Sailor Moon

10 Worst Episodes of Sailor Moon

One day, Usagi Tsukino, clumsy 2nd-year middle school student (8th grader), 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 search for the fabled Moon Princess. Usagi finds friends that turn out to be destined senshi as well, and together they fight to save the world from the certain doom brought upon by the Dark Kingdom (Queen Beryl, the generals, Metallia).

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 26, 2022.

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Sailor Moon - S1E40

#10 - The Legendary Lake Yokai: The Bond of Usagi's Family (Season 1 - Episode 40)

Usagi's family goes on vacation to a hot springs resort near the lake where Usagi's parents met. Queen Beryl notices that there is an unusual energy surrounding the lake and sends Endymion to investigate. He discovers that there is a monster buried underneath the lake and uses his powers to revive her. The monster soon starts attacking Usagi's family. Endymion accepts responsibility for unleashing the monster and protects the Tsukinos. When the other Sailor Warriors arrive, he helps them defeat the monster and release the girl's sou. Sadly, he flees again before Sailor Moon can talk to him.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 38 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E17

#9 - Usagi's a Model: The Flash of the Monster Camera (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Girls at Usagi's school are amazed by the pictures taken by a junior high school photographer. Once Kijin Shinokawa, the young photographer, has his camera cursed by Nephrite, he puts out a call for female models. Usagi becomes determined to be one of these models, and talks to Ami, Shingo, Ikuko, and Mamoru about her modeling; she is discouraged by everyone! Kijin lures the unsuspecting models into his studio and "captures" his victims on film. Ignoring Luna's warning, Usagi participates in the contest (even though her suit is full of holes) after she is accepted. Usagi transforms and the monster inside Kijin's camera is released.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 43 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E12

#8 - I Want a Boyfriend: The Luxury Cruise Ship is a Trap (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Jadeite is approached by Tetis with an effective way to collect energy, Operation Romantic Cruise. Using her psychic abilities, Rei wins two tickets to go on the cruise and invites Ami to find boyfriends for themselves. Usagi, very jealous and angry, sneaks onto the ship disguised as a beautiful camera woman. Ami and Rei come to the realization that they are the only single girls on the ship, but can catch guys on the rebound. Jadeite, disguised as the captain of the ship, discovers Usagi, but neither realize who the other is.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 51 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E5

#7 - Scent of a Monster: Chanela Will Steal Your Love (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Shingo is deathly afraid of cats, and when Usagi tries to get Luna accepted into the family, Shingo objects. Shingo, instead, goes to a pet store and buys a chanela, along with many of his friends. However, the chanelas are tools of another evil operation of the Dark Kingdom, and they are being used to drain energy from the owners.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 71 votes.

Sailor Moon - S2E43

#6 - Usagi and the Girls' Resolve: Prelude to a New Battle (Season 2 - Episode 43)

Sailor Mars has a nightmare where the other Soldiers, and the world, are destroyed. The only hope is a mysterious being whom she thinks is the Messiah. Rei wakes up studying with the other girls for their high school entrance exams. Though the others worry because they can tell Rei is upset, she insists nothing's worng. Meanwhile, in a dark, dusky laboritory, a mysterious professor and his assistant, Kaolinite, have dark plans. The professor explains that he needs the Sacred Cup. The way to find the Sacred Cup is to bring together the three Talismans found in the pure hearts of people. He develops Daimon which can draw out these pure hearts, and sends Kaolinite and a Daimon after their first target. The Daimon egg embeds itself in a tree at the Hikawa Shrine, and Kaolinite explains that when the Daimon senses a person with a pure heart, it will attack and get that pure heart. Rei arrives back at the temple and begins praying at the tree. The tree then becomes a monster and attacks Rei.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 17 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E22

#5 - Romance Under the Moon: Usagi's First Kiss (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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A visiting princess is holding a ball to show off her nation's treasure, a beautiful jewel. Usagi disguises herself as a princess to invetigate whether this girl could be the missing moon princess. Nephrite also goes because he thinks that the jewel could be the Silver Crystal that Queen Beryl has been seeking. Usagi loves the ball and even gets to dance with Tuxedo Mask (who is also there looking for the crystal). However, Usagi an Tuxedo Mask are left dangling over the side of the balcony when Nephrite possesses the princess. Usagin and Tuxedo float safely to the ground using Usagi's parasol. Later in the evening, Tuxedo Mask visits sailor Moon on the balcony and kisses her under the moonlight. They both remember something like this from the past...

The episode was rated 7.56 from 41 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E16

#4 - A Girl's Dream: Usagi Becomes a Bride (Season 1 - Episode 16)

Usagi and Naru discover from Umino that their home economics teacher, Ms. Akiyama, is engaged. Unfortunately, this teacher is Nephrite's newest target to collect energy. Ms. Akiyama decides to enter a handmade wedding dress contest in order to win a grand wedding reception. Usagi and Rei also enter. Rei decides that she can learn from Usagi's mother, a full-time housewife, how to sew, but Ikuko doesn't know how, either! Meanwhile, Nephrite puts a curse on the silk material Ms. Akiyama is going to make her dress out of for the contest.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 43 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E15

#3 - Usagi's Panic: Rei's First Date (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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After discovering a local park is to be demolished, Rei becomes determined to bring a boyfriend there.Usagi becomes upset with Mamoru after he saves Luna's life. Rei decides she is going to go on a date with Mamoru, while Nephrite targets Mr. Kunitachi, the caretaker of the park, as his next victim. Usagi witnesses Rei falling in front of Mamoru, who accidentally steps on her head, and invites him for tea as an apology.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 48 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E20

#2 - The Summer, the Beach, Youth and Ghosts (Season 1 - Episode 20)

The girls make reservations at a private beach resort to continue their Sailor Warrior training. All they really want to do, however, is have some fun... that is, until they realize that they're booked their stay at the "Adam's Inn". Even though attendants at the Inn look like they're straight out of classic horror movies, the girls make the best of it. Ami tries to befriend Sakiko, the little girl who lives there, but her father rebuffs her. He hypnotizes Sakiko to invoke the powerful spirit inside of her. Unfortunately, the spirit goes out of control and starts attacking everyone.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 42 votes.

Sailor Moon - S1E4

#1 - Learn How to Be Skinny from Usagi (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Usagi becomes obsessed with her weight when she gains a few pounds. After seeing how much weight Miss Haruna has lots, Usagi and her friends sign up for a health club. Unfortunately, the health club was started by Jadeite as a ploy to drain people's energy. In the basement Usagi discovers Jadeite's plan.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 79 votes.

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