Plot Summary

Sailor Moon

Naoko Takeuchi
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Sailor Moon

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1992

Book Brief

Naoko Takeuchi

Sailor Moon

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo • 1990s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-15 years

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Super Short Summary

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi follows a schoolgirl named Usagi Tsukino who transforms into Sailor Moon, a magical soldier destined to protect Earth from evil forces. With her fellow Sailor Soldiers, she seeks the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop various villains from destroying the Solar System. The story unfolds over five major arcs, featuring battles, personal growth, and revelations about their past lives.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Romantic

Heartwarming

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

79 ratings

92%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi is widely praised for its compelling characters, vibrant artwork, and strong themes of friendship and empowerment. However, some readers find the storyline's pacing uneven and certain plot elements clichéd. Overall, it remains an iconic and influential series in the magical girl genre and anime/manga culture.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sailor Moon?

Fans of Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi typically enjoy stories blending magical realism with coming-of-age themes. Readers who appreciate the empowering, friendship-driven adventures akin to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series or the fantastical elements in L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will find this manga captivating.

4.6

79 ratings

92%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo • 1990s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-15 years

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