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The Best Episodes of Sailor Moon

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

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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 Sailor Moon, "champion of love and justice", and she must

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sailor Moon Season 3 Episode 21 - Destiny's Arrival
    9.0/10(125 votes)

    #1 - Destiny's Arrival

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 34 - Usagi's Love: The Moonlight Illuminates the Galaxy
    8.9/10(163 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Takuya Igarashi
    Writer:Ryota Yamaguchi

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  3. Sailor Moon Season 4 Episode 22 - Eternal Dreams
    8.8/10(90 votes)

    #3 - Eternal Dreams

    S4:E22

    Fisheye discovers Chibiusa communicating with Pegasus, but refuses to cooperate with Zirconia's plans. As Hawk's Eye pursues Usagi for her Dream Mirror, Zirconia decides that the Amazon Trio have outlived their usefulness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 45 - Day of Destiny (1)
    8.7/10(186 votes)

    #4 - Day of Destiny (1)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 28 - Crusade for the Galaxy: Legend of the Sailor Wars
    8.7/10(87 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 30 - Countdown to Destruction: The Sailor Guardians' Last Battle
    8.7/10(79 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 34 - A Crystal Clear Destiny
    8.6/10(180 votes)

    #7 - A Crystal Clear Destiny

    S1:E34

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 46 - Day of Destiny (2)
    8.6/10(175 votes)

    #8 - Day of Destiny (2)

    S1:E46

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

    Director:Kunihiko Ikuhara
    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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  9. Sailor Moon Season 3 Episode 13 - Birthday Blues (2)
    8.6/10(101 votes)

    #9 - Birthday Blues (2)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sailor Moon Season 4 Episode 14 - Double Trouble
    8.6/10(134 votes)

    #10 - Double Trouble

    S4:E14

    Usagi and the girls are shocked to find out that Minako is dating two boys at the same time, but little does anymore realize that her suitors are Tiger's Eye and Hawk's Eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Sailor Moon Season 4 Episode 39 - The Sweetest Dream
    8.6/10(88 votes)

    #11 - The Sweetest Dream

    S4:E39

    Queen Nehellenia makes a desperate last stand as the Golden Crystal destroys the Dead Moon Circus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 7 - Farewells and Encounters: The Transitioning Stars of Destiny
    8.6/10(89 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 26 - Go for Your Dream: Minako Becomes an Idol
    8.6/10(114 votes)

    #13 - Go for Your Dream: Minako Becomes an Idol

    S5:E26

    Minako is close to realizing her lifelong dream of become an idol after making it to the final round of auditions in a talent-search contest. But Minako is now thinking of turning down the offer, as she cannot ignore her duty as a Sailor Guardian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 31 - Ruler of the Galaxy: The Menace of Galaxia
    8.6/10(76 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 32 - Dying Stars: Uranus and Neptune's Last Stand
    8.6/10(74 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Sailor Moon Season 3 Episode 20 - No Turning Back
    8.5/10(149 votes)

    #16 - No Turning Back

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 1 - The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns
    8.5/10(85 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 2 - Saturn Awakens: The Ten Sailor Guardians Unite
    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #18 - Saturn Awakens: The Ten Sailor Guardians Unite

    S5:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Sailor Moon Season 3 Episode 15 - Tainted Tea Party
    8.4/10(113 votes)

    #19 - Tainted Tea Party

    S3:E15

    Lonely Chibiusa looks for friends, and when she finds one...it's a target, so they must help to save his heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sailor Moon Season 3 Episode 16 - People Who Need People
    8.4/10(108 votes)

    #20 - People Who Need People

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Sailor Moon Season 4 Episode 6 - Much Ado About Kitten
    8.4/10(115 votes)

    #21 - Much Ado About Kitten

    S4:E6

    Rumors of Artemis' interest in other women spiral out of control after a small talking kitten appears, claiming that Artemis is her father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Sailor Moon Season 4 Episode 19 - The Duchess's Day Off
    8.4/10(103 votes)

    #22 - The Duchess's Day Off

    S4:E19

    Usagi and Chibiusa are befriended by a mysterious foreign woman who accompanies them to the Azabu-Juuban summer festival. Unbeknownst to them, their acquaintance is a visiting princess who is being pursed by both her government and Hawk's Eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 5 - For Love: The Endless Battle in the Dark World
    8.4/10(78 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Sailor Moon Season 5 Episode 12 - Luna's Discovery: The Real Face of Yaten
    8.4/10(112 votes)

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

    S5:E12

    Yaten temporarily adopts Luna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Sailor Moon Season 1 Episode 24 - A Friend in Wolf's Clothing
    8.3/10(173 votes)

    #25 - A Friend in Wolf's Clothing

    S1:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Destiny's Arrival" is the best rated episode of "Sailor Moon". It scored 9/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/15/1994. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Usagi's Love: The Moonlight Illuminates the Galaxy".