THIS IS EVERYTHING!!! It was so beautiful I also loved the sailor v fanmade opening you mentioned in the description. Sailor Venus is my favorite senshi so I'm so glad you made her justice!!! This must have taken an enormous amount of work so you can be proud!!!💗
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!!
This was amazing! Great job!
LOVE THIS SMMMM YOU DESERVE SO MANY MORE VIEWS ON THIS
Everybody loves Our Bootleg Sailor Moon :D
I totally LOVE this!!
Thank you so much for your hard work! I can't describe how happy I found this vdo. 🧡🧡
this is absolutely stunning.
I like how the animation matches the lyrics. Great job!
THE ARTWORK IS SOOO GOOD!! THIS IS AMAZINGG
This is adorable! Made me smile uncontrollably :)
did anyone else play the sailor v game for mobile a few yrs ago? this vid brought back the memories of it
It's great! Especially for being fully colored animatic by one person! It's really sweet tribute!
I personally would love to see more of 90s anime timeline Sailor V, because it's my favourite version and would love to see more than one episode.
Omg I CAN'T BELIEVE SOMEONE WORKED ON IT AAAAAHHHH
IT LOOKS SOOOO GOOD!
This is great! And I like how you used the lyrics of the song as animation cues for the opening. I'd love more Sailor V content!
Mientras tanto en otro multiverso tenemos a nuestra prota Mina ♥
Finally!!!! I'll include this video in my next vdj sets! this is so beatiful!!!!
I was first introduced to sailor moon then found out about sailor V. And I always wondered why not make minako the main character? She was already established character with a story.
Um anime da Sailor Venus? Interessante! E a pegada da música é a mesma dos anos 90! Me fez voltar no tempo! Shoooow!
This is so cool, I wish sailor v could have her own show..
Genius! Thinking about it im surprised it was nvr adapted into a short special or something given moons popularity and multiple anime products
Keep running towards your dreams, while you feel more confident with your animation skills. Lovely video ✌🏼
It deserves an anime
Venus is a amazing character and Your art is gorgeous and awesome job😊
Damn girl, this is so incredibly beautiful, i have no words! I LOVE Sailor Moon and you honestly captured the moon so perfectly!!! As a fellow (new) animator, I can roughly estimate how much time you put into this work of art and i hope this is gonna blow up to the moon, hehe.🌙 Love from Sam
As someone who got into the Sailor Moon franchise via reading codename Sailor V, i’d pay good money to see an anime like that. It could be an excuse to go back to the classic sailor Moon anime MOTW style, while Crystal has its place, I prefer that sort of serialized thing for a TV show
This is so great ❤
This is literally incredible!!!! I wish this were a real anime so bad!
AAAA THIS IS SO UNDERRATED!!
I LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS
Amazing!
This was really lovely
I soooo still wish we could have gotten a Sailor V OVA 😭
There isn't one but there is a Galaxy Fraulein Yuna OVA! Very similar to Sailor V
This is so beautiful aaahhh congratulations, it must have been a lot of work but it was worth it, it was amazing!!! 💞✨💖
beautiful animation of the intro of Sailor V
your art style is super cute!!
What a beautiful video and art you made!!! I am so happy I got to see this. I always wanted to know more about it and yo made my small dream come true, great job! I love the graphics, story line and song! Keep going!
ESTO ES REALMENTE HERMOSO
OMG!!! This is utterly amazing!! I am so happy I am watching this right now! ❤❤❤ Congrats!!
This is completely AMAZING!! 😍😍😍😍Great OP concept.
Thank you for making this!
This is so so soooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!! ♥
This animation has a lot of dedication put into it, I love the hard work you did
So precious, i love, love it, thanks! ❤
Me gusta mucho esa canción Sailor V es mi personaje fovorito❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰
STUNNING!!!
Man! I loved this! And boy! Sailor V’s Theme song is so nice. Love and Beauty! Planet Venus. 🇯🇵🎌🇯🇵🎌🇯🇵❤️💙🧡❤️🧡💙💟⚖️⚖️⚖️⛩️🌃🏙️🌆🏐🌍
my god you gave me like 1000 years of life gone my you deserve the best Dell universe thank you for fvaor unattainable goddess
I love that we're in a time when fans can make and share great animation like this
I have so many unfinished projects that are like this in concept, this video is inspiring
Beautiful project! Thank you for sharing!
this opening is just beautiful❤
it's more like an ending... it's super good though
Very well done!