Communicator
ItemCommunicators are the devices the Sailor Guardians rely on to stay in contact with one another. The manga, the 1990s anime, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the live-action series each present their own take, ranging from wristwatches to a handheld gadget to ordinary cell phones.
Overview
Across every version of the story, communicators exist so the Sailor Guardians can reach each other quickly. The concept recurs throughout the franchise, but its exact form differs depending on which continuity is telling the tale.
Function
In the manga the team carries wristwatch-style units for voice contact, appearing in two separate sets, the first drawn straight from the Sailor V game and the second issued after Chibiusa joined them. The 1990s anime likewise ran through two designs: a flat, computerlike handheld that Luna built and distributed early on, then later wristwatch models handed out with the Star Power Sticks, their faces styled after Sailor Moon's Crystal Star. Uranus and Neptune carried their own matching clamshell versions bearing their planetary symbols. Sailor Moon Crystal follows a similar path, giving the team wristwatch communicators alongside their Star Power Sticks, with even Mamoru shown owning one. The live-action series takes a different route entirely, replacing the gadgets with regular cell phones dubbed Teletia S, which double as disguise tools by photographing a person and letting a Guardian mimic that exact appearance.
Notable Users
The Sailor Guardians as a whole are the primary users, with Sailor Moon, Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter among the first to receive the early anime models. In the manga and Crystal continuities Mamoru Chiba also carries a communicator, and the outer Guardians Uranus and Neptune keep a private pair for coordinating between themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Communicator in Sailor Moon?
The Communicator is a device the Sailor Guardians use to stay in touch with one another, appearing in a different form in each continuity of the franchise.
What did the Communicator look like in the 1990s anime?
In the 1990s anime, Luna first distributes a flat, computerlike handheld Communicator, later replaced by wristwatch models issued with the Star Power Sticks and styled after Sailor Moon's Crystal Star.
How do Uranus and Neptune communicate with each other?
Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune carry their own matching clamshell Communicators bearing their planetary symbols, separate from the devices used by the inner Guardians.
What is the live-action version of the Communicator called?
In the live-action series, the Communicator is replaced by a regular cell phone called Teletia S, which also works as a disguise tool by photographing a person and letting a Guardian mimic their appearance.
Does Mamoru have a Communicator?
In the manga and Sailor Moon Crystal continuities, Mamoru Chiba is shown carrying his own Communicator alongside the Sailor Guardians.
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