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The Moon Kingdom in Sailor Moon is the home of Princess Serenity, and it's a stunning place filled with mystery. While we sadly have to accept the fact that we'll never be able to visit, Sailor Moon and the luxury tableware manufacturer Noritake Co., Ltd. have teamed up to create a cup set so beautiful you'll feel like you've been transported to an elegant tea party in the Moon Castle every time you use it! Pre-orders for the "Noritake x Sailor Moon Princess Serenity & Prince Endymion Cup Set" (¥9,990 including tax; shipping and handling separate) started at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 on the official Bandai shopping site, Premium Bandai.
■ Product Features
This pair of cups feature a gorgeous Sailor Moon theme inspired by Princess Serenity (the past self of the star of the Sailor Moon anime series, Usagi Tsukino), and her sweetheart Prince Endymion (the past self of Mamoru Chiba). The luxury tableware manufacturer Noritake Co., Ltd. collaborated with Bandai Co., Ltd. to produce this sumptuous bone china cup set.
Inspired by Serenity's pure white dress, the Princess Serenity design is white all over and lavishly decorated with gold leaf. Take a closer look at the gold decoration to see classic Sailor Moon imagery like ribbons and the planetary symbols of the Sailor Soldiers, helping you recall your favourite scenes from the series while you enjoy a relaxing drink.
The Prince Endymion design perfectly captures the dashing prince's character, as it features colours inspired by his outfit with gorgeous silver decorations. Prince Endymion's present-day self is also represented in this intriguing design. Roses and masks are playfully featured in the silver decoration, and both symbols are connected to the gallant Tuxedo Mask who frequently appears to help the Sailor Soldiers.
This cup set includes both the Princess Serenity design and the Prince Endymion design, so you can use them together for a romantic tea party that will immerse you in the magical world of Sailor Moon.
■ Product Details
・Product Name: Noritake x Sailor Moon Princess Serenity & Prince Endymion Cup Set
・Price: ¥9,990 (including tax; shipping and handling separate)
・Recommended Age: 15+
・Set Contents: 2 cups
・Dimensions (approx.): 80 x 110 x 91 mm | 3.1" x 4.3" x 3.6"
・Capacity (approx.): 295 ml | 10 oz
・Product Material: Bone china
・Country of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
・Available on: Premium Bandai, others
・Pre-order Period: From Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. while supplies last
・Estimated Delivery: February 2017
©Naoko Takeuchi / PNP / Toei Animation Co. Ltd.
■ About Noritake
Established in 1904, Noritake is Japan's No. 1 producer of ceramics and porcelain. The skills that enabled Noritake to create the first western tableware dinner set in Japan 100 years ago are still used today in the creation of Noritake's products. Noritake is beloved by people all over the world for its luxury tableware, which is enjoyed everywhere from homes to hotels and restaurants.
■ About Sailor Moon
First serialised in 1992 in the monthly manga magazine Nakayoshi (published by Kodansha), Sailor Moon is a shojo manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. Sailor Moon sparked a social phenomenon - the tankobon volumes of the original manga series have been translated into over 17 languages, and the anime series has been broadcast in over 40 countries.
The Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Project began in 2012, and in September 2013 the Sailor Moon musicals returned to the stage after an 8-year hiatus, with performances of a new production planned for Tokyo and Fukuoka in October and for Osaka in November 2016. In April 2016, season 3 of the new anime series Sailor Moon Crystal started airing, and the first ever Sailor Moon fan club was launched. Sailor Moon merchandise like Sailor Moon Crystal Blu-rays, DVDs, and the original soundtrack are flying off the shelves, along with the Sailor Moon Complete Edition manga.
■ About Premium Bandai
Premium Bandai is Bandai’s official online store where kids and adults alike can enjoy all things Bandai anytime, anywhere! It offers special items that you can’t buy anywhere else, and also has an e-mail magazine that will keep you updated on all of the latest information, promotions, and upcoming events.
Source: @Press
