{"product_id":"sailor-moon-short-stories-volume-vol-2-rare-oop-manga-paperback-graphic-novel-good","title":"Sailor Moon Short Stories Volume Vol. 2 Rare OOP Manga Paperback Graphic Novel - Good","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-item-remarks\"\u003eGood - We have carefully checked this item for you. Good Condition: 'To us' this means the book will be in good used condition. The item may show limited signs of wear, but nothing serious. All pages will be intact and fully readable. No writing on any pages or scribbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nProduct Description The second collection of short stories actually consists of one long, and two short tales. The first and longest story pays homage to one of the oldest folk tales of Japan, “the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” Usagi’s faithful sidekick Luna is saved by and ends up developing a crush on an astrophysicist whose dream of becoming an astronaut has been dashed by a life threatening illness. His life is further complicated when he happens upon a mysterious crystal shard the same night he discovers a new comet. It turns out to be the vehicle of a malevolent power from the far outskirts of the galaxy that hopes to take over Earth. In another story, Rei’s background, and her unrequited feelings for her father’s executive secretary are revealed. The final tale is a total comedy that follows the children of Usagi and her fellow Sailor Guardians, proving that apples do not fall far from their trees! This new edition of Sailor Moon features: - An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation! - Japanese-style, right-to-left reading! - New cover art never before seen in the U.S.! - The original Japanese character names! - Detailed translation notes! From the Back Cover The second collection of short stories actually consists of one long and two short tales. The first and longest story pays homage to one of the oldest folk tales of Japan, 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.' Usagi's faithful sidekick Luna is saved by and ends up developing a crush on an astrophysicist, whose dream crushed, His life is further complicated when he happens upon a mysterious crystal shard the same night he discovers a new comet. In another short tale, we get a deeper peek into Rei's background, and her unrequited feelings for her father's executive secretary. The final story, however, changes tone as a comedy that follows the children of Usagi and her fellow Sailor Guardians, who prove that apples do not fall far from their trees! About the Author Naoko Takeuchi lives in Tokyo, Japan. Takeuchi's works have a wide following among anime and manga fans worldwide. Her most popular work, Sailor Moon, rose to become as of 2011 one of the most recognized manga and anime products to date. The author lives in Tokyo, Japan.\r\n\r\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Kodansha Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43032252219610,"sku":"S56158409","price":32.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7339\/7443\/products\/31ouPV29j9L._AC_US1500.jpg?v=1677094357","url":"https:\/\/atticdiscoveryshop.co.uk\/products\/sailor-moon-short-stories-volume-vol-2-rare-oop-manga-paperback-graphic-novel-good","provider":"Attic Discovery Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}