Sailor Moon is a Japanese anime and manga franchise created by Naoko Takeuchi. It follows the adventures of a group of magical girls, known as Sailor Guardians, as they defend the Earth from various villains.
First manga was published in 1991
Anime series premiered in 1992
Has since spawned numerous manga, anime, musicals, and live-action adaptations
Another magical girl anime/manga series with a similar premise.
A darker and more mature take on the magical girl genre.
A reboot of the anime series with updated animation and streamlined storylines.
The original manga series, which spans 18 volumes.
The anime series, consisting of 200 episodes and 3 movies.
A reboot of the anime series with updated animation and streamlined storylines.
Collectible figurines of the various Sailor Guardians.
Clothing items inspired by the series, such as t-shirts and dresses.
Sailor Moon can be streamed on various services, such as Hulu, Funimation, and Crunchyroll. It can also be purchased on Blu-ray or DVD.
Sailor Moon Crystal is a reboot of the Sailor Moon anime series, with updated animation and streamlined storylines. It premiered in 2014.
There are various ways to watch Sailor Moon, but one common order is to start with the original anime series, then watch Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon SuperS, and finally Sailor Moon Stars. Alternatively, you could start with the Sailor Moon Crystal series.
Each of the Sailor Guardians has their own unique powers, but Sailor Moon's most iconic power is the ability to use the Moon Stick to perform Moon Tiara Action, where she throws a tiara at her enemies.
Sailor Moon is generally appropriate for all ages, but it does contain some mild violence and themes that may not be suitable for very young children.