So for Usagi's birthday, we finally got some news for the two part film of the Season 4 of Sailor Moon Crystal, titled "Sailor Moon Eternal".

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-06-30/sailor-moon-eternal-2-part-anime-film-project-opens-in-2020/.148439

So far, we got is a 2020 release announcement. Along with the release date are the new character designs.

I see a return to the 90s anime style animation. So far is looking good! So happy to finally have an official announcement

Finally some news! I really like the new designs although why it was called Eternal confuses me lol

Jess-chan wrote:

Finally some news! I really like the new designs although why it was called Eternal confuses me lol

(Steps out of the shadows a la Tuxedo Kamen)

Firstly, ditto on the sentiment that we are finally getting an update on the movies! As for why it’s called Eternal now, in the corresponding arc of the manga all of the senshi get their eternal forms, so it’s actually a very appropriate title.

I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked the designs! They are a nice blend of SE3's style and 90s anime style.

I've seen fans on various sites (fbook, twitter, etc) complain about the shoddy looking line art. According to one comment I read, that line art is actually done on purpose with this filter that Toei has been using for its films. The line art ends up looking really well in a theatrical setting. This makes sense because I remember when key visuals were release from the Dragon Ball Super Broly movie, the line art was VERY similar with that sketchy look to it. It worked really well for that movie, so I hope this translates well over into the Eternal movie as well once it comes out!

I'm really happy for this! Though I'm surprised it's taken this long for an announcement, but better late then never.

As for the designs and animation style-I like them, but I'd like to see them in movement a bit more before I really give my final call. It's leagues better then seasons one and two, that's for sure!

I'm just so happy

This thread on twitter has some interesting thoughts on the delay and they kinda make sense!

https://twitter.com/CCTakato/status/1145537527643873280?s=20

I think the main reason for the delay for the Sailor Moon Eternal movies wasn't with animation issues but I think they were having trouble with the script. I remember Osabu mentioning at Anime Matsuri last year that they were still in the script writing process.

— CCTakato (@CCTakato) July 1, 2019

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I've had a look at the pictures and it looks great so far. I'm just glad we finally have new and real info about the movies. I'm excited!

I'm utterly excited! I'm liking the art direction and I think it'll look great in motion. Hopefully we get a trailer by end of the year.

I am so looking forward to watching the 4th season of Crystal/Eternal and I really love the character designs too.