Retro Sailor Moon Figure to Hit Shelves This Summer

A new Sailor Moon figure is on the way, featuring the titular character's classic design from the 1993 Sailor Moon R anime series. The legendary magical girl franchise has remained a staple of Japanese popular culture since Naoko Takeuchi's manga first graced the pages of Nakayoshi magazine in 1991, with the subsequent anime adaptation effortlessly earning the series countless fans worldwide. While the anime series got a reboot in 2013, many longtime Sailor Moon fans prefer the original release, and a new figure set to release this summer is promising to stir up some serious nostalgia.

While its popularity in its native Japan cannot be understated, Sailor Moon was also a staple for millions growing up in the West, with the series appearing on television in the mid 90s and later popping up on anime-centric programming blocks like Toonami in the early 2000s. Though the adaptation ran for five seasons, the final one, Sailor Stars, wasn't available in the US until 2015 due to licensing issues and censorship, with the final portion of the series dealing with LGBTQ+ themes and issues of gender. On the other hand, the second season, Sailor Moon R, remains one of the most iconic and beloved by fans, and a new figure is paying homage to its classic art style.

Classic Sailor Moon R Figure Now Up for Preorder

The vibrant new S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon -Crystal Star Compact Edition- figure is already finding huge popularity across social media, with the retro statue officially going on sale on June 27, 2026. Those overseas can preorder on Amazon now, with the figure scheduled to ship on September 18, 2026. The highly anticipated release will cost $69.99 for those outside of Japan and will come with four interchangeable wrist parts for each hand, allowing fans to replicate many of the character's classic poses. This cheerful version of Sailor Moon will also come with Luna, a dedicated display base, and the Cutie Moon Rod.

The second season of Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon R, follows the Sailor Guardians as they live normal lives after defeating the Dark Kingdom. Unfortunately, this doesn't last long, as their memories and powers are suddenly restored after the Hell Tree aliens arrive on Earth to harvest energy from innocent people and challenge the Sailor Scouts to battle. The season also follows the Black Moon Clan as they travel to the present day to steal energy from the future Crystal Tokyo, which puts Usagi into contact with her future daughter, Chibiusa. A Sailor Moon R movie was released in 1993, with the full, uncut version coming to American theaters in 2017.

Fans were initially happy to see Sailor Moon return to Adult Swim in March, but this excitement was short-lived, as Dragon Ball Z Kai took its spot only weeks later. While the series still boasts a sizable fanbase, it remained absent from American television from 2001 to 2024, when it returned for a short stint on Toonami Rewind. It remains unclear whether Sailor Moon will ever return to TV in the US, as Cartoon Network is slated to lose its licensing rights to the series on May 31, 2026.

Those wanting to rewatch the series or dive in for the first time are in luck, as Sailor Moon is currently available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. It's also available with ads on Amazon Prime Video and Pluto TV. Additionally, the recent reboot, Sailor Moon Crystal, is available on the aforementioned paid platforms, as well as Crunchyroll.