Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Sailor Moon takes the fight to Nehellenia this week as the curse looms over Mamoru. But when the Sailor Senshi are scattered across multiple worlds, they'll find themselves at the mercy of the Queen of the Dead Moon! In this episode, we discuss the history of basketball in Japan. We also talk about German titles, astrology-based superpowers, BTTF rules, 2000's Sailor Moon, bringing the villain on board, Crystal Nagoya, Azubu-Juban Park, determinedly, the thr ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The tension persists this week as the Sailor Senshi ponder the strange events in Tokyo! Can they solve their dilemma before Mamoru is lost to evil? In this episode, we discuss Einstein's travels in Japan. We also talk about weird advent calendars, diagnosing teenagerism, Tyhpoid Usagi, Naru/Umino paint, a rash of lazenings, golden eye-based infidelity, bad luck force multipliers, leftover diapers, retroactive exposition, Moon Hypocrisy Action, evil home reno ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The treachery continues this week as Nehellenia expands her dark power through the reflections of Tokyo! Can the Sailor Senshi find a way to meet this overwhelming new challenge or is the world in for a new dark age? In this episode, we discuss the learning English in Japan. We also talk about junior boomers, Myler: The Real Enemy, bootleg "Just Shoot Me", domesticating the Outers, Charlie Chaplin suits, 3 Women and a Former Baby, Phantom 90, BASICheads, Lyn ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! Sailor Noob is back for a new season of Sailor Moon as Usagi and friends begin their high school adventures! While Chibiusa gets stuck in the 20th century by a mysterious starfall, the Outer Senshi learn the hard way that trouble is brewing and some evils don't stay dead! In this episode, we discuss the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. We also talk about Japanese semicolons, Sailor "R's". Juban Community College, Sailor bullets, cotton candy street pizza ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! An era of Sailor Moon comes to a close this week as we deliver a double-sized episode of Moon Crisis goodness! First, Ami is the greatest student in Japan, but is she being stalked by a close rival? Then, when a whimsical, candy-based menace threatens to destroy Earth, the Sailor Senshi will have to resist the lure of childish dreams or be consumed by evil! In this episode, we discuss cram school in Japan, wagashi, yogashi, and togashi. We also talk about ke ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! This week, we finally put Sailor Moon SuperS in the rearview mirror and do our best to prove scientifically why we had such a bad time over the last 39 epiosdes. We also talk about the highs and glaring lows of the season, picking the bones, table-flipping moments, the Stephanie Meier of horse fic, the benefit of lemures, wearing Fish on Fridays, doing the numbers, the ultimate shade of eight 2s, two consenting cosplayers, boken friendships, daemon small busi ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The staggering conclusion arrives this week as Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibi Moon clash with Queen Nehellenia while the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Can the Sailor Senshi overcome their weaknesses or will Earth fall to a legacy of darkness and rage? In this episode, we discuss Japan's most famous peak, Mount Fuji. We also talk about feeling like Luke Skywalker, dragonphants, Business Casual Pazuzu, unexpected Quato, doing a Point Break, flying from ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! It's the penultimate episode of Sailor Moon SuperS this week, as the Deam Moon Circus holds sway over Tokyo! Can Chibiusa and Helios tap the power of beautiful dreams to once and for all rid the world of Nehellenia's rage? In this episode, we discuss the history of the Buddhist temple Todai-ji. We also talk about golden revivals, cupolas and peristyles and colonnades, VesVes being the real leader, winning with close-up magic, teamship, catching in the clutch ..read more

Sometimes we need a break from the day-to-day, and that's when we go on Shore Leave! Shore Leave is our monthly series where we kick back and talk about some of the Sailor Moon and anime-adjacent topics that are on our minds. A real chill-out zone where ideas can hang out and do whatever. And now we're live every Wednesday night at 7pm central on Twitch! This week, we're talking about Sugamo, the Harajuku for grandmas, and Hideo Itokawa, the Dr. Rocket of Japan! What do we think about when we think about rockets? Join Kaliban on Twitch weekdays at 12pm for the Laser Lunch Hour! http://twit ..read more

Sailor Noob is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan and a total noob go episode by episode through the original Sailor Moon series! The threshold is obliterated this week as the origin of the Amazoness Quartet is brought to light! With Helios and Chibiusa in Nehellenia's grasp, do the Sailor Senshi have the courage to save the world? In this episode, we discuss the history of psychology and psychoanalysis in Japan. We also talk about Cowardway, the secrets of the Lemon Dance, Val Venis, unasked-for flashbacks, holding your balls up, Italian dunkers, weird circus gods, multiple tents, Peg ..read more