Sailor Moon (manga)
Sailor Moon (manga) refers to the original incarnation of Sailor Moon, which was written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi, and published in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine between 1992 and 1997. The first edition consisted of 18 volumes covering 52 acts. However, Volume 11 contained short stories that did not follow the main storyline.
Beginning in 2003, the series was re-released in Japan in a new format known as the "renewal edition" or "shinshouban" (新装版; newly bound edition). This new edition had new cover art and title logo, as well as slight corrections to dialogue and the artwork in some panels. The new edition consisted of 12 volumes covering 60 acts, as well as two additional volumes separating the short stories from the main storyline. An English translated version was produced by TokyoPop soon after the first Japanese edition, and a second edition version based on the shinshouban edition was released by Kodansha Comics USA beginning in September 2011.
For the 20th anniversary of the manga there was another re-release, this one called the "complete edition" or "kanzenban" (完全版). This version again had new cover art, and the inside pages were digitally remastered, with color restored to pages that had been in color in the original Nakayoshi run, but not the subsequent tankoubon releases. The kanzenban edition was released in 10 volumes, plus two additional volumes including the Codename: Sailor V storyline. This version of the manga was released by Kodansha as the "Eternal Edition" beginning in September 2018.
Naoko Takeuchi also released seven artbooks containing art from the manga series, including the cover illustrations, pictures from the chapter heading pages, and other images of the characters.
Manga Arcs[edit | ]
Sailor Moon[edit | ]
The original storyline is sometimes referred to as the "Dark Kingdom" arc. This story arc basically corresponds with the first season of the anime series, live-action series, and Crystal. It consists of Acts 1-13 (overlapping slightly with the second story arc), and was contained in Volumes 1-4 of the original tankoubon and Volumes 1-3 of the reprint manga.
| Original | Shinsouban | English |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1 Usagi - Sailor Moon | Act 1 Usagi SAILORMOON | Act 1 Usagi, Sailor Moon |
| Act 2 Ami - Sailor Mercury | Act 2 Ami SAILORMERCURY | Act 2 Ami, Sailor Mercury |
| Act 3 Rei - Sailor Mars | Act 3 Rei SAILORMARS | Act 3 Rei, Sailor Mars |
| Act 4 Kamenbutoukai - Masquerade | Act 4 Masquerade Kamenbutoukai | Act 4 Masquerade Dance Party |
| Act 5 Makoto - Sailor Jupiter | Act 5 Makoto SAILORJUPITER | Act 5 Makoto, Sailor Jupiter |
| Act 6 Tuxedo Kamen - Tuxedo Mask | Act 6 Tuxedo Kamen TUXEDO MASK | Act 6 Tuxedo Mask |
| Act 7 Mamoru Chiba - Tuxedo Mask | Act 7 Mamoru Chiba TUXEDO MASK | Act 7 Mamoru Chiba, Tuxedo Mask |
| Act 8 Minako - Sailor V | Act 8 Minako SAILOR V | Act 8 Minako, Sailor V |
| Act 9 Serenity - Princess | Act 9 Serenity PRINCESS | Act 9 Serenity, Princess |
| Act 10 Moon - Tsuki | Act 10 MOON Tsuki | Act 10 Moon |
| Act 11 Saikai - Endymion | Act 11 Saikai ENDYMION | Act 11 Reunion, Endymion |
| Act 12 Kessen - Reincarnation | Act 12 Teki QUEEN METARIA | Act 12 Enemy, Queen Metalia |
| Act 13 Shuuketsu Soshite Hajimari - Petit Etranger | Act 13 Kessen REINCARNATION | Act 13 Final Battle, Reincarnation |
| Act 14 Shuuketsu Soshite Hajimari PETIT ÉTRANGER | Act 14 Conclusion and Commencement, Petite Étrangere |
Several elements of this arc can be seen in the musicals Gaiden Dark Kingdom Fukkatsu Hen and its revision, Sailor Moon Super Spring Festival, Eien Densetsu and its revision, Shin Densetsu Kourin, Starlights - Ryuusei Densetsu, Kakyuu-Ouhi Kourin and The Super Live. The storyline was more directly adapted in La Reconquista, Nogizaka46 Version Musical and its revision. PGSM followed closely to this part of the manga in some respects.
Black Moon[edit | ]
The second story arc corresponds with the second part of the second season of the anime series and the second season of Crystal. It comprises Acts 13-23, contained in Volumes 4-7 of the original tankoubon and Volumes 3-5 of the reprint manga.
| Original | Shinsouban | English |
|---|---|---|
| Act 13 Shuuketsu Soshite Hajimari - Petit Etranger | Act 14 Shuuketsu Soshite Hajimari PETIT ÉTRANGER | Act 14 Conclusion and Commencement, Petite Étrangere |
| Act 14 Black Moon Koan - Sailor Mars | Act 15 Shinnyuu SAILORMARS | Act 15 Infiltration, Sailor Mars |
| Act 15 Black Moon Berthier - Sailor Mercury | Act 16 Yuukai SAILORMERCURY | Act 16 Abduction, Sailor Mercury |
| Act 16 Black Moon Petz - Sailor Jupiter | Act 17 Himitsu SAILORJUPITER | Act 17 Secret, Sailor Jupiter |
| Act 17 Black Moon Calaveras - Sailor Venus | Act 18 Shinryaku SAILORVENUS | Act 18 Invasion, Sailor Venus |
| Act 18 Time Warp - Sailor Pluto | Act 19 Time Warp SAILORPLUTO | Act 19 Time Warp, Sailor Pluto |
| Act 19 Crystal Tokyo - King Endymion | Act 20 Crystal Tokyo KING ENDYMION | Act 20 Crystal Tokyo, King Endymion |
| Act 20 Nemesis - Sakusou | Act 21 Sakusou NEMESIS | Act 21 Complication, Nemesis |
| Act 21 Nemesis - Anyaku | Act 22 Omowaku NEMESIS | Act 22 Hidden Agenda, Nemesis |
| Act 22 Kougeki - Black Lady | Act 23 Anyaku WISEMAN | Act 23 Covert Maneuvers, Wiseman |
| Act 23 Saisei - Never Ending | Act 24 Kougeki BLACK LADY | Act 24 Attack, Black Lady |
| Act 25 Taiketsu DEATH PHANTOM | Act 25 Showdown, Death Phantom | |
| Act 26 Saisei NEVER ENDING | Act 26 Replay, Never Ending |
The musical Tanjou! Ankoku no Princess Black Lady and its revision covered this arc's plotline, and Petite Étrangère was based on it.
Mugen (Infinity)[edit | ]
The third story arc corresponds with the third season of the anime series and the third season of Crystal. In this story arc, the act titles began to match the arc name, and it includes Acts 24-33, which were contained in Volumes 7-10 of the original tankoubon and Volumes 6-8 of the reprint manga.
| Original | Shinsouban | English |
|---|---|---|
| Act 24 Mugen 1 - Yokan | Act 27 Mugen 1 Yokan | Act 27 Infinity 1, Premonition |
| Act 25 Mugen 2 - Hamon | Act 28 Mugen 2 Hamon | Act 28 Infinity 2, Ripples |
| Act 26 Mugen 3 - Futari - New Soldiers | Act 29 Mugen 3 Futari NEW SOLDIERS | Act 29 Infinity 3, Two New Soldiers |
| Act 27 Mugen 4 - Sailor Uranus - Tenou Haruka Sailor Neptune - Kaiou Michiru | Act 30 Mugen 4 SAILORURANUS Tenou Haruka SAILORNEPTUNE Kaiou Michiru | Act 30 Infinity 4, Sailor Uranus Haruka Ten'ô, Sailor Neptune Michiru Kaiô |
| Act 28 Mugen 5 - Sailor Pluto - Meiou Setsuna | Act 31 Mugen 5 SAILORPLUTO Meiou Setsuna | Act 31 Infinity 5, Sailor Pluto, Setsuna Meiô |
| Act 29 Mugen 6 - Three Senshi | Act 32 Mugen 6 3 Senshi | Act 32 Infinity 6, Three Guardians |
| Act 30 Mugen 7 - Henshin - Super Sailor Moon | Act 33 Mugen 7 Henshin SUPER SAILORMOON | Act 33 Infinity 7, Transformation, Super Sailor Moon |
| Act 31 Mugen 8 - "Labyrinth Mugen" 1 | Act 34 Mugen 8 "Labyrinth Mugen" 1 | Act 34 Infinity 8, "Infinite Labyrinth" 1 |
| Act 32 Mugen 9 - "Labyrinth Mugen" 2 | Act 35 Mugen 9 "Labyrinth Mugen" 2 | Act 35 Infinity 9, "Infinite Labyrinth" 2 |
| Act 33 Mugen 10 - Mugendai | Act 36 Mugen 10 Mugendai - Joukuu | Act 36 Infinity 10, Infinite - Upper Atmosphere |
| Act 37 Mugen 11 Mugendai - Shinpan | Act 37 Infinity 11, Infinite - Judge | |
| Act 38 Mugen 12 Mugendai - Tabidachi | Act 38 Infinity 12, Infinite - Journey |
This arc was covered by the musicals Usagi Ai no Senshi e no Michi, Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi and its revision, Shin / Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi - Last Dracul Jokyoku, Mugen Gakuen - Mistress Labyrinth and its revision, and Un Nouveau Voyage.
Yume (Dream)[edit | ]
The fourth story arc corresponds with the fourth season of the anime series and with Sailor Moon Eternal. It includes Acts 34-42, which were contained in Volumes 12-15 of the original tankoubon and Volumes 8-10 of the reprint manga.
| Original | Shinsouban | English |
|---|---|---|
| Act 34 Yume 1 - Nisshoku Dream | Act 39 Yume 1 Nisshoku Dream | Act 39 Dream 1, Eclipse Dream |
| Act 35 Yume 2 - Mercury Dream | Act 40 Yume 2 Mercury Dream | Act 40 Dream 2, Mercury Dream |
| Act 36 Yume 3 - Mars Dream | Act 41 Yume 3 Mars Dream | Act 41 Dream 3, Mars Dream |
| Act 37 Yume 4 - Jupiter Dream | Act 42 Yume 4 Jupiter Dream | Act 42 Dream 4, Jupiter Dream |
| Act 38 Yume 5 - Venus Dream | Act 43 Yume 5 Venus Dream | Act 43 Dream 5, Venus Dream |
| Act 39 Yume 6 - New Soldier Dream | Act 44 Yume 6 New Soldier Dream | Act 44 Dream 6, New Soldiers Dreams |
| Act 40 Yume 7 - Elysion Dream | Act 45 Yume 7 Mirror Dream | Act 45 Dream 7, Mirror Dream |
| Act 41 Yume 8 - Dead Moon Dream | Act 46 Yume 8 Elysion Dream | Act 46 Dream 8, Elysion Dream |
| Act 42 Yume 9 - Earth and Moon Dream | Act 47 Yume 9 Dead Moon Dream | Act 47 Dream 9, Dead Moon Dream |
| Act 48 Yume 10 Princess Dream | Act 48 Dream 10, Princess Dream | |
| Act 49 Yume 11 Earth and Moon Dream | Act 49 Dream 11, Earth and Moon Dream |
Elements of this arc appeared in the musicals Sailor Moon SuperS - Yume Senshi - Ai - Eien ni... and its revision, Sailor Moon SuperS Special Musical Show, and Shin Densetsu Kourin. Amour Eternal was based on it.
Stars[edit | ]
The fifth and final story arc corresponds with the second part of the last season of the anime series and with Sailor Moon Cosmos, though the anime finished before the manga run was completed, and there are some large differences in the plot. It includes Acts 43-52, which were contained in Volumes 16-18 of the original tankoubon and Volumes 11-12 of the reprint manga.
| Original | Shinsouban | English |
|---|---|---|
| Act 43 Stars 1 | Act 50 Stars 1 | Act 50 Stars 1 |
| Act 44 Stars 2 | Act 51 Stars 2 | Act 51 Stars 2 |
| Act 45 Stars 3 | Act 52 Stars 3 | Act 52 Stars 3 |
| Act 46 Stars 4 | Act 53 Stars 4 | Act 53 Stars 4 |
| Act 47 Stars 5 | Act 54 Stars 5 | Act 54 Stars 5 |
| Act 48 Stars 6 | Act 55 Stars 6 | Act 55 Stars 6 |
| Act 49 Stars 7 | Act 56 Stars 7 | Act 56 Stars 7 |
| Act 50 Stars 8 | Act 57 Stars 8 | Act 57 Stars 8 |
| Act 51 Stars 9 | Act 58 Stars 9 | Act 58 Stars 9 |
| Act 52 Stars 10 | Act 59 Stars 10 | Act 59 Stars 10 |
| Act 60 Stars 11 | Act 60 Stars 11 |
Many elements of this arc were featured in various musicals, most notably in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars and its revision, Eien Densetsu and its revision, Shin Densetsu Kourin, Starlights - Ryuusei Densetsu, and Kakyuu-Ouhi Kourin. The story was also covered in Le Mouvement Final.
Golema[edit | ]
The first story arc for Pinako, and Sixth overall corresponds with the first season (Episodes 1-23) of Tokyoma Gaiden, though the anime started before the manga run, there are some large differences in the plot and characters, many notable youma from the anime being absent, as well as the original Sailor Senshi taking center stage in the last three chapters and the deaths of Daniel Kano and Katerina Suino. It includes Acts P1-P6, this monthly Manga series was cancelled and was replaced with a weekly series in the next arc. Chapter 6.5 is only found in the English edition of the manga and is meant to tie the two manga together into one cohesive story.
| Japanese | Translation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Act P1 ゴーレマ － ＰＩＮＡＫＯ | Act P1 - Golema - PINAKO | Chapter 1 - Pinako, The Golema |
| Act P2 炎と水 – 火乃＆水之 | Act P2 - Fire & Water - KANO & SUINO | Chapter 2 - Daniel Kano & Katrina Suino |
| Act P3 騎士と戦士 – ヴァル・ザ・ツァー | Act P3 - Knights & Warriors - Val The Csar | Chapter 3 - Knights & Guardians |
| Act P4 新戦士 – ムーン・マーキュリー・マーズ | Act P4 - New Warriors - Moon, Mercury, Mars | Chapter 4 - The New Sailor Guardians |
| Act P5 ＤＥＶＩＬ’Ｓ ＧＡＭＥ – 新戦士の死す | Act P5 - DEVIL'S GAME - Death of The New Warriors | Chapter 5 - The Death of Daniel & Katrina |
| Act P6 ＦＩＮＡＬ ＧＡＭＥ – 三体のムーン | Act P6 - FINAL GAME - The Three Moons | Chapter 6 - Val The Csar Vs. The Three Sailor Moons |
| チャプター6.5 悲しみの願い （英語版のみ） | Chapter 6.5 - A Heartbroken Wish (English Manga only) | Chapter 6.5 - A Heartbroken Wish |
Paradise[edit | ]
The second story arc for Pinako in the manga, first for a weekly series, and Seventh overall corresponds with the second season (Episodes 24-50) of Tokyoma Gaiden, This time taking its cues and its past from the anime (due to the last arc in the manga being vastly different and killing off Daniel Kano and Katerina Suino whereas the anime kept them alive). It includes Chapters 1-20, this is the first weekly manga for the Sailor Moon series. The English version of the manga, despite this manga being unconnected to the previous manga with the exception of its main characters, continues its numbering from where the previous one left off, starting with Chapter 7, as opposed to Chapter 1.
| Japanese | Translation | English |
|---|---|---|
| パラダイス１ デルフィオスの挑戦！ | Paradise 1 - Delphious' Challenge! | Chapter 7 - Delphius' Challenge |
| パラダイス２ セーラーピナコ、カードルーキー | Paradise 2 - Sailor Pinako, the Card Rookie | Chapter 8 - Sailor Moon, The Card Novice |
| パラダイス３ 船の罠 | Paradise 3 - The Trap on the Ship | Chapter 9 - The Trap on the Battleship |
| パラダイス４ |
Paradise 4 - Golden Sun Vs. Silver Moon | Chapter 10 - Aloha Mask Vs. Moon Warrior |
| パラダイス５ 盗賊コクラン | Paradise 5 - Cochran The Thief | Chapter 11 - Cochran The Thief |
| パラダイス６ 地獄のバトル | Paradise 6 - Hell's Battle | Chapter 12 - Revenge of Val the Csar... |
| パラダイス７ アライアンス！ | Paradise 7 - Alliance! | Chapter 13 - ...Against the Puppeteer! |
| パラダイス８ 妖魔？戦士？殺人！ | Paradise 8 - Youma? Senshi? Killer! | Chapter 14 - Monster Assassin Fluroide |
| パラダイス９ バトルフリーズ | Paradise 9 - Battle Freeze | Chapter 15 - Battle Pause |
| パラダイス10 バトルラーカーズ | Paradise 10 - Battle Lurkers | Chapter 16 - Battle Lurker |
| パラダイス11 セミファイナル・アクセス | Paradise 11 - Semifinal Access | Chapter 17 - Access to the Semifinals |
| パラダイス12 火乃ダニエルＶＳメリシア | Paradise 12 - Battle 1: Daniel Kano Vs. Melissia | Chapter 18 - Mars Warrior Vs. Melissia the Bandit |
| パラダイス12 愛野ピナコＶＳリアム・アランソン | Paradise 12 - Battle 2: Pinako Aino Vs. Liam Alanson | Chapter 19 - Sailor Moon Vs. Liam Alanson |
| パラダイス13 愛野ピナコＶＳ火乃ダニエル | Paradise 13 - Battle Final: Pinako Aino Vs. Daniel Kano | Chapter 20 - Moon Vs. Mars, The Final Battle |
| パラダイス14 ヴァル・ザ・ツァーＶＳデルフィオス | Paradise 14 - Special Battle: Val The Csar Vs. Delphious | Chapter 21 - Val Vs. Delphius |
| パラダイス15 ムーンライト・メモリーズ | Paradise 15 - Moonlight Memories | Chapter 22 - Moonlight Memories |
| パラダイス16 ファイナルバトル始まり | Paradise 16 - The Final Battle Begins | Chapter 23 - Final Battle: Sailor Moon Vs. Delphius |
| パラダイス17 デルフィオスの完全守備 | Paradise 17 - Delphious' Perfect Defense | Chapter 24 - Delphius' Perfected Shield |
| パラダイス18 シャネーラの攻撃 | Paradise 18 - Attack of The Chanelas | Chapter 25 - Chanelas Attack! |
| パラダイス19 デルフィオスの悲しみ | Paradise 19 - Delphious' Sorrow | Chapter 26 - The Tragic Tale of Delphius |
| パラダイス20 月の光の妖魔 | Paradise 20 - Youma of the Moonlight | Chapter 27 - Battle Queen Pinako Aino |
Neo Warring States Tournament[edit | ]
The third story arc for Pinako in the manga, second for a weekly series, and eighth overall, it does not correspond to an anime season yet
| Japanese | Translation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 新戦国時代１ 新たなる古代的 | National Battle 1 - A New Ancient Enemy | Chapter 28 - The Japan Battles Begin |
| 新戦国時代２ 新セーラー戦士参上！前篇 | National Battle 2 - The New Sailor Senshi Gather! Pt. 1 | Chapter 29 - A Meeting of the Minds |
| 新戦国時代３ 新セーラー戦士参上！中編 | National Battle 3 - The New Sailor Senshi Gather! Pt. 2 | Chapter 30 - A 3 Vs. 1 All-Out Battle |
| 新戦国時代４ 新セーラー戦士参上！後編 | National Battle 4 - The New Sailor Senshi Gather! Pt. 3 | Chapter 31 - The Jinzo Thieves |
| 新戦国時代５ モルガとナルンの |
National Battle 5 - Morga & Narun's Jupiter Thunderbolt | Chapter 32 - Family Electricity |
Side Stories[edit | ]
- Chibiusa's Picture Diary
- Exam Battle Stories
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Side Story