The two volumes were released on Octoand November 20, 2004. This release also saw the final, fifteenth, chapter split into two giving this release sixteen chapters total. In 2004, the series was re-released in Japan as a two-volume Shinsōban or 'Deluxe Edition' with revised artwork and dialogue. Kodansha compiled the fifteen chapters into three Tankōbon or 'Bound Volumes' and published them from Decemto November 6, 1997. It returned as a serial in RunRun, which lasted until July 3, 1997. From there, she decides to search for the other four Sailor Guardians and the Moon princess.Ĭodename: Sailor V made its debut as a one-shot in the summer vacation issue of the manga magazine RunRun, published on August 3, 1991.

She also later gains the aid of Saijyo Ace, who had for a moment taken her spotlight due to his popular TV show.Įventually, Minako realizes that her duty is more important than romance and discovers her true identity as Sailor Venus. Minako has many adventures as a Soldier of Justice, some sparking the envy and admiration of the police force. He is in charge of sending his many talented idols to enslave the public. Minako begins fighting the evil agents known as the Dark Agency, who fight under Danburite's command. The magical pen allows her to transform into the Soldier of Justice: Sailor V. To help her with her new mission, Artemis gives her two items, a crescent moon shaped compact and a magical pen. He calls her 'Sailor Venus' and tells her she has a mission to protect Earth in the name of her guardian planet Venus. He reveals that Minako possesses the magical ability to transform into a much stronger, more powerful, and more beautiful girl than anyone.

One day, she encounters a talking white cat with a crescent moon on its forehead named Artemis. Minako Aino is a 13-year-old young middle school student who is slightly distracted, out-spoken and dreams about someday finding her true love and boyfriend.

Codename: Sailor V is the basis for its sequel, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. The series revolves around the character Minako Aino, a cheerful schoolgirl who finds out that she has magical powers that she must use to protect the people of the Earth. Codename: Sailor V ( Japanese: コードネームはセーラーＶ, Hepburn: Kōdonēmu wa Sērā Bui ) is a manga created by Naoko Takeuchi.

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