anime
exhibition
manga

Sailor Moon Museum

2022-12-24

Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Quick Fact

The Sailor Moon Museum is a large-scale exhibition that launched in 2022 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series. It featured newly drawn full-color illustrations by creator Naoko Takeuchi, along with an extensive archive of artwork and materials that trace the franchise's three-decade history. The exhibition debuted at the Roppongi Museum - located next to Azabu-Juban, the real-life setting of the story - before traveling to multiple venues across Japan. Celebrating a 1990s cultural phenomenon that remains deeply loved today, the exhibition offered a rare opportunity to experience the enduring legacy of this iconic shōjo manga.

Morning Lines and Global Fans

I arrived first thing in the morning, but it was already packed. Surprisingly, there were even more international visitors than Japanese that day — and quite a few men, too. One visitor was cheerfully taking selfies with his Sailor Moon mascot plush in front of the displays. His wholehearted love for the series felt oddly refreshing to witness.

Unveiling the Work Behind the Icon

Over 600 rare materials were on display, including original manga manuscripts, animation storyboards, and past character merchandise. The original illustrations were especially breathtaking. I was stunned to realize that the covers I once flipped through so casually during the manga's original run were actually created with such intricate, painstaking technique.

Sailor Moon Museum Anime Character Design Display

Sailor Moon Museum Poster Illustration - © Naoko Takeuchi, PNP, Toei Animation

Sailor Moon Museum Solo Illustration - © Naoko Takeuchi, PNP, Toei Animation

Sailor Moon Museum Group Illustration - © Naoko Takeuchi, PNP, Toei Animation

Sailor Moon Museum

Quick Fact

Morning Lines and Global Fans

Unveiling the Work Behind the Icon

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