Sailor Moon Crystal 2014

Overview

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.