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Sailor Moon's English Dub Cast Talks the Anime's Gay Icon Status
PRIDE's editor-in-chief Raffy Ermac went to Anime Expo 2019 and talked to the cast of the legendary, and super queer, anime series!
By Raffy ErmacJuly 08 2019 / 2:46 PM
Raffy Ermac
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 
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Sailor Moon has a special place in the hearts of many LGBTQ+ anime fans. Reporting for PRIDE, editor-in-chief Raffy Ermac got the chance to attend Downtown Los Angeles' Anime Expo 2019 this past weekend and chat with VIZ Media's English dub cast of the iconic show about the fifth and final season, Sailor Stars. The cast talked about media diversity, the show's impact, and the legacy that Sailor Moon will leave behind in the years to come!
Watch the interview in the video below!
Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Part 1 is available on Blu-ray and DVD now! For more on Sailor Moon, click here! And subscribe to Raffy's YouTube channel here!
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PRIDE's editor-in-chief Raffy Ermac went to Anime Expo 2019 and talked to the cast of the legendary, and super queer, anime series!

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