List of Sailor Moon Crystal episodes

Japanese promotional poster for the first season of Sailor Moon Crystal

Sailor Moon Crystal, known as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal（クリスタル）, Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru) 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[a], 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[a] (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).

  1. ^ Mohajer-Va-Pesaran, Daphne (July 3, 2013). "Happy birthday, Sailor Moon!". The Japan Times. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  2. ^ Loo, Egan (January 15, 2015). "Sailor Moon Crystal to Air on TV in Japan". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "Sailor Moon Crystal Anime Confirmed for 26 Episodes". Anime News Network. April 30, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
  4. ^ "New Sailor Moon Anime by Toei to Premiere in July". Anime News Network. January 19, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "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!]. Sailor Moon Official (in Japanese). January 8, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  6. ^ ""Sailor Moon Crystal: Death Busters Arc" Cast Additions Introduced". Crunchyroll. January 27, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  7. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 8, 2016). "3rd Season of Sailor Moon Crystal's Spring Premiere, New Staff Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  8. ^ "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]. Mantan Web (in Japanese). June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  9. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 18, 2020). "1st Sailor Moon Eternal Film Delayed to January 8 With 2nd Film Scheduled for February 11". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  10. ^ "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!]. Sailor Moon Official (in Japanese). April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  11. ^ Pineda, Rafael (January 16, 2023). "Sailor Moon Cosmos Anime Films' Video Reveals Sailor Starlights Cast, June Openings". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 16, 2023.


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