6 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Watch Sailor Moon in 2026

Sailor Moon is definitely the most important magical girl series of all time. The idea of a squadron of girls transforming into heroines in uniform to save the world, which is now pretty much the “trademark” of the genre, simply didn’t exist before Sailor Moon. The series reshaped the entire genre, and it’s still a cornerstone not only of the genre but also of shoujo manga in general to this day. Its long-lasting impact also proves it is among the most important anime franchises of all time.