#Number of sailor moon episodes series

#Number of sailor moon episodes series

Hulu began streaming the series in the United States on May 19, 2014, with Tubi TV following suit in Canada on July 15, 2016. Eventually, on May 16, 2014, the season was re-licensed for an updated English-language release by Viz Media and they released the season in two uncut DVD and Blu-ray compilations on Novemand Februfor parts one and two respectively. The first season was later released by ADV Films in a subtitle-only DVD box set in 2003. The episodes were first broadcast on YTV in Canada from August 28 to October 24, 1995, and later had its first-run syndication in the United States from September 11 to November 3, 1995.

In the English language adaptation of the series by former licensee DIC Entertainment, the season was cut down to 40 episodes and also added an ending segment, 'Sailor Says,' to teach a moral based on the story that had just been shown. Eight DVD compilations were released in Japan between May 21 and July 21, 2002, and the series was later released in a remastered edition in two box-sets from Decemto January 21, 2010. The following year, the two-part series finale 'The Sailor Warriors Die! The Tragic Final Battle' and 'Usagi's Everlasting Wish! A New Reincarnation' took first and second place respectively. In the 1993 favorite episode listings for Animage, 'Loved and Chased! Luna's Worst Day Ever' came in first place, with 'Naru's Cry! Nephrite Dies for Love' coming in third place, 'The Sparkling Silver Crystal! The Moon Princess Appears' coming in sixth place, 'Memories Return! Usagi and Mamoru's Past' coming in ninth place and 'Love for Ami?! A Boy Who Can Predict the Future' coming in eleventh place. After the magical cat Luna reveals Usagi's true identity as the titular character, Usagi fights to protect the Earth from the Dark Kingdom, who previously destroyed the ancient Moon Kingdom.

It follows the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and her friends. This season adapts the first arc of the Sailor Moon manga series by Naoko Takeuchi, the 'Dark Kingdom' arc. It was broadcast from Mato Februon TV Asahi. The first season of the Sailor Moon anime series was produced by Toei Animation and directed by Junichi Sato.