Sailor Moon Crystal, known as in Japan, is the second anime adaptation of the Sailor Moon manga series by Naoko Takeuchi, and serves as a reboot by closely following the original manga than the first anime series. Directed by Munehisa Sakai at Toei Animation, written by Yūji Kobayashi, and character designed by Yukie Sakō, the first two seasons of the series were streamed worldwide on the Niconico website from July 5, 2014, to July 18, 2015, and the Blu-ray updated version aired on Tokyo MX between April 6 and September 28, 2015. The 26 episodes covered the corresponding chapters of the re-release manga (Dark Kingdom and Black Moon arc). From episodes 1–26, the opening theme is "MOON PRIDE" while the ending theme is "Moonbow" both by Momoiro Clover Z.
The third season, directed by Chiaki Kon, and character designed by Akira Takahashi, aired on Tokyo MX between April 4 and June 27, 2016. The 13 episodes covered the Infinity arc of the manga. From episodes 27–39, the opening theme is "Fall in Love with the New Moon" by Etsuko Yakushimaru (ep 27–30, 39), Mitsuko Horie (ep 31–34), and Momoiro Clover Z (ep 35–38) while the ending themes are "Eternal Eternity" by Junko Minagawa and Sayaka Ohara (as Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, ep 27–30, 39), "A Maiden's Advice" by Misato Fukuen (as Chibiusa, ep 31–34), and "Eternity Brings Two Together" by Kenji Nojima (as Tuxedo Mask, ep 35–38).
A sequel two-part anime film titled Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, directed by Chiaki Kon at both Toei Animation and Studio Deen, written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, and character designed by Kazuko Tadano, was released in 2021, with the first film on January 8, and the second film on February 11. The films covered the Dream arc of the manga. The main theme for both films are "Moon Color Chainon", performed by Momoiro Clover Z with Sailor5Guardians, and the ending themes are "Wanting to be Together with You" by Yoko Ishida (first film), and "I'll Go As Myself" by ANZA (second film).
Another sequel two-part anime film titled Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie, directed by Tomoya Takahashi at Toei Animation and Studio Deen, written by Fudeyasu and character designed by Tadano, was released in June 2023, with the first film on the 9th, and the second film on the 30th. The films covered the Stars arc of the manga. The main theme for both films are "Moon Flower", performed by Daoko, while the opening themes are "Moonlight Legend" by Sailor5Guardians (first film), and "Sailor Star Song" by Nana Mizuki, Marina Inoue, Saori Hayami and Ayane Sakura (as Sailor Kakyuu and Sailor Starlights respectively) (second film).
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Series overview No.SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired/release dateDirectionFirst airedLast aired1Season 1: Dark Kingdom14July 5, 2014January 17, 2015Munehisa Sakai2Season 2: Black Moon12February 7, 2015July 18, 20153Season 3: Death Busters13April 4, 2016June 27, 2016Chiaki KonNo.FilmsNo. of filmsPart 1Part 2Direction4Sailor Moon Eternal2January 8, 2021February 11, 2021Chiaki Kon5Sailor Moon Cosmos2June 9, 2023June 30, 2023Tomoya TakahashiTotal39 + 4July 5, 2014June 30, 2023-
Episode list Season 1: Dark Kingdom (2014)
Season 2: Black Moon (2015)
Season 3: Death Busters (2016)
Films
Home media releases Japanese King Records released the first two seasons in 13 volumes on DVD and Blu-ray format.
+ King Records (Japan, Region A/2) VolumeEpisodes Limited edition Blu-ray release date DVD/Blu-ray release dateVolume 1 1–2 October 15, 2014 November 12, 2014Volume 2 3–4 November 12, 2014 December 10, 2014Volume 3 5–6 December 10, 2014 January 14, 2015Volume 4 7–8 January 14, 2015 February 11, 2015Volume 5 9–10 February 11, 2015 March 11, 2015Volume 6 11–12 March 11, 2015 April 8, 2015Volume 7 13–14 April 8, 2015 May 13, 2015Volume 8 15–16 May 13, 2015 June 10, 2015Volume 9 17–18 June 10, 2015 July 8, 2015Volume 10 19–20 July 8, 2015 August 12, 2015Volume 11 21–22 August 12, 2015 September 9, 2015Volume 12 23–24 September 9, 2015 October 7, 2015Volume 13 25–26 October 7, 2015 November 11, 2015
Evil Line Records released 3 volumes of the third season in DVD and Blu-ray format.
+ Evil Line Records (Japan, Region A/2) VolumeEpisodes Limited edition Blu-ray release date DVD/Blu-ray release dateVolume 1 27–30 June 29, 2016 –Volume 2 31–34 July 27, 2016 –Volume 3 35–39 August 31, 2016 –
English Viz Media has licensed the series for release on DVD and Blu-ray format in North America. Madman Entertainment licensed the series for home video release in Australia and New Zealand.
+ Viz Media (United States and Canada, Region A/1) Volume Episodes DVD/Blu-ray release dateVolume 1 1–14 August 16, 2016Volume 2 15–26 February 28, 2017Volume 3 27–39 December 5, 2017
+ Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand, Region B/4) Volume Episodes DVD/Blu-ray release date Volume 1 1–14 September 7, 2016 Volume 2 15–26 April 5, 2017 Volume 3 27–39 February 21, 2018 Complete Collection 1–39 September 5, 2018
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