Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars
Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians are about to face their greatest challenge yet—high school! But as the girls take their next big step in life, a mysterious force frees the evil Queen Nehalennia! Who could be behind this new wave of evil? And why are the Sailor Star Lights so resistant to working with Sailor Moon?
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Sailor Moon Season 4.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Season overview
Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians are about to face their greatest challenge yet—high school! But as the girls take their next big step in life, a mysterious force frees the evil Queen Nehalennia! Who could be behind this new wave of evil? And why are the Sailor Star Lights so resistant to working with Sailor Moon?
Episode Guide
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The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns
Mar 9, 1996 · 24 min
As Usagi and her friends begin high school, a mysterious force releases Queen Nehellenia from her mirror, encouraging her to take revenge on them.
Saturn Awakens: The Ten Sailor Guardians Unite
Mar 23, 1996 · 24 min
While Queen Nehellenia continues to exert her evil influence on the earth, the rapidly aging Hotaru re-awakens as Sailor Saturn.
The Cursed Mirror: Mamoru Caught in a Nightmare
Apr 13, 1996 · 24 min
People all around Tokyo, including Mamoru, become entranced by mirrors. Usagi remembers a shadow she saw in Mamoru's mirror, and races off with the other soldiers to find him.
Night of Destiny: The Sailor Guardians' Ordeals
Apr 20, 1996 · 24 min
Sailor Moon is left devastated after seeing Mamoru get abducted right before her very eyes. To make matters worse, Nehelenia's action is starting to cause a time paradox, which thr
For Love: The Endless Battle in the Dark World
Apr 27, 1996 · 24 min
Sailor Moon runs off to save Mamoru from Nehelina alone. The rest of the Sailor Guardians try to go after her, but one by one they fall victim to Nehelina's traps.
Moon Power of Love: The Nightmare Ends
May 4, 1996 · 24 min
Sailor Chibi Moon and Sailor Saturn make it to Nehelinia's palace, where Mamoru is being held prisoner. But despite their best efforts, the two Guardians are unable to free him, an
Farewells and Encounters: The Transitioning Stars of Destiny
May 11, 1996 · 24 min
Mamoru tells Usagi that he's accepted an offer to study abroad in the U.S., which will force them to have a long-distance relationship. Saddened at first, Usagi eventually decides
A School Storm: The Transfer Students Are Idols
May 18, 1996 · 24 min
Usagi runs into Seiya again and is annoyed by his cocky attitude. The next day, she is surprised to find that Seiya and the rest of the Three Lights have transferred to her school.
Becoming an Idol: Minako's Ambition
May 25, 1996 · 24 min
Minako decides to work for the Three Lights as their personal assistant thinking it will help her quickly get into the entertainment industry. But Minkao soon realizes that being a
Fighter’s Secret Identity: The Shocking Super Transformation
Jun 8, 1996 · 24 min
The Three Lights are rehearsing for their upcoming musical, which they will be starring in. But they seem to have a hard time winning the approval of the stage director, especially
A Star of Dreams and Wishes: Taiki’s Transformation
Jun 15, 1996 · 24 min
Ami invited Taiki to come and watch the Wataru's Comet pass by Earth with their science teacher, Amanogawa, only to be rejected.
Luna's Discovery: The Real Face of Yaten
Jun 22, 1996 · 24 min
Yaten temporarily adopts Luna.
Friend or Foe? Star Lights and the Sailor Guardians
Jun 29, 1996 · 24 min
Taiki asks Makoto to appear on a cooking show with him. Usagi decides to tag along, but her clumsiness creates a huge mess at the TV studio.
Calling of the Shining Stars: Enter Haruka and Michiru
Jul 13, 1996 · 24 min
Usagi and the girls try to buy tockets to a Three Lights concert, only to learn it is already sold out. Michiru then passes by and gives them the tickets, revealing that she will b
Seiya and Usagi's Heart-Pounding Date
Jul 20, 1996 · 24 min
Seiya asks Usagi on a date, to which she reluctantly agrees. Sailor Iron Mouse attempts to make up for her recent failures by going after Seiya's star seed.
Invaders from Outer Space: The Coming of Siren
Aug 3, 1996 · 24 min
Usagi and Lina encounters a little girl who appears to be lost. The two later return home that day and are surprised to find the same girl now living in Usagi's house as her younge
The Screaming Dead: Terror of the Camp Monster
Aug 10, 1996 · 24 min
Over the summer, the girls go camping in the mountains, where they run into the Three Lights, who are there shooting for an upcoming film.
A Night Alone Together: Usagi in Danger
Aug 17, 1996 · 24 min
When Usagi is home alone, she invites Seiya over. The other Senshi and some surprise visitors show up as well!
Taiki's Song Filled with Passion and Faith
Aug 31, 1996 · 24 min
Taiki begins to question if their activity as the Three Lights is really helping with their goal of finding their missing princess. His frustration continues to grow, to the point
Chibi-Chibi's Mystery: The Big Noisy Chase
Sep 7, 1996 · 24 min
Lately, Chibi-Chibi has been coming home with a lot of snacks. Curious to know where she's been getting all the snacks from, Usagi and the girls decide to follow Chibi-Chibi around
The Shining Power of a Star: Chibi-Chibi's Transformation
Sep 14, 1996 · 24 min
Usagi finds herself teamed up with Seiya for the annual school softball tournament. To make matters worse, Isagi becomes a target of Seiya's fans, who think she is hitting on him.
Invitation to Terror: Usagi's Night Flight
Sep 21, 1996 · 24 min
Sailor Aluminum Siren learns that Usagi is Sailor Moon. Using this knowledge, she sets a trap on a plane where the Three Lights are holding an in-flight event in order to get Usagi
Duty or Friendship: Conflict Between the Sailor Guardians
Oct 19, 1996 · 24 min
The Inner Senshi and the Starlights learn each others real identities, but distrust each other, Usagi and Seiya try to bring both groups together.
Truth Revealed: The Star Lights' Past
Oct 26, 1996 · 24 min
Seiya and Usagi try to stay together after the Outer Senshi and the other two Starlights forbid them from seeing each other.
Butterflies of Light: A New Chapter on the Horizon
Nov 9, 1996 · 24 min
Ami and the others try to clear up the misunderstanding the Three Lights have about Usagi but are unable to get in touch with them. As a last resort, the girls decide to enter a vi
Go for Your Dream: Minako Becomes an Idol
Nov 16, 1996 · 24 min
Minako is close to realizing her lifelong dream of become an idol after making it to the final round of auditions in a talent-search contest. But Minako is now thinking of turning
The Stolen Silver Crystal: Princess Kakyu Appears
Nov 30, 1996 · 24 min
Usagi and her classmates are all busy preparing for the upcoming Juban School Festival. Meanwhile, Sailor Lead Crow finds a note left behind by her deceased friend Sailor Aluminum
Crusade for the Galaxy: Legend of the Sailor Wars
Dec 7, 1996 · 24 min
Princess Kakyu, the missing princess whom the Star Lights have long been searching for, finally appears before the Sailor Guardians. Princess Kakyu explains that she has come to Ea
Princess Kakyu Perishes: Advent of Galaxia
Dec 14, 1996 · 24 min
Usagi finally confesses to Rei that she has been unable to get in touch with Mamoru for the past several months. Meanwhile, the Three Lights publicly announce their intention to di
Countdown to Destruction: The Sailor Guardians' Last Battle
Jan 11, 1997 · 24 min
Princess Kakyu perishes after being defeated by Galaxia. Devastated, the Sailor Star Lights go after Galaxia to avenge their fallen princess. Meanwhile, Sailor Moon and the rest of
Ruler of the Galaxy: The Menace of Galaxia
Jan 18, 1997 · 24 min
Sailor Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus lose their star seeds after shielding Sailor Moon and the Star Lights from Galaxia's attack. The four Outer Guardians entrust Sailor Moon t
Dying Stars: Uranus and Neptune's Last Stand
Jan 25, 1997 · 24 min
Uranus and Neptune have turned against the Sailor Guardians by swearing allegiance to Galaxia. Despite Sailor Moon's desperate plea, the two continue their attack, forcing Sailor M
The Light of Hope: Final Battle for the Galaxy
Feb 1, 1997 · 24 min
Galaxia is revealed to be the Legendary Sailor Guardian who sealed away Chaos long ago. However, she has since become corrupt and has gone to conquer the galaxy herself.
Usagi's Love: The Moonlight Illuminates the Galaxy
Feb 8, 1997 · 24 min
As Galaxia closes in to take Sailor Moon's star seed, the Light of Hope finally reveals itself. Turning into a sword, the Light of Hope begs Usagi to use its power to stop Galaxia,