Sailor Moon Ice Skating Show Canceled Due to ‘Unstable World Situation’

 

Sailor Moon Prism on Ice was set to be the first ever Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon ice skating adaptation but due to COVID-19 in 2020, the show was postponed while the world tried to grapple with the situation. The show was previously confirmed to be finally happening in June 2023 but today was announced to be canceled outright due to the “unstable world situation.”

 

The special illustrations drawn by creator Naoko Takeuchi for the performance were released to the public for the first time.

 

 

Sailor Moon Prism on Ice has been delayed every year since it was first announced in March 2020 due to COVID-19-related issues with each performance set to be performed the next June.

 

The official website for the performance states that “efforts were made to hold the ice show. “However, due to the different effects of the unstable world situation, it is still difficult for the performers and staff to prepare for the show. After discussions, we have decided that at this stage we will not be ready to present the best possible show to you by the date of the event, and we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the show.”

 

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Russian figure skater and two-time Olympic silver medalist Evgenia Medvedeva was set to perform as Sailor Moon with Satoko Miyahara as Sailor Mercury, Mirai Nagasu as Sailor Mars, Alissa Czisny as Sailor Jupiter, and Becky Bereswill as Sailor Venus. Also featured would have been Andrew Poge as Tuxedo Mask, Jason Brown as Kunzite, Takahito Mura as Jadeite, Dylan Moscovitch as Nephrite, Seiya Hashimoto as Zoisite, and Shinko Sakamaki as Queen Beryl. The voice cast of the Sailor Moon Crystal TV anime was going to provide pre-recorded dialogue for the show.

 

Previously released poster featuring Evgenia Medvedeva as Sailor Moon:

 

The goods that were set to be sold at the venue will be released on the Sailor Moon online shop, first to Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Official Fan Club members from March 17 to April 20, then to the general public until stocks run out. Those with tickets to Sailor Moon Prism on Ice will be able to receive refunds starting March 10.

 

Source: Comic Natalie

 

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Daryl Harding is a Senior Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.