Picking up immediately after Season 1, Usagi & Mamoru/Tuxedo Mask meet a pink haired little girl named, Chibiusa who comes from the 30th Century. Suddenly, an evil organization called, the Black Moon Clan seek the little girl to harness her power in an attempt to alter history. Things get complicated, Usagi’s friends are captured by the bad guys. It’s up to Usagi, Mamoru & Chibiusa to save their friends and prevent the Black Moon Clan’s plan come to fruition.
Sailor Moon Crystal’s second season officially streamed in 2016 (same year Mac Miller’s fourth studio album The Divine Feminine came out) on Hulu. It received praise from critics, fans and streamers alike. I have one good reason why I’m reviewing all three seasons of Sailor Moon Crystal and movies. Stephanie Sheh will attend Fan Expo Dallas 2026 on September 11-13. Which is Friday-Saturday. I plan on taking a pic with Ms. Sheh.
Today’s review contains no SPOILERS whatsoever.
Light & Dark Aspects
Light: Voice Actors reprise their roles and they all did a decent job for their respective voiceover performances.
Animation retains Season 1’s fully detailed atmosphere. Not too shabby.
Action Sequences display the powers of Sailor Moon and other sailors who aren’t Popeye the Sailor Man eating spinach to full power level.
Usagi’s chemistry with her allies and love interest, Tuxedo Mask serves as the main highlight. A trillion types compelling than the cast of Lena Dunham’s god-awful “Girls.” Like “Sexy and the City,” hardly nobody watches this nonsensical crud.
Pacing of each episode felt natural. I wasn’t bored from the start.
Season 2 expands the lore surrounding Queen Serenity as well as the villains. The latter were interesting and weren’t one-dimensional like any “Power Rangers” monster.
Second Half has a shocking moment the stakes drastically increase.
Like the first season, Usagi acts as a capable leader. A significant improvement. In the original anime, her partners only do her work.
Sailor Pluto joins our heroes as the new recruit. A gatekeeper who keeps an eye on the space time continuum preventing unauthorized time travelers from entering.
We learn about Chibiusa’s background. Thank goodness she wasn’t portrayed as a spoiled brat. Character Development involving Chibiusa’s arc.
Dark: As I’ve mentioned on my previous review, transformation sequences are notoriously long. When every character bands together transforming, I counted 140 seconds. Approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Would’ve been faster if they transformed faster like the Requiem for a Dream’s rapid quick cuts.
Before the Big Reveal, a silhouette of Chibiusa is standing close to her. Ruins the big impact. For those who haven’t kept up with the original anime, you knew the twist was coming. If you’re building up a plot twist, you gotta have subtle clues as a rewatch.
The Final Verdict: B, FOR BEAUTY!
Sailor Moon Crystal’s second season is another good well-written installment faithfully adapting the manga. If you’re eager to have a pic or acquire Stephanie Sheh’s signature at Fan Expo Dallas 2026, check out all three seasons and movies. You won’t regret it. Which anime should I review next after covering every single entry within Sailor Moon Crystal, please leave a comment.
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