Netflix Quietly Brings Back Controversial Anime, All Three Seasons Now Streaming

On October 20th, Sailor Moon: Crystal quietly returned to Netflix.

You can now watch all three seasons of this popular, but sometimes debated, anime online. If you’re a Sailor Moon fan, Netflix offers more than just the ‘Crystal’ series – you can also enjoy ‘Sailor Moon Eternal’ and ‘Sailor Moon Cosmos’.

These two films feel powerfully connected, like a strong combination. Anime fans generally have much stronger reactions to ‘Eternal’ and ‘Cosmos’ than they do to ‘Crystal’.

If you’re looking to watch the classic Sailor Moon series, you can find it on streaming services like Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. Luckily, there are still many options for fans to watch and enjoy the Sailor Scouts!

Sailor Moon was a groundbreaking anime that had a huge impact on the industry. It played a key role in popularizing the magical girl genre around the globe, and it was known for telling bold and unconventional stories.

In the mid-1990s, the anime Sailor Moon S introduced Haruka Tenoh (Sailor Uranus) and Michiru Kaiou (Sailor Neptune), who immediately became popular characters. The original Japanese version of the show depicted a romantic relationship between the two.

When Sailor Moon was released in other countries, particularly in North America, the romantic aspects of the show were removed or changed.

The English dub of the show changed Haruka and Michiru’s relationship to cousins, which created confusion and made certain scenes feel strange. This was just one of several changes made when the show was adapted for Western audiences.

Despite attempts at censorship, the original Japanese depiction of Haruka and Michiru was well-received. They were portrayed as mature, strong, and graceful characters, a refreshing change from the typical stereotypes seen in television shows of the 1990s.

Haruka and Michiru brought a special connection to the story of Sailor Moon, which largely centered on Usagi and Mamoru’s romance. Viewers adored them because they were both so distinct – Haruka was self-assured and had a gender-neutral appeal, and Michiru was peaceful and elegant. Their relationship quickly became a fan favorite and a truly memorable element of the show.

Even though the Western release of Sailor Moon faced censorship, it still deeply resonated with the LGBT+ community. While fans often talk about – and sometimes joke about – the changes made to the English dub, the original Japanese series was groundbreaking for its portrayal of LGBT+ relationships. Haruka and Michiru, in particular, are beloved characters and their love story continues to be celebrated by fans.

With the return of Sailor Moon: Crystal on Netflix, both longtime fans and new viewers can enjoy the series. While Netflix offers several Sailor Moon titles, those wanting to watch the very first storylines will need to look elsewhere for streaming options.

Sailor Moon remains incredibly popular, and its dedicated fans continue to have lots to love.

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2025-10-23 15:14