Moon Lips

Moon Lips was a Japanese group composed of the original Inner Senshi actresses from the Sailor Moon musicals: Anza Ooyama (known as ANZA), Ayako Morino, Hiroko Nakayama, Kanoko, and Nana Suzuki. The group is closely associated with the Sailor Moon stage musical world and with the vocal side of the franchise that helped bring its music to the stage. All of the actresses were originally members of the idol group Sakurakko Club, which connects Moon Lips to Japan's idol and anison culture. That background helped shape the group's identity as a performance unit built around actresses who were already active in music and entertainment before their Sailor Moon appearances. Hiroko Nakayama was later replaced by Misako Kotani, giving the group a revised lineup while keeping its connection to the Sailor Moon musicals. Moon Lips remained a memorable part of the series' musical history because of the performers involved and the way the project linked character performance with live musical presentation. Moon Lips is especially remembered for songs such as 'Moonlight Densetsu' (second version), 'La Soldier', and 'Sailor War'. For listeners searching for Moon Lips or the Japanese name ムーンリップス, the group stands out as a crossover act between idol performance, musical theater, and anime-related music.