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.
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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.
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