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Sailor Moon is a magical girl franchise created by Naoko Takeuchi. It began as a manga in 1991 and was adapted into an anime series in 1992. The story follows Usagi Tsukino, a middle school girl who transforms into Sailor Moon to protect Earth from evil forces. The franchise spans five original anime seasons, films, musicals, video games, and a reboot series, Sailor Moon Crystal. Its global impact has made it a cultural icon and one of the most successful shōjo franchises in history.

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Sailor Moon (1992) anime poster
Sailor Moon
Created by
Naoko Takeuchi
First Film
Sailor Moon R
Latest Film
Sailor Moon Cosmos
First TV Show
Sailor Moon
Latest TV Show
Sailor Moon Crystal
First Episode Air Date
March 7, 1992

Cast
Kotono Mitsuishi, Aya Hisakawa, Michie Tomizawa, Emi Shinohara, Rika Fukami, Tôru Furuya, Keiko Han, Megumi Ogata, Kae Araki, Masako Katsuki
TV Show(s)
Sailor Moon Crystal
Movie(s)
Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S: The Movie, Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie, Sailor Moon Eternal, Sailor Moon Cosmos
Character(s)
Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, Sailor Chibi Moon, Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune, Sailor Pluto

Sailor Moon (1992)

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