# Celestial Anime Illustrations Ahead of Sailor Moon Crystal, Isaiah Stephens Reimagines the Scouts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailor-moon-crystal References: [isaiahstephens.deviantart](http://isaiahstephens.deviantart.com/art/Sailor-Court-443838611) & [isaiahstephens.deviantart](http://isaiahstephens.deviantart.com/art/Princess-Serenity-440722386) The release date for the new Sailor Moon Crystal series has been delayed time and time again, but with an official start date of July 5th, artists like DeviantArt's Isaiah Stephens are pumping out [fan art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) in anticipation of the show. Instead of traditional [anime-style portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust), these gorgeous illustrations take a realistic approach to depicting the Sailor Scouts and the planets that they each represent. The series shows a regal 'Sailor Court,' with Sailor Moon in the form of Princess Serenity at its center, alongside Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Mercury. The ladies may not be ready for combat in their long dresses, but in this style, you could only imagine that their outfits and weapons post-transformation would be something truly fearsome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Anime Illustrations:** Opportunity for anime studios to experiment with a new realistic art style for their shows. - **Fan Art Creations:** The popularity of fan art poses a potential opportunity for art supply and book stores to sell related merchandise. - **Reimagined Pop Culture Icons:** There may be potential for merchandise companies to capitalize on interest in redesigned characters, creating new fashion and decor products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Animation:** Opportunity for animation studios to offer new styles of art and character design in their shows. - **Art Supplies and Books:** An opportunity for art supply stores and bookstores to provide resources for fans to create their own fan art. - **Merchandise:** Potential for merchandise companies in fashion and decor industries to create new lines based on popular reimagined characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Anime Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-x-sailor-moon.md) - [Dedicated Anime Streaming Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailor-moon-channel.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Crystalized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-creatureinspired-crystalized-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Afro-Futuristic Marble Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md)