Operation Moonrise Phase 3

For this survey, our goal was 500 responses.
We received 522 thanks to the fans!

Question 1

Free and Streaming 24 Hrs a Day without owning your own copy 174 33.33%
Digital Copies (e.g. iTunes Direct2Drive) 165 31.61%
Standard DVD 498 95.40%
Blu-Ray 313 59.96%

Question 2

0 23 4.41%
1-5 158 30.27%
6-10 161 30.84%
11-15 68 13.03%
16-19 55 10.54%
20 or more 56 10.73%

Question 3

Some of ADV's single volumes of the English Dub 110 21.07%
All of ADV's single volumes of the English Dub 84 16.09%
ADV's First Season Uncut Boxset 192 36.78%
ADV's Second Season Uncut Boxset 180 34.48%
Some of Geneon's single volumes of SMS (Season) 80 15.33%
All of Geneon's single volumes of SMS (Season) 99 18.97%
Geneon's Sailor Moon S: DVD Boxset 132 25.29%
Some of Geneon's single volumes of SMSS (Season) 68 13.03%
All of Geneon's single volumes of SMSS (Season) 84 16.09%
Geneon's Sailor Moon SuperS: DVD Boxset (Geneon) 130 24.90%
Sailor Moon R the Movie: The Promise of the Rose (Geneon) 253 48.47%
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (Geneon) 259 49.62%
Sailor Moon SuperS the Movie: Black Dream Hole (Geneon) 247 47.32%
Sailor Moon The Movies: The Dream Set (Geneon) 108 20.69%
I own none of these legitimately released titles 150 28.74%

Question 4

I imported official Japanese DVDs of productions that were not released in North America. 93 17.82%
I imported official Japanese DVDs of productions that had official releases in North America. 62 11.88%
I paid for bootleg or pirated copies of productions that were not released in North America 108 20.69%
I have but did not pay for for bootleg or pirated copies of productions that were not released in North America 253 48.47%
I paid for bootleg or pirated copies of productions that were released in North America (either before or after release). 68 13.03%
I have but did not pay for bootleg or pirated copies of productions that were released in North America (either before or after release). 240 45.98%
I do not own any imported pirated or bootlegged releases. 121 23.18%

Question 5

Yes in digital copies (e.g. iTunes Direct2Drive) 215 41.19%
Yes in single volumes 272 52.11%
Yes in a boxset 391 74.90%
No I would be satisfied with free streaming episodes available 24 hours a day. 36 6.90%
No I would not buy this kind of release. 82 15.71%

Question 6

Yes in digital copies (e.g. iTunes Direct2Drive) 205 39.27%
Yes in single volumes 253 48.47%
Yes in a boxset 354 67.82%
No I would be satisfied with free streaming episodes available 24 hours a day. 41 7.85%
No I would not buy this kind of release. 114 21.84%

Question 7

Yes in digital copies (e.g. iTunes Direct2Drive) 75 14.37%
Yes in single volumes 117 22.41%
Yes in a boxset 172 32.95%
No I would be satisfied with free streaming episodes available 24 hours a day. 11 2.11%
No I would not buy this kind of release.. 36 6.90%
I am unsure. I would need to watch it first before I decide. 316 60.54%

Question 8

A subtitled and dubbed (old edited version) release in single DVD volumes 276 52.87%
A subtitled and dubbed (old edited version) release in season boxsets 341 65.33%
In the case of the first two seasons I do not mind paying for extra discs per release since the cuts do not correspond to the original episodes. 295 56.51%
A subtitled and dubbed release with a new re-dub in single DVD volumes (assuming there are NO CUTS to the dub) 221 42.34%
A subtitled and dubbed release with a new re-dub in Boxsets (assuming there are NO CUTS to the dub) 341 65.33%
I don't want to see a hybrid release. 16 3.07%

Question 9

Yes - in Canada at music & movie retailers like HMV and/or CDPlus/Zeus 176 33.72%
Yes - in Canada at electronics specialty stores like Future Shop and/or Best Buy 156 29.89%
Yes - in Canada at books video and music stores like Chapters/Coles/Indigo and/or McNally Robinson. 158 30.27%
Yes - in Canada or the US at chain department stores (eg. Wal-Mart Zellers Target K-Mart) 233 44.64%
Yes - in Canada or the US at my local independent Comics and/or Anime store. 214 41.00%
Yes - in the US at books video and music stores like Barnes & Noble and/or Borders. 272 52.11%
Yes - in the US at electronics specialty stores like Best Buy and/or Fry's Electronics 296 56.70%
Yes - in the US at music &movie retailers like For Your Entertainment. 250 47.89%
Yes - in Canada or the US at other stores' smaller video section (eg. London Drugs Hastings or Radio Shack) 202 38.70%
No I would not purchase discs. 9 1.72%
No I would rather purchase them online (eg. Amazon Right Stuf or another store etc.) 132 25.29%
Yes - Other (please specify country and store name) 40 7.66%

Write-in Suggestions

  • Australia from any store that would be willing to stock. eg: Target, Myer, Underground Toys, JB hifi, Borders etc
  • amazon
  • United States Target
  • Suncoast, Target, Walmart
  • Gimme Anime
  • US Walmart
  • Switzerland, for example Orell Füssli, Ex libris
  • In the US at stores like independent anime sellers and larger chains like Wal-Mart.
  • My friend could sell it to me...
  • Australia - JB HiFi
  • In Australia, at stores such as Target/HMV/Borders
  • US, Walmart
  • amazon.com
  • Fred Meyer
  • Canada Anywhere sold!
  • I would purchase them online in addition to the one's bought in stores
  • Australia movie retailers like JB Hi-Fi & EzyDVD
  • in the US at any store
  • any anime store in japan
  • At Anime Conventions
  • Best Buy
  • Australia - JB HiFi
  • would also purchase from online sites
  • Australia!!!!
  • I might buy them online, as well, from a store like Amazon.
  • in the US at comic shops like Amazing Fantasy or 10th planet
  • UK HMV
  • in the US st SunCoast
  • used media stores
  • Australia JB HI-FI, Kmart, Target, anywhere
  • sanity, big w, target, ezy dvd, etc in Australia
  • Australia; books, video and music stores like Borders/Target/Big W
  • amazon
  • Would buy online as well, whatever would be more convient at the time
  • amazon.com
  • Australia JB-HiFi
  • US - online at rightstuf.com
  • Britain at music and movie retailers
  • UK - HMV, play.com, cd-wow, Amazon.co.uk
  • in Finland at books, video, and music stores

Question 10

Yes - I would purchase this through iTunes or Toei's On Demand service at Direct2Drive. 283 54.21%
Yes - I would use a digital copy if it were included with my Blu-Ray or Standard DVD purchase. 358 68.58%
No - I would rather have access to these episodes for free streaming for 24 hours a day (e.g. YouTube Hulu Crunchyroll Joost FUNImation.com). 61 11.69%
No - I am not interested in using my computer to watch episodes. 113 21.65%

Question 11

Individual Volumes 193 36.97%
Half Season Boxsets 275 52.68%
Full Season Boxsets 452 86.59%
One Boxset Containing the Entire Series 120 22.99%

Question 12

No more than $15-$20.99 298 57.09%
No more than $21-$25.99 163 31.23%
No more than $26-$30 61 11.69%

Question 13

No more than $35-$50.99 276 52.87%
No more than $51-$60.99 97 18.58%
No more than $61-$70.99 51 9.77%
No more than $71-$80.99 43 8.24%
No more than $81-$90.99 55 10.54%

Question 14

In Canada - YTV 106 20.31%
In Canada - Teletoon 177 33.91%
In Canada - Space 145 27.78%
In Canada - Super Channel 156 29.89%
In Canada - Movie Central/The Movie Network 169 32.38%
In Canada - Global 66 12.64%
In the United States - Cartoon Network 256 49.04%
In the United States - Sci-Fi/SyFy 210 40.23%
In the United States - Funimation Channel 91 17.43%
In the Canada and/or the United States - ABC 130 24.90%
In the Canada and/or the United States - CBS 104 19.92%
In the United States - USA Network 106 20.31%
In the United States - Nickelodeon 136 26.05%
In the United States - The N/TeenNick 91 17.43%
In the United States - Disney Channel 110 21.07%
I watch anime provided On Demand through my cable box on TV (Through the Anime Channel Funimation Channel On Demand Gong or YTV) 149 28.54%
Other - please specify country and network. 65 12.45%

Write-in Suggestions

  • In Australia the only channel that really shows anime is SBS. Maybe the ABC would screen it too. I would not be happy if 7, 9 or 10 bought the rights.
  • I don't watch much TV outside of DVD's, actually.
  • I do not have Cable.
  • Switzerland (German), Animax, Vox, Kabel Eins, RTL2
  • I do not watch anime shown on general television. I watch movies in theater, new fan-sub anime, or things my friends show me.
  • United States- NBC, United States- Anime Network
  • United Kingdom Cartoon Network or Disney XD
  • Australia - Cartoon Network
  • Canada - I don't purchase any TV subscribtion service
  • United States -- ABC Family
  • Australia, but unfortunately there are no network that show anime
  • ABC Family (U.S.)
  • I would watch it on any channel that I needed to just to see Sailor Moon again!
  • Germany: Animax, Sci-Fi, RTL II
  • In the United Kingdom - NickToons
  • in canada family channel
  • UK - Cartoon Network, Disney XD
  • MuchMusic
  • G4 Tech TV Canada
  • I don't watch TV.
  • Australia, SBS
  • In the United States - 4kids *even though it's bad*
  • anime network
  • usa- history, food network, mtv, vh1
  • Canada - MuchMusic
  • Family Channel
  • usa animeshippuuden.com and crackdubz.com
  • Malaysia - ntv7
  • Don't watch much TV
  • Australia - Any Network That Will Show it
  • FOX!!
  • United States-Fox Saturday Morning Cartoons
  • I live in Japan and teach ESL - just looking for a way to show an English version to my students!
  • IFC, TCM, G4
  • I live in Japan
  • ANIMAX, TBS
  • Probably Cartoon Network Australia or ABC2 Australia but I download most anime or watch DVDs as I prefer subs
  • United States - FOX
  • United States - CW
  • United States - NBC
  • In the USA, Starz, StarzEdge and WAM have shown anime that I watch.
  • united states - G4tv
  • In the US - AZN or Encore
  • UK - CITV
  • Australia Channel 10
  • cartoon network in Australia
  • Australia - Channels Seven and Ten
  • G4 Tech TV Canada
  • Canada - G4
  • Brasil - Cartoon Network
  • US - CW network
  • G4 Tech TV Canada
  • G4
  • Australia - ABC or SBS
  • US Netflix
  • dont watch tv
  • UK - Sky One
  • I don't have cable (United States)
  • Canada - G4
  • Canada 0 Muchmusic and G4
  • None of the above (I don't watch anime on broadcast TV)
  • none
  • In Finland - commercial television(MTV3, Nelonen, Sub) and public broadcasting television(Yle)
  • Canada - G4
  • UK - Disney Channel, Disney XD

Question 15

In Canada - YTV 25 4.79%
In Canada - Teletoon 27 5.17%
In Canada - Space 24 4.60%
In Canada - Super Channel 28 5.36%
In Canada - Movie Central/The Movie Network 22 4.21%
In Canada - Global 19 3.64%
In the United States - Cartoon Network 60 11.49%
In the United States - Sci-Fi/SyFy 48 9.20%
In the United States - Funimation Channel 138 26.44%
In the Canada and/or the United States - ABC 31 5.94%
In the and/or the United States - CBS 26 4.98%
In the and/or the United States - NBC 29 5.56%
In the United States - USA Network 39 7.47%
In the United States - Nickelodeon 45 8.62%
In the United States - The N/TeenNick 55 10.54%
In the United States - Disney Channel 37 7.09%
I would subscribe to anime provided On Demand through my cable box on TV (Through ADV's Anime Network Funimation Channel On Demand Gong or YTV) 99 18.97%
I already get all of these channels. 239 45.79%
I would not watch any Sailor Moon dub on TV. 49 9.39%
Other - please specify country and network. 36 6.90%

Write-in Suggestions

  • I would watch any free to air channel to watch Sailor Moon
  • Not interested in cable TV
  • Switzerland - I would try to get every TV Network that shows Sailor Moon
  • Would subscribe to any channel for Sailor Moon
  • United States- Anime Network
  • I can't choose a network I don't already get (live in SMALL town)
  • United Kingdom Cartoon Network or DisneyXD
  • Australia - Any network
  • USA Anime network
  • In the United Kingdom - Nickelodeon
  • in canada family channel
  • UK - Cartoon Network, Disney XD
  • I don't watch TV.
  • Australia, would maybe get a cable service connected.
  • would watch the dub on channels I have, but will not go out of my way to "pay extra" for a new channel or on demand episodes.
  • G4 Tech TV or if Razer was brought back.
  • Not a fan of on demand. TV is better than relying on an on-demand service to be up to date!
  • Australia - Any Network That Will Show it
  • I live in Japan and teach ESL - just looking for a way to show an English version to my students!
  • Don't care much for Funimation channel
  • I live in Japan
  • Cartoon Network Australia, or ABC2 Australia
  • FUNImation channel not offered in my area, and even if it was it is just too expensive.
  • In the US- HBO
  • UK - CITV
  • UK - Cartoon Network, Sci-Fi
  • Australia No access to cable T.V :(
  • cartoon network, nickelodeon, fox 8, ten in Australia
  • Australia
  • Brasil - Cartoon Network
  • DUSK
  • I would not get cable TV simply to watch Sailor Moon.
  • None of the above (I don't watch anime on broadcast TV)
  • NO DUBS
  • In Finland - I wouldn't pay for "pay channels
  • UK - Disney Channel, Disney XD

Question 16

Collectible Figures 435 83.33%
Series Guides 375 71.84%
Soundtrack CDs 434 83.14%
Jewellery and Watches 323 61.88%
Cosplay items special to each character (transformation pens Sailor Mercury's visor) 394 75.48%
T-Shirts 392 75.10%
Playing Cards 307 58.81%
Mousepads 311 59.58%
Trading Cards 301 57.66%
Cell Phone or other Electronics Accessories (like a strap or stick on jewels) 377 72.22%
Themed Food/Drinks 311 59.58%
Coupons for some percentage or monetary value off the next volume. 377 72.22%
Bonus offers (mail in proof of purchase) 348 66.67%
Stationary and/or Other Small Office Supplies 366 70.11%
Kitchen Supplies (Spoons Spatulas Chopsticks Bento Boxes Waffle Irons) 311 59.58%
Pencil Boards 318 60.92%
Mini-Posters 376 72.03%
I have no preference for special items 31 5.94%
Other (please specify) 60 11.49%

Write-in Suggestions

  • posters, keychains (cellphone & regular), and plushies
  • Large posters
  • You sell it with Sailor Moon on it, I'll buy it!
  • sailor moon memorial videos
  • wall scrolls
  • Garage Kits
  • backpacks, keychains, calenders
  • Barbie-like dolls, cosplay costumes, stuffed dolls (ex. Luna, Artemis, etc.), handbags, hair wigs (ex, Sailor Moon, Sailor Chibi Moon, etc.), music box
  • Video Games
  • cosplay wear (ex: Sailor Mars senshi uniform)
  • Dolls!
  • Halloween costumes
  • Dolls.
  • DOLLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Keychains and coffemugs
  • Plush Dolls
  • Calendars
  • Anecdotes from casts of both languages!
  • Pencil Cases/School stationary
  • Anything!!!
  • stickers, bedsheets, pajamas
  • The live action show on dvd
  • in canada family channel
  • Re-release of Sailor Moon Collectable Card Game, Yearly Calenders, Full Posters, Un-Released Sailor Moon Video Games.
  • Waffle Iron ROFL how about a toaster press with senshi sillhouettes?
  • None - just having free access to high definition episodes is good enough.
  • wall scrolls
  • Wall-scrolls, Video Games from Old SNES imported to DS or Wii Virtual Console
  • Wall Scrolls
  • DiC music on iTunes or on CD!!
  • 12 inch fashion dolls
  • iPod covers
  • Remaster the picture please like they have in Japan!
  • PIllows
  • manga/comics
  • Dolls
  • Large Posters
  • Wall Scrolls
  • Dolls and Plushies
  • Plush Toys
  • Big Posters
  • Reprinted Artbooks from the manga
  • Video Games for Wii/PS3/Xbox 360/ All those new station games
  • Canvas Bags!
  • rpg items!
  • Wall Scroll
  • ANYTHING
  • The anime alone is merchandise enough.
  • Dolls! Particularly harder to find outer scouts and villains, and the Starlights, should Stars make it here.
  • Comforters
  • Please remaster the picture and sound!
  • Launch a website with everything from Sailor Moon Channel translated in English!
  • Plush Dolls
  • dolls, kids dressup clothes and toy desks
  • Plush toys, art books
  • A Bonus disc for behind the scenes and interviews, and generally history of the series.
  • plushies, bags/purses, & bedsheets
  • posters, keychains, plushies
  • Cosplay Cotumes for teens! Not just kids!
  • keychains

Question 17

Calego International (handbags backpacks luggage and lunchbags) 188 36.02%
Irwin Toys (dolls playsets figures plush etc.) 376 72.03%
Great Eastern (keychains playing cards) 263 50.38%
Unknown T-Shirt Manufacturer 210 40.23%
I didn't like any of them. 18 3.45%
No preference / I never knew about any of the products. 100 19.16%

Question 18

Which Manga would you like to see published?

We cannot reveal the results of this question at this time.
This result was not included in the report to Toei or FUNImation.
Toei does not hold any of the rights to the manga and FUNImation does not have a manga division.
In the future, we will be sending a smaller package (including this question) to Kodansha once they establish themselves in North America.
At that time, this page will be updated.

Question 19

Male 180 34.48%
Female 341 65.33%
Other 1 0.19%

Question 20

Under 13 7 1.34%
13-17 74 14.18%
17-21 100 19.16%
22-34 331 63.41%
35 and over 10 1.92%

Question 21

Australia 14 2.68%
Canada 176 33.72%
Japan 11 2.11%
United Kingdom 28 5.36%
United States 287 54.98%
Other - Please Specify! 6 1.15%

Other Countries

  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • Malaysia
  • Bugaria
  • Brasil
  • Finland