Series synopsis
Sailor Moon is an American action & adventure animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on USA Network on September 11, 1995. It ended on December 22, 1998. It was created by Junichi Sato.
One day, Usagi Tsukino, clumsy 2nd-year middle school student, stumbles upon a talking cat named Luna. Luna tells her that she is destined to be Sailor Moon, "champion of love and justice", and she must search for the fabled Moon Princess. Usagi finds friends that turn out to be destined senshi as well, and together they fight to save the world from the certain doom brought upon by the Dark Kingdom.
Premise
One day, Usagi Tsukino, clumsy 2nd-year middle school student, stumbles upon a talking cat named Luna. Luna tells her that she is destined to be Sailor Moon, "champion of love and justice", and she must search for the fabled Moon Princess. Usagi finds friends that turn out to be destined senshi as well, and together they fight to save the world from the certain doom brought upon by the Dark Kingdom.
Premise: In the name of the Moon, I'll punish you!
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 158 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | April 8, 1995 | April 8, 1995 |
| Season 1 | 40 | September 11, 1995 | November 3, 1995 |
| Season 2 | 42 | November 22, 1995 | December 22, 1998 |
| Season 3 | 0 | February 25, 1995 | |
| Season 4 | 39 | March 4, 1995 | March 2, 1996 |
| Season 5 | 34 | March 9, 1996 | February 8, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Elegant Metamorphosis? Crybaby Usagi's Growth Diary In a short recap of the first three seasons, Usagi and Luna tell Chibiusa about Usagi's growth as Sailor Moon. |
April 8, 1995 |
| 2 |
SuperS Special: Haruka and Michiru, Again! The Ghostly Puppet Show Haruka and Michiru are at a hotel that is being taken over by a puppet and his master. Haruka is feeling sick and unable to battle, so Michiru transforms into Sailor Neptune to destroy the puppet's bottle in order to save Haruka, risking the lives of the hotel guests in the process. Haruka is healed and transforms into Sailor Uranus and defeats the puppet. She then quickly worries about a new enemy, but Michiru assures her that Sailor Moon and the rest will take care of it. |
April 8, 1995 |
| 3 |
SuperS Special: Chibiusa's Adventure! The Dreaded Vampire Castle A new student show up in Chibiusa's class named Ririka. Strange things begin to happen — children go missing, flowers die, and the new girl is doing weird things. The Sailor Senshi investigate, and Ririka is revealed to be a vampire. They use an attack on her, and she is released from the spell, only remembering everything as a bad dream. |
April 8, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Moon Star Is Born Usagi Tsukino is a 14-year-old schoolgirl who is very cheerful, but clumsy and is always finding herself into unwanted trouble. One day, Usagi meets a talking black cat named Luna, who reveals that dark forces are threatening the lives of the innocent and that Usagi has the power to stop them. Using a magical brooch, Usagi is transformed into Sailor Moon, the chosen guardian who fights for love and justice. |
March 7, 1992 |
| 2 |
Talk Radio Serena has a new show she loves, a late-night radio show. Only, the flower pin prizes zap energy. What can she do to save her friend, Molly? Sailor Moon is going to have to make a special guest appearance on the "Love Line". |
September 12, 1995 |
| 3 |
Slim City Usagi is shocked to find out that she's gained weight from too much eating. Determined to get back into shape and fast, she and her friends join a gym that advertises instant results for its members. |
September 13, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Return of Sailor Moon Two mysterious aliens show up in town and Luna and Artemis restore Usagi's memories of being Sailor Moon |
November 22, 1995 |
| 2 |
So You Want to Be In Pictures Ali and En target a TV company who have invited Ami, Rei, Makoto, Minako and Naru for auditions. Luna and Artemis are forced to consider restoring the memories of the rest of the Sailor Team. |
November 23, 1995 |
| 3 |
A Knight to Remember Makoto is forced to donate blood after her childhood friend is injured by a Cardian. Meanwhile, the mysterious Moonlight Knight appears in the midst of battle to help the Sailor Team. |
November 24, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star Struck, Bad Luck After she experiences apocalyptic visions, Rei is attacked by an extremely powerful monster that Sailor Moon cannot fight. |
March 19, 1994 |
| 2 |
Crystal Clear Again A young girl is attacked by a Daimon, but Usagi is no longer able to transform into Sailor Moon, and the overpowered Sailor Team must one again rely on the mysterious new Sailor Senshi. |
March 26, 1994 |
| 3 |
Driving Dangerously Usagi and Minako become besotted with Haruka Tenou, an attractive and sophisticated boy...or so they believe. |
April 16, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dreams Take Flight During a solar eclipse, a mysterious floating circus tent appears in the sky over Tokyo. Meanwhile, Chibiusa is fascinated by a Pegasus who appears to her in a dream. |
March 4, 1995 |
| 2 |
No Ordinary Horsepower When Reika returns from Africa, Usagi becomes concerned that she and Motoki are having relationship problems. Meanwhile, Tiger's Eye selects Reika as a target. |
March 11, 1995 |
| 3 |
Sweet Dreams When Ikuko is attacked by Hawk's Eye, Sailor Moon must once again rely on the mysterious Pegasus for assistance. |
March 18, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns As Usagi and her friends begin high school, a mysterious force releases Queen Nehellenia from her mirror, encouraging her to take revenge on them. |
March 9, 1996 |
| 2 |
Saturn Awakens: The Ten Sailor Guardians Unite While Queen Nehellenia continues to exert her evil influence on the earth, the rapidly aging Hotaru re-awakens as Sailor Saturn. |
March 23, 1996 |
| 3 |
The Cursed Mirror: Mamoru Caught in a Nightmare 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. |
April 13, 1996 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 1995 |
| Last aired | December 22, 1998 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 09:00:00 |