Global InformationSailor Moon Crystal information
| Sailor Moon Crystal | |
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| 美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal (Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru) | |
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| Genre | Magical girl |
| Created by | Naoko Takeuchi |
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| Season I: Dark Kingdom | |
| Directed by | Munehisa Sakai |
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| Written by | Yūji Kobayashi |
| Music by | Yasuharu Takanashi |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
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| Episodes | 14 |
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| Season II: Black Moon | |
| Directed by | Munehisa Sakai |
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| Written by | Yūji Kobayashi |
| Music by | Yasuharu Takanashi |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
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| Episodes | 12 |
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| Season III: Death Busters | |
| Directed by | Chiaki Kon |
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| Written by | Yūji Kobayashi |
| Music by | Yasuharu Takanashi |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
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| Original network | Tokyo MX |
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| Original run | April 4, 2016 – June 27, 2016 |
| Episodes | 13 |
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Sailor Moon Crystal, known in Japan as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (Japanese: 美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal, Hepburn: Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru), is a Japanese anime series based on the shōjo manga series Sailor Moon written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi, produced in commemoration of the original series' 20th anniversary.[1] Produced by Toei Animation and directed by Munehisa Sakai (Seasons 1 and 2) and Chiaki Kon (Season 3), the series was streamed worldwide on Niconico from July 5, 2014, to July 18, 2015. Season 1 and 2's episodes were released twice a month.[2][3] Instead of remaking the 1990s anime series preceding it, Toei Animation produced Crystal as a reboot of Sailor Moon and as a more faithful adaptation of the original manga by omitting much of the original material from the first series.[4][5][6] The story focuses on Usagi Tsukino, who is a young girl that obtains the power to become the titular character. Other Sailor Guardians join her in the search for Princess Serenity and the Silver Crystal.[7]
The first episode had an advanced screening on June 30, 2014.[8][9] In May 2014, Viz Media licensed Crystal for an English-language release in North America, simulcasting the series on Neon Alley and Hulu to coincide with the worldwide streaming.[10][11][12] Crunchyroll also simulcast the series in a separate contract with Toei Animation.[13] Viz premiered the first episode as part of their "Sailor Moon Day" celebration at the Anime Expo Convention in Los Angeles.[14]
The third season, based on the Infinity arc of the manga, premiered on April 4, 2016, and concluded on June 27, 2016.[15]
A sequel two-part film, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, based on the Dream arc of the manga, was released in 2021, with the first film released on January 8 and the second on February 11,[16] followed by another sequel two-part film, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie, based on the Stars arc of the manga, which was released on June 9 and 30, 2023.[17]
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- ^ Mohajer-Va-Pesaran, Daphne (July 3, 2013). "Happy birthday, Sailor Moon!". The Japan Times. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (April 30, 2014). "Sailor Moon Crystal Anime Confirmed for 26 Episodes". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ Loo, Egan (January 19, 2014). "New Sailor Moon Anime by Toei to Premiere in July". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ Loo, Egan (January 9, 2014). "New Sailor Moon Anime's Producer: Not Remaking 1st Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ 『美少女戦士セーラームーン』新作アニメシリーズ『ニコニコ動画』にて全世界同時配信決定! (Press release) (in Japanese). Toei Animation. January 10, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ 美少女戦士セーラームーン Crystal 公式ファーストビジュアルブック (in Japanese). Kodansha. August 22, 2014. pp. 33–34.
- ^ アニメ：ストーリー. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Project (in Japanese). Retrieved July 11, 2014.
- ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (May 27, 2014). ""Sailor Moon Crystal" 1st Episode Advance Screening to be Held on June 30". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ Loo, Egan (May 23, 2014). "New Sailor Moon's Premiere Event Excludes Men — Unless Accompanied by Women". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ Loo, Egan (May 16, 2014). "Viz Licenses New Sailor Moon Crystal Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (June 19, 2014). "'Sailor Moon Crystal' Anime Series Coming to Hulu". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ "VIZ MEDIA PREMIERES ANTICIPATED SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL ANIME SERIES ON NEON ALLEY AND HULU ON JULY 5TH" (Press release). San Francisco, California: Viz Media. June 19, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (May 26, 2014). "Crunchyroll to Stream "Sailor Moon Crystal" Anime". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ^ "VIZ MEDIA CELEBRATES SAILOR MOON DAY AT 2014 ANIME EXPO" (Press release). San Francisco, California: Viz Media. June 17, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ ""Sailor Moon Crystal: Death Busters Arc" Cast Additions Introduced". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (April 28, 2022). "Sailor Moon Manga's Final Arc Gets 2 Sailor Moon Cosmos Films in Early Summer 2023". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 28, 2022.