The Musicals: Kaguya Shima Densetsu
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Introduction
Kaguya Shim Densetsu translates to The Legend of Kaguya Island. This musical falls within the officially recognized "second stage" of the musicals as it starts Fumina Hara as Sailor Moon. This musical was revolutionary as an original storyline was created for it. Unlike other musicals from the past, which had familiar characters with sometimes slightly different situations, this musical featured a totally original new line-up of villains and their backstory. This was the 1999 Spring Musical Special, and it ran from March 19 to March 31, 1999.
Video Releases
The performance of Kaguya Shima Densetsu that is available for viewing was filmed on March 30, 1999. The VHS's release date is unknown, and it is now out of print. A DVD version of this musical was released on February 24, 2005. The DVD of this musical was also included in the Special Musical Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Memorial DVD Box Fumina Hara Moon, released on January 28, 2005. In addition to the performance itself, a Spring Digest video was available and there was no Fan-Kansha event held, so there is no accompanying video.
Music Releases
The original soundtrack, Memorial Album of The Musical 7, was released on March 20, 1999 and is still available for purchase. Songs from this musical can also be found on the following musical albums: Theme Songs 1993-1999, Fan ga Erabu - Best Songs Collection, Best Soundtrack 2, Eternal Edition (a karaoke version of LINK), Love Ballad Edition, Dark Side Edition Best Songs - Yami kara no Melody, Eternal Edition 2 (karaoke version as well as an orgel version of LINK), and Eternal Edition 3 ~ Sailor Moon Together With The Pretty Child.
Appearances
No known in-print appearances for this musical.
Fun Facts
- This musical was the first to have a totally original plot.
- This is the only musical to be re-done, re-titled, and performed with a completely different cast (Shin Kaguya Shima Densetsu, third official stage, fourth fan-recognized stage starring Marina Kuroki).
Characters
Protagonists: Usagi Tsukino | Ami Mizuno | Rei Hino | Makoto Kino | Minako Aino | Mamoru Chiba | Haruka Tenou | Michiru Kaiou | Setsuna Meiou | Hotaru Tomoe | Chibi-usa | Space Knight/King Endymion | Cook | Mick | Hook
Antagonists (Coatl): Dark Plasman | Dark Menorah | Leah Ruby | Bilhah Emerald | Zilpah Sapphire
Antagonists (Pirates): Loof Merrow | Kern | Serpen | Kraken
Summary
The Summary for this musical is not yet available.
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