Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi was serialized from 1991 to 1997, and the anime premiered in 1992, with both garnering international popularity. It still influences pop culture to this day and even earned an anime reboot in 2014. Whether you're a long time fan of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon or looking to become one, there are a handful of ways to read the manga and watch the anime, as well as its later films.
How to Read the Sailor Moon Manga
For those looking to start with the physical manga, then turn to Kodansha Comics' 2011 reprint of the series. This version includes accurate translations, and it is collected in 12 volumes, with each volume having five to six chapters each. One can also turn to Kodansha's Eternal Edition of the manga from 2019, with each oversized volume being about 300 pages.
For the 2011 reprint, the physical manga costs around $9.99 per volume, while the Eternal Edition volumes cost between $20.99 and $27.99. Kodansha lists where the prints of the Eternal Edition are available, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, RightStufANIME and Penguin Random House. These can also be found in local bookstores and comic shops that sell manga, and if the store does not carry it at the moment, it's highly likely they will be able to order it for you since these are still in print.
Kodansha has also made digital versions of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon available for purchase on AmazonKindle, Book Walker, Comixology, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo and Nook, with the volumes ranging in price from $9.99 to $16.47. Also, if you have access to apps like Libby or Simply E, your local library may have digital volumes of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, which you could check out for free with a library card; however, this all depends on what your library carries.
How to Watch the Original Sailor Moon Anime
For the original anime, the streaming service Hulu has the English dub along with the sub. For those without a subscription service, each season of the anime is available for purchase from websites like Vudu and Amazon for $29.99, or one can purchase episodes individually for around $1.99.
How to Watch the Sailor Moon Movies
Along with the anime, there have been several Sailor Moon movies. The first film, 1993's Sailor Moon R: The Movie, is available for purchase on Amazon at $12.99 or Vudu for $7.99. It's also available to rent at $3.99 on both sites, and it's streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. Meanwhile, Sailor Moon S: The Movie, is available on Amazon for purchase only, but it is available for purchase and rent on Vudu. However, Sailor Moon Super S: The Movie is available to rent and purchase on both sites.
How to Watch the Sailor Moon Crystal Anime
Instead of the original, fans can also watch Sailor Moon Crystal. Unlike the original, this is available to watch on Crunchyroll, as well as Hulu. If you don't have access to these streaming services, like the original anime, this series is available for purchase on Amazon and Vudu. With so many different ways to catch up on the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and her friends, hopefully this guide has been able to help you find the best way to get your hands on Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, whether it's the manga or anime.
