Miss Dream

by Danielle Feldmann

This photo is of my home office. Sailor Moon has been my favorite story since I was 16. I have consumed every version I can. For me it's nostalgic but also fills me with hope that the average person full of fear and despair can still do what is right.

by Caitlin Graham

Sailor Moon has been a huge influence in my life. The anime pulled me in when I was younger, and I read my old manga volumes so many times they fell apart. Usagi showed me that even heroines cry and have a bad day. They don't always stand strong because they're brave, they're brave because they do what they can even if they're scared. I've gained and lost friends through the series and fandom. Cosplaying from it has been a joy regardless of whether I'm Mistress 9, Naru or Usagi's mom Ikuko. ( picture above) creating and crafting cosplay props and Sailor moon cookies has been a joy in my life, and it and Dragonball Z were my gateway to the anime fandom and so many shenanigans. It also led me to meeting my best friend, without whom I would no longer be here.

by Chad Reid

I think Sailor Moon was the thing that enabled me to be who I am in a lot of ways. It was my first fandom, and it opened me to the world of magical girl as a whole. So I can draw a direct line from Sailor Moon to the two MUSH games I ran that were magical girl oriented - and in one of those, I met my wife! In both overall, I've met the majority of my closest friends - writing partners who I talk to every day. Without Sailor Moon, I might not have met... pretty much all of the people that are closest to my heart, to say nothing of missing out on all of the writing in my first mush (MahouMUSH) and my current mush (Radiant Heart MUSH) - and DID I MENTION MY WIFE because without Sailor Moon to get me into Anime and cooperative fanfic/game writing, I wouldn't have met her, and she's the person who really just makes my life shine. Plus, my love for Sailor Moon probably opened me up to the various ways someone can be - to a brighter, happier world, and the fact that sometimes people need to step up to defend that world. It's given me a lot, and I'm grateful for it.

by Nicole White

Sailor Moon saved my life. I was a teenager in the early aughts and caught the beginning of the Death Busters Arc of the original anime showing on Toonami. My mother had recently married my now-ex stepfather, and he showed his true colors shortly after. Things were not good for a chronically ill and disabled teenage girl already dealing with bullying from classmates - you know it's bad when school was my "happy place". But meeting Sailor Moon and all of the Senshi gave me so much hope that I could take power in my life. Even with my migraines standing in my way, and even with various obstacles, I found my true place in the world and I owe that to the original anime of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. The show has become my longest-running hyperfixation (25 or so years), and my fierce belief in feminism and equal rights for everyone would not be nearly as strong without those young women.

by Caitlin Jacobs

Sailor Moon led me to both the career of my dreams and the man of my dreams. When I discovered Sailor Moon as a child, I became interested in learning Japanese. I chose to major in Japanese language and literature in college and studied abroad in Japan. I discovered a love for lanuage and teaching and started a fulfilling career teaching English as a second language. I also met my husband during my studies, and we will soon celebrate our 13th anniversary. Our wedding cake topper was Princess Serenity, Tuxedo Kamen, and Luna and Artemis (we had 2 cats at the time). My life is what it is thanks to Sailor Moon.

by Laura (Trap)

I watched Sailor Moon as a child, but I didn't really remember anything about it. Then I watched the remake, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the old version from the 90s. I prefer the old version to Crystal/manga. But I still respect Naoko and her work because she created the characters I love. Even though I adore a few characters, my favorite is Hotaru/Sailor Saturn. We're very similar, and I understand her loneliness because I was the same way when I was younger. I was just as quiet and reserved until I started cosplaying and going to conventions. But I only recently started cosplaying Sailor Moon. I cosplay Usagi mainly because of my favorite ship, Seiya x Usagi. Thanks to that, I met many wonderful Moonies who like this ship, and I received a lot of positive energy from them. That's why I still cosplay Usagi and like her, although I prefer other characters. I also have merch with this ship and generally buy Sailor Moon merch. Sailor Moon has brought a lot of positive things to my life and I'm happy to share this with my friends.

by Antrone Harris

I've heard about Sailor Moon either through memes, anime compilations or even that one redraw challenge from a few years ago, but last year when Toonami Rewind was a thing, this was the first time I actually watched the series for the first time in it's entirety (well just season 1 at the time of course). Coincidentally around the time I was in somewhat of a slump but I became immediately hooked ever since I tuned in every Friday on 4pm like some of the OG fans did back during it's original Toonami run back then. It was probably one of the first few anime series that I could feel he emotional moments in some of the episodes.I feel like it awaked my sensitive side in some moments, especially in moments such as Naru dealing with Nephrite's demise, or Usagi dealing with losing the other senshi one by one before her big showdown with Beryl, or dealing with Mamoru nearly dying, being kidnapped and brainwashed to turn against her. Before then I never really cared much for magical girl series but this one is a different story since it definitely reeled me in with it's unique story, characters, aesthetic, art style and the list could go on. Earlier this year was my first time ever cosplaying at a con and of course who else to cosplay the man himself, aka Tuxedo Mask. Now and days I spend my time doing random research on things involving this series as it has become yet another hyper fixation of mine. I'd say this franchise has definitely had an impact on me I wouldn't of expected.

by Karla Yuridia Verdugo Haros

Thanks to Sailor Moon I realized that I didn't need to be intelligent or beautiful to be a heroine, but a heroine with a heart full of courage and love for justice.(The photo is my oc (Lobita Mimi) being «Sailor Universe»)

by Lex Lunar

Sailor Moon helped me discover so much about myself and find my way through life. From sparking my interest in Japanese culture which led me to move to Japan, to exploring different ways to express my own femininity, I have so much to thank Takeuchi-sensei for. I've had so many amazing opportunities as a cosplayer both in Japan as well as in the US that have been absolutely unforgettable. Nowadays I try to use art to inspire others the way Takeuchi-sensei has inspired me; I host panels on cosplay, judge cosplay craftsmanship competitions, and translate/arrange/sing English versions of Sailor Moon music. On that note (no pun intended) thank you Miss Dream for giving me the chance to enjoy Sailor Moon content, motivating me to keep studying Japanese, and inspiring me to continue translation/dubbing work.

by Selene Killian

Sailor Moon has been, admittedly, kind of a hyperfixation of mine. For a while there, I could look at almost any screengrab, and tell you which episode it came from! It's a little embarrassing, but I think we all have some things in life we're a little obsessive over - that's just called "passion", and it's important to be honest with what those things are. For me, the fun antics and energy of Usagi and her friends, the grand plotlines of fighting cosmic evils, and that homey and ever-present pastel-dreaminess have all been major inspirations. Importantly, however, I took that obsessive energy, and turned it into something constructive. In order to understand the characters on-screen, I started doing Japanese Duolingo, and in college, I eventually minored in Japanese studies! Now I can speak Japanese! 今日本語できあす！(Some, at least) Similarly, I've used my love of Sailor Moon's art to take the plunge into making art of my own. As a more bookish person, I thought I wouldn't ever be able to pursue such a thing, but I first started scribbling down characters and backgrounds with pencil and paper, and then transitioned into making stuff digitally! Regardless, using what you're passionate about to fuel your pursuits way can be a recipe for growth. In this way, Sailor Moon has been a positive force in my life, inspiring me to take the things I get excited over, and much like the Moon and her pals, transform them into something magical! (Sorry if that was cheesy, lol) ♥

by Ashleigh H.

Sailor Moon means the world to me! I first discovered this series through the English dub as a child in the USA, and have grown up with the Sailor Scouts by my side ever since. Usagi-chan and her friends taught me that it is brave to love and be kind, that softness is not a weakness, that femininity is powerful, and that there is no one right way to be a woman. To this day, Sailor Moon remains a source of joy whenever I am feeling sad or lost, and I am grateful that this story and these characters continue to be a source of strength and solace. The anime lead me to the manga, which was a totally new storytelling format for me; discovering the manga fundamentally shaped who I am today, and opened up my world as well as my interest in Japanese culture. It was a dream come true to visit Japan as an adult and visit some of the real-life locations that inspired the series, and see messages from other moonies around the globe. Attached to this entry is a photo of one such occassion, when I added my Sailor Moon story to the Post-It wall at the Sailor Moon exhibit at the Kyoto International Manga Museum in 2023. It was emotional to see how many people around the world were as moved by this story as I had been. <3

by Naomi Giedd

Sailor Moon has impacted my life in so many ways it’s hard to recall each one! Obviously you shouldn’t pick me because I’m in middle school, but I’ve learned SO many exposing things about friendships, growing up, gaining and falling relationships, respect, love, and desirability. I haven’t been able to make it to the mangas, crystal, or season 5 yet, but even throughout Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S, and Sailor Moon SuperS, I have become a better person from it. At school, I can achieve to my fullest with Ami’s, Michiru’s, and Setsuna’s logical thinking. I’m not socially coordinated, but Usagi and Minako help me achieve my inner self, instead of being equally the same as someone else. Rei and Makoto helped me to realize that rejection will come in life, but you just have to move forward, even if what you really wanted was everything you thought you’ve dreamed of. Hakura gave me the strength to be humble so grief doesn’t overtake your reality.

by Corrin Foss

I have been a Sailor Moon fan my entire life. The first Sailor Moon anything I saw was Sailor Moon S: Hearts in Ice. From there I watched the original anime, an form that I got to discover the wonderful world that is Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon has helped me make numerous friends that I still have to this day, including the ones even in 2025 I keep making through Sailor Moon. Discovering the Sailor Moon musicals in 2019 also helped me over much of my depression, something of which I had been struggling with for years. Sailor Moon gives me the courage to go out and be myself, because I see so much of myself in not jsut Usagi, but the other girls as well. Going out every day trying to be my best self that all of the Senshi would be proud of has turned my life around, even if it's not to the degree yet that I'd like to see it. It's even because of Sailor Moon I finally had the courage to begin learning Japanese, and begin to fansub my own projects unrelated to Sailor Moon.

by Alice Ingram

I didn't grow up with Sailor Moon, but I was always interested, around the time I discovered my identity as a trans woman, I got super into the franchise. I've had lots of fun expressing myself, and found Sailor Moon as a fun way to do so as well, I'm still in the closet with my family, but talking to other Sailor Moon fans has been great, and everyone I've met is so nice and accepting.

by Analise Torres

Sailor Moon is the reason I pursued art in my life. I always loved drawing as a kid and when I discovered the manga I knew art was my path in life. I learned to sew to make cosplays from the series and I love how this series keeps me creative to this day. Even just cosplaying Sailor Moon helped me build a better self esteem. I’ll never forget dressing up as her for the first time and feeling confident for the first time ever. I unfortunately had a very traumatic childhood and Sailor Moon was a huge comfort for me. I genuinely believe that the series is the reason I didn’t let my terrible upbringing turn me cynical. Sailor Moon taught me that no matter what hardships are thrown at you that if you just believe in love and the good things in life that it’s worth fighting for happiness.

by Tiffany Mossman

“Sailor Moon has always been more than a show to me—it’s a mirror. As an Aquarius INFJ, I saw pieces of myself in Usagi’s heart, Haruka’s independence, and Makoto’s quiet strength. They taught me that compassion isn’t weakness, that love can look like courage, and that being different doesn’t mean being alone. Sailor Moon shaped how I tell stories, how I connect with people, and how I fight for hope even when life feels dark. It made me believe in the power of light—the kind we create ourselves.”

by Koji Yoshimoto

When I was in high school, I used to buy the magazine Nakayoshi. That was when the Sailor Moon series began. Later, I got married and had a daughter, who grew up loving Sailor Moon. It became a special bond between us(father and daughter). She loved Naoko Takeuchi so much that she entered the same university as her and even completed graduate school there. Of course, as many fans know, that university is also where Mamoru Chiba and Setsuna Meioh studied.

by Savannah Happel

I don't really have much to say except... I think of Sailor Moon and the whole series in general finding it all amazing. Seeing anything Sailor Moon related whether it be the manga or even fan art makes me happy. And I know I'm not alone. <3 Savannah R Happel

by Ivan Asante

It has changed my view on anime as a whole and I love Sailor moon for that. (Also all the characters are cute)

by Sydney Carter

Sailor Moon taught me to never give up hope for my future. <3

by Madeline L

Compare d to others Im a little new to Sailor Moon but I love this anime so much! I may sound simple but I love the relationships between the inner senshi and I adore the how each one have their own personality and the sailor costumes are so cute! I love how Usagi has her flaws but she still do her best, I love how Rei and Makoto are strong And I love the casual outfits everyone wears they look super cute!! And I love the moral message from the chapters and how everything revolves around friendship and love Sailor Moon has been like terapy for me, days were I have a bad day with so much stress a chapter for this wonderful series has been able to calm me or cheer me up. I have problems expressing my emotions unable to cry and even then this anime has make cry from beatiful chapters like 45 and 46. I love this series so much I look forward to continue watching it and I love seeing how it has impacted other peoples lives. !Por el poder del cristal lunar!

by Heather Dolan

I’ve been a Sailor Moon fan since my bestie introduced me to the series in 2005. One day she was making Sailor Moon Valentine’s Day cards and I asked her to tell me about the characters. I was immediately drawn to the miracle romance between Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion. She let me borrow her VHS tapes of the three movies, my favorite was the R movie because it featured Princess Serenity on the cover. During the Summer of 2011 I finally watched Sailor Moon subbed along with the Dic/Cloverway dub and the live action series PGSM. Around this time the manga was being rereleased in English and I loved reading Codename Sailor V and the rest of the Sailor Moon manga series. Sailor Moon helped me meet some of my best friends. Sailor Moon was my first anime it has lead me to check out other magical girl anime series as well. In my area I’m known as the local Sailor Moon girl. I often find Sailor Moon merchandise at local thrift stores for reasonable prices. I love collecting Sailor Moon merchandise. This year I got to go see the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The Super Live musical which was an amazing experience. Hearing classic songs like Moonlight Densetsu and La Soldier performed live was surreal. My favorite Sailor Moon item in my collection is this vintage Korean Sailor Moon musical jewelry box which I found at a thrift store last year.: https://youtube.com/shorts/ieTeBL4-NSM?si=_mHcjW1iywNHPxHf Sailor Moon’s messages of love and friendship will stick with me forever.

by george priftakis

If I can say sailor moon influenced me in any way, I could say it made me stop being pessimistic, I went through at least 7 years of my life being completely cynical and generally a more agressive person. I had even stopped watching anime because I wanted to be negative for the whole medium and didn't want to associate myself with them. 2 things happened that changed me one was the book anne of the green gables and magical girl shows and sailor moon was what completely changed me. I had watched season 1, 12 years ago and don't remember enjoying it much but then I continued from R(and the manga) and I actually loved it every moment of the show the characters and witht he final episode and la soldier playing I knew It would be one of my favorite anime. Then I watched the R movie and that became one of my favorite movies ever I even wrote an analysis on it(https://letterboxd.com/georgepriftakis/film/sailor-moon-r-the-movie-the-promise-of-the/ ) and made greek subs. I am working to sync the Greek dub with better HD raws now and I can say I am a happier person and with all the knowledge I got from that I even landed a better job on a tv station and I am way happier now. The show marks a big change in my life.

by Kayleen Rodriguez

I always had sailormoon toys since I was a baby, sailormoon always helps me when I'm going through hardship and always makes me feel at home.

by Julie Riley

It has inspired to let me learn more about Anime than what I could have.

by Gregory Gray

Sailor Moon has been a major part of life, specifically, my teenage years. I was (still am) an introverted person. I collected Sailor Moon playing cards, the Mixx Comics/Tokypop manga and drew Sailor Moon all the time. I listened to the Memorial Music Box on my CD player in the 2000s all the time! My favorite track is Senshi no Shukumei from the S OST. Although my Sailor Moon experience was solitary as an adult I have connected with the community online! I feel like my personality, demeanor, and being an elder millenial aligns with Sailor Pluto yet I very much love and aspire to be a good friend like Usagi/Sailor Moon.

by Jeremías (Jitsu) Rosales Fiore

My story is a bit of an odd one. Sailor Moon came out when i was 7 years old, and at the time, I wanted to watch it, but since I was a boy in the 90's... I was affraid of getting bullied for liking a girls show. So I only managed to catch some episodes in secret every once in a while. So Sailor Moon basically became my first sign that I had a particular love for magical girl shows, that fully blossomed later on with shows like Card Captor Sakura. Years later, I always respected the influence Sailor Moon had on the genre, and eventually got around to watch it and become a proper fan of it. Eventually I decided to help out with the subreddit since I knew it was in trouble and I love the magical girl genre so much that I wanted to do my part to help our community in general. So while Sailor Moon wasn't exactly a staple of my childhood like others, It still had a big influence on me and i'm very grateful to what it achieved for anime and magical girls in general!

by Corinne Gordon

Sailor Moon has always made me happy, and frequently led to friendships throughout my life - whether striking up conversations because of a cool shirt or Sailor Moon tattoo in person, or winding up at the Takarazuka OG's Chicago show in NYC with tumblr friends after falling down a rabbit hole after seeing the SM musicals (that I believe I only saw thanks to Miss Dream!). It's just always been a fun cheerful thing I know I can turn to!

by Jenifer C

My first encounter with Sailor Moon was when I was 7/8 years old, when it was broadcast on US TV in the morning before school. I've always been a late sleeper (like Usagi!) but I forced myself to get up early to watch my new obsession. I anxiously awaited my 14th birthday, when my cat would suddenly begin to speak and grant me magical powers. My teenage years came and went without any cosmic feline miracles, but the lessons learned remained. First: being passionate about something makes you a more well-rounded person - from Ami's studious nature, to Makoto's baking, Rei's religious fervor, Haruka's racing, Michiru's musical pursuits, etc. But there is also nothing wrong with being a casual fan - Usagi's love of the Sailor V video game is no less valid simply because she's not very good at it. Second: a colorful outfit can turn your day around! Sparkles optional, drip is mandatory. Third: new obstacles are going to present themselves no matter how powerful you are, and old obstacles can re-emerge to challenge you once again. Defeating these 'youma' is the only way forward. Lastly: the world will always contain evil, it is in the very essence of its creation. The darkness of Chaos within the Galaxy Cauldron may look seemingly endless, but rest assured that there will always be a glimmer of light. The world will also always contain goodness and love, hope and healing, beauty and joy. Do not allow yourself to fall into despair, even if it means re-inventing your universe.

by Lachelle Watkins

I'd really say the most important lesson of Sailor Moon is to love and accept all. Usagi does, so we can too! It's such an iconic series and has always been near and dear to my heart. From the first time watching it on VHS with my first grade best friend, to now, getting to watch the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Super Live in person.(which I never thought would come to America!). I've met so many beautiful moonies along the way. The Meet and Greet with Terri Hawkes at Collect-a-Con in Dallas was a privilege and a pivotal moment in my life, as well. She's everything I thought she would be and more! As such an iconic voice of my childhood and as such an accomplished voice actress, she's absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Even now, I'm still collecting figures, art books, cosplaying the characters I love, merchandise, etc. I'm blessed to love and enjoy this series wholeheartedly. ♥️

by liza t

Ever since I was a young girl I’ve loved sailor moon. This series has impacted my life immensely. Sailor moon has taught me how to embrace being a woman who doesn’t need a man to save her. Sailor moon has helped me embrace my feminity. I love how sailor moon has strong female MCs. We don’t see this representation often. I also love the lgbtq representation, as a person apart of the community too. It also taught me to treat others with kindness no matter what. Sailor moon is my favorite thing in the world and I think about this series everyday. I love this series and it’s amazing.

by Rika F

There were times when life felt unbearably heavy when I didn’t know where to find comfort or hope. That’s when Sailor Moon was there. It wasn’t just the transformations or battles. It was Usagi’s kindness, Minako’s courage, the warmth of friendship, and the reminder that even when the world feels cruel, you can still choose love. These stories became my safe place. They gave me light when I needed it most and taught me that strength isn’t about perfection and it’s about compassion. Minako embodies that for me. A girl who falls, laughs, gets back up, and keeps loving anyway. Through her, I learned that it’s okay to be soft and strong at the same time.

by Blake Milner

Sailor Moon has made me an overall happier person, I used to get really hung up on my own flaws/mistakes, Sailor Moon's endless compassion taught me that to love yourself and strive to be the best version of you that you can be! The series shows the girls going through turmoil and strife, but the always pull through in the end with determined looks, strong friendships, and cool new powers.

by Angelique Vassiliou

Well it all started in 1995 when I first watched Sailor Moon on Saturday morning. I instantly fell in love I remember I started watching it because Sailor Mars reminded me of my 11 years older sister. She is the fire that protects and keeps warm. So back then my sister had left the house my protector and I had just gone through terrible things at the hands of my biological grandfather and my mom's bad mental health issues. Sailor Moon was an anchor in my life at the time. The Sailor Moon vanished and came back in 1999 on Toonami once again Sailor Moon helped with my growing up as a teenager including figuring out my own sexual preference. Yes it was that scene between Usagi and Rei where Rei comforts Usagi due to Chibiusa turning to black lady well it made me realize hey is ok to like both boys and girls. This was my moment of recognizing that. I had gotten bullied for watching Sailor Moon being called a lesbian at my school it a. Wasn't their thing to tell and b..I wasn't ready to come out to anyone. Then later on in 2014 Sailor Moon came back as Sailor Moon Crystal. I fell in love again bought the manga just delve deeper and bought merch and things to collect the anime that had helped me in so many ways so many times. I've met some of the new voice actresses and in 2015 Linda Ballentyne helped me through messenger through a difficult moment. To Say Sailor Moon as a whole show has not been a super comfort is tiny in comparison I even made new friends even a very close one.