Sailor Moon ends this summer on Netflix

By Christopher Isaac | Published 18 seconds ago

Any kid who grew up in the 90s undoubtedly has memories of seeing Sailor Moon on the Toonami anime block alongside shows like Dragon Ball ZAnd Mobile suit Gundam Wing. So it’s been a long time coming before Sailor Moon gets its big finale, which comes out in August in the form of the movie Sailor Moon CosmosIt is a two-part film and will be released on Netflix on August 22.

The Japanese release of Sailor Moon Cosmos was set to hit theaters in 2023, but international fans felt left out and disappointed.

Sailor Moon Cosmos will serve as the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon Crystala reboot of the original show that started in 2014. Like Dragon Ball Z-kai, Sailor Moon Crystal was created to be a more faithful adaptation of the original manga content it was based on. It is very common with anime for shows to start while the manga is still in production, resulting in the show eventually overtaking the manga and having to create original content to keep the show going.

The Japanese release of Sailor Moon Cosmos hit theaters in 2023, but that left international fans feeling left out and disappointed. Netflix offering streaming access to the Sailor Moon Cosmos films finally gives Western audiences an easy way to enjoy the series’ conclusion. It should be noted, however, that based on the trailer released on YouTube, this international release still only offers subtitles for the viewing experience rather than a way to watch the films dubbed in English.

Sailor Moon Cosmos will serve as the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon Crystala reboot of the original show that started in 2014.

Fans have had to wait patiently for Sailor Moon Cosmos for a while. The last film in the series, Sailor Moon Eternalwas also released as a diptych in 2021. In the meantime, the TV series Sailor Moon Crystal concluded in 2015 with the first three seasons, meaning fans have had to wait almost ten years for the conclusion of the full story as told in the manga.

In fact, some Sailor Moon Fans express their disappointment that Sailor Moon Cosmos will not be released internationally in theaters as it was in Japan.

Even with the many delays that have occurred in new Sailor Moon content, it remains one of the most recognizable and beloved anime ever made. The original series was a gateway for many young girls to start investing in anime, as they could enjoy a show with a predominantly female cast. While those fans are now much older, the fanbase has continued to share their love for the series and their enthusiasm for Sailor Moon Cosmos is very high.

When the response to the various new Dragon Ball The features that have come out over the past few years have shown one thing: anime fans have long memories for their favorite series. Nostalgia for their favorite characters keeps anime fans coming back for the latest movies and releases in long-running series. In fact, some Sailor Moon Fans express their disappointment that Sailor Moon Cosmos will not be released internationally in theaters as it was in Japan.

Either way, fans are excited that Netflix hasn’t completely forgotten about them and is finally making a new series. Sailor Moon Cosmos available locally. In August, fans can finally hear the conclusion of Sailor Moon Crystal after it debuted in 2014.