In the early 1990s, the anime world was forever transformed by the arrival of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. This action-adventure series, which defied the norms of the time by featuring an all-female fighting team, quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Now, more than 30 years later, Sailor Moon’s legacy continues with the recent release of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie, currently making waves on Netflix.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie serves as the final arc of the Sailor Moon Crystal series, a faithful remake of the original anime. The movie, split into two parts, acts as the fifth and concluding season of the series. In this epic finale, the Sailor Guardians unite for one last battle against a formidable foe threatening to conquer the cosmos. Before taking on the ultimate enemy, the Guardians face a harrowing challenge as their closest friends and family members are targeted, propelling them into a desperate mission to save those they love and protect the galaxy.
Within just a few days of its release, the Sailor Moon movie has climbed the ranks to become one of the most-watched non-English titles on Netflix. Garnering nearly a million views, it shares the spotlight with other popular international releases such as the French thriller Under Paris. Additionally, it has joined the ranks of highly viewed Netflix titles like the action-comedy The Union, the new season of Emily in Paris, and the final episodes of The Umbrella Academy.
Where Does Sailor Moon Crystal Fit Into the Sailor Moon Timeline?
Sailor Moon Crystal retells the beloved story introduced in the original 1990s series, but with a twist—this version stays closer to the original manga by Naoko Takeuchi, eliminating the numerous filler episodes that characterized the first adaptation. The remake debuted in 2014 and, after three seasons, concluded with two movies: Sailor Moon Eternal and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie.
The original Sailor Moon anime spanned 200 episodes, while the remake was condensed into just 39. Despite this reduction, fans of the franchise hold a deep affection for both versions, filler episodes included. Remarkably, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie has secured a place among the top 10 most-watched anime titles internationally on Netflix, alongside major hits like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia.
Fans can stream Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie on Netflix now.