The dub added a more "90s valley girl" flavor to Serena's character and included the famous "Sailor Says" segment at the end to provide a moral lesson for kids.
The DiC dub made several changes to the original Japanese episode, titled "The Mysterious Sleeping Sickness: Protect the Girls in Love": Sailor Moon (Dub) Episode 3
In the third episode of the original English dub (produced by DiC Entertainment), titled "Talk Radio," Serena (Usagi) investigates a mysterious sleeping sickness linked to a late-night radio program. This episode is significant because it introduces a key gadget that Serena uses throughout the series. Episode Overview: "Talk Radio" The dub added a more "90s valley girl"
For a look back at the style and music that defined this era of the series, check out this retrospective on the original dub: Sailor Moon R: Celebrating the DIC Dub radicalretrorewind TikTok• Jun 8, 2025 A Filler-Reduced Viewing Guide to Sailor Moon, Season 1 Episode Overview: "Talk Radio" For a look back
Serena’s friends and family are falling into a deep sleep after listening to a popular radio station. The radio station is actually a front for the Dark Kingdom, led by Jadeite, to drain energy from listeners.
The iconic Japanese soundtrack was replaced with a completely original score by DiC, which many nostalgic fans still prefer for its "magical" feel.