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Sailor Moon Crystal 2014

★ 8.1/10 · 662 votes TV-14 AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 39 eps Ended
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What is Sailor Moon Crystal?

Sailor Moon Crystal is a Japanese anime series based on the shojo manga series Sailor Moon, which was written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. Known in Japan as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, the production serves as an adaptation of the original work.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Ended
Episodes
39
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Jul 5, 2014
Last aired
Jun 27, 2016
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX, Niconico
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Sailor Moon Crystal is a Japanese anime series based on the shojo manga series Sailor Moon, which was written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. Known in Japan as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, the production serves as an adaptation of the original work. The series follows the protagonist Usagi Tsukino, a middle school student who discovers that she and her friends possess the power to transform into Sailor Guardians. As a guardian of justice, Usagi is sent on a quest to locate a Silver Crystal. This mission is critical, as she must secure the artifact before the Dark Kingdom invades the Earth. The show depicts these characters as they work to protect the world from darkness. The series features voice performances from actors including Kotono Mitsuishi, Ryo Hirohashi, Kenji Nojima, and Stephanie Sheh. The program was created by Naoko Takeuchi and is available for viewing on the Netflix streaming platform. It is a distinct production from other media referencing the term sailor, which generally refers to a mariner or seafarer.

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“A young girl is tasked with protecting Earth from an invading force using a mystical crystal.”

Reasons to watch
  • faithful adaptation
  • action-oriented narrative
Keep in mind
  • fast-paced storytelling

Watch it if you enjoy stories about young guardians fighting to protect the world.

The series contains fantasy action and themes of protecting justice.

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Season 1 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the main goal of the protagonist?

The protagonist must locate a Silver Crystal to stop the Dark Kingdom from invading Earth.

Who is the lead character?

The lead character is Usagi Tsukino.

What is the genre of the series?

The series is a fantasy adventure involving guardians of justice.

What is the primary threat?

The primary threat is an invasion by the Dark Kingdom.

Is this a quest-based story?

Yes, the plot centers on a quest to secure a powerful artifact.