Netflix has acquired the international streaming rights to the latest film in the Sailor Moon franchise, Sailor Moon Eternal. This is arguably one of the biggest anime ever acquired by Netflix, and fans will be delighted to learn that both parts will available to stream on Netflix in early June 2021.
Sailor Moon Eternal is an upcoming two-part Netflix Original Japanese anime movie based on the Sailor Moon manga by author Naoko Takeuchi. The film was released to theatres in Japan earlier this year, becoming only the second time ever that a Sailor Moon movie has been in theatres, the first was Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie which arrived 26 years ago in 1995.
When is the Sailor Moon Eternal Netflix release date?
On Netflix’s official YouTube account for its anime content, they released a trailer for the new Sailor Moon film. The film has been split into two parts, with both being released internationally outside of Japan on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021.
What is the plot of Sailor Moon Eternal?
The movie takes place during the Dream Arc of the Sailor Moon manga and serves as a direct continuation of the Sailor Moon Crystal anime series acting as the fourth season.
When a mysterious solar eclipse happens in April, Sailor Moon and Chibiusa meet Helios, a mysterious Pegasus who is looking for two maidens to break the seal of the Golden Crystal. Meanwhile, the group known as the Dead Moon Circus has plans to conquer the Earth, the Moon, and eventually the universe by obtaining the Legendary Silver Crystal.
Japanese poster for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie
Who are the cast members of Sailor Moon Eternal?
It has been confirmed that the Viz Media cast of the Sailor Moon Crystal series will be reprising their roles for the movie:
What are the run times of both films?
Both movies have a run time of 80 minutes, equating to a total of 160 minutes or two hours and 40 minutes.
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