Here's a breakdown of how Sailor Moon's voice has been handled in different adaptations:
Original Japanese Anime:
* Kotono Mitsuishi voiced Sailor Moon (Usagi Tsukino) in the original 1990s anime series. She provided the voice for all the series and movies.
* This voice is iconic and beloved by many fans.
English Dubs:
* Different voice actresses have played Sailor Moon in various English dubs. This is a common practice in localization of anime.
* For example:
* Linda Ball voiced Sailor Moon in the original DiC Entertainment dub of the first three seasons (known as "Sailor Moon" and "Sailor Moon R").
* Tracy Moore voiced Sailor Moon in the later Cloverway dub of seasons 4 and 5 (known as "Sailor Moon S" and "Sailor Moon SuperS").
* Stephanie Sheh voiced Sailor Moon in the Viz Media dub of the entire series (known as "Sailor Moon Crystal").
* Each dub has its own distinct style and vocal performance. Some fans prefer certain dubs over others.
Live-Action Series:
* In the 2014-2016 live-action "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" series, Miki Fukumura played the role of Sailor Moon (Usagi Tsukino). She did the voice acting as well, though it wasn't a traditional anime-style voice.
So, in summary:
* Sailor Moon's voice has been portrayed by multiple actresses depending on the language and adaptation.
* Each voice actress brings a unique interpretation to the character.
* The original Japanese voice of Kotono Mitsuishi holds a special place in the hearts of many fans.
Do you have a specific adaptation in mind? Let me know, and I can give you more detailed information about that particular voice actress.