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Sailor Moon watch order
How to watch
The original anime is five seasons, aired from March 1992 to February 1997: Sailor Moon, R, S, SuperS and Sailor Stars. Watch them in order; the three films, R (December 1993), S (December 1994) and SuperS (December 1995), are optional side stories that fit after their seasons. Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2016) and its film sequels Eternal (2021) and Cosmos (2023) are a reboot that follows the manga more faithfully; watch it as a separate version.
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Sailor Moon watch order at a glance
- 1.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal ONA · 2014
- 2.Moon Pride Music · optional · 2014
- 3.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III TV Series · 2016
- 4.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie · 2021
- 5.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2 Movie · 2021
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
18h 40m
4 parts, in order
10 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
18h 49m
6 entries incl. OVAs and specials
10 days at 2 hours a day
4
core entries
0
movies to include
4
recaps / alt versions to skip
18h 40m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 18h 40m in total · longest: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal10h 24m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III5h 36m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal1h 20m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 21h 20m
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal | 10h 24m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III | 5h 36m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal | 1h 20m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2 | 1h 20m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2 at 7.86 · from first to latest, the score rose 1.08
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| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal | 6.78 |
| 2 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III | 7.85 |
| 3 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal | 7.78 |
| 4 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2 | 7.86 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal | 2014 | 26 | 6.78 | – | Toei Animation |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III | 2016 | 13 | 7.85 | – | Toei Animation |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal | 2021 | 1 | 7.78 | – | Toei Animation |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2Top score | 2021 | 1 | 7.86 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Sailor Moon
How many of the 4 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 2 of 4
- Hulu 2 of 4
- Netflix 2 of 4
Recommended order
- 1
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon CrystalONA · 2014 · 26 ep · 10h 24m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 2
- 3
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season IIITV Series · 2016 · 13 ep · 5h 36m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 4
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon EternalMovie · 2021 · 1 ep · 1h 20m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 5
- 6
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2Movie · 2021 · 1 ep · 1h 20m
Core story – watch in this order.
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon1992-03
- 2Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R1993-03
- 3Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S1994-03
- 4Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS1995-03
- 5Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal2014-07
- 6Moon Pride2014-07
- 7Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III2016-04
- 8Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal2021-01
- 9Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 22021-02
- 10Moon Effect2021-05
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Sailor Moon watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Sailor Moon in?
The original anime is five seasons, aired from March 1992 to February 1997: Sailor Moon, R, S, SuperS and Sailor Stars. Watch them in order; the three films, R (December 1993), S (December 1994) and SuperS (December 1995), are optional side stories that fit after their seasons. Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2016) and its film sequels Eternal (2021) and Cosmos (2023) are a reboot that follows the manga more faithfully; watch it as a separate version.
How long does it take to watch all of Sailor Moon?
The core story and movies run about 18h 40m. At two hours a day that is roughly 10 days.
How many seasons does Sailor Moon have?
4 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.
Can I skip the Sailor Moon recaps?
Yes. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Sailor Moon?
Crunchyroll lists 2 of the 4 seasons and movies, Hulu 2 and Netflix 2. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Sailor Moon season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Movie 2 rates highest at 7.86/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.