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2014 Japanese anime series

Sailor Moon Crystal
美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal（クリスタル）(Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru)
Genre	Magical girl
Created by	Naoko Takeuchi
Original net animation
Season I: Dark Kingdom
Directed by	Munehisa Sakai
Produced by	Junichirō Tsuchiya Yū Kaminoki
Written by	Yūji Kobayashi
Music by	Yasuharu Takanashi
Studio	Toei Animation
Licensed by	Crunchyroll[a] NA: Viz Media
Original network	Niconico (webcast) Tokyo MX (TV broadcast)
English network	AU: ABC Me CA: Family Channel
Released	Webcast: July 5, 2014 – January 17, 2015 TV broadcast: April 6 – July 6, 2015
Episodes	14 (List of episodes)
Original net animation
Season II: Black Moon
Directed by	Munehisa Sakai
Produced by	Junichirō Tsuchiya Yū Kaminoki Ruka Tanaka
Written by	Yūji Kobayashi
Music by	Yasuharu Takanashi
Studio	Toei Animation
Licensed by	Crunchyroll[a] NA: Viz Media
Original network	Niconico (webcast) Tokyo MX (TV broadcast)
English network	AU: ABC Me CA: Family Channel
Released	Webcast: February 7 – July 18, 2015 TV broadcast: July 13 – September 28, 2015
Episodes	12 (List of episodes)
Anime television series
Season III: Death Busters
Directed by	Chiaki Kon
Produced by	Junichirō Tsuchiya Ruka Tanaka
Written by	Yūji Kobayashi
Music by	Yasuharu Takanashi
Studio	Toei Animation
Licensed by	Crunchyroll[a] NA: Viz Media
Original network	Tokyo MX
English network	AU: ABC Me CA: Family Channel
Original run	April 4 (4-04) – June 27, 2016 (2016-06-27)
Episodes	13 (List of episodes)
Sequels
Sailor Moon Eternal[b] (2021, 2-part film) Sailor Moon Cosmos[c] (2023, 2-part film)
Anime and manga portal

Sailor Moon Crystal, known in Japan as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (Japanese: 美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal（クリスタル）, Hepburn: Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru), is a Japanese anime series based on the shōjo manga series Sailor Moon written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi, produced in commemoration of the original series' 20th anniversary.[1] Produced by Toei Animation and directed by Munehisa Sakai (Seasons 1 and 2) and Chiaki Kon (Season 3), the series was streamed worldwide on Niconico from July 5, 2014, to July 18, 2015. Season 1 and 2's episodes were released twice a month.[2][3] Instead of remaking the 1990s anime series preceding it, Toei Animation produced Crystal as a reboot of Sailor Moon and as a more faithful adaptation of the original manga by omitting much of the original material from the first series.[4][5][6] Set in Tokyo in the 2010s, the story focuses on Usagi Tsukino, who is a young girl that obtains the power to become the titular character. Other Sailor Guardians join her in the search for Princess Serenity and the Silver Crystal.[7]

The first episode had an advanced screening on June 30, 2014.[8][9] In May 2014, Viz Media licensed Crystal for an English-language release in North America, simulcasting the series on Neon Alley and Hulu to coincide with the worldwide streaming.[10][11][12] Crunchyroll also simulcast the series in a separate contract with Toei Animation.[13] Viz premiered the first episode as part of their "Sailor Moon Day" celebration at the Anime Expo Convention in Los Angeles.[14]

The third season, based on the Infinity arc of the manga, premiered on April 4, 2016, and concluded on June 27, 2016.[15]

A sequel two-part film, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, based on the Dream arc of the manga, was released in 2021, with the first film released on January 8 and the second on February 11,[16] followed by another sequel two-part film, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie, based on the Stars arc of the manga, which was released on June 9 and 30, 2023.[17]

Plot

[edit] Further information: List of Sailor Moon Crystal episodes

Dark Kingdom

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Set in Tokyo in the 2010s, Usagi Tsukino, a fourteen-year-old middle school student, meets Luna, a talking black cat that tells her that she is Sailor Moon, a Sailor Guardian destined to fight a group of villains called the Dark Kingdom. Luna also instructs Sailor Moon to find her four fellow Sailor Guardians, the long-lost Princess of an ancestral kingdom on the Moon, and a legendary artifact of supreme power known as the Silver Crystal. On her journey, Sailor Moon meets her fellow Guardians Sailor Mercury (Ami Mizuno), Sailor Mars (Rei Hino), Sailor Jupiter (Makoto Kino), Sailor Venus (Minako Aino), and a mysterious masked man called Tuxedo Mask (Mamoru Chiba), to whom Usagi is attracted. Later, Usagi and the Sailor Guardians discover that in their previous lives they were members of an ancient Moon Kingdom in a period of time called the Silver Millennium. The Dark Kingdom waged war against them, resulting in the destruction of the Moon Kingdom. It turns out that Sailor Moon herself is Serenity, the Princess of the Moon Kingdom, and that she alone has the power to make the Silver Crystal appear and to use its incredible mystical powers to overcome the forces of evil.

Meanwhile, Tuxedo Mask is revealed to be Endymion, the first crown prince of the Earth and Serenity's lover in his previous life. After defeating the Four Kings of Heaven (who turn out to have been Prince Endymion's loyal knights in the past) and killing their leader Queen Beryl, the Sailor Guardians confront a brainwashed Endymion and the ruler of the Dark Kingdom — Queen Metaria. To prevent Queen Metaria from spreading darkness all over the Earth, the Guardians sacrifice their lives. Using the power of the Silver Crystal, Sailor Moon destroys Queen Metaria and reunites with her four friends upon returning them to life.

Black Moon

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After Sailor Moon restores the Earth to normal and prepares to live a normal life again with Mamoru and her friends, a little girl falls from the sky, claiming to have the same name as Usagi, but nicknamed as "Chibiusa" by Usagi and the others. A group of villains called the Black Moon Clan, led by Prince Demande, initiate a series of operations which lead to the abductions of Sailors Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter while looking for Chibiusa and the Silver Crystal. Chibiusa is revealed to be Sailor Moon's and Tuxedo Mask's daughter from a distant future that has been decimated by the Clan, and is searching for Sailor Moon and the Silver Crystal in order to save her mother. Sailor Moon and her friends accompany Chibiusa to the future, and they meet the Guardian of Spacetime and Chibiusa's friend, Sailor Pluto.

After being captured herself, Sailor Moon then rescues Mars, Mercury, and Jupiter, and they escape from the planet Nemesis, the Black Moon Clan's headquarters. Chibiusa is manipulated by Prince Demande's advisor and the true mastermind of the Black Moon Clan, Death Phantom, and transforms into Black Lady, who brainwashes Tuxedo Mask as well. During an intense battle, Demande manages to obtain the Silver Crystals of the past and the future and tries to bring them together to destroy the universe in a time paradox. Sailor Pluto stops time to prevent this from happening, leading to her own death. Black Lady is shocked to see her friend die and reverts to her true self, transforming into Sailor Chibi Moon. Demande dies protecting Sailor Moon from Death Phantom, but the latter is destroyed by the combined powers of Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibi Moon. Neo-Queen Serenity, the future incarnation of Sailor Moon who had also awakened, gives the four Sailor Guardians new Planet Powers and gives Sailor Moon a new brooch, as her old one was destroyed defeating Death Phantom. Sailor Moon and her friends say goodbye to their future selves and return to the past. Chibiusa stays in the future, but returns to the past shortly afterwards to train as a Sailor Guardian.

Death Busters

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After students from the prestigious Mugen Academy become victims of a group of villains called the Death Busters, who transform them into Daimons, Usagi and their friends meet two Mugen Academy students: tomboyish car racer Haruka Tenoh and violinist prodigy Michiru Kaioh. Haruka and Michiru are the civilian identities of two new Sailor Guardians: Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, who are initially reluctant to work with Sailor Moon and the others. Chibiusa befriends a mysterious girl named Hotaru Tomoe, daughter of Mugen Academy founder Professor Tomoe, who is later revealed to be a key figure of the Death Busters.

Sailor Pluto is revived and reborn as university student Setsuna Meioh, and she joins Sailors Uranus and Sailor Neptune. Using the power of all nine Sailor Guardians, Usagi evolves into Super Sailor Moon. The Sailor Guardians learn that Hotaru's body is host to Mistress 9, partner of the leader of the Death Busters, Master Pharaoh 90. At the same time, Hotaru is also the lookalike reincarnation of the Sailor Guardian of Silence and Destruction, Sailor Saturn, who has the power to destroy the whole world. For this reason, Sailors Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto fear her. In the climactic battle, Pharaoh 90 begins to merge himself with the planet, but the newly awakened Sailor Saturn uses her full power to send him back to his dimension, the Tau Star System, sacrificing herself in the process. As Neo-Queen Serenity, Usagi restores the city and resurrects everyone that was killed in the final battle, including Hotaru, who is immediately reborn as an infant alongside Saturn's spirit within her once again. Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna vow to be Hotaru's family (as Professor Tomoe was killed by Sailor Moon) and leave the city, with the promise to rejoin Usagi and her friends someday.

Production and broadcasting

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Seasons 1-3

[edit] See also: List of Sailor Moon Crystal episodes

On July 6, 2012, Kodansha and Toei Animation announced that it would commence production of a new anime adaptation for a simultaneous worldwide release in 2013 as part of the series' 20th anniversary celebrations.[18][19] The idol group Momoiro Clover Z would perform the opening and closing theme songs, "Moon Pride" and "Gekkō" respectively.[20] In April 2013, it was announced the new anime had been delayed.[21] On August 4, 2013, it was confirmed the new anime will be streamed late in the year.[20]

On January 9, 2014, it was announced the anime would premiere in July,[3][22][23] and on the same day, executive producer, Atsutoshi Umezawa announced that the new anime is not a remake of the previous anime, but a reboot by adapting Naoko Takeuchi's original manga from scratch.[4] On March 13, 2014, the new anime's official website was updated to show a countdown beginning on March 14 for an announcement due to occur on March 21.[24] That day, Toei's website showed an image displaying the key visual art, synopsis, and staff for the new anime. It also revealed the anime would be called Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal（クリスタル）, Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru). The series was directed by Munehisa Sakai at Toei Animation, Yūji Kobayashi handled the series' scripts, Yukie Sakō handled the character designs, and Yasuharu Takanashi composed the music.[25]

The cast and premiere date were announced at the 20th Anniversary Project Special Stage on April 27, 2014. The anime would premiere on July 5, 2014. Episodes would premiere on the first and third Saturdays of each month.[26] The new cast were announced, along with Kotono Mitsuishi reprising her role as Usagi Tsukino.[27] On April 30, 2014, Toei confirmed the series would run for 26 episodes and streamed worldwide on the video sharing Niconico website with subtitles in 12 languages on the first and third Saturdays of each month.[2] It debuted on July 5, 2014, and ended on January 17, 2015.

On November 8, 2014, it was announced that the latter half of the 26 episode-run will be the second season, covering the Black Moon arc of the manga.[28] During a special screening of the Dark Kingdom finale on December 27, 2014, the new cast for the second season were announced.[29] The second season debuted on February 7, 2015, and ended on July 18, 2015. The Blu-ray updated version of the first and second season aired on Japanese television in April 2015.[30]

On September 28, 2015, the day in which the final episode of the second season was aired on Japanese television, it was announced that production for the third season of Sailor Moon Crystal was given the green light. The third season covered the Infinity arc of the manga (known as Death Busters arc in Japan).[31] The name for the season was announced as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season III (美少女戦士セーラームーンCrystal（クリスタル） Season III, Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru Shizun Tsurī). Chiaki Kon replaced Munehisa Sakai as the series director, and Akira Takahashi took over Yukie Sakō's position as a character designer. The latter returning staff and new cast for the third season were announced in a live webcast on January 27, 2016.[15] The first episode of the third season was previewed at a special event held at Animate Ikebukuro store in Tokyo on March 6, 2016.[32] The third season began its regular airing on Japanese television on April 4, 2016,[33] and ended on June 27, 2016, with a total of 13 episodes.

Sequels

[edit] Main articles: Sailor Moon Eternal and Sailor Moon Cosmos

On January 25, 2017, it was announced on the Sailor Moon 25th anniversary website that Sailor Moon Crystal would receive a sequel,[34] revealed as the fourth season covering the Dream arc of the manga, but being produced as a two-part theatrical anime film project opposed to a television season. Chiaki Kon returned as a main director,[35][36] while Kazuko Tadano handled the character designs, who took over Akira Takahashi's position from the third season.[37][38] Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, replacing Yūji Kobayashi, wrote the scripts, original creator & mangaka Naoko Takeuchi was credited as a chief supervisor, Yasuharu Takanashi returned to compose the music, and Studio Deen co-animated and produced the films with Toei Animation.[39][40] The name for the two-part film was announced as Sailor Moon Eternal.[b] The first film was slated to be released on September 11, 2020,[41] but was postponed and released on January 8, 2021, due to COVID-19 pandemic. The second film was released on February 11, 2021.[16]

The fifth and final season, based on the Stars arc of the manga, was also produced as a two-part theatrical anime film project. The majority of key staff members returned from the Eternal two-part film, while Tomoya Takahashi replaced Chiaki Kon as a director. The title of the two-part film was announced as Sailor Moon Cosmos.[c] The individual films were released on June 9 and 30, 2023, respectively.[17][42]

International production and broadcast

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In May 2014, Viz Media licensed the anime for an English-language release in North America as Sailor Moon Crystal.[10] The series began streaming on Hulu and Neon Alley simultaneously on July 5, 2014. Crunchyroll also began streaming the series on its website during the simulcast.[43] At the 2014 Anime Expo convention in Los Angeles, Viz Media announced that the cast used for the Sailor Moon re-dub would also reprise their roles in Crystal.[44][45] On November 28, 2014, Madman Entertainment announced that they have the rights for Sailor Moon Crystal for Australia and New Zealand,[46] who later broadcast the series on ABC Me, and made the series available for streaming on AnimeLab.[47] On November 20, 2015, Viz Media started streaming the Sailor Moon Crystal English dub on Neon Alley and Hulu.[48] In Italy, the series was broadcast on Rai Gulp, making Crystal the first series in the franchise that was broadcasting on a Rai or other TV channels in Italy other than the Mediaset channels, which broadcast the original series. In Canada, the series is broadcast on WildBrain's Family Channel.[49]

In June 2021, Netflix announced that Sailor Moon Crystal will be streamed on its platform on July 1, 2021.[50]

Related media

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Home release

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The first two seasons of Sailor Moon Crystal were released in Japan in thirteen Blu-ray box sets. Each volume contained two episodes. A limited edition Blu-ray was released first. A regular DVD and Blu-ray were released a month later on the exact date of the next limited edition Blu-ray. The first limited edition Blu-ray was released on October 15, 2014.[51][52][53]

The third season of Sailor Moon Crystal was released in Japan in three Blu-ray box sets, with each volume containing four episodes each (five episodes on the last volume). The first limited edition Blu-ray was released on June 29, 2016.[54]

Soundtrack

[edit] See also: List of Sailor Moon soundtracks

Yasuharu Takanashi composed the score for Sailor Moon Crystal. The series uses two pieces of theme music for the first two seasons. The opening theme song is "Moon Pride" and the ending theme song is "Gekkō" (月虹; lit. "Moonbow"); both themes were performed by Momoiro Clover Z. The ending theme's music was written by Naoko Takeuchi (under the name of "Sumire Shirobara"), and composed by Akiko Kosaka, who has written several songs for the Sailor Moon series.[55][56] The character song album, titled Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Character Song Collection: Crystal Collection, was released on April 29, 2015.[57] For the third season, four pieces of theme music are used: one opening theme and three ending themes. The opening theme song, "New Moon ni Koishite" (ニュームーンに恋して, Nyū Mūn ni Koishite; lit. "In Love With The New Moon") has three different versions. The first version is performed by Etsuko Yakushimaru for the first four episodes and reprised for the final episode, the second version performed by Mitsuko Horie for acts 31 to 34, and the third performed by Momoiro Clover Z for acts 35 to 38.[58] The first ending theme song is "Eternal Eternity" performed by Junko Minagawa and Sayaka Ohara, who voice Sailors Uranus and Neptune, respectively, used for acts 27 to 30 and reprised for act 39, mirroring the first version of the opening theme. The second ending theme song is "Otome no Susume" (乙女のススメ; lit. "Maiden's Advice") performed by Misato Fukuen, who is Chibiusa's voice actress, used for acts 31 to 34, mirroring the second version of the opening theme. The third and final ending theme song is "Eien Dake ga Futari wo Kakeru" (永遠だけが二人をかける; lit. "Eternity Brings Two Together") performed by Kenji Nojima, who is Mamoru Chiba's voice actor, used for acts 35 to 38, mirroring the third version of the opening theme.[33]

Reception

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The first episode of Sailor Moon Crystal earned a viewership of over one million on Niconico during the first two days of streaming it.[59]

Critical response

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The first two seasons of Sailor Moon Crystal were criticized for its overly fast pacing and its animation, which had noticeable errors. Victoria McNally of The Mary Sue wrote: "I can overlook poor quality animation when it's not too distracting. The problem with Sailor Moon Crystal is that it is getting distracting, because the series also has issues with the pacing and quality of its storytelling—which gives you a lot of downtime to criticize all of its visual flaws."[60]

The third season however, was praised for its improved animation and better characterization. Michael S. Mammano of Den of Geek, who reviewed the first episode of the third season, wrote "This feels like a whole new show, and I mean that in the best way", and rated the episode 4 out of 5 stars.[61]

Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network gave the first two seasons B− ratings,[62][63] while solid B rating for the third season, as she felt that while the first two seasons are good on their own, the third season was an improvement out of all three seasons.[64]

Notes

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1. ^ a b c In Australia through Madman Anime.
2. ^ a b Full title: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie (劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal（エターナル）」, Gekijōban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Etānaru)
3. ^ a b Full title: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie (劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンCosmos（コスモス）」, Gekijōban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kosumosu)

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External links

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• Official website (in Japanese)
• Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Sailor Moon Crystal at IMDb 

v t e Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi
Media	Chapters Codename: Sailor V Musicals North American pilot Collectible card game Live-action series
Anime	Sailor Moon episodes Season 1 R S SuperS Sailor Stars Sailor Moon Crystal episodes
Films	Original series R S SuperS Crystal series Eternal Cosmos
Video games	Sailor Moon R Panic in Nakayoshi World S: Jōgai Rantō!? Shuyaku Sōdatsusen Pretty Soldier S Pretty Soldier Another Story SuperS: Shin Shuyaku Sōdatsusen La Luna Splende Drops
Soundtracks	"Moonlight Densetsu" "Sailor Star Song" "Kaze mo Sora mo Kitto..." "Moon Pride" "Moon Color Chainon"
Characters	Protagonists Sailor Moon Luna Tuxedo Mask Sailor Mercury Sailor Mars Sailor Jupiter Sailor Venus Chibiusa Sailor Pluto Sailor Uranus Sailor Neptune Sailor Saturn Sailor Starlights Antagonists Dark Kingdom Black Moon Clan Death Busters Dead Moon Circus Shadow Galactica
Related	Peni Parker TeamFourStar Super Moonies Warriors of Legend
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v t e Toei Animation OVAs, ONAs, and TV specials
OVAs/ONAs	Tongari Bōshi no Memoru: Marielle no Hōsekibako (1985) Transformers: Scramble City (1986) Shin Kabukicho Story Hana no Asuka-gumi! (1987) Xanadu: The Legend of Dragon Slayer (1988) Crying Freeman (1988–1994) Be-Bop High School (1990–1995) Hana no Asuka-gumi! Loenly Cats Battle Royale (1990) Transformers: Zone (1990) Hengen Taima Yakō Karura Mau! Sendai Kokeshi Enka (1990–1991) Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter (1990–1992) Sword for Truth (1990) Vampire Wars (1991) Psychic Wars (1991) Sukeban Deka (1991) 3×3 Eyes (1991–1992) Kamen Rider SD (1993) Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993) The Human Revolution (1995–2004) Angel Densetsu (1996) Jigoku Sensei Nūbē (1998–1999) Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten! (2000–2001) Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter (2002–2008) Kanon Kazahana (2003) Interlude (2004) Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho (2004) Re: Cutie Honey (2004) Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu (2005) Eko Eko Azarak (2007) Red Colored Elegy (2007) One Piece: Romance Dawn Story (2008) Pretty Cure All Stars: GoGo Dream Live (2008) One Piece Film Strong World: Episode 0 (2009) Halo Legends: Odd One Out (animated sequence) (2010) Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (2010) Kyousougiga (2011–2012) The Kindaichi Case Files: The Black Magic Murders (2012–2013) Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2015) Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015) Robot Girls Z+ (2015) Kado: Beyond Information (2018) Super Dragon Ball Heroes (2018–present) Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō (2018–2019) Ojamajo Doremi: Owarai Gekijō (2019–2020) Kagaku Manga Survival (2019) Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya (2019) Digimon Adventure 20th Memorial Story (2019–2020) Akuma-kun (2023) Koisuru One Piece (2025)
TV specials	Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned (1980) Hashire Melos! (1981) Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein (1981) Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais (1984) The Three-Eyed One: Prince in the Devil Island (1985) Saint Elmo – Hikari no Raihousha (1986) Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990) Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993) Sailor Moon SuperS specials (1995) Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (1997) One Piece (2000–2018) Digital Monster X-Evolution (2005) The Kindaichi Case Files (2007) Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013)
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v t e Toei Animation television series
1960s	Ōkami Shōnen Ken (1963–1965) Shōnen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru (1964–1965) Hustle Punch (1965–1966) Rainbow Sentai Robin (1966–1967) Sally the Witch (1966–1968) GeGeGe no Kitarō (1968–1969) Akane-chan (1968) Cyborg 009 (1968) Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae (1968–1969) Himitsu no Akko-chan (1969–1970) Mōretsu Atarō (1969–1970) Tiger Mask (1969–1971)
1970s	Kick no Oni (1970–1971) Mahō no Mako-chan (1970–1971) Sarutobi Ecchan (1971–1972) GeGeGe no Kitarō [ja] (1971–1972) Mahōtsukai Chappy (1972) Devilman (1972–1973) Calimero (1972–1975) Mazinger Z (1972–1974) Babel II (1973) Microid S (1973) Miracle Girl Limit-chan (1973–1974) Dororon Enma-kun (1973–1974) Cutie Honey (1973–1974) Majokko Megu-chan (1974–1975) Getter Robo (1974–1975) Great Mazinger (1974–1975) Getter Robo G (1975–1976) Grendizer (1975–1977) Steel Jeeg (1975–1976) Ikkyū-san (1975–1982) Gaiking (1976–1977) Magne Robo Gakeen (1976–1977) Candy Candy (1976–1979) Jetter Mars (1977) Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace (1977–1978) Chōjin Sentai Balatack (1977–1978) Arrow Emblem: Hawk of the Grand Prix (1977–1978) Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978–1979) Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger (1978–1979) Galaxy Express 999 (1978–1981) Captain Future (1978–1979) Hana no Ko Lunlun (1979–1980) Cyborg 009 (1979–1980) Future Robot Daltanious (1979–1980) Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur (1979–1980)
1980s	Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey (1980) Mahō Shōjo Lalabel (1980–1981) Moero Arthur: Hakuba Ouji (1980) Ganbare Genki (1980–1981) Space Emperor God Sigma (1980–1981) Beast King GoLion (1981–1982) Hello! Sandybell (1981) Little Women (1981) Dr. Slump (1981–1986) Queen Millennia (1981–1982) Tiger Mask II (1981–1982) Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken (1981–1982) Asari-chan (1982–1983) Armored Fleet Dairugger XV (1982–1983) Boku Patalliro! (1982–1983) The Kabocha Wine (1982–1984) Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX (1982–1983) Love Me, My Knight (1983–1984) Lightspeed Electroid Albegas (1983–1984) Kinnikuman (1983–1986) Stop!! Hibari-kun! (1983–1984) Dream Soldier Wing-Man (1984–1985) Tongari Bōshi no Memoru (1984) Video Warrior Laserion (1984–1985) Gu Gu Ganmo (1984–1985) Transformers (1984–1987) Fist of the North Star (1984–1987) GeGeGe no Kitarō (1985–1988) Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years (1985–1986) Maple Town (1986–1987) Dragon Ball (1986–1989) Silver Fang (1986) Saint Seiya (1986–1989) New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town Chapter (1987) Fist of the North Star 2 (1987–1988) Transformers: The Headmasters (1987–1988) Bikkuriman (1987–1989) Kamen no Ninja Akakage (1987–1988) Lady Lady!! (1987–1988) Tatakae!! Ramenman (1988) Sakigake!! Otokojuku (1988) Hello! Lady Lynn (1988–1989) Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (1988) Himitsu no Akko-chan (1988–1989) Transformers: Victory (1989) Akuma-kun (1989–1990) Shin Bikkuriman (1989–1990) Dragon Ball Z (1989–1996) Sally the Witch 2 (1989–1991)
1990s	Mōretsu Atarō (1990) Magical Taluluto (1990–1992) Goldfish Warning! (1991–1992) Getter Robo Go (1991–1992) Kinnikuman: Kinniku-sei Ōi Sōdatsu-hen (1991–1992) Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991–1992) Sailor Moon (1992–1997) Super Bikkuriman (1992–1993) Ghost Sweeper Mikami (1993–1994) Slam Dunk (1993–1996) Aoki Densetsu Shoot! (1993–1994) Marmalade Boy (1994–1995) Gulliver Boy (1995) Neighborhood Story (1995–1996) World Fairy Tale Series (1995–1996) GeGeGe no Kitarō [ja] (1996–1998) Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) Jigoku Sensei Nūbē (1996–1997) Boys Over Flowers (1996–1997) Cutie Honey Flash (1997–1998) The Kindaichi Case Files (1997–2000) Yume no Crayon Oukoku (1997–1999) Dr. Slump (1997–1999) Anime Shūkan DX! Mi-Pha-Pu (Kocchi Muite! Miiko) (1998–1999) Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998) Himitsu no Akko-chan (1998–1999) Shugogetten! (1998–1999) Ojamajo Doremi (1999–2000) Phantom Thief Jeanne (1999–2000) Digimon Adventure (1999–2000) One Piece (1999–present)
2000s	Shinzo (2000) Ojamajo Doremi # (2000–2001) Digimon Adventure 02 (2000–2001) The Legend of the Gambler: Tetsuya (2000–2001) Mōtto! Ojamajo Doremi (2001–2002) Digimon Tamers (2001–2002) Nono-chan (2001–2002) Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy (2002) Kanon (2002) Ojamajo Doremi Dokkān! (2002–2003) Digimon Frontier (2002–2003) Tsuribaka Nisshi (2002–2003) Ashita no Nadja (2003–2004) Air Master (2003) Zatch Bell! (2003–2006) Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (2003–2005) Pretty Cure (2004–2005) Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle (2004–2006) Beet the Vandel Buster (2004–2005) Ring ni Kakero (2004)`` Xenosaga: The Animation (2005) Pretty Cure Max Heart (2005–2006) Beet the Vandel Buster: Excellion (2005–2006) Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (2005–2006) Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (2006) PreCure Splash Star (2006–2007) Digimon Data Squad (2006–2007) Air Gear (2006) Ring ni Kakero: The Pacific War (2006) Kamisama Kazoku (2006) Binbō Shimai Monogatari (2006) Powerpuff Girls Z (2006–2007) Gin'iro no Olynssis (2006) Happy Lucky Bikkuriman (2006–2007) Yes! PreCure 5 (2007–2008) GeGeGe no Kitarō (2007–2009) Lovely Complex (2007) Mononoke (2007) Hatara Kizzu Maihamu Gumi (2007–2008) Hakaba no Kitarō (2008) Yes PreCure 5 GoGo! (2008–2009) Uchi no Sanshimai (2008–2010) RoboDz Kazagumo Hen (2008) Fresh Pretty Cure! (2009–2010) Marie & Gali (2009–2010) Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009–2011) Kaidan Restaurant (2009–2010) Welcome to Irabu's Office (2009–2010)
2010s	HeartCatch PreCure! (2010–2011) Marie & Gali ver.2.0 (2010–2011) Ring ni Kakero: Shadow (2010) Digimon Fusion (2010–2012) Suite PreCure (2011–2012) Toriko (2011–2014) Ring ni Kakero: World Tournament Chapter (2011) Smile PreCure! (2012–2013) Saint Seiya Omega (2012–2014) Tanken Driland (2012–2013) DokiDoki! PreCure (2013–2014) Tanken Driland: Sennen no Mahō (2013–2014) Kyousougiga (2013) Robot Girls Z (2014) HappinessCharge PreCure! (2014–2015) Majin Bone (2014–2015) Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2016) Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers (2014–2015) The Kindaichi Case Files R (2014–2016) Dragon Ball Z: The Final Chapters (2014–2015) Abarenbō Rikishi!! Matsutarō (2014) World Trigger (2014–2022) Go! Princess PreCure (2015–2016) Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018) Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015–present) Witchy PreCure! (2016–2017) Digimon Universe: App Monsters (2016–2017) Tiger Mask W (2016–2017) Kirakira PreCure a la Mode (2017–2018) Kado: The Right Answer (2017) Hug! PreCure (2018–2019) GeGeGe no Kitarō (2018–2020) Bakutsuri Bar Hunter (2018–2019) Star Twinkle PreCure (2019–2020)
2020s	Healin' Good PreCure (2020–2021) Future's Folktales (2020) Digimon Adventure: (2020–2021) Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō (2020–present) Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020–2022) Tropical-Rouge! PreCure (2021–2022) Digimon Ghost Game (2021–2023) Delicious Party PreCure (2022–2023) Soaring Sky! PreCure (2023–2024) Run for Money: The Great Mission (2023–2025) Ikimono-san (2023) Power of Hope: PreCure Full Bloom (2023) Wonderful PreCure! (2024-2025) Girls Band Cry (2024) Dragon Ball Daima (2024) Witchy PreCure!! Mirai Days (2025) You and Idol PreCure (2025-present) Digimon Beatbreak (2025-present)
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v t e Works directed by Munehisa Sakai
Animated series	One Piece (2005–2008) Suite PreCure (2011–2012) Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2015) Zombie Land Saga (2018) Mr Love: Queen's Choice (2020) Zombie Land Saga Revenge (2021) Dance Dance Danseur (2022) Snowball Earth (2026)
Animated films	One Piece Film: Strong World (2009)

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