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{{redirect|Sailor V|text=This article is about the manga in general. For the title character, see [[Sailor Venus]]}}
[[Image:Sailorv.jpg|right|frame|Codename wa Sailor V (Book 2 cover)]]
{{short description|Manga created by Naoko Takeuchi, Predecessor to Sailor Moon}}
'''Codename wa Sailor V''' (コードネームはセーラーブイ, Codename: Sailor V) is a [[manga]] created by [[Naoko Takeuchi]] in [[1991]], though finalised chapters ran from May, [[1993]] to March, [[1994]] in Kodansha's ''Run Run'' magazine, with its last chapter reappearing in [[1997]]. It was later collected into 3 books, spanning the 15 chapters of Sailor V.
{{Infobox animanga/Header
| name = Codename: Sailor V
| image = CodeNameSailorV vol1 Cover.jpg
| caption = The Japanese cover of the first volume, depicting Sailor V and Artemis
| ja_kanji = コードネームはセーラーV
| ja_romaji = Kōdonēmu wa Sērā Bui
| genre = <!-- Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genre/s, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type = manga
| author = [[Naoko Takeuchi]]
| publisher = [[Kodansha]]
| publisher_en = {{English manga publisher
| NA = [[Kodansha USA]]}}
| demographic = ''[[Shōjo manga|Shōjo]]''
| magazine = RunRun
| first = August 3, 1991
| last = July 3, 1997
| volumes = 3
| volume_list = Codename: Sailor V#Chapters
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Other
| title = Related Series
| content = *''[[Sailor Moon|Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon]]''}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}


{{nihongo|'''''Codename: Sailor V'''''|コードネームはセーラーＶ|Kōdonēmu wa Sērā Bui|lead=yes}} is a [[manga]] created by [[Naoko Takeuchi]]. The series revolves around the character [[Sailor Venus|Minako Aino]], a cheerful schoolgirl who finds out that she has magical powers that she must use to protect the people of the [[Earth]]. ''Codename: Sailor V'' is the basis for its sequel, ''[[Sailor Moon|Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon]]''.
This is the prototype and prequel to [[Sailor Moon]].


==Story==
==Plot==
Minako Aino is a 13-year-old young middle school student who is slightly distracted, out-spoken and dreams about someday finding her true love and boyfriend. One day, she encounters a talking white cat with a crescent moon on its forehead named [[List of Sailor Moon characters#Artemis|Artemis]]. He reveals that Minako possesses the magical ability to transform into a much stronger, more powerful, and more beautiful girl than anyone.


He calls her "Sailor Venus" and tells her she has a mission to protect Earth in the name of her guardian planet Venus. To help her with her new mission, Artemis gives her two items, a crescent moon shaped compact and a magical pen. The magical pen allows her to transform into the Soldier of Justice: Sailor V.
{{spoiler}}


Minako begins fighting the evil agents known as the [[Dark Kingdom#Dark Agency|Dark Agency]], who fight under Danburite's command. He is in charge of sending his many talented idols to enslave the public.
Codename wa Sailor V tells the story of [[Minako Aino]], a 13 year old junior high student, who is slightly distracted, out-spoken and dreams about some day finding true love. But soon, her calm and normal life changes when she encounters a talking white cat with a crescent moon on its forehead. This cat introduces himself as [[Artemis (Sailor Moon)|Artemis]] and claims that Minako is a girl with the power to transform into a woman stronger and more beautiful than anyone.


Minako has many adventures as a Soldier of Justice, some sparking the envy and admiration of the police force. She also later gains the aid of Saijyo Ace, who she develops romantic feelings towards.
He calls her Venus and tells her she has a mission to protect Earth in the name of her guardian planet Venus. To help her with her new mission, Artemis gives her two items. A crescent moon shaped compact and a magical pen. The magical pen allows her to transform into Codename: Sailor V! The soldier of justice, the sailor-suited beautiful soldier Sailor Venus.


Eventually, it is revealed that Saijyo Ace is the assumed guise of Danburite. In the ensuing battle, a heartbroken Minako mortally wounds Danburite, who before dying, curses Minako to never find love again. Afterwards, Minako realizes that her duty is more important than romance and discovers her true identity as Sailor Venus. From there, she decides to search for the other four Sailor Guardians and the Moon princess.
Sailor V begins fighting the evil agents known as the Dark Agency, who fight under Danburite's command. He's in charge of sending his many talented idols to enslave the public.


==Release==
Sailor V has many adventures as a Soldier of Justice, some leaving her to spark the envy and admiration of the police force. She also later gained the aid of Kaitou Ace, who had for a moment taken her spotlight due to his TV show.
''Codename: Sailor V'' made its debut as a [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]] in the summer vacation issue of the [[List of manga magazines|manga magazine]] ''RunRun'', published on August 3, 1991.<ref name="timeline">{{cite book|author=Takeuchi, Naoko|title=Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Short Stories|volume=2|chapter=Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon ~Ten Years of Love and Miracles~|date=2013|location=New York|publisher=Kodansha USA|pages=196–200|isbn=978-1-612-62010-7}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=RunRun |issue=August 1991 (Summer Vacation Special) |page=51 |publisher=[[Kodansha]]}}</ref> It returned as a [[Serial (literature)|serial]] in ''RunRun'', which lasted until July 3, 1997.<ref name="timeline"/> [[Kodansha]] compiled the fifteen chapters into three [[Tankōbon]] or "Bound Volumes" and published them from December 18, 1993 to November 6, 1997.<ref name="JPVolume1"/><ref name="JPVolume3"/> In 2004, the series was re-released in Japan as a two-volume [[Tankōbon#Shinsōban|Shinsōban]] or "Deluxe Edition" with revised artwork and dialogue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/content/top.php/1000001196 |script-title=ja:「なかよし」公式ホームページ『デジなか』｜なかよし｜コードネームはセーラーＶ｜作品紹介｜講談社コミックプラス |language=ja |publisher=Kodansha |accessdate=2011-12-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723154217/http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/content/top.php/1000001196 |archive-date=2014-07-23 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product/top.php/1234584057 |script-title=ja:「なかよし」公式ホームページ『デジなか』｜なかよし｜コードネームはセーラーＶ 新装版（２）｜作品紹介｜講談社コミックプラス |language=ja |publisher=Kodansha |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> This release also saw the final, fifteenth, chapter split into two giving this release sixteen chapters total. The two volumes were released on October 28, 2004 and November 20, 2004.<ref>{{cite web |title=『コードネームはセーラーＶ 新装版（１）』（武内 直子） 製品詳細 講談社コミックプラス |url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000035481 |website=講談社コミックプラス |publisher=Kodansha |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=『コードネームはセーラーＶ 新装版（２）』（武内 直子） 製品詳細 講談社コミックプラス |url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000035489 |website=講談社コミックプラス |publisher=Kodansha |language=ja}}</ref> On May 27, 2014 ''Codename: Sailor V'' was published in a two-volume [[Tankōbon#Kanzenban|Kanzenban]] or "Complete Edition".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?isbn=9784063649468 |title=『コードネームはセーラーV 完全版（1）』（武内直子）｜講談社コミックプラス |language=ja |publisher=Kodansha |accessdate=2014-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?isbn=9784063649475 |title=『コードネームはセーラーV 完全版（2）』（武内直子）｜講談社コミックプラス |language=ja |publisher=Kodansha |accessdate=2014-10-04}}</ref> This has a premium release with A5 sized paper and has new covers based on the covers of the original release. On February 28, 2019, ''Codename: Sailor V'' was published in a two-volume [[Tankōbon#Bunkoban|Bunkoban]] or "Takeuchi Naoko Bunko Collection" edition of the manga which is a smaller version of the Kanzenban with similar covers.<ref>{{cite web |title=『コードネームはセーラーＶ（１） 武内直子文庫コレクション』（武内 直子）：講談社漫画文庫 製品詳細 講談社コミックプラス |url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000318472 |website=講談社コミックプラス |publisher=Kodansha |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=『コードネームはセーラーＶ（２） 武内直子文庫コレクション』（武内 直子）：講談社漫画文庫 製品詳細 講談社コミックプラス |url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000318473 |website=講談社コミックプラス |language=ja}}</ref>


An [[Original video animation|OVA]] series was teased in promotional materials, but never came to fruition as ''RunRun'' magazine, which had led the project, closed.<ref name="AfterwordPunch">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | title= Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon shinsouban Volume 3 |chapter= Afterword Punch |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date= October 23, 2003 |isbn= 4-06-334783-4 }}</ref>
At the end Minako realizes that her duty is more important than romance and discovers her true mission as Sailor Venus.


In North America, the original Japanese release was never officially localized into English. [[Kodansha USA]] licensed the "Deluxe Edition" of ''Codename: Sailor V'' for an English-language release, alongside its re-printing of the ''Sailor Moon'' manga.<ref name=ANNnews>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-18/kodansha-usa-to-publish-sailor-v-sailor-moon-manga|title=Kodansha USA To Publish Sailor V, Sailor Moon Manga|work=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2011-03-18}}</ref> The two volumes released on September 13, 2011 and November 15, 2011.<ref name="KodanshaUSVolume1"/><ref name="KodanshaUSAVolume2"/> On March 18, 2020, Kodansha USA announced ''Codename: Sailor V Eternal Edition'' that features new cover art, a new translation, and color pages from the original serialization. It is an English-language release of the Japanese "Complete Edition." Both volumes were scheduled for release on January 5, 2021, but they were delayed with the first volume releasing September 28, 2021 and the second on November 9, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kodansha USA Announces Codename: Sailor V Eternal Edition, Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm, Orient, More Manga for Print|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-18/kodansha-usa-announces-codename-sailor-v-eternal-edition-ghost-in-the-shell-the-human-algorithm-orient-more-manga-for-print/.157638|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Anime News Network|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Codename: Sailor V Eternal Edition|url=https://kodansha.us/series/codename-sailor-v-eternal-edition/|access-date=2022-05-17|website=Kodansha|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Comparison with Sailor Moon series==


The series has also been translated into other languages, including Indonesian by [[Elex Media Komputindo]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-12/elex-media-re-releases-codename-sailor-v-manga/.109776 |title=Elex Media Re-releases Codename: Sailor V Manga |publisher=Anime News Network |date=2016-12-12 |accessdate=2020-12-16}}</ref> French and Spanish by [[Glénat (publisher)|Glenat]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glenatmanga.com/sailor-v-03-9782723427982.htm|title=Sailor V #03|publisher=Glenat|language=fr|accessdate=2011-11-02|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108213858/http://www.glenatmanga.com/sailor-v-03-9782723427982.htm|archive-date=2011-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edicionesglenat.es/catalogo/manga/?item=180&tipo=3 |date=2006-05-14 |accessdate=2012-08-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514021008/http://www.edicionesglenat.es/catalogo/manga/?item=180&tipo=3 |archive-date=May 14, 2006 |language=es|title=Glenat {{!}} Catálogo}}</ref> German by [[Egmont Manga & Anime]];<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/3898852644/ |title=Sailor V, Bd.2: Amazon.de: Naoko Takeuchi: Bücher |publisher=Amazon.de |date=2009-09-09 |language=de |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> Italian by Star Edizioni and later by GP Publishing, serialized in its manga magazine ''Amici'';<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.starshop.it/Fumetti.aspx?cerca=1&amp;sct=0&amp;prl=maggie |title=La tua fumetteria |publisher=Starshop.it |accessdate=2017-05-29 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035300/http://www.starshop.it/Fumetti.aspx?cerca=1&sct=0&prl=maggie |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gppublishing.it/shop2.asp?c=272 |title=GP Manga - Codename Sailor V |publisher=GP Publishing |language=it |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> and Polish by [[Japonica Polonica Fantastica|JPF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpf.com.pl/index.php?content=cont_naszemangi.php&tytul=Has%B3o%20brzmi%20Sailor%20V&log=nie |title=Oficjalna Witryna Wydawnictwa J.P.Fantastica |language=pl |publisher=JPF |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref>
''Codename wa Sailor V'' was the prototype and prequel to ''[[Sailor Moon]]''. When it was proposed that the manga would be adapted as an anime, creator Naoko Takeuchi adapted the ideas from the ''Sailor V'' manga to fit a team format. Both manga ran simultaneously: ''Sailor V'' was published in the magazine ''Run Run'', while ''Sailor Moon'' ran in ''[[Nakayoshi]]''. Sailor Venus was added to the Sailor Moon manga cast in the 'Dark Kingdom' (first) [[story arc]] and in the first series of the Sailor Moon anime, in episode #33-J/#29-C.


==Chapters==
[[Tsukino Usagi]] is partly based on Minako, and thus they share some characteristics; however, due to the anime's prevalence in other countries, Minako is sometimes mistakenly considered the 'knockoff.' Usagi is generally considered slightly less intelligent, somewhat lazier and much less athletic than Minako, while Minako is more graceful and driven but not necessarily possessing foresight. Where Usagi is clumsy and a crybaby, Minako is merely dramatic. The Sailor V manga actually fully concluded sometime after the conclusion of the 18-[[Tankōbon|volume]] Sailor Moon manga, but as new 'chapters' of the Sailor V manga were published less often than the Sailor Moon manga, it is only three volumes long.
===Tankōbon editions===
{{Graphic novel list/header
|Language = Japanese
|OneLanguage = yes
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 1
| OriginalRelDate = December 18, 1993<ref name="JPVolume1">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | author-link = Naoko Takeuchi | title= コードネームはセーラーＶ (1) |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date=December 1993 |isbn= 4-06-322801-0}}</ref>
| OriginalISBN = 4-06-322801-0|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPVolume1"/>
| LicensedRelDate =
| LicensedISBN =
| ChapterList =
* Vol. 1: {{nihongo||セーラーＶ誕生！|"Sērā Bui Tanjō!"}}
* Vol. 2: {{nihongo||美奈子ｉｎ「ゲームセンタークラウン」|"Minako in 'Gēmu Sentā Kuraun'"}}
* Vol. 3: {{nihongo||セーラーＶ初登場－－「チャンネル４４」パンドラの野望編|"Sērā Bui Hatsu Tōjo! -- 'Chaneru 44' Pandora no Yabō Hen"}}
* Vol. 4: {{nihongo||プチ・パンドラの野望編|"Puchi Pandora no Yabō Hen"}}
* Vol. 5: {{nihongo||ダーク・エージェンツーの院謀編|"Dāku Ējentsū no In Bō Hen"}}
* Vol. 6: {{nihongo||対決！セーラーＶ ｖｓ. 電脳少女闘士ルゥガ|"Taiketsu! Sērā Bui vs. Dennō Shōjo Tōshi Rūga"}}


}}
==Characters==
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 2
| OriginalRelDate = October 22, 1994<ref name="JPVolume2">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | author-link = Naoko Takeuchi | title= コードネームはセーラーＶ (2) |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date=October 1994 |isbn= 4-06-322810-X}}</ref>
| OriginalISBN = 4-06-322810-X|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPVolume2"/>
| LicensedRelDate =
| LicensedISBN =
| ChapterList =
* Vol. 7: {{nihongo||セーラーＶバカンス編－－ハワイヘの野望！|"Sērā Bui Bakansu Hen -- Hawai e no Yabō!"}}
* Vol. 8: {{nihongo||並木道の恋－－ターボ全開バリバリ！編|"Namiki Michi no Koi -- Tābo Zenkai BariBari! Hen"}}
* Vol. 9: {{nihongo||セーラーＶ ｖｓ. デブリーネ|"Sērā Bui vs. Deburīne"}}
* Vol. 10: {{nihongo||セーラーＶピンチ！？怪盗Ａ登場！|"Sērā Bui Pinchi!? Kaitō A Tōjō"}}
| Summary =
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 3
| OriginalRelDate = November 6, 1997<ref name="JPVolume3">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | author-link = Naoko Takeuchi | title= コードネームはセーラーＶ (3) |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date=November 1997 |isbn= 4-06-322834-7}}</ref>
| OriginalISBN = 4-06-322834-7|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPVolume3"/>
| LicensedRelDate =
| LicensedISBN =
| ChapterList =
* Vol. 11: {{nihongo||ペット編その１．娘々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 1 Nyan Nyan no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 12: {{nihongo||ペット編その２．王々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 2 Wan Wan no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 13: {{nihongo||ペット編その３．触々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 3 Chū Chū no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 14: {{nihongo||ハチマキ石にかけた青春！！|"Hachimaki Ishi ni Kaketa Seishun!!"}}
* Vol. 15: {{nihongo||新たなる旅立ちッ！！|"Arata Naru Tabidachi!!"}}
| Summary =
}}
{{Graphic novel list/footer}}


===Allies===
===Shinsōban editions===
{{Graphic novel list/header
Names are in the Western order, with the given name before the family name.
|Language = Japanese
|SecondLanauge = English
|OneLanguage = no
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 1
| OriginalRelDate = October 29, 2004<ref name="JPSPVolume1">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | author-link = Naoko Takeuchi | title= コードネームはセーラーＶ (1) 新装版 |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date=October 1994 |isbn= 4-06-334929-2}}</ref>
| OriginalISBN = 4-06-334929-2|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPSPVolume1"/>
| LicensedRelDate = September 13, 2011<ref name="KodanshaUSVolume1">{{cite book | title = Codename: Sailor V Volume 1 | year = 2011 | publisher = [[Kodansha USA]] | isbn = 978-1935429777 }}</ref>
| LicensedISBN = 978-1935429777
| ChapterList =
* Vol. 1: {{nihongo|"Sailor V is Born!"|セーラーＶ誕生！|"Sērā Bui Tanjō!"}}
* Vol. 2: {{nihongo|"Minako in 'Crown Game Center'"|美奈子ｉｎ「ゲームセンタークラウン」|"Minako in 'Gēmu Sentā Kuraun'"}}
* Vol. 3: {{nihongo|"Sailor V Appears! Channel 44 / Pandora's Plot"|セーラーＶ初登場－－「チャンネル４４」パンドラの野望編|"Sērā Bui Hatsu Toujō! -- 'Chaneru 44' Pandora no Yabō Hen"}}
* Vol. 4: {{nihongo|"Petite Pandora's Plot"|プチ・パンドラの野望編|"Puchi Pandora no Yabō Hen"}}
* Vol. 5: {{nihongo|"The Dark Agency's Plot"|ダーク・エージェンツーの院謀編|"Dāku Eejentsū no In Bō Hen"}}
* Vol. 6: {{nihongo|"Showdown! Sailor V vs. Electronic Fighter Girl Luga"|対決！セーラーＶ ｖｓ. 電脳少女闘士ルゥガ|"Taiketsu! Sērā Bui vs. Dennō Shōjo Toshi Rūga"}}
* Vol. 7: {{nihongo|"Sailor V's Vacation / The Hawaiian Plot!"|セーラーＶバカンス編－－ハワイヘの野望！|"Sērā Bui Bakansu Hen -- Hawai e no Yabō!"}}
* Vol. 8: {{nihongo|"Love on the Tree-Lined Road / Tearing at Turbo Full-Throttle!"|並木道の恋－－ターボ全開バリバリ！編|"Namiki Michi no Koi -- Tābo Zenkai BariBari! Hen"}}
| Summary =
}}
{{Graphic novel list
| VolumeNumber = 2
| OriginalRelDate = November 22, 2004<ref name="JPSPVolume2">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | author-link = Naoko Takeuchi | title= コードネームはセーラーＶ (2) 新装版 |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date=November 1994 |isbn= 4-06-334947-0}}</ref>
| OriginalISBN = 4-06-334947-0|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPSPVolume2"/>
| LicensedRelDate = November 15, 2011<ref name="KodanshaUSAVolume2">{{cite book | title = Codename: Sailor V Volume 2 | year = 2011 | publisher = [[Kodansha USA]] | isbn = 978-1935429784 }}</ref>
| LicensedISBN = 978-1935429784
| ChapterList =
* Vol. 9: {{nihongo|"Sailor V vs. Debrine"|セーラーＶ ｖｓ. デブリーネ|"Sērā Bui vs. Deburīne"}}
* Vol. 10: {{nihongo|"Sailor V in a Pinch!? Phantom Ace Appears!"|セーラーＶピンチ！？怪盗Ａ登場！|"Sērā Bui Pinchi!? Kaitō A Tōjō"}}
* Vol. 11: {{nihongo|"The Pet Stories / Number 1: Nyan-Nyan's Plot"|ペット編その１．娘々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 1 Nyan Nyan no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 12: {{nihongo|"The Pet Stories / Number 2: Wan-Wan's Plot"|ペット編その2．王々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 2 Wan Wan no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 13: {{nihongo|"The Pet Stories / Number 3: Chuu-Chuu's Plot"|ペット編その3．触々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 3 Chuu Chuu no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 14: {{nihongo|"Youth Bet on the Hachimaki Stone!!"|ハチマキ石にかけた青春！！|"Hachimaki Ishi ni Kaketa Seishun!!"}}
* Vol. 15: {{nihongo|"A New Journey Begins!! First Part"|新たなる旅立ちッ！！前編|"Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Zenpen"}}
* Vol. 16: {{nihongo|"A New Journey Begins!! Last Part"|新たなる旅立ちッ！！後編|"Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Kōhen"}}
| Summary =
}}
{{Graphic novel list/footer}}


===Kanzenban editions===
*Artemis: Minako's cat partner in defending justice.
{{Graphic novel list/header
*Boss: He gives his instructions to Minako, but helps Artemis with suggestions on how to train the new sailor soldier. We never find out his identity.
|Language = Japanese
*Kaitou Ace: He starts out as an Idol with a TV show to help girls lose weight but later becomes an actual hero who helps Sailor V on her missions.
|SecondLanauge = English
*Hikaru Sorano: Hikaru and Minako have been best friends since elementary school.
|OneLanguage = no
*Minako's Mother: Is a housewife. Much of the time she is seen disciplining Minako for her bad deeds.
}}
*[[Motoki Furuhata]]: Motoki is the cute guy at the Game Center Crown who seems to be one of Minako's crushes.
{{Graphic novel list
*Gurikazu Amano: Amano is a geeky guy from Minako's school.
| VolumeNumber = 1
*Minako's Father: is a Company Employee.
| OriginalRelDate = May 29, 2014 <ref name="JPKVolume1">{{cite book |last= Takeuchi |first= Naoko | author-link = Naoko Takeuchi | title= コードネームはセーラーＶ (1) 新装版 |publisher= [[Kodansha]] |date=October 1994 |isbn= 978-4-06-364946-8}}</ref>
*Natsuna Sakurada : She is the superintendent-general of the Metropolitan Police Board and a huge fan of Sailor V.
| OriginalISBN = 978-4-06-364946-8|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPKVolume1"/>
*Toshio Wakagi: Wakagi is twenty-seven years old and a Special Officer of the Metropolitan Police Office. He doesn't like Sailor V because he feels that she makes a fool out of police officers.
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*Wakagi's brother: Wakagi's older brother.
| LicensedISBN = 978-1646511433
*Saitou-san: Once a student of Shiba Junior High School, Saitou-san is the leader of a high school gang and the biggest tough in Tokyo.
| ChapterList =
*Okamoto-sensei: A home economics teacher at Shiba Junior High School.
* Vol. 1: {{nihongo|"Sailor V is Born!"|セーラーＶ誕生！|"Sērā Bui Tanjō!"}}
*Marie-sensei: The comic artist of Aurora Wedding which Minako reads.
* Vol. 2: {{nihongo|"Minako in 'Crown Game Center'"|美奈子ｉｎ「ゲームセンタークラウン」|"Minako in 'Gēmu Sentā Kuraun'"}}
*Shinrou Baishaku: He is the younger editor of Marie-sensei.
* Vol. 3: {{nihongo|"Sailor V's Big Debut! Channel 44: Pandora's Ambition"|セーラーＶ初登場－－「チャンネル４４」パンドラの野望編|"Sērā Bui Hatsu Toujō! -- 'Chaneru 44' Pandora no Yabō Hen"}}
*Maiku Otonaru: He was one of Minako's many love interests.
* Vol. 4: {{nihongo|"Petite Pandora's Ambition"|プチ・パンドラの野望編|"Puchi Pandora no Yabō Hen"}}
* Vol. 5: {{nihongo|"The Dark Agency Conspiracy"|ダーク・エージェンツーの院謀編|"Dāku Eejentsū no In Bō Hen"}}
* Vol. 6: {{nihongo|"Showdown! Sailor V vs. Cyber Galadiatrix Ruga"|対決！セーラーＶ ｖｓ. 電脳少女闘士ルゥガ|"Taiketsu! Sērā Bui vs. Dennō Shōjo Toshi Rūga"}}
* Vol. 7: {{nihongo|"Sailor V on Vacation: Ambitions Toward Hawaii!"|セーラーＶバカンス編－－ハワイヘの野望！|"Sērā Bui Bakansu Hen -- Hawai e no Yabō!"}}
* Vol. 8: {{nihongo|"Love on a Tree-Lined Road: Super Turbo Full Throttle!"|並木道の恋－－ターボ全開バリバリ！編|"Namiki Michi no Koi -- Tābo Zenkai BariBari! Hen"}}
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| OriginalISBN = 978-4-06-364947-5|ISBN_note=<ref name="JPKVolume2"/>
| LicensedRelDate = November 9, 2021 <ref name="KodanshaEternalVolume2">{{cite book | title = Codename: Sailor V Volume 2 | year = 2021 | publisher = [[Kodansha USA]] | isbn = 978-1646511440}}</ref>
| LicensedISBN = 978-1646511440
| ChapterList =
* Vol. 9: {{nihongo|"Sailor V vs. Deburine"|セーラーＶ ｖｓ. デブリーネ|"Sērā Bui vs. Deburīne"}}
* Vol. 10: {{nihongo|"Sailor V's in Trouble?! Enter the Phantom Thief Ace!"|セーラーＶピンチ！？怪盗Ａ登場！|"Sērā Bui Pinchi!? Kaitō A Tōjō"}}
* Vol. 11: {{nihongo|"Pet Perils Part 1: Nyan-Nyan's Ambition"|ペット編その１．娘々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 1 Nyan Nyan no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 12: {{nihongo|"Pet Perils Part 2: Wan-Wan's Ambition"|ペット編その2．王々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 2 Wan Wan no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 13: {{nihongo|"Pet Perils Part 3: Chu-Chu's Ambition"|ペット編その3．触々の陰謀|"Petto Hen Sono 3 Chuu Chuu no Inbō"}}
* Vol. 14: {{nihongo|"Staking the Springtime of Youth on a Hachimaki Stone!!"|ハチマキ石にかけた青春！！|"Hachimaki Ishi ni Kaketa Seishun!!"}}
* Vol. 15: {{nihongo|"A New Journey Begins!! Part One"|新たなる旅立ちッ！！前編|"Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Zenpen"}}
* Vol. 16: {{nihongo|"A New Journey Begins!! Part Two"|新たなる旅立ちッ！！後編|"Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Kōhen"}}
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=== Bunkoban editions ===
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==Reception==
* Narkissos
For the week of 11 September 2011 to 17 September 2011, ''Codename: Sailor V'' was second on [[List of The New York Times Manga Best Sellers|''The New York Times'' Manga Best Sellers list]], behind the first volume of ''Sailor Moon''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-10-02/manga/list.html|title=Best Sellers|work=The New York Times|date=2011-10-02|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-09-23/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-september-11-17|title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, September 11–17|date=2011-09-23|work=Anime News Network|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> The following week, it was again second on the list behind the first volume of ''Sailor Moon''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-10-09/manga/list.html|title=Best Sellers|work=The New York Times|date=2011-10-09|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-09-30/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-september-18-24|title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, September 18–24|date=2011-09-30|work=Anime News Network|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> The week after that, it slipped to third place.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-10-16/manga/list.html|title=Best Sellers|work=The New York Times|date=2011-10-16|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-07/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-september-25-october-1|title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, September 25-October 1|date=2011-10-07|work=Anime News Network|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> For the week of 9 October - 15 October, it reappeared at eighth place,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-21/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-october-9-15|title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, October 9–15|date=2011-10-21|work=Anime News Network|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-10-30/manga/list.html|title=Best Sellers|work=The New York Times|date=2011-10-30|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> the next week appearing at ninth.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-28/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-october-16-22|title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, October 16–22|date=2011-10-28|work=Anime News Network|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-11-06/manga/list.html|title=Best Sellers|work=The New York Times|date=2011-11-06|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> For the week of 6–12 November 2011, the first volume appeared at #2 on the list, above ''Sailor Moon'' for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-18/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-november-6-12 |title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, November 6–12 - News |work=Anime News Network |date=2012-08-21 |accessdate=2012-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Taylor |first=Ihsan |url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-11-27/manga/list.html |title=Best Sellers - The New York Times |newspaper=New York Times |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> The following week, the second volume of ''Codename: Sailor V'' appeared at #2 on the list, and the first volume did not appear.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-28/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-november-13-19 |title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, November 13–19 - News |work=Anime News Network |date=2012-08-21 |accessdate=2012-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Taylor |first=Ihsan |url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-12-04/manga/list.html |title=Best Sellers - The New York Times |newspaper=New York Times |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> For the week of 20–26 November, the second volume placed third on the list.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-12-02/new-york-times-manga-best-seller-list-november-20-26 |title=New York Times Manga Best Seller List, November 20–26 - News |work=Anime News Network |date=2012-08-21 |accessdate=2012-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Taylor |first=Ihsan |url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-12-11/manga/list.html |title=Best Sellers - The New York Times |newspaper=New York Times |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> On the [[BookScan]] Top 20 Graphic Novels of November 2011, the second volume placed third, and the first volume placed thirteenth.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/21677.html |title='Sailor Moon' Pulls Off a Hat Trick |publisher=ICv2 |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref>
* Takurou Ootaku
* Pandora
* Petite Pandora
* Dark Guys
* Twin Dark
* Dark Shizuka-hime
* Fluorite
* Cyberwarrior Girl Luga
* Hibiscusy
* Vivian
* DeBrine
* Liquid Founda
* Powder Founda
* Water Founda
* Solid Founda
* Nyan-Nyan
* Wan-Wan
* Chuu-Chuu
* Karaoke Soldier Mike Makkii
*Princess Lin Lin
* Danburite


Brigid Alverson of MTV Geek described ''Codename: Sailor V'' as feeling like a rough draft of ''Sailor Moon''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Alverson|first=Bridget|url=http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/09/27/manga-review-codename-sailor-v-vol-1/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930144318/http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/09/27/manga-review-codename-sailor-v-vol-1|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 30, 2011|title=Manga Review: Codename Sailor V, vol. 1|date=2011-09-27|publisher=MTV Geek|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> Ed Sizemore felt from Comics Worth Reading ''Sailor V'' had less character development than ''Sailor Moon'', feeling that this was not a drawback.<ref name=Sizemore>{{cite web|last=Sizemore|first=Ed|url=http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/09/16/codename-sailor-v-and-pretty-guardian-sailor-moon-book-1/|title=Codename Sailor V and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Book 1|publisher=Manga Worth Reading|date=2011-09-16|accessdate=2011-11-02|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012061552/http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/09/16/codename-sailor-v-and-pretty-guardian-sailor-moon-book-1/|archive-date=2011-10-12}}</ref> Sean Gaffney of Manga Bookshelf notes that unlike Usagi, Minako performs her missions alone, and describes the tone of the manga as an " action comedy".<ref name=Gaffney>{{cite web|last=Gaffney|first=Sean|url=http://suitablefortreatment.mangabookshelf.com/2011/09/20/codename-sailor-v-vol-1/|title=Codename Sailor V, Vol. 1|date=2011-09-20|accessdate=2011-11-03}}</ref> Writing for [[Anime News Network]], Rebecca Silverman noted that most of ''Sailor V'' is episodic, but feels it is worth reading due to the insights it gives into Minako's character, and the groundwork it lays for ''Sailor Moon''.<ref name=Silverman>{{cite news|last=Silverman|first=Rebecca|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/codename/sailor-v/gn-1|title=Codename: Sailor V GN1 - Review|work=Anime News Network|date=2011-10-05|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> Katherine Dacey wrote for Manga Critic that while an adult may see the series as "repetitive, hokey, and poorly drawn", a child would see it as an "appealing fantasy in which an ordinary girl can assume a new, powerful identity" to defeat bullies and evil. Dacey sees ''Codename Sailor V'''s strength as being Minako's enthusiastic character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mangacritic.com/2011/10/13/codename-sailor-v-vol-1/|title=Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 1|last=Dacey|first=Katherine|date=2011-10-13|publisher=The Manga Critic|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> The Fandom Post's Matthew Warner saw the book as being a "lighthearted spoof" of magical girl titles.<ref>{{cite web|last=Warner|first=Matthew|url=http://www.fandompost.com/2011/09/22/codename-sailor-v-vol-01-manga-review/|title=Codename: Sailor V Vol. #01 Manga Review|date=2011-09-22|publisher=The Fandom Post|accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref>
==Items==


==References==
* '''Transformation Pen''' (Volume 01, Book 01) This item is used to transform Minako into Sailor V. It is also used to communicate with "Boss".
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* '''Compact''' (Volume 02, Book 01) This item has many uses. It is used to disguise her as any type person she chooses, to help her see the enemy's true form, and it also helps her perform many of her attacks. It needs to be put in the full moon's light to charge.
* '''Katana''' (Volume 12, Book 03)She used this once to slice her enemy.
*'''Venus Mike''' (Volume 14, Book 03) This item created sonic waves to destroy the karaoke enemy, Karaoke-senshi Mike Makkii.


==Sailor V Powers==
==External links==
* [http://www.kurozuki.com/takeuchi/sailorv/ Code Name: Sailor V] - a novelization of the manga at [http://www.kurozuki.com/takeuchi/ The Manga of Takeuchi Naoko]
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{{Sailor Moon}}
===Transformations===

*''Moon Power Transform!''This phrase transforms her into Sailor V.

*''Crescent Moon Power Transform!'' This phrase is usually followed by whatever disguise she wants to take and she appears in that form.

===Attacks===

* ''Crescent Beam'' Allows her to see the enemy's true form and destroy them. Need to put the compact in the full moon's light to charge it.

*''Sailor V Kick!'' She jumps in the air and kicks her enemy in the face.

*''Venus Power! Crescent Shower of Love!''This attack brings down a rain that melts her enemy. It is not written above but "Shower Down Rain!" is also added to the end of the attack.

*''Sailor V Chop!'' She makes a chopping motion with her arm.

*''Rolling Screw Sailor V Punch!'' She basically uppercuts her opponent.

*''Crescent Super Beam!'' An upgraded version of her Cresent Beam attack.

*''V-chan Rub Out Sailor V Chop!'' She makes a chopping motion with her arm.

*''Cresent Slender Beam!'' Destroys her enemy.

*''Venus Sulfur Smoke'' It creates an awful smell of the atmosphere of the planet Venus and overpowers the enemy.

*''Venus Iron Muscle Punch!'' She punches her enemy.

*''V-chan Striking Katana!'' She slices the enemy with a katana.

*''Diphenhydramine Combo!'' Used to destroy the villainess Chuu-Chuu.

*''Venus-Brand Anti-Mosquito Incense Typhoon!!'' Used to destroy the villainess Chuu-Chuu.

*''Venus Ten Billion Volt Rock 'N' Rouge!!'' The sonic waves destroy the karaoke enemy.

*''Venus Megaton Shower of Love!'' A powerful shining light that destroys Lin Lin.

==Books and Volumes==

*Book 1:

**Vol. 1 - Sailor V is born!
**Vol. 2 - Minako in "Crown Game Center"
**Vol. 3 - Sailor V appears! Channel 44 / Pandora's plot
**Vol. 4 - Petite Pandora's plot
**Vol. 5 - The Dark Agency's Plot
**Vol. 6 - Showdown! Sailor V vs. Electronic Fighter Girl Luga

*Book 2:

**Vol. 7 - Sailor V's vacation / The Hawaiian Plot!
**Vol. 8 - Love on the tree-lined road / Tearing at turbo full-throttle!
**Vol. 9 - Sailor V vs. Debrine
**Vol. 10 - Sailor V in a pinch!? Kaitou Ace appears!

*Book 3:

**Vol. 11 - The Pet Stories / Number 1: Nyan-Nyan's Plot
**Vol. 12 - The Pet Stories / Number 2: Wan-Wan's Plot
**Vol. 13 - The Pet Stories / Number 3: Chuu-Chuu's Plot
**Vol. 14 - Youth Bet on the Hachimaki Stone!!
**Vol. 15 - A New Journey Begins

==References==
* [http://sailorv.animehunters.com/ Sailor V ~ Before Awakening] - a fansite
* [http://sailorv.tokyo-girl.net/ Beauty Shock] - another fansite
* [http://www.anime-online.com/minako/ Sailor-V Headquarters]
* [http://www.kurozuki.com/takeuchi/sailorv/ Code Name: Sailor V] - a novelisation of the manga at [http://www.kurozuki.com/takeuchi/ The Manga of Takeuchi Naoko]
* [http://henshin.anime-myth.com/sailorvnotes.html Code Name wa Sailor V Notes] at Henshin: The Mahou Shoujo Genre.


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"Sailor V" redirects here. This article is about the manga in general. For the title character, see Sailor Venus.
Codename: Sailor V
The Japanese cover of the first volume, depicting Sailor V and Artemis
コードネームはセーラーV
(Kōdonēmu wa Sērā Bui)
Manga
Written byNaoko Takeuchi
Published byKodansha
English publisher
MagazineRunRun
DemographicShōjo
Original runAugust 3, 1991 – July 3, 1997
Volumes3 (List of volumes)
Related Series

Codename: Sailor V (Japanese: コードネームはセーラーＶ, Hepburn: Kōdonēmu wa Sērā Bui) is a manga created by Naoko Takeuchi. The series revolves around the character Minako Aino, a cheerful schoolgirl who finds out that she has magical powers that she must use to protect the people of the Earth. Codename: Sailor V is the basis for its sequel, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon.

Plot

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Minako Aino is a 13-year-old young middle school student who is slightly distracted, out-spoken and dreams about someday finding her true love and boyfriend. One day, she encounters a talking white cat with a crescent moon on its forehead named Artemis. He reveals that Minako possesses the magical ability to transform into a much stronger, more powerful, and more beautiful girl than anyone.

He calls her "Sailor Venus" and tells her she has a mission to protect Earth in the name of her guardian planet Venus. To help her with her new mission, Artemis gives her two items, a crescent moon shaped compact and a magical pen. The magical pen allows her to transform into the Soldier of Justice: Sailor V.

Minako begins fighting the evil agents known as the Dark Agency, who fight under Danburite's command. He is in charge of sending his many talented idols to enslave the public.

Minako has many adventures as a Soldier of Justice, some sparking the envy and admiration of the police force. She also later gains the aid of Saijyo Ace, who she develops romantic feelings towards.

Eventually, it is revealed that Saijyo Ace is the assumed guise of Danburite. In the ensuing battle, a heartbroken Minako mortally wounds Danburite, who before dying, curses Minako to never find love again. Afterwards, Minako realizes that her duty is more important than romance and discovers her true identity as Sailor Venus. From there, she decides to search for the other four Sailor Guardians and the Moon princess.

Release

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Codename: Sailor V made its debut as a one-shot in the summer vacation issue of the manga magazine RunRun, published on August 3, 1991.[1][2] It returned as a serial in RunRun, which lasted until July 3, 1997.[1] Kodansha compiled the fifteen chapters into three Tankōbon or "Bound Volumes" and published them from December 18, 1993 to November 6, 1997.[3][4] In 2004, the series was re-released in Japan as a two-volume Shinsōban or "Deluxe Edition" with revised artwork and dialogue.[5][6] This release also saw the final, fifteenth, chapter split into two giving this release sixteen chapters total. The two volumes were released on October 28, 2004 and November 20, 2004.[7][8] On May 27, 2014 Codename: Sailor V was published in a two-volume Kanzenban or "Complete Edition".[9][10] This has a premium release with A5 sized paper and has new covers based on the covers of the original release. On February 28, 2019, Codename: Sailor V was published in a two-volume Bunkoban or "Takeuchi Naoko Bunko Collection" edition of the manga which is a smaller version of the Kanzenban with similar covers.[11][12]

An OVA series was teased in promotional materials, but never came to fruition as RunRun magazine, which had led the project, closed.[13]

In North America, the original Japanese release was never officially localized into English. Kodansha USA licensed the "Deluxe Edition" of Codename: Sailor V for an English-language release, alongside its re-printing of the Sailor Moon manga.[14] The two volumes released on September 13, 2011 and November 15, 2011.[15][16] On March 18, 2020, Kodansha USA announced Codename: Sailor V Eternal Edition that features new cover art, a new translation, and color pages from the original serialization. It is an English-language release of the Japanese "Complete Edition." Both volumes were scheduled for release on January 5, 2021, but they were delayed with the first volume releasing September 28, 2021 and the second on November 9, 2021.[17][18]

The series has also been translated into other languages, including Indonesian by Elex Media Komputindo,[19] French and Spanish by Glenat;[20][21] German by Egmont Manga & Anime;[22] Italian by Star Edizioni and later by GP Publishing, serialized in its manga magazine Amici;[23][24] and Polish by JPF.[25]

Chapters

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Tankōbon editions

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No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 December 18, 1993[3]4-06-322801-0 [3]
  • Vol. 1: "Sērā Bui Tanjō!" (セーラーＶ誕生！)
  • Vol. 2: "Minako in 'Gēmu Sentā Kuraun'" (美奈子ｉｎ「ゲームセンタークラウン」)
  • Vol. 3: "Sērā Bui Hatsu Tōjo! -- 'Chaneru 44' Pandora no Yabō Hen" (セーラーＶ初登場－－「チャンネル４４」パンドラの野望編)
  • Vol. 4: "Puchi Pandora no Yabō Hen" (プチ・パンドラの野望編)
  • Vol. 5: "Dāku Ējentsū no In Bō Hen" (ダーク・エージェンツーの院謀編)
  • Vol. 6: "Taiketsu! Sērā Bui vs. Dennō Shōjo Tōshi Rūga" (対決！セーラーＶ ｖｓ. 電脳少女闘士ルゥガ)
2 October 22, 1994[26]4-06-322810-X [26]
  • Vol. 7: "Sērā Bui Bakansu Hen -- Hawai e no Yabō!" (セーラーＶバカンス編－－ハワイヘの野望！)
  • Vol. 8: "Namiki Michi no Koi -- Tābo Zenkai BariBari! Hen" (並木道の恋－－ターボ全開バリバリ！編)
  • Vol. 9: "Sērā Bui vs. Deburīne" (セーラーＶ ｖｓ. デブリーネ)
  • Vol. 10: "Sērā Bui Pinchi!? Kaitō A Tōjō" (セーラーＶピンチ！？怪盗Ａ登場！)
3 November 6, 1997[4]4-06-322834-7 [4]
  • Vol. 11: "Petto Hen Sono 1 Nyan Nyan no Inbō" (ペット編その１．娘々の陰謀)
  • Vol. 12: "Petto Hen Sono 2 Wan Wan no Inbō" (ペット編その２．王々の陰謀)
  • Vol. 13: "Petto Hen Sono 3 Chū Chū no Inbō" (ペット編その３．触々の陰謀)
  • Vol. 14: "Hachimaki Ishi ni Kaketa Seishun!!" (ハチマキ石にかけた青春！！)
  • Vol. 15: "Arata Naru Tabidachi!!" (新たなる旅立ちッ！！)

Shinsōban editions

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 October 29, 2004[27]4-06-334929-2 [27]September 13, 2011[15]978-1935429777
  • Vol. 1: "Sailor V is Born!" (セーラーＶ誕生！, "Sērā Bui Tanjō!")
  • Vol. 2: "Minako in 'Crown Game Center'" (美奈子ｉｎ「ゲームセンタークラウン」, "Minako in 'Gēmu Sentā Kuraun'")
  • Vol. 3: "Sailor V Appears! Channel 44 / Pandora's Plot" (セーラーＶ初登場－－「チャンネル４４」パンドラの野望編, "Sērā Bui Hatsu Toujō! -- 'Chaneru 44' Pandora no Yabō Hen")
  • Vol. 4: "Petite Pandora's Plot" (プチ・パンドラの野望編, "Puchi Pandora no Yabō Hen")
  • Vol. 5: "The Dark Agency's Plot" (ダーク・エージェンツーの院謀編, "Dāku Eejentsū no In Bō Hen")
  • Vol. 6: "Showdown! Sailor V vs. Electronic Fighter Girl Luga" (対決！セーラーＶ ｖｓ. 電脳少女闘士ルゥガ, "Taiketsu! Sērā Bui vs. Dennō Shōjo Toshi Rūga")
  • Vol. 7: "Sailor V's Vacation / The Hawaiian Plot!" (セーラーＶバカンス編－－ハワイヘの野望！, "Sērā Bui Bakansu Hen -- Hawai e no Yabō!")
  • Vol. 8: "Love on the Tree-Lined Road / Tearing at Turbo Full-Throttle!" (並木道の恋－－ターボ全開バリバリ！編, "Namiki Michi no Koi -- Tābo Zenkai BariBari! Hen")
2 November 22, 2004[28]4-06-334947-0 [28]November 15, 2011[16]978-1935429784
  • Vol. 9: "Sailor V vs. Debrine" (セーラーＶ ｖｓ. デブリーネ, "Sērā Bui vs. Deburīne")
  • Vol. 10: "Sailor V in a Pinch!? Phantom Ace Appears!" (セーラーＶピンチ！？怪盗Ａ登場！, "Sērā Bui Pinchi!? Kaitō A Tōjō")
  • Vol. 11: "The Pet Stories / Number 1: Nyan-Nyan's Plot" (ペット編その１．娘々の陰謀, "Petto Hen Sono 1 Nyan Nyan no Inbō")
  • Vol. 12: "The Pet Stories / Number 2: Wan-Wan's Plot" (ペット編その2．王々の陰謀, "Petto Hen Sono 2 Wan Wan no Inbō")
  • Vol. 13: "The Pet Stories / Number 3: Chuu-Chuu's Plot" (ペット編その3．触々の陰謀, "Petto Hen Sono 3 Chuu Chuu no Inbō")
  • Vol. 14: "Youth Bet on the Hachimaki Stone!!" (ハチマキ石にかけた青春！！, "Hachimaki Ishi ni Kaketa Seishun!!")
  • Vol. 15: "A New Journey Begins!! First Part" (新たなる旅立ちッ！！前編, "Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Zenpen")
  • Vol. 16: "A New Journey Begins!! Last Part" (新たなる旅立ちッ！！後編, "Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Kōhen")

Kanzenban editions

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 May 29, 2014 [29]978-4-06-364946-8 [29]September 28, 2021[30]978-1646511433
  • Vol. 1: "Sailor V is Born!" (セーラーＶ誕生！, "Sērā Bui Tanjō!")
  • Vol. 2: "Minako in 'Crown Game Center'" (美奈子ｉｎ「ゲームセンタークラウン」, "Minako in 'Gēmu Sentā Kuraun'")
  • Vol. 3: "Sailor V's Big Debut! Channel 44: Pandora's Ambition" (セーラーＶ初登場－－「チャンネル４４」パンドラの野望編, "Sērā Bui Hatsu Toujō! -- 'Chaneru 44' Pandora no Yabō Hen")
  • Vol. 4: "Petite Pandora's Ambition" (プチ・パンドラの野望編, "Puchi Pandora no Yabō Hen")
  • Vol. 5: "The Dark Agency Conspiracy" (ダーク・エージェンツーの院謀編, "Dāku Eejentsū no In Bō Hen")
  • Vol. 6: "Showdown! Sailor V vs. Cyber Galadiatrix Ruga" (対決！セーラーＶ ｖｓ. 電脳少女闘士ルゥガ, "Taiketsu! Sērā Bui vs. Dennō Shōjo Toshi Rūga")
  • Vol. 7: "Sailor V on Vacation: Ambitions Toward Hawaii!" (セーラーＶバカンス編－－ハワイヘの野望！, "Sērā Bui Bakansu Hen -- Hawai e no Yabō!")
  • Vol. 8: "Love on a Tree-Lined Road: Super Turbo Full Throttle!" (並木道の恋－－ターボ全開バリバリ！編, "Namiki Michi no Koi -- Tābo Zenkai BariBari! Hen")
2 May 29, 2014 [31]978-4-06-364947-5 [31]November 9, 2021 [32]978-1646511440
  • Vol. 9: "Sailor V vs. Deburine" (セーラーＶ ｖｓ. デブリーネ, "Sērā Bui vs. Deburīne")
  • Vol. 10: "Sailor V's in Trouble?! Enter the Phantom Thief Ace!" (セーラーＶピンチ！？怪盗Ａ登場！, "Sērā Bui Pinchi!? Kaitō A Tōjō")
  • Vol. 11: "Pet Perils Part 1: Nyan-Nyan's Ambition" (ペット編その１．娘々の陰謀, "Petto Hen Sono 1 Nyan Nyan no Inbō")
  • Vol. 12: "Pet Perils Part 2: Wan-Wan's Ambition" (ペット編その2．王々の陰謀, "Petto Hen Sono 2 Wan Wan no Inbō")
  • Vol. 13: "Pet Perils Part 3: Chu-Chu's Ambition" (ペット編その3．触々の陰謀, "Petto Hen Sono 3 Chuu Chuu no Inbō")
  • Vol. 14: "Staking the Springtime of Youth on a Hachimaki Stone!!" (ハチマキ石にかけた青春！！, "Hachimaki Ishi ni Kaketa Seishun!!")
  • Vol. 15: "A New Journey Begins!! Part One" (新たなる旅立ちッ！！前編, "Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Zenpen")
  • Vol. 16: "A New Journey Begins!! Part Two" (新たなる旅立ちッ！！後編, "Arata Naru Tabidachi!! Kōhen")

Bunkoban editions

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 March 1, 2019978-4-06-514085-72025—
2 March 1, 2019978-4-06-514086-42025—

Reception

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For the week of 11 September 2011 to 17 September 2011, Codename: Sailor V was second on The New York Times Manga Best Sellers list, behind the first volume of Sailor Moon.[33][34] The following week, it was again second on the list behind the first volume of Sailor Moon.[35][36] The week after that, it slipped to third place.[37][38] For the week of 9 October - 15 October, it reappeared at eighth place,[39][40] the next week appearing at ninth.[41][42] For the week of 6–12 November 2011, the first volume appeared at #2 on the list, above Sailor Moon for the first time.[43][44] The following week, the second volume of Codename: Sailor V appeared at #2 on the list, and the first volume did not appear.[45][46] For the week of 20–26 November, the second volume placed third on the list.[47][48] On the BookScan Top 20 Graphic Novels of November 2011, the second volume placed third, and the first volume placed thirteenth.[49]

Brigid Alverson of MTV Geek described Codename: Sailor V as feeling like a rough draft of Sailor Moon.[50] Ed Sizemore felt from Comics Worth Reading Sailor V had less character development than Sailor Moon, feeling that this was not a drawback.[51] Sean Gaffney of Manga Bookshelf notes that unlike Usagi, Minako performs her missions alone, and describes the tone of the manga as an " action comedy".[52] Writing for Anime News Network, Rebecca Silverman noted that most of Sailor V is episodic, but feels it is worth reading due to the insights it gives into Minako's character, and the groundwork it lays for Sailor Moon.[53] Katherine Dacey wrote for Manga Critic that while an adult may see the series as "repetitive, hokey, and poorly drawn", a child would see it as an "appealing fantasy in which an ordinary girl can assume a new, powerful identity" to defeat bullies and evil. Dacey sees Codename Sailor V's strength as being Minako's enthusiastic character.[54] The Fandom Post's Matthew Warner saw the book as being a "lighthearted spoof" of magical girl titles.[55]

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