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Sailor Moon R
The anime series logo, which translates to Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes43
Release
Original networkTV Asahi
Original releaseMarch 6, 1993 –
March 12, 1994
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Sailor Moon R takes strong characters and develops them into even better characters. Ami, Rei, Makoto, Minako and Usagi all have episodes that focus on their characters and develop them. They all get their own story arcs as well, which gives them all their own chances to shine and heroic moments. Looking for episode specific information on Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R (Sailor Moon R)? Then you should check out MyAnimeList! Usagi Tsukino and her friends have been living peacefully until they are called into action again as Sailor Guardians, planetary warriors fighting for the peace of the galaxy. Usagi, also known as Sailor Moon, leads their group into battle when a new threat from.

The second season of the Sailor Moon anime series, titled Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R[1][2] (美少女戦士セーラームーンRBishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Āru), was produced by Toei Animation and directed by Junichi Sato and Kunihiko Ikuhara. According to the booklet from the Sailor Moon Memorial Song Box,[3] the letter 'R' stands for the word 'Romance', 'Return' or 'Rose'.

Like the rest of the series, it follows the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and her fellow Sailor Guardians. The first 13 episodes consist of the 'Makai Tree' arc, while the following 29 episodes consist of the 'Black Moon Clan' arc which adapts the fourth through seventh volumes of the manga by Naoko Takeuchi. After defeating the Dark Kingdom, the Sailor Guardians encounter the Hell Tree aliens. Afterwards, the Black Moon Clan starts planning an operation to steal energy at the Star Points of the future Crystal Tokyo, forcing the Sailor Guardians to confront them with her daughter from the future, Chibiusa.

This season makes use of two pieces of theme music: one opening theme and one ending theme. The opening theme, titled 'Moonlight Densetsu' (ムーンライト伝説Mūnraito Densetsu, lit. 'Moonlight Legend') , is performed by the idol group DALI.[4] The ending theme 'Otome no Policy' (乙女のポリシーOtome no Porishī, lit. 'A Maiden's Policy') is performed by Yoko Ishida.[4] DIC Entertainment used an English-language version of the Japanese opening theme as both the opening and ending theme.[5]

The season aired from March 6, 1993 to March 12, 1994 on TV Asahi in Japan. In the 1994 'favorite episode' polls for Animage, 'Protect Chibiusa! Clash of the 10 Warriors' came in eighth place.[6] The following year, 'The Final Battle Between Light and Darkness! Love Sworn to the Future' came in seventh place.[7]

The season was licensed and heavily edited for a dubbed broadcast and VHS/DVD release in English by DIC Entertainment (now WildBrain). It was the last season to be dubbed by DIC. The first 25 episodes of their adaptation were aired on the Canadian channel YTV from October 25 to November 28, 1995.[8] Eventually, the remaining 17 episodes aired from October 4 to November 21, 1997, omitting only one of the season's 43 episodes. Starting with the third season, Cloverway Inc. took over dubbing new episodes for broadcast on Cartoon Network. Later, ADV Films re-released the series in an uncut, albeit subtitle-only, DVD box set, which also omitted episode 67 from the release. Afterward, in 2014, Viz Media began redubbing the series from the start for an uncut release, and released R in two DVD/Blu-ray boxsets on July 14 and October 27, 2015.

  • 2Home video releases
    • 2.1Japanese
    • 2.2English
      • 2.2.1VHS
      • 2.2.2DVD
      • 2.2.3Blu-ray + DVD combo

Episode list (1993–1994)[edit]

No.DiC Entertainment dub title[8]
Original Japanese[9] and Viz Media[10] titles
Episode director(s)Writer(s)Art director(s)Animation director(s)Original airdate[9]English airdate
Orig./VizDiC
4741'The Return of Sailor Moon'
'Moon Returns: The Mysterious Aliens Appear'
Transcription: 'Mūn fukkatsu! Nazo no eirian shutsugen' (Japanese: ムーン復活!謎のエイリアン出現)
Kazuhisa TakenouchiShigeru YanagawaYoshiyuki ShikanoTaichi NakamuraMarch 6, 1993November 22, 1995
Following the defeat of the Dark Kingdom, Usagi and her friends live happy but separate lives as the result of having their memories altered to not remember being Sailor Guardians. But the presence of two aliens called Ail and Ann, who assumed the identities of Seijuro and Natsumi and are gathering life energy from humans, forces Luna to restore Usagi's memories and ability to transform into Sailor Moon.
4842'So You Want to Be in Pictures'
'For Love and for Justice: Sailor Guardians Once Again'
Transcription: 'Ai to seigi yue! Sērā Senshi futatabi' (Japanese: 愛と正義ゆえ!セーラー戦士再び)
Yūji EndōKatsuyuki SumisawaMinoru ŌkōchiShinya HasegawaMarch 13, 1993November 23, 1995
Ami, Rei, Makoto, and Minako meet by chance during a casting call for a potential movie role, but an infiltration by Ail and Ann's Cardian monster forces Luna to reawaken their former memories as Sailor Guardians to help Sailor Moon once more.
4943'A Knight to Remember'
'For Whom is the White Rose? The Moonlight Knight Appears'
Transcription: 'Shiroi bara wa dare ni? Tsukikage no Naito tōjō' (Japanese: 白いバラは誰に?月影の騎士登場)
Harume KosakaSukehiro TomitaKenichi TajiriMasahiro AndōMarch 20, 1993November 24, 1995
Makoto becomes distraught when a Cardian targets her friend Shinozaki and she must fight to protect him, despite feeling weak from donating blood to save his life. A mysterious new ally appears, calling himself the Moonlight Knight.
5044'VR Madness'
'Usagi's Crisis: The Tiara Stops Working'
Transcription: 'Usagi no kiki! Tiara sadō sezu' (Japanese: うさぎの危機!ティアラ作動せず)
Takao YoshizawaMegumi SugiharaKazuyuki HashimotoKatsumi TamegaiApril 10, 1993November 27, 1995
Usagi goes with her younger brother Shingo and their father to a virtual-reality arcade which another Cardian attacks. But Usagi's Sailor powers begin to wane in the midst of the battle, preventing her from defeating the enemy.
5145'Cherry Blossom Time'
'A New Transformation: Usagi's Power-Up'
Transcription: 'Atarashiki henshin! Usagi pawā appu' (Japanese: 新しき変身!うさぎパワーアップ)
Kunihiko IkuharaShigeru YanagawaYoshiyuki ShikanoHisashi KagawaApril 17, 1993November 28, 1995
A Cardian attack during a cherry-blossom viewing shatters Usagi's Brooch renders Usagi powerless and her friends helpless until Queen Serenity fuses the Silver Crystal into Usagi's shattered brooch, giving her the Crystal Star Compact that is activated by saying Moon Crystal Power, Make Up- and a new much stronger wand known as the Cutie Moon Rod that activates the 'Moon Princess Halation' attack.
5246'Kindergarten Chaos'
'The Targeted Kindergarteners: Venus to the Rescue'
Transcription: 'Nerawareta enji! Vīnasu daikatsuyaku' (Japanese: 狙われた園児!ヴィーナス大活躍)
Takuya IgarashiKatsuyuki SumisawaMinoru ŌkōchiTaichi NakamuraApril 24, 1993November 29, 1995
Minako becomes entangled with a kindergarten student who hero-worships Sailor Moon, just as the aliens choose to target younger victims for their energy. Sailor Venus becomes much stronger and more powerful and gains a new much stronger attack called Crescent Beam Shower.
5347'Much Ado About Babysitting'
'Mamoru and Usagi's Babysitting Mayhem'
Transcription: 'Mamoru to Usagi no bebīshittā sōdō' (Japanese: 衛とうさぎのベビーシッター騒動)
Yūji EndōSukehiro TomitaKenichi TajiriKazuko TadanoMay 1, 1993November 30, 1995
When a Cardian attacks a nursery, Usagi and Mamoru have to watch over a baby boy together, even though Mamoru still doesn't remember their previous strong and close romantic love connection. Sailor Mercury gains a new and much stronger attack, Bubble Spray Freezing, that can freeze enemies in solid ice.
5448'Raye's Day in the Spotlight'
'The School Festival is for Me?! Queen Rei's Song'
Transcription: 'Bunkasai wa watashi no tame?! Rei joō nesshō' (Japanese: 文化祭は私のため?!レイ女王熱唱)
Harume KosakaKatsuyuki SumisawaKazuyuki HashimotoMasahiro AndōMay 8, 1993December 1, 1995
Rei goes into song-writing for a festival at her school. Ail and Ann target the event and find themselves unwittingly becoming part of the festivities. Sailor Mars gains a much stronger and more powerful fire/flame-based attack Fire Soul Bird that is a massive fireball in the shape of a phoenix.
5549'Food Fetish'
'Is Seijuro the Moonlight Knight? Mako on Fire'
Transcription: 'Tsukikage wa Seijūrō? Moeru Mako-chan' (Japanese: 月影は星十郎?もえるまこちゃん)
Kazuhisa TakenouchiMegumi SugiharaYoshiyuki ShikanoIkuko ItoMay 22, 1993December 4, 1995
Makoto tries to reach out towards Ail, her latest crush, with a bentō of love, but merely ends up getting Ann riled and ready to strike back. Sailor Jupiter becomes much stronger and gains a much stronger and more powerful lightning/electric-based attack, Supreme Thunder Dragon.
5650'Mirror, Mirror on the Wall'
'Steal a Kiss from Mamoru! An's Project Snow White'
Transcription: 'Mamoru no kisu ubae! An no Shirayuki-hime sakusen' (Japanese: 衛のキス奪え!アンの白雪姫作戦)
Noriyo SasakiSukehiro TomitaMinoru ŌkōchiShinya HasegawaMay 29, 1993December 5, 1995
Mamoru's college friends put on a production of 'Snow White', but all the others pull out, so Usagi and friends volunteer. An makes sure she gets the part of Snow White alongside Mamoru's 'Prince' role, hoping to steal a kiss. Ail becomes jealous and attacks the production with a Cardian.
5751'Detention Doldrums'
'After School Trouble: Usagi is a Target'
Transcription: 'Hōkago ni goyōjin! Nerawareta Usagi' (Japanese: 放課後にご用心!狙われたうさぎ)
Yūji EndōKatsuyuki SumisawaKenichi TajiriTaichi NakamuraJune 5, 1993December 6, 1995
Usagi and An find themselves stuck in detention together after Usagi is caught eating in class and An mouths off to Haruna. An gradually resolves to reach out and steal Usagi's energy for survival, just as Ail fights the Senshi with another Cardian that is disobeying orders.
5852'Secret Garden'
'Disconnecting Love: The Raging Makai Tree'
Transcription: 'Surechigau ai no kokoro! Ikari no Makaiju' (Japanese: すれちがう愛の心!怒りの魔界樹)
Takao YoshizawaShigeru YanagawaKazuyuki HashimotoKazuko TadanoJune 12, 1993December 7, 1995
Ail and An begin to feel emotions they have never felt before when they find that the Makai Tree is withering to death. However, Usagi discovers the tree when she opens a door and it tries to capture her and drain her life energy.
5953'Treed'
'True Love Awakens: The Makai Tree's Secret'
Transcription: 'Mezameru shinjitsu no ai! Makaiju no himitsu' (Japanese: めざめる真実の愛!魔界樹の秘密)
Kazuhisa TakenouchiShigeru YanagawaYoshiyuki ShikanoKatsumi TamegaiJune 19, 1993December 8, 1995
The Makai Tree reveals its history and purpose, revealed to thrive on love rather than stolen life energy. Sailor Moon heals and cleanses the tree with her Cutie Moon Rod, turning it into a sapling. The Moonlight Knight reveals himself as an embodiment of Mamoru's subconscious, fading back into Mamoru's body with his memories restored. An is revived with her and Ail taking the Makai Sapling to a new planet to raise under their love.
6054'Serena Times Two'
'Angel or Devil? The Mysterious Girl from the Sky'
Transcription: 'Tenshi? Akuma? Sora kara kita nazo no shōjo' (Japanese: 天使?悪魔?空からきた謎の少女)
Kunihiko IkuharaSukehiro TomitaMinoru ŌkōchiMasahiro AndōJune 26, 1993November 6, 1995
As Mamoru and Usagi lean in for a romantic kiss, a small girl with bright pink hair falls out of the sky and lands on Usagi, demanding the Legendary Silver Crystal from her. The girl, also named Usagi, quickly gets nicknamed 'Chibiusa'. Usagi starts to become suspicious when she returns home and her family identifies Chibiusa as her cousin. Meanwhile, a new enemy, the Black Moon Clan, comes to Tokyo looking for Chibiusa.
6155'The Cosmetic Caper'
'Usagi Devastated: Mamoru Declares a Break-Up'
Transcription: 'Usagi daishokku! Mamoru no zekkō sengen' (Japanese: うさぎ大ショック!衛の絶交宣言)
Kōnosuke UdaSukehiro TomitaKenichi TajiriMasahide YanagisawaJuly 3, 1993November 7, 1995
Mamoru begins to have strange nightmares warning him to avoid Usagi at all costs that he is forced to break up with her, just as the Black Moon starts planning an operation to steal energy at the Crystal Points of the future Crystal Tokyo.
6256'Sailor Mercury Moving On?'
'A Guardian's Friendship: Goodbye, Ami'
Transcription: 'Senshi no yūjō! Sayonara Ami-chan' (Japanese: 戦士の友情!さよなら亜美ちゃん)
Harume KosakaKatsuyuki SumisawaKazuyuki HashimotoTaichi NakamuraJuly 10, 1993November 8, 1995
Ami receives an invitation to study abroad in Germany, and she accepts the offer. But in the end she decides not to go so she can save her friends from a Droid who can control ice. The Guardians also receive new transformation-devices and new and much stronger Sailor abilities and attacks.
6357'Gramps in a Pickle'
'Women Must Be Strong and Beautiful: Rei's New Special Technique'
Transcription: 'Onna wa tsuyoku utsukushiku! Rei no shin hissatsu waza' (Japanese: 女は強く美しく!レイの新必殺技)
Yūji EndōShigeru YanagawaYoshiyuki ShikanoShinya HasegawaJuly 24, 1993November 9, 1995
Rei's grandfather tries to attract more girls to the shrine, but Koan targets it in its role as a Crystal Point.
6458'Trouble Comes Thundering Down'
'In Search of the Silver Crystal: Chibi-Usa's Secret'
Transcription: 'Ginzuishou motomete! Chibiusa no himitsu' (Japanese: 銀水晶を求めて!ちびうさの秘密)
Takao YoshizawaSukehiro TomitaMinoru ŌkōchiKazuko TadanoJuly 31, 1993November 10, 1995
Continuing her search for the Silver Crystal in the midst of a Droid attack, a saddened Chibiusa accidentally causes a gravitational disturbance with her great magical strength and power.
6559'A Charmed Life'
'Dispute Over Love: Minako and Makoto's Conflict'
Transcription: 'Koi no ronsō! Minako to Makoto ga tairitsu' (Japanese: 恋の論争!美奈子とまことが対立)
Takuya IgarashiMegumi SugiharaYoshiyuki ShikanoMasahiro AndōAugust 14, 1993November 13, 1995
Makoto and Minako get into a fight that nearly breaks them apart, but an encounter with Calaveras and Petz (who run a charm-shop near a new Crystal Point) forces them to work together to defeat the sisters.
6660'A Curried Favor'
'Usagi's Parental Love: The Curry Romance Triangle'
Transcription: 'Usagi no oyagokoro!? Karē na sankaku kankei' (Japanese: うさぎの親心?カレーな三角関係)
Harume KosakaShigeru YanagawaKazuyuki HashimotoKatsumi TamegaiAugust 21, 1993November 14, 1995
Usagi tries to make curry for Chibiusa and Mamoru, but Calaveras and Petz target the supermarket.
67'The Beach, the Island and a Vacation: The Guardians' Break'
Transcription: 'Umi yo Shima yo Bakansu yo! Senshi no kyūsoku' (Japanese: 海よ島よバカンスよ!戦士の休息)
Yūji EndōKatsuyuki SumisawaYoshiyuki ShikanoTaichi NakamuraAugust 28, 1993
The Sailor Guardians go on vacation to the beach and end up looking for Chibiusa, who has found a baby plesiosaur on a volcanic island on the verge of erupting.
6861'Naughty 'N' Nice'
'Protect Chibi-Usa: Clash of the Ten Warriors'
Transcription: 'Chibiusa wo mamore! Jū senshi no daigekisen' (Japanese: ちびうさを守れ!10戦士の大激戦)
Kunihiko IkuharaSukehiro TomitaMinoru ŌkōchiIkuko ItoSeptember 11, 1993November 15, 1995
Chibiusa tries to go back to the future because she feels that she doesn't belong in the present, but Koan and Berthier surprise and attack her. She manages to escape, but later Rubeus and the Sisters battle against Sailor Moon and the other Sailor Guardians, who try to protect Chibiusa.
6962'Prediction of Doom'
'Awaken the Sleeping Beauty: Mamoru's Distress'
Transcription: 'Mezame yo nemureru bishōjo! Mamoru no kunō' (Japanese: 目覚めよ眠れる美少女!衛の苦悩)
Takao YoshizawaSukehiro TomitaYoshiyuki ShikanoKazuko TadanoSeptember 25, 1993November 16, 1995
While Mamoru steps up his efforts to drive Usagi away, the Dark Moon once again attacks Chibiusa. The Sailor Guardians try to save her, but Sailor Moon falls into a deep sleep, promoting Tuxedo Mask to passionately kiss her.
7063'Enemies No More'
'Battle of the Flames of Love! Mars vs. Koan'
Transcription: 'Ai no honō no taiketsu! Māzu tai Kōan' (Japanese: 愛の炎の対決!マーズVSコーアン)
Kōnosuke UdaKatsuyuki SumisawaMinoru ŌkōchiHisashi KagawaOctober 2, 1993November 17, 1995
Koan intends on capturing Chibiusa at the Hikawa Shrine to try and win Rubeus's romantic love. However, Rubeus rejects Koan, which prompts Sailor Mars and Yuuichirou to show her the true meaning of true love and friendship.
7164'Checkmate'
'For Friendship! Ami vs. Berthier'
Transcription: 'Yūjō no tame! Ami to Beruche gekitotsu' (Japanese: 友情のため!亜美とベルチェ激突)
Harume KosakaShigeru YanagawaKenichi TajiriMasahiro AndōOctober 16, 1993November 20, 1995
Berthier challenges Sailor Mercury to a game of chess so she can get revenge on her, and ends up discovering the powerful force of true romantic love.
7265'Sibling Rivalry'
'Rubeus the Heartless: The Tragic Sisters'
Transcription: 'Hijō no Rubeusu! Kanashimi no yon shimai' (Japanese: 非情のルベウス!悲しみの四姉妹)
Noriyo SasakiMegumi SugiharaKazuyuki HashimotoKatsumi TamegaiOctober 30, 1993November 21, 1995
Rubeus tries to destroy the Sailor Guardians once and for all by giving the 'Black Moon Stick' to the remaining Ayakashi Sisters so they can kill them. In the midst, however, Chibiusa accidentally sees the girls transform, revealing their identities as the Sailor Guardians, and that Usagi, as Sailor Moon, holds the Silver Crystal.
7366'Rubeus Evens the Score (Part 1 of 2)'
'A UFO Appears: The Sailor Guardians Abducted'
Transcription: 'Yūfō shutsugen! Sarawareta Sērā Senshi-tachi' (Japanese: UFO出現!さらわれたセーラー戦士たち)
Yūji EndōKatsuyuki SumisawaYoshiyuki ShikanoTaichi NakamuraNovember 6, 1993November 30, 1998
Chibiusa, saddened and confused that Usagi is Sailor Moon, steals the Silver Crystal and tries to go back to the future, while Esmeraude visits Rubeus and warns him of his replacement if he doesn't dispose of the Sailor Guardians. Due to Chibiusa's meddling, Rubeus succeeds in capturing the other Guardians.
7467'Rubeus Strikes Out (Part 2 of 2)'
'Defeat Rubeus: The Battle in Space'
Transcription: 'Rubeusu wo taose! Uchūkūkan no kessen' (Japanese: ルベウスを倒せ!宇宙空間の決戦)
Hiroki ShibataKatsuyuki SumisawaKenichi TajiriKatsumi TamegaiNovember 13, 1993December 1, 1998
Usagi reluctantly pursues Rubeus, who captures her and Chibiusa onboard his spaceship. There, she and Chibiusa must work together in their final battle against Rubeus to rescue the other Guardians.
7568'The Secret of the Luna Sphere'
'The Mysterious New Guardian: Sailor Pluto Appears'
Transcription: 'Nazo no shin Senshi Sērā Purūtō tōjō' (Japanese: 謎の新戦士セーラープルート登場)
Takuya IgarashiShigeru YanagawaYoshiyuki ShikanoMasahiro AndōNovember 20, 1993December 2, 1998
Chibiusa falls ill, and Sailor Pluto reveals herself to the Sailor Guardians to help Chibiusa.
7669'Emerald Takes Over'
'Magic of Darkness: Esmeraude's Invasion'
Transcription: 'Ankoku no maryoku! Esmerōdo no shinryaku' (Japanese: 暗黒の魔力!エスメロードの侵略)
Tsunekiyo OtaniMegumi SugiharaKazuyuki HashimotoTaichi NakamuraDecember 4, 1993December 3, 1998
Esmeraude begins a new assault on Tokyo, targeting the grand opening of a pastry-shop which the Guardians check out.
7770'Promises Fulfilled'
'Shared Feelings: Usagi and Mamoru in Love Once Again'
Transcription: 'Omoi wa onaji! Usagi to Mamoru no ai futatabi' (Japanese: 想いは同じ!うさぎと衛の愛再び)
Harume KosakaSukehiro TomitaYoshiyuki ShikanoHideyuki MotohashiDecember 11, 1993December 4, 1998
Desperate in wanting herself and Mamoru together again, Usagi takes a craft-session for a special good-luck bracelet. But the bracelet turns out to be an energy-siphon for the latest Droid, bringing Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask together and ultimately leading Mamoru to defy his nightmares and to reunite with his true love, Usagi.
7871'No Thanks, Nurse Venus!'
'Venus: Minako's Nurse Mayhem'
Transcription: 'Vīnasu Minako no nāsu daisōdō' (Japanese: ヴィーナス美奈子のナース大騒動)
Noriyo SasakiKatsuyuki SumisawaKenichi TajiriMasahiro AndōDecember 18, 1993December 7, 1998
With nearly all of the Sailor Guardians bedridden due to a virus (created by Esmeraude to incapacitate them), Minako decides to play nursemaid to help them out..causing one disaster after another from her 'good' intentions.
7972'Dog Day for Artemis'
'Artemis' Adventure: The Monster Animal Kingdom'
Transcription: 'Arutemisu no bōken! Ma no dōbutsu ōkoku' (Japanese: アルテミスの冒険!魔の動物王国)
Yūji EndōShigeru YanagawaYoshiyuki ShikanoKatsumi TamegaiDecember 25, 1993December 8, 1998
After getting sick of Luna's chiding, Artemis runs away to an animal-shelter controlled by Esmeraude's latest Droid.
8073'Smart Payoff'
'The Terrifying Illusion: Ami All Alone'
Transcription: 'Kyōfu no gen'ei! Hitoribocchi no Ami' (Japanese: 恐怖の幻影!ひとりぼっちの亜美)
Hiroki ShibataSukehiro TomitaKazuyuki HashimotoHideyuki MotohashiJanuary 8, 1994December 9, 1998
Esmeraude's latest Droid targets Sailor Mercury, using her feelings of doubt to try to make her turn against her friends.
8174'Child's Play'
'The Dark Gate is Completed? The Targeted Elementary School'
Transcription: 'Ankoku gēto kansei? Nerawareta shōgakkō' (Japanese: 暗黒ゲート完成?狙われた小学校)
Kōnosuke UdaShigeru YanagawaKazuhisa AsaiTaichi NakamuraJanuary 15, 1994December 10, 1998
Esmeraude's henchmen, Chiral and Achiral, target Chibiusa's school, forcing Chibiusa to witness her friends and classmates turn against her. After Usagi and the others assist in saving them, Chibiusa finally decides to return to the future to face her problems head-on.
8275'Future Shocked'
'Journey to the Future: Battle in the Space-Time Corridor'
Transcription: 'Mirai he no tabidachi! Jikū kairō no tatakai' (Japanese: 未来への旅立ち!時空回廊の戦い)
Harume KosakaKatsuyuki SumisawaKenichi TajiriHideyuki MotohashiJanuary 22, 1994December 11, 1998
Sailor Moon and the rest of the team travel to the future and encounter Sailor Pluto once again. She opens the Gates of Time, and once in the Space-Time Corridor, they find out that Esmeraude has planned a trap for them. Esmeraude sends Droid Ryuax after the team and demands her to bring back Chibiusa and purposely forgets to tell her to bring back Sailor Moon - leaving Ryuax to kill Sailor Moon but after a full-blown battle the Sailor Guardians destroy Ryuax with the Sailor Planet attack and enter the gate of the future.
8376'Legend of the Negamoon'
'The Shocking Future: Demande's Dark Ambition'
Transcription: 'Shōgeki no mirai! Demando no kuroki yabō' (Japanese: 衝撃の未来!デマンドの黒き野望)
Noriyo SasakiSukehiro TomitaYoshiyuki ShikanoMasahiro AndōJanuary 29, 1994December 14, 1998
When the Sailor Guardians arrive in the future, they see that Crystal Tokyo looks like a ghost town. They encounter King Endymion, who is revealed to be Tuxedo Mask's future self, and tells them the legend of the Black Moon Clan, and reveals Chibiusa as the daughter of Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon in the future of Crystal Tokyo. Meanwhile, Prince Demande kidnaps Sailor Moon due to her great resemblance to the beautiful Neo-Queen Serenity.
8477'Jealousy's Just Reward'
'Wiseman's Evil Hand: Chibi-Usa Disappears'
Transcription: 'Waizuman no mashu! Chibiusa shōmetsu' (Japanese: ワイズマンの魔手!ちびうさ消滅)
Yūji EndōMegumi SugiharaKazuyuki HashimotoKatsumi TamegaiFebruary 5, 1994December 15, 1998
Wiseman kidnaps Chibiusa from the Crystal Palace and fills her mind with false thoughts that no one cares for or loves her. Meanwhile, he uses Esmeraude, who has gone to him in order to make her Prince Demande's queen. Wiseman tricks her, giving her a false crown, which transforms her into a huge dragon, in order to distract Sailor Moon from his real purpose. In the end the Sailor Guardians and Tuxedo Mask unleash attacks on the apparently invincible dragon — still not recognizing it as Esmeraude in disguise, and then Sailor Moon unleashes Moon Princess Halation. The dragon disintegrates and becomes Esmeraude, seemingly asleep. Esmeraude disappears, screaming, into a vortex and vanishes into nothing, ending her life. Wiseman laughs and reflects on his gladness at her departure, and then reveals that Saphir and Prince Demande will be 'joining' Esmeraude. An eerily familiar laugh echoes around the room.
8578'Birth of Wicked Lady'
'The Dark Queen: Birth of Black Lady'
Transcription: 'Ankoku no joō Burakku Redi no tanjō' (Japanese: 暗黒の女王ブラックレディの誕生)
Hiroki ShibataSukehiro TomitaKenichi TajiriHisashi KagawaFebruary 12, 1994December 16, 1998
Wiseman continues brainwashing Chibiusa and tells her lies about her family and friends. He then uses his evil magic to the make her older, creating her darker alter-ego, Black Lady, and then uses her to open a Dark Portal in present-day Tokyo.
8679'Brotherly Love'
'Saphir Dies: Wiseman's Trap'
Transcription: 'Safīru zetsumei! Waizuman no wana' (Japanese: サフィール絶命!ワイズマンの罠)
Kōnosuke UdaKatsuyuki SumisawaKenichi TajiriShinya HasegawaFebruary 19, 1994December 17, 1998
Saphir discovers the truth regarding Wiseman's ultimate plan, forcing him to escape to the past where the four former Ayakashi Sisters (whom Sailor Moon had healed with the Silver Crystal) discover him. But Wiseman tracks him down and kills him before he can warn his older brother of the true evil.
8780'Diamond in the Rough'
'Believing in Love and the Future: Usagi's Decision'
Transcription: 'Ai to mirai wo shinjite! Usagi no kesshin' (Japanese: 愛と未来を信じて!うさぎの決心)
Harume KosakaSukehiro TomitaKazuhisa AsaiTaichi NakamuraFebruary 26, 1994December 18, 1998
The Sailor Guardians enter the growing Dark Crystal to stop Wiseman, but Prince Demande abducts Sailor Moon once more. After finally helping him realize what is really going on, Demande ultimately sacrifices himself to allow her to save both the present and future.
8881'Final Battle'
'The Final Battle Between Light and Dark: Pledge of Love to the Future'
Transcription: 'Hikari to yami no saishū kessen! Mirai he chikau ai' (Japanese: 光と闇の最終決戦!未来へ誓う愛)
Takuya IgarashiSukehiro TomitaKazuyuki HashimotoKazuko TadanoMarch 5, 1994December 21, 1998
The Sailor Guardians attempt to enter the Dark Gate, but Black Lady appears and attacks them. Sailor Moon tries to use the enormous energy and power of the Silver Crystal to show Black Lady her true memories. After a while, Black Lady turns back into Chibiusa. Then, Wiseman reveals that he is Death Phantom, and proceeds to open the Dark Gate to attack the Earth, forcing Sailor Moon to fight. Chibiusa cries, and her tear forms the Silver Crystal of the future. Together, Neo Queen Serenity and Chibiusa overpower the Death Phantom, destroying him and the Black Crystal forever. Later, Chibiusa returns to the future of Crystal Tokyo, and is finally reunited with her mother and father, and the future Sailor Guardians.
8982'Follow the Leader'
'Usagi and the Girls' Resolve: Prelude to a New Battle'
Transcription: 'Usagi-tachi no ketsui! Atarashiki tatakai no jokyoku' (Japanese: うさぎ達の決意!新しき戦いの序曲)
Kōnosuke UdaKatsuyuki SumisawaMarch 12, 1994December 22, 1998
A recap of the two previous seasons as well as a preview for the third season, Sailor Moon S. During the voice-overs, the Sailor Guardians argue over who will become the new main character.

Home video releases[edit]

Japanese[edit]

VHS[edit]

Toei Video (Japan, VHS)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
美少女戦士セーラームーンR147–50July 21, 1994
251–54August 21, 1994
355–58September 21, 1994
459–62October 21, 1994
563–66November 21, 1994
667–70December 9, 1994
771–74January 25, 1995
875–78February 25, 1995
979–82March 21, 1995
1083–85April 21, 1995
1186–89May 21, 1995

DVD[edit]

Toei Video (Japan, Region 2 DVD)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
美少女戦士セーラームーンR147–52September 21, 2004[11]
253–58September 21, 2004[12]
359–64October 21, 2004[13]
465–69October 21, 2004[14]
570–74November 21, 2004[15]
675–79November 21, 2004[16]
780–84December 10, 2004[17]
885–89December 10, 2004[18]
美少女戦士セーラームーンR DVD COLLECTION147–69March 21, 2010[1]
270–89April 21, 2010[2]

Blu-ray[edit]

Toei Video (Japan, Region A)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
美少女戦士セーラームーンR Blu-ray COLLECTION VOL.147–68October 4, 2017[19]
美少女戦士セーラームーンR Blu-ray COLLECTION VOL.269–89December 6, 2017[20]

English[edit]

VHS[edit]

United States[edit]
Buena Vista Home Video
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Sailor Moon: The Doom Tree Series147–50 (41–44 edited)July 12, 2000[21]
251–53 (45–47 edited)
354–56 (48–50 edited)
457–59 (51–53 edited)
ADV Films
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Volume 11: The Return of Sailor Moon47–50 (41–44 edited)September 11, 2001[22]
Volume 12: Tree of Doom!51–54 (45–48 edited)September 11, 2001[23]
Volume 13: Moonlight Knight and the Garden of Evil55–58 (49–52 edited)November 13, 2001[24]
Volume 14: Big Changes!59–62 (53–56 edited)November 13, 2001[25]
Volume 15: Invaders from the Future63–66 (57–60 edited)January 29, 2002[26]
Volume 16: By the Light of the Negamoon68–71 (61–64 edited)January 29, 2002[27]
Volume 17: Crystal Matrix72–75 (65–68 edited)February 19, 2002[28]
Volume 18: Looking for Trouble76–79 (69–72 edited)February 19, 2002[29]
Volume 19: Time Travelers!80–84 (73–77 edited)March 13, 2002[30]
Volume 20: Love Conquers All!85–89 (78–82 edited)March 13, 2002[31]

DVD[edit]

United States[edit]
ADV Films (Region 1)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
The Doom Tree Strikes!49–54 (43–48 edited)September 3, 2002[32]
The Return of the Doom Tree55–60 (49–54 edited)October 15, 2002[33]
The Trouble with Rini61–66 (55–60 edited)October 15, 2002[34]
The Ties that Bind68–73 (61–66 edited)November 26, 2002[35]
The Wrath of the Emerald74–79 (67–72 edited)November 26, 2002[36]
Time Travelers!80–84 (73–77 edited)January 7, 2003[37]
Love Conquers All!85–89 (78–82 edited)January 7, 2003[38]
Season Two – Uncut47–66, 68–89September 16, 2003[39]
Viz Media (Region 1)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Season 2 Part 147–68July 14, 2015[40]
Season 2 Part 269–89October 27, 2015[41]
United Kingdom[edit]
MVM Films (Region 2)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Episodes 43–4849–54 (43–48 edited)February 16, 2004[42]
Episodes 49–5455–60 (49–54 edited)March 8, 2004[43]
Episodes 55–6061–66 (55–60 edited)April 5, 2004[44]
Episodes 61–6668–73 (61–66 edited)May 10, 2004[45]
Episodes 67–7274–79 (67–72 edited)June 7, 2004[46]
Episodes 73–7780–84 (73–77 edited)July 3, 2004[47]
Episodes 78–8285–89 (78–82 edited)August 2, 2004[48]
Australia and New Zealand[edit]
Madman Entertainment (Region 4)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Season 2 Part 147–68April 13, 2016[49]
Season 2 Part 269–89August 16, 2017[50]
Complete Series47–89April 11, 2018[51]

Blu-ray + DVD combo[edit]

United States[edit]
Viz Media (Region A)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Season 2 Part 147–68July 14, 2015[40]
Season 2 Part 269–89October 27, 2015[41]
Australia and New Zealand[edit]
Madman Entertainment (Region B)
VolumeEpisodesRelease dateRef.
Complete Series47–89April 11, 2018[52]

Free Sailor Moon Episodes

Film[edit]

Sailor Moon R: The Movie, known in Japan as Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R: The Movie (劇場版 美少女戦士セーラームーンRGekijōban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Āru) and in the United States as Sailor Moon R: The Movie: The Promise of the Rose, is an anime film directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara and written by Sukehiro Tomita. The film debuted in Japanese theaters on December 5, 1993 and Pioneer Entertainment released it in the United States on February 8, 2000. On January 13, 2017, Viz Media re-released the movie re-dubbed and uncut for the first time in American theaters.

The events portrayed in this film seem to take place somewhere in the very end of the series, as Chibiusa knows about the identities of the Sailor Guardians, the characters are in the present rather than the future, and Mamoru and Usagi are back together. The film centers on the arrival of an alien named Fiore on Earth, who has a past with Mamoru and wishes to reunite with him. Unfortunately, Fiore is being controlled by an evil flower called Xenian Flower, forcing Usagi and her friends to save Mamoru and the Earth from destruction.

Japanese theaters featured a 15-minute short recap episode before the film titled Make Up! Sailor Soldier (メイクアップ!セーラー戦士Meikuappu! Sērā senshi). The re-dub also included the English dubbed short.

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External links[edit]

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Synonyms: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R

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Type:TV
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered:Spring 1993
Producers:TV Asahi
Studios:Toei Animation
Genres:Demons, Magic, Romance, Shoujo
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Synopsis

Usagi Tsukino and her friends have been living peacefully until they are called into action again as Sailor Guardians, planetary warriors fighting for the peace of the galaxy. Usagi, also known as Sailor Moon, leads their group into battle when a new threat from beyond the stars presents itself: two survivors of an alien race, An and Ail. In order to save the source of their life force, the Makai Tree, An and Ail begin harvesting energy from unsuspecting humans. The Sailor Guardians must stop their plot or face the annihilation of Earth.
But as one threat subsides, another follows—this time in the form of a little girl from the future who seeks the source of Sailor Moon's power to save her family. However, she is not the only one vying for it, as a group known as the Black Moon Clan also wishes to obtain the power and use it for nefarious purposes. In order to protect their destinies and the harmony of the universe, Sailor Moon and the rest of the Sailor Guardians must fight to stop these forces from succeeding.
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Adaptation:Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Prequel:Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Side story:Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie
Sequel:Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S
Summary:Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Memorial
Alternative version:Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal

Characters & Voice Actors

Tsukino, Usagi
Main
Mitsuishi, Kotono
Japanese
Hino, Rei
Tomizawa, Michie
Japanese
Aino, Minako
Main
Fukami, Rica
Japanese
Kino, Makoto
Shinohara, Emi
Japanese
Mizuno, Ami
Main
Hisakawa, Aya
Japanese
Chiba, Mamoru
Main
Furuya, Toru
Japanese
Chibiusa
Araki, Kae
Japanese
Meiou, Setsuna
Supporting
Kawashima, Chiyoko
Japanese
Luna
Han, Keiko
Japanese
Artemis
Supporting
Takato, Yasuhiro
Japanese

Staff

Ikuhara, Kunihiko
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Art Director
Satou, Junichi
Director
Endou, Yuuji
Sound Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Shibata, Hiroki
Sound Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

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43 of 43 episodes seen
Skadi(All reviews)
114 people found this review helpful
Overall9
Story8
Animation7
Sound7
Character9
Enjoyment9
After watching the original series for the first time in many years, I was very excited to start this series. Sailor Moon R proved itself to be a great continuation of the storyline. While it perhaps isn’t as strong as the original in whole, in parts it surpasses it.
Story wise, Sailor Moon R is broken up into two story arcs. The first is filler not related to the source material, and the second is the Black Moon arc which was very good. The first arc isn’t bad but well you can tell its filler. The sailor warriors recover their memories lost after the conclusion of the first season and gain new abilities. I think one of the things that make this storyline feel insignificant later on is that these new abilities are never used again later on.
The Black Moon arc though is where the series really gets interesting. We are immediately introduced to a new character, Chibi Usa who forces herself into Usagi's life. The story takes a darker tone than the previous season and the romance between Usagi and Mamoru is severely tested. I thought the villains were also very well written as they had much more complexity. This is not to say that it was perfect, there were some annoyances. Chibi Usa gets particularly irritating after a while. Much like season one, the action is a weak point. It’s boring and formulaic and not that interesting. Each episode the Sailors fight a new 'droid' which have different powers, but are pretty much defeated in the same manner every time.
We get to see a lot more character growth out of all the girls. Each girl has at least two or three episodes devoted to them which was nice to see. Usagi continues to grow as a character and I found myself sharing her tears on occasion as she goes through rough times with Mamoru. Chibi Usa or Small Lady, I had a love hate relationship with. She did get on my nerves quite a bit and I found her to be very selfish and spoiled. I also got very annoyed with the constant fighting between her and Usagi. Much like I did in season 1 with Rei. She does change quite a lot by the end of the story, which was good to see. A lot of the supporting cast is noticeably absent from this season. Usagi's family rarely appears as well as other favorites such as Motoki and even Naru and Umino.
The animation felt like it was a little better compared to the first series. Perhaps I was watching a better copy or I had just gotten used to it. It’s still very dated looking though. The music is pretty much the same as well. The voice acting is strong all around.
Overall, if you enjoyed the first season of Sailor Moon then you are going to want to watch this as well. It is not quite as strong as its predecessor but it is still a rewarding experience. I recommend it highly.
43 of 43 episodes seen
kittycatbeck(All reviews)
19 people found this review helpful
Overall7
Story9
Animation5
Sound6
Character8
Enjoyment7
To tell the truth, this wasn't my favorite season of Sailor Moon- I have mixed feelings about it.. shows in my scores. I consider it the worst but most important. It was the season that brought back Sailor Moon, and was connected to the rest of the seasons in a special way because of that. That's why I give it 7 overall, otherwise, it would of been a 5.
Story was pretty good. I like how there was a huge cliff hanger on the first season. And I also like the build up on the first arc-But it was a "filler". The story introduced a mass of new characters and scenery. They explained things in greater detail, for that, I give it a 9.
Art was a joke. This is the only reason why I think this season was the worst. I think the creators could of done a bit better. I mean, this was made during the mid 90s, even Fushigi Yuugi was better. The art of Sailor Moon R was really meek and.. disgusting to see on screen. 5.
Sound was the same as the first season. They just added a bit more to it. Theres not much to say about it but "Blunt". That's why I gave it a 6.
Character, the characters in the series were either new or old. As I said before, they introduced a lot of new characters such as (SPOILER!!)Chibiusa, Sailor Pluto, etc. I liked the unique personalities of the 5 senshi in the first season and many other characters, so I give it a 8.
Enjoyment is pretty medium. I mean, you get to have a repeat of gathering the 4 senshi and 2 parts of the season, a new villian, and so much more. I give it a 7 because the art was of low quality but the story and characters were at a all time high.
Overall, the art was bad.. super bad, but the rest is fresh and new. It's good for any shojo fans and for children to enjoy. I think many people will enjoy it.
43 of 43 episodes seen
ktulu007(All reviews)
16 people found this review helpful
Overall8
Story8
Animation7
Sound9
Character9
Enjoyment8
Hello everyone. We've got a bit of a special review today. That's right, it's number 200, although those of you reading this on Wordpress haven't gotten access to all of them yet, but it's only a matter of time until the last review of yesteryear gets uploaded so please be patient. We've been through a lot in that time and not just in terms of anime covered. The format has changed quite a bit and I think all those changes have been for the better. When I hit my hundredth review I looked at the first series of Sailor Moon, both the English and Japanese versions. One of which was an abomination whereas the other was really good. Now, at that time I said I would never look at an English dub again and I'm not going to go back on that. That being said, it is appropriate for the 200th review to hearken back to that moment with a look at the second anime series, Sailor Moon R. Now, like Dragonball, I'm not going to worry about spoilers with this one. Keep that in mind. So grab your transforming pens, put on your planetary makeup and let's take a look at where the series goes from there.
Story:
Sailor Moon R has two story arcs. The first picks up where the previous series ended, with the sailor soldiers having lost their memories and gone back to their normal lives. The peace is interrupted when something otherworldy crashes into the Juban area in the dead of night. Two aliens named Ail and Ann, I know it's a cheesy pun but I love it, have come to Earth to take the energy from living things to feed their Doom tree. Usagi regains her powers when Naru is attacked by a monster that comes out of a card, it's nice to see her back in her usual role, and all without a duel disk system or expensive holograms. Usagi sorrowfully bids farewell to her normal life and gets to work. With Usagi on the case, it naturally doesn't take long before the rest of the soldiers have to have their powers and memories returned as well. So we have the five inner senshi fighting to stop Ail, Ann and their Cardians.
The second arc starts with a young pink-haired girl dropping from the sky and interrupting Usagi and Mamoru's date. She demands that Usagi hand over the silver crystal and hypnotises her family, making them think she's Usagi's cousin who is also called Usagi. While the sailor soldiers are planning what to do about her, I suggest lots of duct tape, an actual threat materialises. They call themselves the Black Moon clan and they want to capture Chibi-Usa and manipulate areas they refer to as future crystal points. The sailor soldiers have to protect Chibi-Usa, learn her purpose and stop the Black Moon clan. To save both the present and the future.
There are really only two story issues. The first is the ongoing problem of a change of clothes being enough to conceal someone's identity. Because Usagi, Ami, Rei, Makoto and Minako all look very different when they put on their sailor soldier uniforms versus when they're dressed normally. Who knows, maybe there's supposed to be some component of their transformation that hides their identities, but the art does nothing to illustrate that nor is anything of the sort ever mentioned. It's not like the Precure franchise where their hair changes in an obvious way. The other issue is the relationship between Usagi and Mamoru. Yes, I know that the age difference between the two is meant to provide some wish fulfillment for the target audience since many girls that age are interested in men, or women, who are much older. It's still really creepy when you have a college guy getting romantically involved with a middle school girl. This dude needs to be on a watch-list. Even putting that aside, the way they show relationship growth between them is just lazy. We're expected to believe they have a great relationship, not because of any actual substantial interaction between them, but because they're “destined lovers” reincarnated and because they're shown as being together in the future.
Putting that aside, there are significant improvements from the first anime. The gratuitous love interests for Ami, Rei, Minako and Makoto barely show up or get mentioned, if they are at all. In the case of Rei they even eliminate him as a love interest, explicitly stating that he's not her boyfriend nor does she love him. The story itself is also paced a bit better since the first series was padded out a bit with episodes that didn't really advance anything. Although, in all fairness, those episodes did almost always have good character moments to make up for it. The stories themselves are fun, optimistic and uplifting. I like that most Sailor Moon villains aren't actually evil but just being manipulated or lacking a good understanding of love and, therefore, not only can they find redemption but you want to see them redeemed. The series also has some good sources of tension, particularly if you look at it from the perspective of the target audience.
Characters:
Sailor Moon R takes strong characters and develops them into even better characters. Ami, Rei, Makoto, Minako and Usagi all have episodes that focus on their characters and develop them. They all get their own story arcs as well, which gives them all their own chances to shine and heroic moments. Their relationships with each other also develop and improve over the course of the series. Even several of the side characters get some really strong moments. The antagonists have developed and sympathetic motivations, excluding Death Phantom. Most of them aren't even bad people just misguided. Which is an aspect I really liked. I also like that it portrays all manner of love, romantic, familial and friendly, as important and beautiful. It also makes the rare move of portraying one-sided love without demonising either of the parties involved. Which is sadly rare in media, especially media aimed at young girls.
If there's one weakness to the characters in this it's Chibi-Usa. I don't absolutely detest her in the way that so many fans do, I don't even know if I'd go so far as to say I dislike her, but she is a pretty annoying character. She whines a lot and makes really dumb mistakes due to selfishness or just a lack of basic thinking skills. Although I will give the anime credit, she is vastly improved in it when compared to the manga and there are two things that contribute to that. The first is her age. In the anime she's a small child and, as annoying as she can be, she acts like one. It's hard to hate a little kid for making the kinds of mistakes she makes. Even if the kid is a bit annoying. In the manga she's supposed to be over 900 and yet she still acts like a small child which is just inexcusable at that age. In the manga she also has a creepy incestuous thing going with her father, even snogging him while he's mind-controlled. In the anime she comes across as possessive of him certainly, but possessive in a pretty normal way for a little kid to act towards their parent and she most certainly doesn't do anything like that. So, in the anime she is kind of annoying but I wouldn't call her a bad character. She has some good emotional scenes and even the ways in which she's kind of obnoxious are understandable given her age.
Art:
The art is pretty dated with some choppy animation and, like the first series, it over-uses stock footage for attacks. While it certainly doesn't hold up to today's standards, it was really good for its time and it still has a nostalgic charm to it. A lot of the monsters have really interesting designs. The character designs themselves are well done and it manages to have some nice, intense action sequences in spite of the stock attacks. I actually really like that the soldiers' outfits are designed as school uniforms with personalised touches based on what girls actually like to wear when left to their own devices with the modifications being based on the characters' personalities. It's an interesting idea and well executed. I do have to give Takeuchi Naoko kudos for it.
Sound:
Fukami Rica, Tomizawa Michie, Shinohara Emi, Hisakawa Aya & Mitsuishi Kotono reprise their roles as the sailor soldiers and they all do a fantastic job. They put a lot of nuance into their performances, sometimes exaggerating for comedic effect and others being very subtle and down-played. The acting always suits the scene. Our not quite newcomer, Araki Kae, does a really good job as Chibi-Usa. The reason I call her a not quite newcomer is that she filled in for the voice of Usagi for a couple episodes in the first series, and did such a good job that you probably won't notice the difference even if you're listening for it. When Chibi-Usa is whining she doesn't make it exaggerated or ridiculous. Rather, she gives a performance that shows degrees. You can tell when Chibi-Usa is about to cry and when she's trying not to. So, as annoying as the character can be, I have to give the actress credit for voicing her really well.
The music is upbeat and a lot of fun to listen to. Both the music that they play during the episodes and the music from the opening and ending themes. It complements the tone of the series perfectly and is just a joy. I'm particularly fond of Otome no Policy, both the lyrics and Ishida Yoko's performance.
Ho-yay:
The les-yay is a bit toned down from the first series. There's still an under-current of homo-eroticism amongst the girls, but nowhere near the extent that it was in the first series. Maybe they figured that without the male love interests around they didn't need as much to compensate or maybe they were saving up all the yuri moments for Sailor Moon S when Haruka and Michiru show up & when Chibi Usa meets Hotaru. Someone really should have told them that there isn't a limited amount of yuri subtext, or even yuri text, that you can have in a franchise. In any case, the ho-yay factor for Sailor Moon R is going to be a 3/10.
Final Thoughts:
Sailor Moon R is a thoroughly enjoyable series with a lot of great moments and some really strong characters. It has some faults, but it's easy to see why the franchise as a whole had such a massive impact on the magical girl genre and why this season in particular contributed to that influence. But as fun and entertaining as it is, it isn't perfect. Several problems persist and they do affect the series adversely. Still, they are relatively minor issues when you consider how much it does right. As such my final rating is an 8.5/10. If you don't like magical girl anime you won't like it, but for quite literally anyone else I do recommend it.
Thanks to everyone who reads these every week and puts up with my various idiosyncrasies. It's because of all of you that I can keep doing this as a hobby in spite of how closely it resembles my actual job. Thanks for the comments, requests and all of that. You guys and gals are the best. Next week I'll go back to requests with Stand Alone Complex. I hope you'll look forward to it.
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I heard some pretty bad comments for this season, and how it's considered to be, if not the worst, the second worst to SuperS Sailor moon season. I honestly can't see it.
For me this season is the best out of all 5 seasons and my reasons is that it's the 'darkest' and 'deepest' of them all.
Story 9/10
The first arc with the doom tree is a filler, yet I really enjoyed it. Both the vilains were likeable and interesting and the story of it wasn't so bad either, also I liked that it ended positive for them. The second arc with the Black Moon Clan and the future Crystal Tokyo is the best story arc in the whole series. They revealed some major plot in this arc, like Usagi becoming Neo Queen Serenity and Chibiusa being her daughter. The fact that Serenity was appearing often was a huge plus also for the season. Black Moon antagonists were also likeable (especially the Akayashi sisters and the birth of the Black Lady). Also Usagi's and Mamoru's relationship is at its peak in this season, which is another huge plus.
Art 8/10
I didn't notice any major changes in the animation, and I don't think it got worse or better. The anime is pretty old so if i'm going to complain about the animation I wouldn't start watching it in the first place
Sound 9/10
Nothing much to say about this. The background music of the transformations changed from the first season but it's still good.
Character 10/10
I gave the characters 10/10 because I love how we can see their future selves, especially the Neo Queen Serenity and the future Guardians. Also the appearance of Sailor Pluto and the Black Lady transformation.
Enjoyment-Overall 9/10
I really enjoyed this season, it was more fast paced than the first one and having watched the other seasons as well I can definitely say the plot and events on this one are my favourites.

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