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The Best Episodes of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1

Every episode of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1!

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Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy teenage girl who becomes a Magical Girl named Sailor Moon after meeting a cat named Luna, who tells her she is a destined warrior who must find the reincarnated princess

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 1 - I'm Sailor Moon
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #1 - I'm Sailor Moon

    S1:E1

    Usagi Tsukino is a 14-year-old junior high student who unexpectedly becomes a heroine after a black cat, Luna, awakens her as Sailor Moon in order to save the world. First, she must save her friend, Naru Osaka, from an evil Youma inhabiting her mother's body.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 2 - Ami-chan Joins Up
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Ami-chan Joins Up

    S1:E2

    Ami Mizuno is the highest ranked student in Usagi's class, and Usagi manages to befriend her despite their academic differences. But when Luna suspects that Ami might be Senshi as well, Ami also suspects that as the reason for Usagi's friendship and refuses. When she is attacked by a Youma, Ami realizes how true a friend Usagi is and awakens as Sailor Mercury.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 3 - The Third Senshi is Rei-chan the Priestess
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #3 - The Third Senshi is Rei-chan the Priestess

    S1:E3

    During a string of disappearances of miko priestesses, Usagi runs into one of them, Rei Hino, who is the prime suspect of the missing girls. Usagi defends her reputation, until the two got pulled into another dimension by a Youma, causing Rei to awaken as Sailor Mars.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 4 - Infiltrate the Party!
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Infiltrate the Party!

    S1:E4

    There is a rumor that the Mystical Silver Crystal will be exhibited at a high-society costume party. Tuxedo Mask decides to look for it, followed by Usagi, but the Dark Kingdom is still one step ahead. Meanwhile, Rei refuses to cooperate with Usagi and Ami, choosing to act on her own.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 5 - Is Usagi-chan a Real Friend?
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Is Usagi-chan a Real Friend?

    S1:E5

    When Ami feels that her friendships with Usagi and Rei are not genuine, she reads a book on how to be a true friend. This causes friction between her and Usagi, and Ami gets into more trouble when she tries to defeat a Youma without calling for help.

    Director:Kenzō Maihara
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 6 - The Transfer Student is Sailor Jupiter
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #6 - The Transfer Student is Sailor Jupiter

    S1:E6

    Usagi is saved by a new girl in town from the bullies. When Usagi realizes the girl who saved her is at her school, she befriends her. The new girl, a tomboyish Makoto Kino, seems tough on the outside, but when she lets her guard down for a popular basketball player who turns out to be a Youma in disguise, the vulnerable Makoto must awaken as Sailor Jupiter to defeat him.

    Director:Kenzō Maihara
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 7 - Someone Saw Me Transform!
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Someone Saw Me Transform!

    S1:E7

    Usagi suspects that a Karaoke Crown attendant named Motoki Furuhata is Tuxedo Mask when she discovers a tuxedo jacket with a hole in it like from the battle the night before, and impulsively brings him a gift. Makoto and Rei are invited along with them to an amusement park where they meet two of Motoki's friends - one of which is Mamoru Chiba. Things go well until a Youma attacks Rei, and Usagi unknowingly reveals to Mamoru that she is Sailor Moon.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 8 - Rei and Her Father
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Rei and Her Father

    S1:E8

    Rei and Makoto get into a petty argument and when arriving to apologize, Makoto thinks Rei is being kidnapped. Meanwhile, Usagi works very hard for a mascot costume contest for pop idol, Minako Aino, and is attacked by Jadeite at the contest.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 9 - Protect the Silver Crystal!
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Protect the Silver Crystal!

    S1:E9

    When Tuxedo Mask reveals information of the Mystical Silver Crystal to the public to speed up the search for it, the mad rush brings a wealthy businessman to ask for Rei's protection of his gem that seems authentic. Meanwhile, Usagi fights her feelings for Tuxedo Mask after being warned by Sailor V that he is the enemy and gets in big trouble for helping him.

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 10 - I am the Queen of Darkness, Queen Beryl
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - I am the Queen of Darkness, Queen Beryl

    S1:E10

    Usagi runs away from home and eventually winds up with Rei at her shrine. There, Luna sees a connection between the legend of Princess Kaguya and the real Moon Kingdom. Meanwhile, Zoisite formulates a plan to destroy all princesses under his hopes of defeating the Princess of the Moon.

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 11 - I Met the Real Minako-chan!
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - I Met the Real Minako-chan!

    S1:E11

    Minako is being cared for at the Juban Hospital and Usagi and Makoto abandon the Sailor V search to visit her. Meanwhile, Rei, Ami and Luna go check out a hint on the internet about Sailor V which turns out to be a trap set by Zoicite.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 12 - Sailor V is Actually the Princess!
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Sailor V is Actually the Princess!

    S1:E12

    Usagi aids Minako in escaping her manager and spend some quality time together. Later on, Sailor V reveals herself as Sailor Venus, princess of the Moon Kingdom.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 13 - The Last Shitennou, Kunzite, Appears
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Last Shitennou, Kunzite, Appears

    S1:E13

    Usagi and Mamoru help Motoki find his pet turtle, leading them to a kind hermit with no memories. Meanwhile, the evil Queen Beryl intends to awaken her fourth general, Kunzite.

    Director:Kenzō Maihara
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 14 - Usagi Has Become a Youma?
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Usagi Has Become a Youma?

    S1:E14

    Usagi faints as Kunzite's spell to transform her into a Youma comes back into affect. While Makoto and Rei run off to find Kunzite, Ami does her best to help Usagi fight back.

    Director:Kenzō Maihara
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 15 - Punish the Burglar
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Punish the Burglar

    S1:E15

    Usagi goes on a mission to recover Minako's stolen jewels. Meanwhile, Ami has tension with Naru but won't tell the others why.

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 16 - Got to Save Osaka-san!
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Got to Save Osaka-san!

    S1:E16

    Ami is jealous of Naru's relationship with Usagi. Meanwhile, Youma are causing people to disappear in order to steal their energy.

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 17 - Minako Transforms Before Rei!
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Minako Transforms Before Rei!

    S1:E17

    Usagi is overwhelmed by her feelings for Mamoru and decides to get over him by making a scarf for Tuxedo Mask. Meanwhile, Rei visits her mother's grave and runs into Minako... who she sees transform into Sailor Venus!

    Director:Kenkou Satou
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 18 - The Five Sailor Senshi Finally Together
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #18 - The Five Sailor Senshi Finally Together

    S1:E18

    Rei and Minako are butting heads with each other. Meanwhile, Usagi is still distraught over Mamoru, who is about to get caught up in a youma trap with his girlfriend.

    Director:Kenkou Satou
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 19 - Usagi's Exciting Valentine
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Usagi's Exciting Valentine

    S1:E19

    It's Valentine's Day and Usagi is babysitting a young girl with a similar romantic crisis. The two are able to use their own situations to help give the other more courage.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 20 - Hina-san Was Mamoru's Fiance...
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Hina-san Was Mamoru's Fiance...

    S1:E20

    Hikari asks Usagi to go on a double date with Daichi and Mamoru, but they are followed by Minako and Usagi soon learns that Mamoru and Hina are engaged. Meanwhile, Rei goes off on her own and Kunzite plots to capture his own Sailor Senshi.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 21 - What Have You Done to Ami-chan?!
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #21 - What Have You Done to Ami-chan?!

    S1:E21

    Usagi takes a sick day following the situation with Mamoru, but Ami is also noticeably missing from school. Makoto finds her curled up in bed and cares for her before Ami makes an odd request to go to an amusement park where she passes out! Ami is rushed to the hospital where she later escapes and makes her way to Kunzite for a startling discovery.

    Director:Kenzō Maihara
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 22 - Ami-chan Has Fallen Into Enemy Hands...
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Ami-chan Has Fallen Into Enemy Hands...

    S1:E22

    After the team's introduction to Dark Mercury, Usagi finds that Ami has turned their class against her. Later, Mars and Jupiter battle a Youma while Ami challenges Sailor Moon to a fight.

    Director:Kenzō Maihara
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 23 - Rei Sings to Awaken Her Senshi Power
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Rei Sings to Awaken Her Senshi Power

    S1:E23

    Rei runs into Minako during one of her monthly visits to the hospital and gets forced into putting on a performance for sick children. Now it's Usagi to the rescue, who is there to help Rei in her time of need.

    Director:Kenkou Satou
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 24 - Can't Forget Chiba Mamoru
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Can't Forget Chiba Mamoru

    S1:E24

    Even though Usagi decided to stop thinking about Mamoru, she runs into him in the street. After learning that he's leaving to study abroad Usagi is overjoyed, but when Hina reveals that he'd possibly been attacked by someone named Kunzite, Usagi leaps into action and runs to his rescue.

    Director:Kenkou Satou
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 25 - Shockingly, Tuxedo Mask is Chiba Mamoru...
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Shockingly, Tuxedo Mask is Chiba Mamoru...

    S1:E25

    After Usagi learns that Mamoru is Tuxedo Mask, Hina realizes his feelings might belong to another. Meanwhile, Kunzite has a hunch that Sailor Venus is not the real princess.

    Director:Masataka Takamaru
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I'm Sailor Moon" is the best rated episode of "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Ryuta Tasaki and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2003. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Ami-chan Joins Up".