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The Best Episodes of Sailor Moon

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Every episode of Sailor Moon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sailor Moon!

One day, Usagi Tsukino, clumsy 2nd-year middle school student, stumbles upon a talking cat named Luna. Luna tells her that she is destined to be...
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  1. 9.0/10(154 votes)

    #1 - Usagi's Love: The Moonlight Illuminates the Galaxy

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    S5:E34

    As Galaxia closes in to take Sailor Moon's star seed, the Light of Hope finally reveals itself. Turning into a sword, the Light of Hope begs Usagi to use its power to stop Galaxia, who is now fully consumed by Chaos.

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  2. 8.9/10(114 votes)

    #2 - Destiny's Arrival

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    S3:E21

    The time has come! Eugeal wants a fight with Neptune and Uranus, and they will sacrifice even each other to get the talismans. But then they learn that they, and Pluto, hold the talismans. Neptune's Mirror, Uranus' Sword and Pluto's Garnet Orb.

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  3. 8.9/10(80 votes)

    #3 - Crusade for the Galaxy: Legend of the Sailor Wars

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    S5:E28

    Princess Kakyu, the missing princess whom the Star Lights have long been searching for, finally appears before the Sailor Guardians. Princess Kakyu explains that she has come to Earth in search of the Light of Hope.

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  4. 8.8/10(72 votes)

    #4 - Countdown to Destruction: The Sailor Guardians' Last Battle

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    S5:E30

    Princess Kakyu perishes after being defeated by Galaxia. Devastated, the Sailor Star Lights go after Galaxia to avenge their fallen princess. Meanwhile, Sailor Moon and the rest of the Guardians also prepare for their battle to protect the galaxy.

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  5. 8.7/10(176 votes)

    #5 - Day of Destiny (1)

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    S1:E45

    After defeating Kunzite, regaining their past memories, and discovering the Dark Kingdom's hideout the Sailor Senshi head for the enemy, but they must prepare for the ultimate sacrifice.

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  6. 8.6/10(168 votes)

    #6 - A Crystal Clear Destiny

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    S1:E34

    Mamoru is forced to confront Zoisite in a duel over the Rainbow Crystals, but Usagi inadvertently becomes involved.

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  8. 8.6/10(165 votes)

    #7 - Day of Destiny (2)

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    S1:E46

    With her friends killed, Sailor Moon is transported inside the Dark Kingdom to face Queen Beryl and the brainwashed Prince Endymion.

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  9. 8.6/10(139 votes)

    #8 - No Turning Back

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    S3:E20

    Minako realizes that she is the only one of the Sailor Team not to have been targeted for her Pure Heart Crystal, and takes increasingly absurd measures to prove her purity.

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  10. 8.6/10(81 votes)

    #9 - Farewells and Encounters: The Transitioning Stars of Destiny

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    S5:E7

    Mamoru tells Usagi that he's accepted an offer to study abroad in the U.S., which will force them to have a long-distance relationship. Saddened at first, Usagi eventually decides to root for her boyfriend's dream and sends him off with a smile.

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  11. 8.6/10(69 votes)

    #10 - Ruler of the Galaxy: The Menace of Galaxia

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    S5:E31

    Sailor Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus lose their star seeds after shielding Sailor Moon and the Star Lights from Galaxia's attack. The four Outer Guardians entrust Sailor Moon to the Star Lights while they try to stop Galaxia.

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  12. 8.6/10(68 votes)

    #11 - Dying Stars: Uranus and Neptune's Last Stand

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    S5:E32

    Uranus and Neptune have turned against the Sailor Guardians by swearing allegiance to Galaxia. Despite Sailor Moon's desperate plea, the two continue their attack, forcing Sailor Moon and the Star Lights to retreat.

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  13. 8.5/10(91 votes)

    #12 - Birthday Blues (2)

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    S3:E13

    Sailor Moon's heart crystal was almost stolen. Neptune and Uranus restore it, and the senshi know they are Michiru and Haruka. A battle with Kaori, causes her to fall down to her death and well, she dies.

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  14. 8.5/10(78 votes)

    #13 - The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns

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    S5:E1

    As Usagi and her friends begin high school, a mysterious force releases Queen Nehellenia from her mirror, encouraging her to take revenge on them.

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  15. 8.5/10(72 votes)

    #14 - Saturn Awakens: The Ten Sailor Guardians Unite

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    S5:E2

    While Queen Nehellenia continues to exert her evil influence on the earth, the rapidly aging Hotaru re-awakens as Sailor Saturn.

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  16. 8.4/10(103 votes)

    #15 - People Who Need People

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    S3:E16

    Makoto loses a fight, and decides to go to a training place with one of the smartest and most courageous trainers of all time, and the girls follow. The master happens to be a target, and they must save his heart as soon as they can, but Jupiter is especially on the job.

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  17. 8.4/10(71 votes)

    #16 - For Love: The Endless Battle in the Dark World

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    S5:E5

    Sailor Moon runs off to save Mamoru from Nehelina alone. The rest of the Sailor Guardians try to go after her, but one by one they fall victim to Nehelina's traps.

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  18. 8.4/10(104 votes)

    #17 - Luna's Discovery: The Real Face of Yaten

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    S5:E12

    Yaten temporarily adopts Luna.

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  19. 8.4/10(85 votes)

    #18 - Invaders from Outer Space: The Coming of Siren

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    S5:E16

    Usagi and Lina encounters a little girl who appears to be lost. The two later return home that day and are surprised to find the same girl now living in Usagi's house as her younger sister.

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  20. 8.4/10(114 votes)

    #19 - Invitation to Terror: Usagi's Night Flight

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    S5:E22

    Sailor Aluminum Siren learns that Usagi is Sailor Moon. Using this knowledge, she sets a trap on a plane where the Three Lights are holding an in-flight event in order to get Usagi's attention.

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  21. 8.4/10(62 votes)

    #20 - Princess Kakyu Perishes: Advent of Galaxia

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    S5:E29

    Usagi finally confesses to Rei that she has been unable to get in touch with Mamoru for the past several months. Meanwhile, the Three Lights publicly announce their intention to disband their group.

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  22. 8.4/10(73 votes)

    #21 - The Light of Hope: Final Battle for the Galaxy

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    S5:E33

    Galaxia is revealed to be the Legendary Sailor Guardian who sealed away Chaos long ago. However, she has since become corrupt and has gone to conquer the galaxy herself.

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  23. 8.3/10(161 votes)

    #22 - A Friend in Wolf's Clothing

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    S1:E24

    Still in love with Nephrite, Naru becomes an unwilling tool in the power struggle between Nephrite and Zoisite.

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  24. 8.3/10(104 votes)

    #23 - Damp Spirits

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    S3:E8

    Ami's desire to avoid competition leads to her offending Michiru during a swimming race. Meanwhile, a Daimon selects Ami as her target.

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  25. 8.3/10(120 votes)

    #24 - Seiya and Usagi's Heart-Pounding Date

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    S5:E15

    Seiya asks Usagi on a date, to which she reluctantly agrees. Sailor Iron Mouse attempts to make up for her recent failures by going after Seiya's star seed.

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  26. 8.3/10(126 votes)

    #25 - A Night Alone Together: Usagi in Danger

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    S5:E18

    When Usagi is home alone, she invites Seiya over. The other Senshi and some surprise visitors show up as well!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Usagi's Love: The Moonlight Illuminates the Galaxy" is the best rated episode of "Sailor Moon". It scored 9/10 based on 154 votes. Directed by Takuya Igarashi and written by Ryota Yamaguchi, it aired on 2/8/1997. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Destiny's Arrival".