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During the mid-1990s, the magical girl genre was redefined by the global phenomenon of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon. As the anime dominated television ratings, Bandai and other developers worked feverishly to bring the Sailor Guardians to home consoles. Among the plethora of fighting games and side-scrolling beat 'em ups, a charming and addictive puzzle title emerged for the Super Famicom: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kondo ha Puzzle de Oshioki yo!!.
Often referred to by fans by its alternative name, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kondo wa Puzzle de Oshioki yo!, this title offers a more casual yet highly competitive experience compared to its action-heavy counterparts. It captures the vibrant aesthetic of the "S" season of the anime, blending high-stakes narrative elements with the "kawaii" charm that made the series a household name. For fans of the franchise, it remains a nostalgic gem that proves even the forces of evil can be defeated with a well-placed chain of colorful gems.
The narrative of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kondo ha Puzzle de Oshioki yo!! takes place during a critical juncture for the Moon Kingdom. The Sailor Guardians find themselves in a desperate race against time as they attempt to locate Princess Serenity, who was lost long ago during the cataclysmic battle against the forces of evil in the Moon Kingdom. The stakes are raised significantly by the return of the Negaverse, who are not merely content with conquering the present but are actively trying to go back in time to rule the Moon Kingdom in its prime.
Because the villains are manipulating the temporal flow to ensure their victory, time is not on your side. The game places players in the shoes of the Sailor Guardians as they navigate this crisis, using their wit and magical prowess to thwart the Negaverse's schemes. The setting beautifully recreates iconic locales from the anime, from the bustling streets of Azabu-Juuban to the ethereal ruins of the Silver Millennium, providing a rich backdrop for the puzzle-based combat.
At its core, Kondo ha Puzzle de Oshioki yo!! is a competitive, falling-block puzzle game that shares DNA with classics like Puyo Puyo and Panel de Pon. Players choose from a roster of their favorite Sailor Guardians, including the Inner Guardians and the powerful newcomers from the "S" arc, Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune. The screen is split into two halves, with orbs or blocks falling from the top.
Matching three or more orbs of the same color clears them from the board, but the real strategy lies in creating massive chain reactions. When a player clears a significant number of blocks, they send "garbage" orbs to their opponent's screen, hindering their progress and bringing them closer to the top of the board—and defeat. Each character possesses unique special moves and "Punishment" (Oshioki) attacks that can be triggered to turn the tide of battle. These moves are accompanied by digitized voice clips and character portraits, making every victory feel like a scene straight out of the anime.
This game was released exclusively on the Super Famicom in Japan, catering to the massive audience of the 16-bit era.
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kondo ha Puzzle de Oshioki yo!! holds a special place in the history of licensed anime games. While many licensed titles of the era were rushed, this puzzle game was praised for its solid mechanics and high production values. It helped cement the idea that the Sailor Moon IP was versatile enough to succeed in multiple genres beyond standard action games.
In the decades since its release, the game has gained a cult following among retro collectors and import enthusiasts. Because it was never officially localized for Western audiences during the SNES era, it became a popular target for fan-translation projects, allowing English-speaking fans to finally enjoy the dialogue and story beats. Its legacy lives on as a testament to the "Puzzle Game Boom" of the 90s and the enduring popularity of the Sailor Guardians.