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* An advertisement for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenchi_Muyo! ''Tenchi Muyo!''] appeared on a bus in [[Loved and Chased! Luna's Worst Day Ever|episode 31]].
 
* An advertisement for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenchi_Muyo! ''Tenchi Muyo!''] appeared on a bus in [[Loved and Chased! Luna's Worst Day Ever|episode 31]].
  
* [[Seeking Friends! Chibi Moon's Actions|Episode 104]] featured [[Akiko Yajima]] as [[Tamasaburou]] and [[Miki Narahashi]] as [[Chagama]]. Both of these actresses appeared in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayon_Shin-chan ''Crayon Shin-chan''], and thus the episode featured an extended reference to the series. [[Chibiusa]] had a disturbing encounter with [[Shinnosuke]], a boy whose mannerisms were very similar to the title character. He was played by Yajima, who also played Shin-chan. Shinnosuke's mother, as in the original, was played by Narahashi.  
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* [[Seeking Friends! Chibi Moon's Actions|Episode 104]] featured [[Akiko Yajima]] as [[Tamasaburou]] and [[Miki Narahashi]] as [[Chagama]]. Both actresses appeared in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayon_Shin-chan ''Crayon Shin-chan''], and thus the episode featured an extended reference to the series. [[Chibiusa]] had a disturbing encounter with [[Shinnosuke]], a boy whose mannerisms were very similar to the title character. He was played by Yajima, who also played Shin-chan. Shinnosuke's mother, as in the original, was played by Narahashi.  
  
 
* The two main characters from the anime [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish_Warning ''Goldfish Warning!''], which aired immediately before the [[Sailor Moon (anime)|''Sailor Moon'' anime]] in the same time slot, were featured in many places around the anime and [[Sailor Moon (manga)|manga]], including as dolls in crane machines and in newspaper advertisements.
 
* The two main characters from the anime [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldfish_Warning ''Goldfish Warning!''], which aired immediately before the [[Sailor Moon (anime)|''Sailor Moon'' anime]] in the same time slot, were featured in many places around the anime and [[Sailor Moon (manga)|manga]], including as dolls in crane machines and in newspaper advertisements.
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* A person resembling [[Usagi Tsukino|Usagi]] appeared in the first panel, and at least one other panel, in Chapter 10 ("Beware of Beach Babes!") of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcerer_Hunters ''Sorcerer Hunters''] manga.
 
* A person resembling [[Usagi Tsukino|Usagi]] appeared in the first panel, and at least one other panel, in Chapter 10 ("Beware of Beach Babes!") of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcerer_Hunters ''Sorcerer Hunters''] manga.
  
* In the video game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Symphony_of_the_Night ''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night''], the [[Cutie Moon Rod]] was an available weapon in the game. Its special attack sent a wave of four crescent moon-shaped blades flying forward.
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* In the video game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Symphony_of_the_Night ''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night''], the [[Moon Stick]] was an available weapon in the game. Its special attack sent a wave of five crescent moon-shaped blades flying forward.
  
 
* On an episode of the television show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawn_Together ''Drawn Together''], [[Sailor Moon]] was briefly visible in the background along with other anime characters.
 
* On an episode of the television show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawn_Together ''Drawn Together''], [[Sailor Moon]] was briefly visible in the background along with other anime characters.
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* An episode of the television show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megas_XLR ''Megas XLR''] which also parodied the [[tokusatsu]] series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman ''Ultraman''] included four characters with character designs very similar to those of the [[Sailor Senshi]].
 
* An episode of the television show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megas_XLR ''Megas XLR''] which also parodied the [[tokusatsu]] series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman ''Ultraman''] included four characters with character designs very similar to those of the [[Sailor Senshi]].
  
* In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_%28Archie%29 ''Archie Sonic the Hedgehog''] comic, Sally Moon and Chibi Rose of the Luna Zone (Princess Sally Acorn and Amy Rose as [[Sailor Moon]] and [[Sailor Chibi Moon]], respectively), as well as Tuxedo Knux ([[Tuxedo Mask]]) and Queen Robotina ([[Queen Beryl]]), appeared or were referenced in ''Super Sonic Specials'' #8 and #12.
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* In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_%28Archie%29 ''Archie Sonic the Hedgehog''] comic, Sally Moon and Chibi Rose of the Luna Zone (Princess Sally Acorn and Amy Rose as Sailor Moon and [[Sailor Chibi Moon]], respectively), as well as Tuxedo Knux (Knuckles as [[Tuxedo Mask]]) and Queen Robotina (Dr. Robotnik as [[Queen Beryl]]), appeared or were referenced in ''Super Sonic Specials'' #8 and #12.
  
 
* In one of the books of the novel series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_Diaries ''The Princess Diaries''], the main character, Mia, watched a ''Sailor Moon'' marathon and also referred to the series more than once.
 
* In one of the books of the novel series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_Diaries ''The Princess Diaries''], the main character, Mia, watched a ''Sailor Moon'' marathon and also referred to the series more than once.
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* In episode four of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Mew_Mew ''Tokyo Mew Mew''], two of the characters, Ichigo and Masaya, were on a date at an amusement park, and while there passed a stage show with a Sailor Moon look-alike as the main character.
 
* In episode four of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Mew_Mew ''Tokyo Mew Mew''], two of the characters, Ichigo and Masaya, were on a date at an amusement park, and while there passed a stage show with a Sailor Moon look-alike as the main character.
  
* In 2005, the show [[Robot Chicken Parody|''Robot Chicken'']] aired in one episode a three-part short featuring dolls of Sailor Moon, Queen Beryl and an unidentified [[Youma]]. The plot involved how Sailor Moon aroused both bad guys, prompting Queen Beryl to say, "Anime is so ''weird''!"
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* In 2005, the show [[Robot Chicken Parody|''Robot Chicken'']] aired in one episode a three-part short featuring dolls of Sailor Moon, Queen Beryl and an unidentified [[Youma]]. The plot involved how Sailor Moon aroused both bad guys, prompting Queen Beryl to say, "Anime sure is ''weird''!".
  
 
* An episode of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.I.T.C.H. ''W.I.T.C.H.''] included a brief shot of Usagi Tsukino in her school uniform walking down the hall of Sheffield Institute.
 
* An episode of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.I.T.C.H. ''W.I.T.C.H.''] included a brief shot of Usagi Tsukino in her school uniform walking down the hall of Sheffield Institute.
 
* Lisa Simpson was seen dressed and fighting as Sailor Moon in the couch gag for [[The Simpsons Parody|''The Simpsons'']] episode #320. The rest of the family was dressed up as various other anime characters.
 
  
 
* A character was mentioned as having downloaded ''Sailor Moon'' pictures on his computer in the 2001 movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hole_%282001_film%29 ''The Hole''].
 
* A character was mentioned as having downloaded ''Sailor Moon'' pictures on his computer in the 2001 movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hole_%282001_film%29 ''The Hole''].
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* At the end of the "Lucky Channel" segment in episode 12 of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Star_%28manga%29 Lucky Star]'', Minoru Shiraishi announced, "if you don't watch next week's episode, I'll turn into Mars and scold you," in a parody of [[Sailor Mars]]' usual introductory speech.
 
* At the end of the "Lucky Channel" segment in episode 12 of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Star_%28manga%29 Lucky Star]'', Minoru Shiraishi announced, "if you don't watch next week's episode, I'll turn into Mars and scold you," in a parody of [[Sailor Mars]]' usual introductory speech.
  
* In the character creation of the fighting video game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_Armageddon ''Mortal Kombat Armageddon''], there are two available anime hairstyles for women, one of them being a reproduction of Usagi's own hairstyle.
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* In the character creation engine of the fighting video game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_Armageddon ''Mortal Kombat Armageddon''], there are two available anime hairstyles for women, one of them being a reproduction of Sailor Moon's hairstyle.
  
 
* ''Sailor Moon'' is featured extensively in commercial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hentai hentai] manga, anime, and tokusatsu productions in [[Japan]].
 
* ''Sailor Moon'' is featured extensively in commercial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hentai hentai] manga, anime, and tokusatsu productions in [[Japan]].
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* In the anime series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Fighter_G_Gundam ''Mobile Fighter G Gundam''], [[Sailor Moon's Influence on Robotic Design of Gundam|the design]] for Nobel Gundam was heavily influenced by [[Sailor V]].
 
* In the anime series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Fighter_G_Gundam ''Mobile Fighter G Gundam''], [[Sailor Moon's Influence on Robotic Design of Gundam|the design]] for Nobel Gundam was heavily influenced by [[Sailor V]].
  
* In ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totally_Spies!_The_Movie Totally Spies! The Movie]'', one of Clover's rejected designs for the spies' new uniforms resembled the [[sailor fuku]] worn by the Sailor Senshi. [[Katie Griffin]], who played [[Rei Hino]]/Sailor Mars in the [[Sailor Moon in North America#English Dub|English dub]], also provided the voice for Alex in seasons 3-5 of ''Totally Spies!''.
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* In ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totally_Spies!_The_Movie Totally Spies! The Movie]'', one of Clover's rejected designs for the spies' new uniforms resembled the [[sailor fuku]] worn by the Sailor Senshi. [[Katie Griffin]], who played [[Rei Hino]]/Sailor Mars in the [[Sailor Moon in North America#English Dub|English dub]], also provided the voice for Alex in seasons 3-6 of ''Totally Spies!''.
  
 
* The graphic adventure game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torin%27s_Passage ''Torin's Passage''] included an image of [[Hotaru Tomoe|Hotaru]] imprisoned in crystal. [http://web.archive.org/web/20020417002152/http:/dau.physics.sunysb.edu/~ming/sos/sightings/torin According to Bryan Wilkinson], the art technician for the game, he scanned the image from a trading card and inserted it as a tribute.
 
* The graphic adventure game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torin%27s_Passage ''Torin's Passage''] included an image of [[Hotaru Tomoe|Hotaru]] imprisoned in crystal. [http://web.archive.org/web/20020417002152/http:/dau.physics.sunysb.edu/~ming/sos/sightings/torin According to Bryan Wilkinson], the art technician for the game, he scanned the image from a trading card and inserted it as a tribute.
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* In issue 27 of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JLA_(comic_book) ''JLA''] comic book, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martian_Manhunter Martian Manhunter] appeared under the disguise of a female Japanese journalist named "Hino Rei," whom Clark Kent introduces to Bruce Wayne over dinner. When identifying "Rei" as J'onn J'onzz, Bruce tells him that the name was "a giveaway."
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* A planet named [[Kinmoku]] was mentioned in the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers Transformers]'' reference book ''Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II'' as an "unclaimed or neutral organic planet."
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* In episode 18 of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Durarara!!%C3%972_episodes ''Durarara!!×2''], there was a poster for "Zeira Moon" (ゼイラームーン), featuring a sailor-suited girl with brunette [[odango]] striking a pose similar to Sailor Moon's.
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* The first episode of the OVA series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puni_Puni_Poemy Puni Puni Poemy]'' has the main character of the same name battle against several iconic characters from the magical girl genre, including Sailor Moon. Kotono Mitsuishi voiced the character Itsue Aasu in the series.
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* The video game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro_City_Rampage ''Retro City Rampage''] has Sailor Moon's hairstyle available for the player to buy.
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* In the intro of the video game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leisure_Suit_Larry:_Love_for_Sail! ''Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!''], a girl dressed like Sailor Moon is seen crying outside the hotel.
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* In the episode "House Guest" of the animated series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Universe ''Steven Universe''], a book with Usagi on the cover can be seen in Steven's drawer.
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
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* [[One Week by Barenaked Ladies]]
 
* [[One Week by Barenaked Ladies]]
 
* [[ReBoot Parody]]
 
* [[ReBoot Parody]]
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* [[Robot Chicken Parody]]
 
* [[Royal Canadian Air Farce Parody]]
 
* [[Royal Canadian Air Farce Parody]]
 
* [[Sailor Moon and Crayon Shin-chan]]
 
* [[Sailor Moon and Crayon Shin-chan]]
 
* [[Sailor Moon and Wedding Peach]]
 
* [[Sailor Moon and Wedding Peach]]
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* [[The Simpsons Parody]]
 
* [[Slayers Parody]]
 
* [[Slayers Parody]]
 
* [[Super GALS parody]]
 
* [[Super GALS parody]]
  
 
[[Category: Sailor Moon in Popular Culture]]
 
[[Category: Sailor Moon in Popular Culture]]

Revision as of 20:03, 26 October 2019

A cameo, in the case of Sailor Moon, refers either to references made in Sailor Moon about other works, or to appearances that Sailor Moon have made in other works. Since 1992, both types of Sailor Moon cameos have been spotted in a variety of shows, books, movies, commercials, comics, manga, etc.

Cameos of Other Works in Sailor Moon

  • The two main characters from the anime Goldfish Warning!, which aired immediately before the Sailor Moon anime in the same time slot, were featured in many places around the anime and manga, including as dolls in crane machines and in newspaper advertisements.

Cameos of Sailor Moon in Other Works

  • A person resembling Usagi appeared in the first panel, and at least one other panel, in Chapter 10 ("Beware of Beach Babes!") of the Sorcerer Hunters manga.
  • On an episode of the television show Drawn Together, Sailor Moon was briefly visible in the background along with other anime characters.
  • In the Archie Sonic the Hedgehog comic, Sally Moon and Chibi Rose of the Luna Zone (Princess Sally Acorn and Amy Rose as Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibi Moon, respectively), as well as Tuxedo Knux (Knuckles as Tuxedo Mask) and Queen Robotina (Dr. Robotnik as Queen Beryl), appeared or were referenced in Super Sonic Specials #8 and #12.
  • In one of the books of the novel series The Princess Diaries, the main character, Mia, watched a Sailor Moon marathon and also referred to the series more than once.
  • In episode four of Tokyo Mew Mew, two of the characters, Ichigo and Masaya, were on a date at an amusement park, and while there passed a stage show with a Sailor Moon look-alike as the main character.
  • In 2005, the show Robot Chicken aired in one episode a three-part short featuring dolls of Sailor Moon, Queen Beryl and an unidentified Youma. The plot involved how Sailor Moon aroused both bad guys, prompting Queen Beryl to say, "Anime sure is weird!".
  • An episode of W.I.T.C.H. included a brief shot of Usagi Tsukino in her school uniform walking down the hall of Sheffield Institute.
  • A character was mentioned as having downloaded Sailor Moon pictures on his computer in the 2001 movie The Hole.
  • In the movie The Core, a male character was teased by another one for searching Sailor Moon sites.
  • In episode 17 of Excel Saga, Excel (who was also voiced by Kotono Mitsuishi) performed a parody of Sailor Moon, including hand gestures and an introductory speech.
  • At the end of the "Lucky Channel" segment in episode 12 of Lucky Star, Minoru Shiraishi announced, "if you don't watch next week's episode, I'll turn into Mars and scold you," in a parody of Sailor Mars' usual introductory speech.
  • In the character creation engine of the fighting video game Mortal Kombat Armageddon, there are two available anime hairstyles for women, one of them being a reproduction of Sailor Moon's hairstyle.
  • Sailor Moon is featured extensively in commercial hentai manga, anime, and tokusatsu productions in Japan.
  • In issue 27 of the JLA comic book, the Martian Manhunter appeared under the disguise of a female Japanese journalist named "Hino Rei," whom Clark Kent introduces to Bruce Wayne over dinner. When identifying "Rei" as J'onn J'onzz, Bruce tells him that the name was "a giveaway."
  • A planet named Kinmoku was mentioned in the Transformers reference book Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II as an "unclaimed or neutral organic planet."
  • In episode 18 of Durarara!!×2, there was a poster for "Zeira Moon" (ゼイラームーン), featuring a sailor-suited girl with brunette odango striking a pose similar to Sailor Moon's.
  • The first episode of the OVA series Puni Puni Poemy has the main character of the same name battle against several iconic characters from the magical girl genre, including Sailor Moon. Kotono Mitsuishi voiced the character Itsue Aasu in the series.
  • The video game Retro City Rampage has Sailor Moon's hairstyle available for the player to buy.
  • In the episode "House Guest" of the animated series Steven Universe, a book with Usagi on the cover can be seen in Steven's drawer.

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