5/9/2025: New additions (this time, without VS)
The first two of today’s cels come from the Mandarake BWA:
- Sailor Moon dies at the end of the first season
- Pluto turns up in the middle of the S arc, to produce the third talisman and save Uranus and Neptune
The last cel comes from Splash Page–which, funnily enough, is the same purveyor from whom I bought my first cel, way back in the 90s! Even though the cel section of their website appears to be long gone, it’s nice to see they are still in the game.
- Michiru and Haruka leave the senshi behind to square off with Galaxia, meeting Setsuna and Hotaru on their way. I’m so thrilled to find a cel from this scene!
5/4/2025: May the fourth be with you
I may need a mystical energy field to control the destiny of this cel, truth be told! This is the first time I have (knowingly) purchased a cel that is already deep into the stages of vinegar syndrome. But, even so, it was worth it. Hopefully it will last a while longer, and at least I was able to get a workable scan.
Saturn makes her first appearance in Sailor Stars, and assists the first transformation of Eternal Sailor Moon.
4/16/25: This is overdue
It’s taken me a while to scan and organize, but here they are finally. I’ve gotten a little more selective lately in which cels I purchase, but the number of filled books is growing, and the commitment to preservation of the collection has to take priority. Still, I was so happy to see these hit the market over the past few months! There were three cels from episode 106 (!), two cels from openings (my first ever), and an absolutely stunning Neptune from the climax of the S season.
- Sailor Mars from the S Opening
- Sailor Venus from the Stars Opening. This is two cels used at different points in the sequence (with a handmade background)
- Haruka, complete in motorcycle gear from the beginning of the episode 106 origin story
- Neptune and a sad violin, also from ep 106 (it’s gorgeous, complete with original background)
- Haruka upon seeing her first monster, ep 106
- Desperate Neptune, incredulous that Sailor Moon is about to hand over the holy grail to Hotaru/Mistress 9. This one has been subjected to some amateur correction over line fading, which while not ideal, hasn’t diminished the impact of the image.
1/29/2025: One small addendum
One last cel for January: Rei from her character episode in SuperS. I have a soft spot for portrait cels like this one. Although the background is not original, it’s a great copy of the temple used as part of the scene’s backdrop. I so rarely find cels of Rei, so this was a special treat.
1/25/2025: Brrrr!
Seems like the whole country is in a deep freeze and it’s no exception here. Thankfully, shipments are still being faithfully delivered! Today’s update features four cels (including two from episode 106!).
- An injured Sailor Neptune, explaining their destinies to Haruka for the first time
- Haruka, deciding to pick up her wand and fight alongside Neptune
- Minako’s flashback from the R Movie. Such a gorgeous shot!
- Helios with the original background. Truly an amazing find on YJ!
Keep warm everyone!
1/16/2025: Happy 2025!
It’s a great start to the year with the Mandarake BWA, and two cels of Sailor Uranus from the end of the Stars arc!
- Uranus from episode 197, about to smite Galaxia
- Uranus suddenly realizes her ruse has failed–Galaxia does not, in fact, have a star seed
Needless to say, given how much I love these episodes, this was a landmark find! I’m so happy these came available!
