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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 TV Series · 1992
- 2.Sailor Moon (US) Opening Special · optional · 1993
- 3.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R TV Series · 1993
- 4.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie Movie · 1993
- 5.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S TV Series · 1994
- 6.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito Movie · 1994
- 7.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS TV Series · 1995
- 8.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Special Special · optional · 1995
- 9.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki Movie · 1995
- 10.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi Special · optional · 1995
- 11.Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars TV Series · 1996
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
3d 8h
5 parts, in order
40 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
3d 11h
adds 3 movies
42 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
3d 12h
11 entries incl. OVAs and specials
43 days at 2 hours a day
5
core entries
3
movies to include
5
recaps / alt versions to skip
3d 11h
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 3d 11h in total · longest: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon18h 24m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R17h 12m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie1h 1m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S15h 12m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito1h 1m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS15h 36m
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki1h
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars13h 36m
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon | 18h 24m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R | 17h 12m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie | 1h 1m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S | 15h 12m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito | 1h 1m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS | 15h 36m |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki | 1h |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars | 13h 36m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars at 7.93 · from first to latest, the score rose 0.24
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon | 7.68 |
| 2 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R | 7.92 |
| 3 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S | 7.83 |
| 4 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS | 7.41 |
| 5 | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars | 7.93 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon | 1992 | 46 | 7.68 | – | – |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R | 1993 | 43 | 7.92 | – | – |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S | 1994 | 38 | 7.83 | – | – |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS | 1995 | 39 | 7.41 | – | Toei Animation |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor StarsTop score | 1996 | 34 | 7.93 | – | – |
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 8 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- YouTube 6 of 8
- Hulu 5 of 8
- Crunchyroll 1 of 8
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalSailor Moon (US) OpeningSpecial · 1993 · 1 ep · 2m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon RTV Series · 1993 · 43 ep · 17h 12m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 4
MovieBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The MovieMovie · 1993 · 1 ep · 1h 1m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 5
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon STV Series · 1994 · 38 ep · 15h 12m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 6
MovieBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no KoibitoMovie · 1994 · 1 ep · 1h 1m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 7
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperSTV Series · 1995 · 39 ep · 15h 36m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 8
Side storyoptionalBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS SpecialSpecial · 1995 · 3 ep · 48m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 9
MovieBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no KisekiMovie · 1995 · 1 ep · 1h
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 10
Side storyoptionalBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no HatsukoiSpecial · 1995 · 1 ep · 15m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 11
MainBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor StarsTV Series · 1996 · 34 ep · 13h 36m
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
- 2Sailor Moon (US) Opening1993-01
- 3Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R1993-03
- 4Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie1993-12
- 5Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S1994-03
- 6Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito1994-12
- 7Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS1995-03
- 8Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Special1995-04
- 9Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki1995-12
- 10Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi1995-12
- 11Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars1996-03
- 12Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars - Hero Club1996-12
- 13Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Memorial1998-08
- 14Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal2014-07
- 15Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III2016-04
- 16Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal2021-01
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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 3d 11h. At two hours a day that is roughly 42 days.
How many seasons does Sailor Moon have?
5 parts make up the main story, plus 3 movies and 3 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Sailor Moon movies fit in the watch order?
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie: after Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R; Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S: Kaguya Hime no Koibito: after Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S; Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor 9 Senshi Shuuketsu! Black Dream Hole no Kiseki: after Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS.
Can I skip the Sailor Moon recaps?
Yes. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Memorial, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars - Hero Club retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Sailor Moon?
YouTube lists 6 of the 8 seasons and movies, Hulu 5 and Crunchyroll 1. 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: Sailor Stars rates highest at 7.93/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.