<Tr> <Th> Released </Th> <Td> Unknown </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anime and Manga portal </Td> </Tr> <P> Sailor Moon Crystal, known in Japan as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (美 少女 戦士 セーラームーン Crystal (クリスタル), Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru), is a 2014 original net animation adaptation of the shōjo manga series Sailor Moon written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi and produced in commemoration of the original series' 20th anniversary . Produced by Toei Animation and directed by Munehisa Sakai (Seasons 1 and 2) and Chiaki Kon (Season 3 - present), the series was streamed worldwide on Niconico from July 5, 2014 to July 18, 2015 . Season one and two's episodes were released twice a month . Instead of remaking the 1992--97 anime series preceding it, Toei produced Crystal as a reboot of Sailor Moon and as a more faithful adaptation of the manga by omitting much of the original material from the first series . The story focuses on Usagi Tsukino, who is a young girl that obtains the power to become the titular character . Other Sailor Guardians join her in search for Princess Serenity and the Silver Crystal . </P> <P> The first episode had an advanced screening on June 30, 2014 to celebrate Usagi's birthday . In May 2014, Viz Media licensed Crystal for an English - language release in North America . Viz is simulcasting the series on Neon Alley and Hulu to coincide with the worldwide streaming . Crunchyroll is also simulcasting the series in a separate contract with Toei Animation . Viz also premiered the first episode as part of their "Sailor Moon Day" celebration at the Anime Expo Convention in Los Angeles . </P>

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