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Quick Answer
- Sailor Moon(TV · 46 eps)
- Sailor Moon R(TV · 43 eps)
- Sailor Moon R: The Movie(Movie · 1 eps)
- Sailor Moon S(TV · 38 eps)
- Sailor Moon S Movie: Hearts in Ice(Movie · 1 eps)
- Sailor Moon SuperS(TV · 39 eps)
- Sailor Moon SuperS the Movie: Black Dream Hole(Movie · 1 eps)
- ...and 12 more below
Total: ~260 episodes / 104h watch time
Sailor Moon Watch Order(2026)
Sailor Moon's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 7 main series, 6 movies, and 6 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
19 entries ~104h total7 series6 movies6 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie Part 1
7.40Movie1 eps~24min2021Toei Animation
Finished Airing11
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie Part 2
7.60Movie1 eps~24min2021Toei Animation
Finished Airing12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Sailor Moon?
Release order. Start with Sailor Moon and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Sailor Moon?
About 104 hours total across 260 episodes and 19 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 75 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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