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Sailor Moon

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Schoolgirls transform to defend Earth from darkness.

Usagi Tsukino, a clumsy crybaby, discovers she is Sailor Moon, a Pretty Guardian destined to save Earth from forces of evil. She bands together with other Sailor Guardians to fight various villains and search for a legendary princess and the Silver Crystal.

About the Series

Production context, airing history, and cultural significance

Sailor Moon is one of the most influential and beloved magical girl anime series of all time. Based on the manga by Naoko Takeuchi, the series aired from 1992-1997 with 200 episodes across five seasons, plus specials, films, and a modern remake (Sailor Moon Crystal).

Plot

Usagi Tsukino is a cheerful but clumsy middle school student whose life changes when she meets Luna, a talking cat who reveals that Usagi is Sailor Moon, a magical guardian destined to protect Earth. Usagi discovers she is the reincarnation of Princess Serenity from the ancient Moon Kingdom. As Sailor Moon, Usagi must gather the other Sailor Guardians—including Ami (Mercury), Rei (Mars), Makoto (Jupiter), and Minako (Venus)—to protect Earth from various evil forces seeking the powerful Silver Crystal. Throughout the series, the guardians face increasingly powerful enemies while Usagi develops her relationship with the mysterious Tuxedo Mask. The series expands to include the Outer Senshi (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Saturn) and explores themes of friendship, love, sacrifice, and fighting for what's right. Its influence on the magical girl genre and shoujo anime cannot be overstated. Note: The original Japanese version was aimed at an older teenage audience and may contain themes more mature than the English dub.

Themes

action
fantasy
magical girl
romance
shoujo
friendship

Content Advisory

Contains fantasy violence and peril. Some episodes feature mature themes; generally appropriate for most audiences but parental guidance suggested for younger viewers.

Related Works

  • Sailor Moon Crystal (2014-2021) - Modern remake following the manga more closely

On this series

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes are in the original Sailor Moon anime?

The original 1990s Sailor Moon anime series consists of 200 episodes, spanning five seasons: Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon SuperS, and Sailor Moon Sailor Stars.

Who is the creator of Sailor Moon?

Sailor Moon was created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi.

What is the difference between Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon Crystal?

The original 1992 anime is known for its humor and numerous 'filler' episodes that expanded on the characters, while Sailor Moon Crystal (2014) is a more faithful adaptation of the original manga's plot and art style, with fewer episodes.

Who are the original five Sailor Guardians?

The core group, often called the Inner Senshi, consists of Sailor Moon (Usagi Tsukino), Sailor Mercury (Ami Mizuno), Sailor Mars (Rei Hino), Sailor Jupiter (Makoto Kino), and Sailor Venus (Minako Aino).