The fifteenth chapter of Codename: Sailor V begins the two-part finale of the series and starts tying it toward the world of Sailor Moon. Naoko Takeuchi both wrote and drew this penultimate installment.
Summary
This chapter launches the closing two-part story of the Sailor V manga, setting the stage for the conclusion that continues in Part 2.
Key Events
The installment carries the first mention of the Dark Kingdom by that name and features a brief cameo from Ami Mizuno, threads that point ahead to the larger Sailor Moon saga.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in "Vol.15 A New Journey Begins (Part 1)"?
This chapter launches the closing two-part story of Codename: Sailor V, setting the stage for the series' conclusion that continues in Part 2.
What connections to the larger Sailor Moon story appear in this chapter?
"Vol.15 A New Journey Begins (Part 1)" carries the first mention of the Dark Kingdom by name and features a brief cameo appearance from Ami Mizuno, both pointing ahead to the larger Sailor Moon saga.
Is there a notable joke or mistake made by Minako in this chapter?
Yes. Minako garbles a proverb in this chapter, turning the saying that there is no smoke without fire into a mangled line about there being no fire without volcanoes.
Who wrote and illustrated "Vol.15 A New Journey Begins (Part 1)"?
Naoko Takeuchi both wrote and illustrated this penultimate chapter of Codename: Sailor V.
What chapter follows "Vol.15 A New Journey Begins (Part 1)"?
It is followed directly by "Vol.16 A New Journey Begins (Part 2)," which concludes the Codename: Sailor V manga.
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Vol.15 A New Journey Begins (Part 1)? The Sailor Moon Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Sailor Moon anime series, manga, and official materials. Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi, published by Kodansha, and animated by Toei Animation. All rights to Sailor Moon and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byNaoko Takeuchi
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Kodansha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Kodansha and Naoko Takeuchi.
- Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
- Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
