[Remake] Usagi (Serena) Tsukino/Sailor Moon/Neo-Queen Serenity English & Japanese Voice Comparison

Correction (9/7/2015): Turns out I may have used the wrong picture for Kae Araki (Usagi's second Japanese VA) and it may actually be a picture of Yuko Minaguchi (voice of Hotaru/Sailor Saturn) instead. The correct picture can be found here ai-no-senshi.ne....
Voices in order of appearance:
Japanese:
Kotono Mitsuishi (first & second anime)
Kae Araki (first anime: episodes 44-50 only)
English:
Tracey Moore (DiC)
Terri Hawkes (DiC & Pioneer)
Linda Ballantyne (Cloverway/CWi)
Stephanie Sheh (Viz)
Sailor Moon Voice Comparison playlist:
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[@JoeyLamontagne]

Kotono Mitsuishi will always be Sailor Moon to me, as Ikue Otani is always Pikachu (despite being Sailor Tin Nyanko in Sailor Stars)

[@heroofthemoon5222]

Kei Nanjo wait. Tin Nyanko is the same va as pikachu? That honestly makes it better

[@L33TRedNinja]

Woah, no shit? 😃

[@brayanargandonaflorentino548]

And Akira Kamiya as MOKKORI MAN RYO SAEBA!

[@alexanderwillick4521]

@@heroofthemoon5222 fun fact in the japanese dub for Veggietales Ikue not only did the voice for Rosie Grape and Lenny Carrot but also (and quite confusingly) Scallion #3

[@Angie2343]

And Uchoten in Sailor Moon S.

[@onrubywings]

NO ONE screams like Kotono, it's chilling every time, she's just amazing. I wish her lines from the S finale had been included. It's a shame that the episodes she missed were the really intense emotional ones.

[@2003gamertoadettemario]

yeah

[@Ifyouseethisgetoutofmychannel]

She didn’t miss them in the sailor guardian war in season 5

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

Especially when the Starlights died

[@Ifyouseethisgetoutofmychannel]

@@CowboysNo1Fan the starlights never died what do you mean?

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

I dunno, I thought they did

[@UFOHunterNikki]

Tracey Moore was the best ever for the dub. it's such a shame that she didn't do the whole series. She actually sounds like she's putting her heart into her work just like Kotono did/does.

[@Adamkalb1]

Yeah, I was also sad to not have Tracey in all of the DiC and Cloverway dub episodes. Her voice fit the character much better than Terri and Linda.

[@itsrozirae3069]

My fav is Stephanie but I feel like Tracey fits best second because she at least sounds younger

[@ZetaReticuli1.]

She was a very hard working voice actress, and unfortunately the reason she left was she preferred quality over quantity. ADR Director Nicole Thuault preferred one takes when recording the dub wanting to speed up the process, while Tracey preferred multiple takes and choosing the best take possible. Their differences is why she left. I like the DiC dub, but it needed better time management, budget to really improve its flaws.

[@stevensolway1054]

I LIKE LINDA A LOT, because her voice was cracking, and it made Serena way more believable as a young girl who was growing and changing, because Linda was there for Serenas 15th 🎂 birthday which was a MAJOR CHANGE in the story, but it was a MAJOR DISASTER, but it ended happily...or did it?????

[@Angie2343]

@@ZetaReticuli1. Tracey preferred multiple takes and choosing the best take possible? Just like Jaleel White when voicing Sonic!

[@Ronnie06spartan]

Love Terri Hawkes! Despite it's flaws and edits, I absolutely love the DiC dub, I don't care what anyone says

[@Blossom44100]

Me too!!

[@honeynation]

Me too!

[@IDK_Kat]

Am I the only one who hates the Viz dub?

[@Arii_lys]

I don't like linda to be the voice actor of sailor moon in sailor moon S ,i miss terri hawkes she was the best sailor moon

[@umbragames408]

I LOVE Tracey Moore's voice for sailor moon! It sounds so heroic and feminine! I also love Terri Hawke's voice as well, just as much as Tracey's!

[@tamara235]

And I do love Linda Ballantyne's voice as Princess serenity it's so soft and sweet sounding.

[@davidfontes7132]

She also voices the wicked witch on pbs kids cyberchase

[@tamara235]

I love Terri Hawkes voice she's my favorite one.

[@newdaisy5759]

Tamara235 she not coming back I love vizmedia

[@johndelacruz626]

Yes i agree

[@Splash232]

And the most unsuitable as Sailor Moon 😒

[@Kiryuu7]

I really like Terri's voice for Serena. I don't usually like English dubbed, but there's something about her tone that I like.

[@newdaisy5759]

Kiryuu7 eee my ear her voice annoying

[@joshuajackson3986]

@@newdaisy5759 it can be annoying when she go err a lot

[@arielruh7773]

Yeah me too

[@BrownLoafers]

Terri Hawkes and Kotono were in fact and will ALWAYS be Sailor Moon in their respective languages.

[@francescarossetti3545]

Kotono Mitsuishi as Usagi's voice is unique and irreplaceable. In the English version I think the best voice is Stephanie Sheh because her voice sounds sweet and funny at the same time as Usagi is supposed to be.

[@hfbirdie9970]

I really like Linda's voice, it's too old sounding but it's earnest and not too ear grating she was natural at capturing the character and she was really good as Princess Serenity

[@iatrot]

I agree, by the falling scene she had really grown into her role as usagi

[@Vespyr_]

It's definitely way deeper but she has the heart 💜 and carried the torch of DiC Serena.

[@Vespyr_]

She sounds amazing as Serenity as well, gives me chills how good she is as Queen.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

On September 17th, I finally met Stephanie Sheh. I told her that she has the voice of an angel and how amazing she is as Usagi. She hugged me and smiled, looked at me in the eye and said: "Thank You! You have just made my Day!" I'll never forget how sweet and amazing she was to me. :'D

[@mimimily3518]

Antonio J. H Mantilla lucky 😠

[@Alexa.Ferrer94]

No offence but to me she is not sailor moon!

[@Blossom44100]

@@Alexa.Ferrer94 Yeah!!

[@201201376]

Blossom44100 Omfg, will you stop? I see you on every Sailor Moon video bitching about how DiC is better. It’s not. It’s garbage and DiC Entertainment ruined one of the greatest animes.

[@miku-om3rd]

she's my fav :3

[@Jason-lw2nw]

Linda Ballantyne is so talented and I appreciate her for her contributions to the show so much, but I think she was just miscast as Serena. Her voice was just too deep and that isn't her fault. She would have made an amazing Luna.

[@seraphinw1]

The funny thing is that because of the deepness of her voice, she actually made for a fantastic Princess/Neo Queen Serenity

[@michealwilliams472]

Agree 100%.

[@rodrigomontalvo910]

Blame Nichole for that. She wanted Linda to emulate Terri’s yodeling and she said “fuck it” and created her own interpretation as the dub progressed.

[@MaxiLuca]

"I will defend her!... From trash like you." God I did love the trash talk from the 90's voice cast. There was even an episode where Sailor Jupiter called someone a broad and I remember being like 5 and so shocked, lol. Anyone remember which episode that was?

[@ramstudios6617]

0:56 Kotono's scream is amazing 🤩

[@Pixie_Shmixie]

he is tuxedo mask I don't believe it

[@alexanderwillick4521]

In the Viz dub Usagi was just in complete silence shock and awe that Mamoru was Tuxedo Mask how is that for a shocker

[@googleuser9992]

🤣🤣

[@Thomas-ju4hf]

🤖

[@mrsonepro]

the voices of Terri Hawks and Tracey Moore rare so similar, i can't even distinguish

[@kellymartinez3886]

nah linda aand terri are like twins

[@1abigail99]

mrsonepro I agree. To me they were Serena. Loved them both and will always be my favorites.

[@rockandrolldude22]

I never noticed the difference

[@Vespyr_]

I never noticed the switch at all. They're all excellent imo.

[@aaronmerkel5216]

Tracey moore was really good

[@amutoluvr34]

Terri was literally my childhood but I love Kotono the most

[@damonika09]

Opinion on English: 1. Stephanie Sheh 2. Tracey Moore 3: Terri Hawkes 4. Linda Ballentyne

[@vickyfarhan95]

agree

[@blossomingbex]

Me, too!

[@1abigail99]

damonika09 Naaaa, Tracy and Terri a tie, Stephanie then Linda. Maybe bc that's all I ever heard it was in Traceys and Terri's voice. I though they were great.

[@damonika09]

Musiclover1 That's your opinion.

[@1abigail99]

Duh...

[@marcuss6025]

Terri Hawkes will always be Sailor Moon for me ❤🌙

[@iatrot]

When I first heard Linda's voice as a kid I wanted to toss my TV out the window

[@israeliqueen153]

Shid, we all did. I was like what the fuck happened to Serena's voice.

[@TobitheDogi]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@iatrot]

@『Viking Princess』I mean It is, but it was my perspective as a 11 year old kid, now a days I can appreciate what she did for the character she brought life to usagi in her own way. Was just saying the voice change had major shock factor, after the show revival. Which in turn at the time made me want to throw my tv out the window 🤷 until my ears warmed up to her.😅

[@rishabhanand7204]

You weren't alone😂😂😂

[@EHH246]

Am I the only who liked Linda's performance when Serena was telling Rini to wake up?

[@quangduy9x]

i think thats when she did Neo queen Serenity's voice

[@xBwahx]

By that time she had grown into the role and had found her voice but unfortunately it was at the same time the dub ended.

[@fennerguyreloaded]

@EHH246, you're not the only one. I like Linda Ballantyne almost as much as Terri Hawkes

[@thaaannnn]

@@quangduy9x no, it was still princess serenity not neo.

[@ViviVinyl]

Stephanie Sheh is the best in my opinion, she sounds the most youngest

[@mizumafusotrue]

Kotono Mitsuishi- She's such a perfect fit, I love her voice! Kae Araki- She did a great job, but will never replace kotono-sempai. Tracey Moore- She actually sounds like a teenager, and for some reason her voice sounds adorable, to bad she only voiced the character for 20 something episodes, She's one of my favourite English voice actresses. Terri Hawkes- Ugh...Nostalgia got way to far for her, She sounds like a teen to but she sounds a bit annoying, that's just my opinion. Linda Ballantaye- Please don't kill me for this but I didn't think she did that bad, She didn't sound that bad, and some of you are in my opinion, are so dense, Yes, She has a forced Hawkes impression but think about it, it put a strain on her voice, I can't imagine how painful it was for her, and the rush of the show with not many retakes, that was bullcrap, so in conclusion she didn't do that bad. Stephanie Sheh- She is a great fit for Usagi in my opinion, She one of my other favourite English voice actresses.

[@Adamkalb1]

I am also sad that Tracey Moore didn't do the whole Sailor Moon series in DiC and Cloverway, but we are still grateful that Stephanie Sheh was available to do the whole series in the Viz dub.

[@pkmntrainerdee6153]

Stephanie Sheh was phenomenal.

[@GabrielaMorales-gm2oo]

Yes I agree when Linda doesn’t force a Terri lookalike voice she sound good like when she speaks when Serena goes in princess mode If she focus on making her her own style on voicing Serena than maybe we would’ve like but sadly she sound like nails on a chalkboard But I didn’t realize the original va of the Japanese did the original and crystal………damn that mighty impressive that her voice sound almost the same 👍😍

[@tebetheia]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how dedicated Kotono Mitsuishi is to her role!?

[@noradora5713]

Kotono (Classic) is perfect. Kae tried her best and did pretty good, but she can't replace Kotono Kotono (Crystal) doesn't sound quite the same 20 years later. Tracey is okay. Terri is... meh... Linda is the ultumate cringe-fest. She sounds like a high 30-year-old. Stephanie's great. She captures Usagi very well. 1. Kotono (Classic) 2. Kae 3. Stephanie 4. Kotono (Crystal) 5. Tracey 6. Terri 7. Linda

[@sa-zs2xr]

Can't agree more! But if Tracey hadn't stopped voicing Serena/Usagi, she'd probably be the best English VA 'cause she sounds like a teen. Terri didn't do that bad, she made Serena/Usagi quirky and funny, but she sounded to old imo. Linda is a good VA, but she doesn't work well as Usagi/Serena (not to mention she had terrible conditions/scripts to work with). The only things she did well was humor and Neo-Queen/Princess Serenity voices. Stephanie is perfect as Usagi and sounds like a 14-year-old. the only thing she could do better is having power in her attacks and transformation phrases.

[@abdielgarcia6737]

Kae araki sounds better as chibiusa

[@ramstudios6617]

Terri Hawkes voice sounds so natural NOT of sailor moon. Kotono is the opposite of Terri. Kotono sounds amazing. Also Linda sounds stupid too. It sounds like a screaming 10 years old girl. Dislike: Terri & Linda. Like: Kotono, Tracey, Kae & Stephanie

[@dwainsimmons3447]

A tie between Tracey Moore and Stephanie Sheh.

[@nekusakura6748]

It's a shame Tracey didn't get to voice Usagi in more episodes.

[@cm_0011]

Tracey and Terri sound so similar I don’t know why! I never knew there were two different ones before cloverway! love them both.

[@noradora5713]

Kotono Mitsuishi was perfect. No way around it. She IS Usagi. Kae Araki did a pretty darn good job, but she can't replace Kotono. Kotono just doesn't sound the same 20 years later. She can't pull off Usagi anymore. Tracey Moore is definitely the best of "Serena's" VAs. She's not quite there for me, but she's passable. Terri Hawkes... urgh. Nostalgia has really got in the way for everyone. At least she's not the worst of the dub. No, that title goes to... Linda Ballantyne... where do I begin? Put simply, she sounds like a high 30-year-old. I'm getting cancer just listening to her. Stephanie Sheh, on the other hand, is the perfect voice for an English-speaking Usagi. She captures her spirit very well.

[@last3122]

I agree what you say about linda

[@izarramarisol9288]

OMG THIS IS ALL MEEE

[@saikonikos7526]

I’m offended (mainly because I grew up not really knowing about the first 2 seasons and was only there for cloverway)

[@alexanderwillick4521]

@Santiago Scarpino don't forget Boa Hancock from One Piece and Ariake No Kata from Shuriken Sentai Ninninger

[@zestyoranges3164]

Linda made usagi sound like a 30 year old lady who smokes sometimes

[@TheEternalSteelAngel]

All of these Women will forever be, “Sailor Moon” to me. Like, none of them can be replaced. They all are our Princess. Through her growing in the English. To her through and through in the original dub. Terri will always hold a place in my heart; but all of these beautiful Women will hold the title of, “The Sailor Moon” for me, period. They all brought her to life.

[@awakened_link1041]

I like both Tracey and Terri; at times their voices are indistinguishable, imo. I think I'm more accustomed to Terri; she has a slight but distinct inflection. But Tracey sounds a bit more youthful and girlish, which I appreciate. Super nostalgic either way!

[@yeminch1453]

Tracey moore's voice is amaze 😘😍😘😍

[@alexastock]

No one beats Kotono.

[@rikocchidesuwa585]

yep.

[@shrodu]

Now she's a zombie.

[@OverclockedMarcel1029]

Right Now She's a One Eyed Princess with Bloody Rose as her Union Burst

[@nicchris960]

Terri hawkes will always be my sailor moon lol

[@EHH246]

I love how you used a 90s picture of Usagi's Japanese voice actress for the original anime and a more current one for Crystal.

[@aubreeofarc]

Japanese: 1. Kotono Mitsuishi: The voice fits Sailor Moon perfectly!!! Especially the original, the screams, the emotions, anything applied are perfect! She will always be Sailor Moon! 2. Kae Araki: Her voice is so high-pitched, it was much better fit for Chibiusa, but the emotional scenes she did were fantastic! English: 1. Terri Hawkes: This is the best English actress for Sailor Moon, no matter what! The voice just fits Usagi so well, and the nostalgia with that voice is amazing!!! 2. Stephanie Sheh: Her voice was also great! Her voice acting on Usagi fits well, but I think Terri was better with her Sailor Moon counterpart. Otherwise, she did fantastic! 3. Tracey Moore: She does sound similar to Terri Hawkes, but she still does a pretty good job. 4. Linda Ballantyne: Her voice sounds too deep for Usagi, even though she would be an amazing Luna! However, her voice acting on Princess Serenity is actually really breathtaking!

[@nworder4life]

Bless Kotono, she just did Sailor moon again for Sailor Moon Cosmos Movie recorded in 2023 and she absolutely killed it. So she's not only voiced the entire original anime+movies+ova's+video games but also All of Crystal and the 2 new brand new movies. Absolute legend.

[@nekusakura6748]

It'll be a sad day when Kotono says she wants to retire from the role.

[@zinzolin14]

Kotono will always be a classic, her voice still captures Usagi perfectly even after so many years. Kae did an exceptional job matched Kotono, only fitting she'd later voice Chibiusa. Stephanie wins for English, hands down. Best voice, fits Usagi's personality, translates well from Kotono's performance. Wouldn't have it any other way. Wasn't fond of the older dubs, so I can't say much for Terri and Linda, but they tried.

[@ashlynwolff]

ONLY Kotono Mitsuishi 😍😍😍 the most adorable female voice in anime! She's so iconic that she was offered to play in remake 20 years later! Kae Araki (Chibi Usa's voice) was good too English: only Stephanie... but still in cuteness nobody would ever beat Kotono!

[@churchkyloren1703]

Happy Birthday Linda Ballantyne. Ur beautiful and awesome. May the Peace be with u Sailor Moon. From Harlingen Texas. October 24, 1964 October 24, 2020 through October 24, 3020

[@TwoTailedCaperer]

Honestly, as a hater of the DiC dub, I think Tracey Moore's voice fits Usagi pretty well. It's a shame that she had to work with a butchered script, because she brings plentyof energy to the character. Terri Hawkes' accent isn't fitting, and Linda Ballantyne's voice is WAY too mature and quivery, she makes Usagi sound like a 45 year old woman. Linda has a nice sincerity to her voice though, you can tell she's giving it her all. Props to Stephanie Sheh too, she's doing a great job; her voice has that high pitch that Usagi needs, but it doesn't ever get too shrill or annoying.

[@aussieman3021]

Kotono Mitsuishi, easily. Her voice fits the best of all the actresses here.

[@ZehnWaters]

Terri Hawkes was so good even if she sounded too mature. The third English voice actress was REALLY good in that last scene though.

[@SorceressRose]

I love Terri Hawkes, grew up with her as my Sailor Moon. I miss her take sometimes.

[@FRALICESAW15]

FF: the reason why Kae had to fill in for usagifor a little bit was cause Kotono had come down with an illness for a while. After episode 50 she came back strong.

[@nilsagiselle2161]

in my eyes i love Stephanie Sheh as Sailor Moon, her voice acting is rly good and a perfect fit as Usagi in my opinion, Usagi is a crybaby and a very clumsy girl and Stephanie’s voice fits perfectly imo

[@ViviVinyl]

Yeah! In my opinion the others sound to old / mature

[@tonymata8070]

I grew up with the wonderful voices of Tracey Moore and Terri Hawkes, but I knew in my heart of hearts that Stephanie Sheh was the perfect choice to take on my favorite heroine from my childhood, and she nailed it in spades. ❤️🌙

[@justinluc2572]

I seem to be in the minority here, but I absolutely love Terri Hawkes' performances. People may say she's annoying and her voice doesn't fit Sailor Moon, but I absolutely disagree. Her voice is low enough so that listening to Usagi's crying and yelling isn't so fucking painful (I forgot just how much she cries holy shit), and the improvisational sounds she makes when Usagi spazzes out in anime-like fashion is what makes Usagi more likeable to me in a goofy manner. Sure, she may not have sounded like 14 year old, but to be honest, (no offense to Takeuchi) but none of the inner senshi looked like 14 year olds; they looked 15-18 tops. So her voice actually fitted her in my honest opinion. It was a shame that she was replaced season 3 and onwards, because honestly, I'm considering buying dvds of the original DiC dub to introduce my lover to the series.

[@honeynation]

Totally agreed. She was the most memorable one to me.

[@honeynation]

I totally agreed. I feel that Terri fits Serena the best!

[@rockandrolldude22]

She is sailor Moon to me.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

I liked Terri Hawkes the most. I thought she had great acting range as Sailormoon and when I was younger, I thought she sounded sexy lol. Terri, to me, made Sailormoon age 16 as opposed to 14 but, that's irrelevant. Honestly, I like everyone except Linda lol. Linda makes Sailormoon sound like a 45 year old suburban housewife. Her command voice is cool though.

[@lilacfairy.]

Orginal Serena's vocie is by Terri Hawkes. She really have that very beautiful innocent voice for Neo Queen Serenity and Serena. I mean if you think about it. She has that ascent like her Mom (Queen Serenity).

[@abiii591]

Tracey and Terri’s voice were awesome and powerful

[@sa-zs2xr]

English: 1. Stephanie 2. Tracey 3. Terri 4. Linda (oh god but I do love the scene with the French party)

[@sacredarrow06]

Wrong! Terri is numder 1

[@sa-zs2xr]

Out of curiosity, why do you like her? I think her voice was too deep for Usagi/Serena, but she did bring some humor to show

[@serenitymoon825]

Stephanie is annoying as Usagi.

[@sa-zs2xr]

She was really annoying for most of season 1, but I feel like she really improved and got more comfortable as the show's been progressing. You can tell the difference if you listen to her in season 1 vs the newest episode Viz dubbed.

[@joshuaroeser4613]

polkadotpearl Stephanie is my favorite!

[@blossomingbex]

I'm not going to talk about the Japanese VA's, because it's the original 😉 I'm just going to rate my favourite English VA's. 1. Stephanie - She's the closest sounding to the original. 2. Tracey - Such a shame she only did a few episodes, she did a great Serena! 3. Terri - She's OK. I'm honestly not a huge fan of her voice, and I don't understand why everyone loves her the most. 4. Linda - Ugh. OK, SOMETIMES she sounds good (only really during catchphrases and power calls etc.) She's a good actress, but she doesn't make a good Usagi (Serena)

[@blossomingbex]

I get that, but a lot of people tend to love Terri because of Nostalgia. I didn't grow up watching Sailor Moon, so my personal opinions are based on the voices themselves for the character and I'm not biased. I'm not saying you are, but most people are.

[@nangbaby]

Agreed, Tai Shenron. To be fair, I do slightly prefer Moore's performance to Hawkes', but Hawkes brought a leadership quality to the role which was essential and unmatched. When she said she would triumph over evil, there was not only the confidence of a hero, but the assurance of a leader to bring determination to her followers. Hawkes sounded like a boss. By contrast, neither Ballantyne nor Sheh ever give me the impression of someone who has authority.

[@MrHmongrice]

I listened to the original dubs and quickly remembered why I never bothered to watch. Steph is the reason why I'm hooked on sailor moon now.

[@simonehawthorne2647]

CureMewPeach I agree n yur comment is fair enough to me

[@shambolicrhetoric6143]

I like Terri's voice the best because to me it is the only one that actually passes as a teenager.

[@rishabhanand7204]

Stephanie sheh will always be sailor moon to me No hate to any others. I just prefer her voice is all. I watched viz dub bcuz I rlly loved all the cast voices. The dlc dub has its moments too

[@matthewcoleo]

I am a Terri Hawkes lover up and down everyday of the year. But I have to say, I do believe Linda Ballantyne did an incredible job with Princess Serenity. I think she would have done a better job voicing Neo Queen Serenity in the later season 2 episodes. And that’s coming from a Terri is the best of all time fan!

[@KyloRen4238]

Terri Hawkes Shows & Movies 1. Serena/Sailor Moon - Sailor Moon R, R Promise Of The Rose, S Hearts In Ice, Super S Black Dream Hole 1995 - 1998

[@Theamazonquartet]

I liked Linda, I know it isn’t the greatest voice acting but I just enjoy her voice.

[@JoesAnimationHub]

same, I like to think her take on Serena sounds like an uppity teenager thinking their a grown up who knows best. Terri and Tracey are a bit like that shallow "valley girl" archetype in the voice but with a heart to it. Stephanie Sheh is good... but it just feels she's there because she's a dead on english voice match for the Japanese VA's... Plus Linda's got drunk Serena down to a tee, she OWNS that scene hands down...

[@Dexshurun1988]

1. Kotono Mitsuishi 2. Tracey Moore 3. Stephanie Sheh Forget the rest.

[@AMKN7D]

Terri Kawkes and Kotono Mitsuishi are my favorites.

[@rayehikari54]

I loved Terri Hawks and Stephanie as va for sailor moon

[@uemochi9316]

Stephanie is basically Tracey's tone and depth of voice with Terri's acting Style and it's honestly a perfect mix

[@tonymata8070]

That’s a beautiful analogy to my favorite actresses, it’s the reason why I had a lot of faith in her when I found out about her casting. I heard her as Hinata Hyūga in Naruto, Orihime Inoue in Bleach and Kyrie from Devil May Cry 4 years prior so I had a lot of confidence in her, and she met my hopes and expectations wonderfully. 😊❤️

[@kaleajadesilver8918]

.... she's okay. Just hate how she yells the transformation phrases and attacks, it sounds strained and the crying scenes sounds forced too. She sounds much better in Crystal/Eternal (eventually Cosmos Arc too), maybe because Crystal largely has nothing but Japanese to compare with, but otherwise she's okay outside of physically yelling. Although even as Orihime she sounded more natural......

[@CosmixReflection]

I wish you where even close to being right she has good moments but its just not as close at all to any of the english or japanese, shehs gutteral yell reminds me of ash ketchum she doesnt have the range that the japanese VA had which should be a Red flag from the start

[@leeeng1199]

Stephanie - she's perfect for the part. She sounds young and whiny but also sweet and fiesty, and everything Usagi SM is supposed to be. Tracey (I like Stephanie better but Tracey is a very close second) Terri (She was funny and a good actress, but she sounded a bit old for a 14 year old. If Usagi was supposed to be closer to 25 I'd like her better for the role. Linda, I'm sorry she sounds old enough to be Sailor Moon's mom, and her voice is a tad annoying for my taste.

[@chibi_jojo9000]

Lol

[@avemillennia9969]

You must be tone deaf

[@stephaniebenavides6287]

I actually hated Stephanie the most, it’s too childish

[@WednesdayFanBoy76]

@@stephaniebenavides6287so you hate the viz dub-

[@stephaniebenavides6287]

@@WednesdayFanBoy76 not a fan

[@Serenely_san]

My vote. Japanese 1 Kotono Mitsuishi 2 Kae Araki English 1 Stephanie Sheh 2 Tracey Moore 3 Terri Hawkes 4 Linda Ballantyne

[@Joshthepikachu2123]

Kae Araki is surprisingly good for a temporary replacement, Kotono just nails it in every aspect though. For English versions, none of the others will get in Stephanie Sheh's level

[@AokiLapissloot]

Linda was always my favorite voice growing up, and Kotono since I watch the sub more than dub.

[@LukaNyan]

Kotono's voice is irreplaceble. So unique and she's amazing

[@kittyantix]

Ahhh Terri Hawkes toooo 😍😭🌟 good TIMES!

[@norijean3279]

Kae Araki is so underrated, she sounds just like Kotono! People wouldn't even notice a difference if they weren't told Kae voiced Usagi for the last 7 episodes of season one. She did some incredible acting in the emotional scenes. She can portray that erratic, hyper Usagi, as well as the devastated and vulnerable Usagi 🙏🏻 Kae Araki is the legit second voice of Sailor Moon. ❤️

[@lifewithty6450]

I like the other voices and I really like Linda's voice as Serena but Terri Hawkes is who I grew up with and her voice will be my favorite

[@brittneynichols149]

Is it just me or did Linda make Usagi sound like a nasally 30-40 year old woman?

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy Birthday Terri Hawkes. I love Sailor Moon. It's awesome and romantic. I love u Sailor Moon. Love u Terri Hawkes. May the Peace be with u Terri Hawkes. From Harlingen Texas. January 31, 1958 January 31, 2022 through January 31, 3022

[@kittyheart2843]

I think Linda only sounded the way she did because she was intimating Terri (It does say Season 3-4)

[@DutchNostalgia]

Usagi also have lots of names in various dubs Usagi (Original) Bunny (Some dubs including German and dutch) Serena (English and spanish dub names) Annie (Swedish dub name) and Sara (old korean dub) is there one name i don't know please tell me.

[@angelwalls2443]

Dutch Nostalgia Usagi is her original name

[@sixi868]

Dutch Nostalgia Bunny is for italian too. I heard that in a commercial of toys in italian.

[@citsume]

Bunny was also used in the first Russian dub of Seasons 1-3, then they finally adopted Usagi. I also heard that promo English name for Usagi before was Victoria, then Celeste (Ludenberg) And one of Ukrainian dubs called her Asagi. Probably a dubbing error lol

[@TheSlipperyNUwUdle]

Is Sara a common name in Korea?!? Doesnt sound compatible to that language.

[@CarloNassar]

I think the Stephanie Sheh was the best even though I listened to JP first. I'll give Terri some slack though.

[@tahrayay1990]

Kotono and Stephanie FTW!!!!!!!

[@Serenely_san]

Trent Gaines I agree. 💞

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Terry, Tracey and Stephenie were fantastic

[@Berrypunch3]

Stephanie Sheh did the best in my opinion. X3

[@nataliaheras6320]

Same UwU

[@withlovecindy]

I miss Terri Hawkes' voice as Serena D:

[@newdaisy5759]

AllisonBookHeart she not coming back I don't like her voice

[@Reapermaskhybrid]

DaisyReyesR Dizzy I agree, Stephanie was born to play Usagi, it's as simple as that.

[@bronwynturnbull898]

Yeah I 100% agree. Usagi needs a cute voice not a bad one.

[@honeynation]

Agreed. I don't like Stephanie's voice at all. Actually sounds more grating. Terri Hawkes will always be Sailor Moon to me.

[@Blossom44100]

I miss Terri's Serena too!! :'(

[@SofieCarmine]

My fav is definitely Kotono! (Stephanie Sheh is my 2nd favorite)

[@Mikudayo]

Terri Hawkes’ performance for the break up was amazing I personally think it’s better than the ViZ version

[@GardevoirBoy]

Rosa in Pokemon has an uncanny resemblance to Usagi Tsukino. In fact, Rosa's design and voice was inspired by this character.

[@Scriblip]

I always wondered why in season 2 Usagi sounded different she's voice by Kae Araki who later voices chibiusa although at first i didn't think so ^^;

[@andredrw289]

i honestly didnt noticed when i watch them but now watching these clips i hear it now. Its more chibiusa than Usagi (which is ironic now lol)

[@briansivley2001]

Well the reason why is because Kotono Mitsuishi had to get her appendix out so they had to get a temporary voice actress for Usagi until Kotono Mitsuishi recovered from it.

[@julietworthy606]

I really like Terri Hawkes!

[@thejedioutcast804]

Stephanie Sheh and Kotono clear everyone else.

[@avawarren1976]

Kotono Mitsuishi and Stephanie Sheh will always be my fav sailor moon actors!!!❤❤ Kae Araki, Tracey Moore, Terri Hawkes and Linda Ballantyne did good too, but Kotono and Stephanie will always be my favs.💖

[@TheSlipperyNUwUdle]

I really like Tracey and Terri. 😍 and Kotono.

[@honeyydropss]

Stephanie makes the dub so much better!! She did amazing.

[@Cure_Milkteatah]

I love kotono voice Because her voice so very sweet and powerful

[@tamarathorsen]

Tracey Moore and Terri Hawkes are my Sailor Moon

[@FelineTomfoolery69]

Linda's voice was so annoying >.>

[@lunastar7245]

+PK Bitchslap ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ I agree. I find the voice actor very annoying and I liked the other English voice actors for Sailor Moon way better.

[@chrisengland3798]

+PK Bitchslap ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ To be fair, she did one hell of a job as Kazarina in Bakugan. Maybe her voice was better for a villain not a hero.

[@andredrw289]

i agree, her Serenity voice is better than regular

[@ItsMeShannaT]

A Random Chicken good God yes. Her constant sing-song voice and shrieking makes my teeth grind...

[@kareemhatem3428]

The Dic/Cwi dubs are trash

[@BailcuryG27]

My Top 4 Sailor Moon’s English Actresses 1. Stephanie Sheh 2. Terri Hawkes 3. Tracey Moore 4. Linda Ballantyne

[@jujub4553]

I grew up with Tracey, Terri, and Linda

[@MVboys2]

Stephanie Sheh is the best of the dub actors easily. Fits her perfectly.

[@Serenely_san]

Hayden Martin She is the best fit. And this is coming from someone who grew up with the DiC dub. Although I still love Terri Hawkes and Tracey Moore.👍🏼💞

[@kittyantix]

I LOVE TRACEY MOORE!! SO MANY MEMORIES!

[@raneemacintosh6842]

Kotono did...not age very much in 20 years. Terri and Tracey are both sooo fitting to Sailor Moon, they're so adorable. Linda has the type of voice as the other two, but it sounded way faker and weirder. She sounds extremely cartoony. She's too mature and raspy in serious bits but she's too silly in humorous bits. I wish that Terri could have come back for the new dub, the new Sailor Moon is probably the voice I like the least out of the main 5 in the redub.

[@ZetaReticuli1.]

1) Kotono (Cheesy and dramatic when it counts, sensitive and sweet, as Usagi should be) 2) Tracey (She had great comedic timing, although I think she never got to shine during the dramatic parts of SM, I loved her technique when differentiating SM and Serena) 3) Terri and Stephanie (Terri is great for the role but sometimes her voice is a bit too old and she hams some lines a BIT much to take seriously. I like Stephanie but her voice can sound a bit high pitched and it sounds like she's doing an impression of Kotono, her voice is also a bit too squeaky. I think she does a good job but she's the opposite of Terri, in the sense she lacks freedom with the role and has a more disciplined take, but Terri's loose interpretation) 4) Linda (She works sometimes but sounds..oddly like she's from the South? Too many voice cracks. There are some funny moments though as her.)

[@mikeparez]

Terri Hawks in emotional scenes 😭

[@yayamiki]

Gotta praise Kae Akari for nailing Kotono's acting

[@noradora5713]

Kotono IS Usagi. Kae does a great job, but she can't replace Kotono in my mind. Sadly, Kotono cannot carry Usagi 20 years later. It sounds strained. Tracey is actually pretty okay. If the script wasn't so terrible, it would be far more bearable. Definitely one of the better old dub VA's. Terri is bad, guys. Her noises are cringy AF, and her voice DOES NOT FIT USAGI. Linda... oh dear god. She sounds like a high 30-year-old. If Terri's sounds were annoying, Linda's make my ears gush blood. She is the worst VA in the entire 90's dub. Stephanie is great. She's REALLY great. She sounds exactly like an English-speaking Usagi. Big thumbs up to Viz.

[@gowom]

Noradora same I love Stephanie and kontono

[@jomelordas5106]

Well,it is hard to make your old voice like back in the 90's

[@kiellee722]

I agree, Viz Media dub is better. They actually based it from the original series most especially their names, transformation and attacks all of the voice actress sounded almost similar to the Japanese voice actress. Overall, best voice actresses are from Viz Media. ❣️🌙

[@azazelc8079]

@@kiellee722 just because they based it off the original & changed the names does not automatically make it better ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@simonehawthorne2647]

Tracey Moore n Terri Hawkes is best for Salior moon dubbing in my opinion

[@abelfm7095]

yeah no one else compares

[@VermillionWorks]

Me: Probably the only one in the universe who prefers Kae Araki's Usagi over Kotono's. Don't get me wrong Kotono is iconic as Usagi but Kae Araki's performance during the last episodes of the first arc was DEVASTATING to me. (Also Tracey Moore and Stephanie Sheh are my favorite English voices. Moore's is so nostalgic to me.)