List of Sailor Moon Crystal episodes explained

Sailor Moon Crystal, known as in Japan, is a Japanese anime series based on the shōjo manga series Sailor Moon written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi and produced in commemoration of the original series' 20th anniversary.[1] 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 Japanese television (Tokyo MX) from April 6, 2015 to September 28, 2015.[2] The 26 episodes covered the corresponding chapters of the re-release manga (Dark Kingdom and Black Moon arc).[3] [4] From episodes 1-26, the opening theme is "MOON PRIDE" while the ending theme is "Moonbow" both by Momoiro Clover Z.

In September 2015, Toei Animation announced that a third season was in production. The third season of Sailor Moon Crystal covered the Infinity arc of the manga.[5] [6] The third season was directed by Chiaki Kon, and character designed by Akira Takahashi.[7] The first episode of the third season was previewed at the Animate Ikebukuro store in Tokyo on March 6, 2016. The third season consisted of 13 episodes and debuted on Japanese television (also on Tokyo MX) from April 4, 2016, to June 27, 2016. 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.[8] [9] 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.[10] [11] 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 dateDirection
First airedLast aired
1Season 1: Dark Kingdom14July 5, 2014January 17, 2015Munehisa Sakai
2Season 2: Black Moon12February 7, 2015July 18, 2015
3Season 3: Death Busters13April 4, 2016June 27, 2016Chiaki Kon
No.FilmsNo. of filmsPart 1Part 2Direction
4Sailor Moon Eternal2January 8, 2021February 11, 2021Chiaki Kon
5Sailor Moon Cosmos2June 9, 2023June 30, 2023Tomoya Takahashi
Total39 + 4July 5, 2014June 30, 2023-

Episode list

Season 3: Death Busters (2016)

Home media releases

Japanese

King Records released the first two seasons in 13 volumes on DVD and Blu-ray format.[12]

King Records (Japan, Region A/2)
VolumeEpisodesLimited edition Blu-ray release dateDVD/Blu-ray release date
Volume 11–2October 15, 2014[13] November 12, 2014[14] [15]
Volume 23–4November 12, 2014[16] December 10, 2014[17] [18]
Volume 35–6December 10, 2014[19] January 14, 2015[20] [21]
Volume 47–8January 14, 2015[22] February 11, 2015[23] [24]
Volume 59–10February 11, 2015[25] March 11, 2015[26] [27]
Volume 611–12March 11, 2015[28] April 8, 2015[29] [30]
Volume 713–14April 8, 2015[31] May 13, 2015[32] [33]
Volume 815–16May 13, 2015[34] June 10, 2015[35] [36]
Volume 917–18June 10, 2015[37] July 8, 2015[38] [39]
Volume 1019–20July 8, 2015[40] August 12, 2015[41] [42]
Volume 1121–22August 12, 2015[43] September 9, 2015[44] [45]
Volume 1223–24September 9, 2015[46] October 7, 2015[47]
Volume 1325–26October 7, 2015[48] November 11, 2015[49] [50]

Evil Line Records released 3 volumes of the third season in DVD and Blu-ray format.

Evil Line Records (Japan, Region A/2)
VolumeEpisodesLimited edition Blu-ray release dateDVD/Blu-ray release date
Volume 127-30June 29, 2016–
Volume 231-34July 27, 2016–
Volume 335-39August 31, 2016–

English

Viz Media has licensed the series for release on DVD and Blu-ray format in North America.[51] Madman Entertainment licensed the series for home video release in Australia and New Zealand.[52]

Viz Media (United States and Canada, Region A/1)
VolumeEpisodesDVD/Blu-ray release date
Volume 11–14August 16, 2016[53]
Volume 215–26February 28, 2017[54]
Volume 327–39December 5, 2017[55]
Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand, Region B/4)
VolumeEpisodesDVD/Blu-ray release date
Volume 11–14September 7, 2016[56]
Volume 215–26April 5, 2017[57]
Volume 327–39February 21, 2018[58]
Complete Collection1–39September 5, 2018[59]

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: New Sailor Moon Anime by Toei to Premiere in July. Anime News Network. January 19, 2014. May 24, 2014.
  5. Web site: アニメ『美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal』第3期 ＜デス・バスターズ編＞今春スタート！ キャスト発表は1/27ニコ生で！. "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal" Anime Season 3: Death Busters arc to Premiere in Spring! Cast to Announce on Niconico on January 27!. January 8, 2016. Sailor Moon Official. ja. January 8, 2016.
  6. Web site: "Sailor Moon Crystal: Death Busters Arc" Cast Additions Introduced. Crunchyroll. January 27, 2016. February 18, 2016.
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  8. Web site: セーラームーン：劇場版アニメ「Eternal」前編が2021年1月8日公開に 後編は2月11日. "Sailor Moon": "Eternal" Films' Part 1 to Release in January 8, 2021, Part 2 on February 11. June 18, 2020. Mantan Web. ja. June 18, 2020.
  9. Web site: 1st Sailor Moon Eternal Film Delayed to January 8 With 2nd Film Scheduled for February 11. 2020-06-18. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Anime News Network. 2020-06-18.
  10. Web site: April 28, 2022 . 劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンCosmos」 2023年初夏、2部作連続公開決定！ . "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie" Coming Soon in 2023 in Two-Parts! . April 28, 2022 . Sailor Moon Official . ja.
  11. Web site: Sailor Moon Cosmos Anime Films' Video Reveals Sailor Starlights Cast, June Openings. Pineda. Rafael. January 16, 2023. Anime News Network. January 16, 2023.
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  52. Web site: Madman Acquires Iconic Sailor Moon Anime Series.. November 28, 2014. Anime News Network. September 27, 2018.
  53. Web site: Sailor Moon Crystal Set 1 Blu-ray/DVD. Right Stuf. English. May 5, 2016.
  54. Web site: Sailor Moon Crystal Set 2 Blu-ray/DVD. Right Stuf. English. Jan 27, 2017.
  55. Web site: Sailor Moon Crystal Set 3 Limited Edition Blu-Ray/DVD. Right Stuf. English. July 4, 2017.
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  57. Web site: Sailor Moon Crystal Set 2 (Eps 15-26) Limited Edition DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515192449/https://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/38837/sailor-moon-crystal-set-2-eps-1526-limited-edition-dvd-bluray-combo. May 15, 2018. September 27, 2018.
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