The Best Japanese Sailor Moon Songs

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1. Moonlight Densetsu (Moonlight Legend)



First Introduction: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, Season 1, Episode 1, "The Crybaby: Usagi's Beautiful Transformation"

Composer: Tetsuya Komoro

Performed By : DALI (seasons 1-2), Moonlips (seasons 3-4, season 5, episode 200)

Album: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Ongaku Shuu (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Music Collection)

Moonlight Densetsu ("Moonlight Legend") was the Japanese opening theme song for the anime series Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon from the start of season one in 1992 to the end of season four in 1996. Moonlight Legend was a huge hit at the time of its release and continues to be one of the most popular and well-known anime songs of all time. The song was performed by the Japanese pop group DALI for seasons one and two and then by the group Moonlips for seasons three and four. Moonlight Legend has been covered and remixed by multiple different artists, has been translated into multiple different languages, has featured in different language dubs of the show, the original single was certified gold and it was the most popular anime karaoke song in Japan from 1991 to 2000.

2. Star Locket Theme



First Introduction: Sailor Moon, Season 1, Episode 26, "Restore Naru's Smile: Usagi's Friendship"

Composer: Takanori Arisawa

The Star Locket theme song is one of the most memorable musical melodies in Sailor Moon. We first see the star locket in season one, when Tuxedo Mask drops it after a battle, and Sailor Moon keeps it. When opened, the locket shines with light, and a crescent moon rotates around a starry, cloudy background, while an instrumental version of the Japanese Sailor Moon song, "Moonlight Legend", plays. In the original English dub of the show, the melody of the star locket is changed to an instrumental cover of the English Sailor Moon Theme song. I much prefer the original melody, as seen in the video above, which is just timeless.

3. Sailor Saturn Theme Song



Featured In: Sailor Moon S, Season 3

Composer:Takanori Arisawa

Album: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S Music Collection (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S Music Collection)

Sailor Saturn/Hotaru Tomoe is the tenth and final Sailor Guardian to be introduced in Sailor Moon. Sailor Saturn's powers are linked to silence, ruin, nothingness, destruction, death and rebirth, which makes her one of the strongest and most feared Sailor Guardians. Her powers are so enormous, she can wipe out all life on a planet or galaxy, or reset its revolution. When Hotaru Tomoe is revealed to be the reincarnated spirit of Sailor Saturn in season three, the Outer Guardians plan to kill Hotaru, fearing that if Saturn awakens, she will use her powers to destroy the Earth. The Sailor Saturn Theme Song appears in season three and is a combination of two songs from the Sailor Moon S Music Collection, the ten second long "Subtitle" and the one minute and fifty eight second long track "Holy Grail, Messiah... The Mystic World". The two songs work wonderfully together as a character song for Sailor Saturn and Hotaru Tomoe. The song has a beautiful, tranquil sound, that captures the mysterious and powerful feel of Sailor Saturn, while also being a perfect fit for Hotaru's sweet and peaceful nature at the same time.

4. Sailor Star Song



First Introduction: Sailor Moon Sailor Stars, Season 5, Episode 167, "The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns"

Composer: Shouki Arak

Performed By: Kae Hanazawa

Album: Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Music Collection (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Music Collection)

The "Sailor Star Song" was the opening theme song used for Sailor Moon Sailor Stars, which was the fifth and final season for Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. I might be in the minority here, but I've always preferred Sailor Star Song over the original theme song, "Moonlight Legend". Both songs are beautiful and well-written, but there's something about Sailor Star Song that speaks to me more. Moonlight Legend is a song about Usagi and Mamoru's romance and is a perfect fit for the earlier seasons of the show. What makes Sailor Star Song stand out for me is how the song is about Sailor Moon fighting on her own and always having faith in her friends and in the future.

5. Golden Queen Galaxia


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Composed and Arranged By :** Kameyama Kouichirou

Performed By: Horie Mitsuko

Album: Song Box Disc 4: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Song Collection Memorial Song Box Disc 4: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Song Collection

"Golden Queen Galaxia" is a character song for Sailor Galaxia who is the main antagonist in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars. Sailor Galaxia is a Sailor Guardian who turned evil after she sealed Chaos, the source of all malice, inside her body in an effort to protect the rest of the galaxy from its evil influence. Golden Queen Galaxia was released as part of an anime single that contained a character song, a prologue, and a poem for Sailor Galaxia. The song is performed by Horie Mitsuko, the Japanese voice actress for Sailor Galaxia, who is amazing. Her voice cackles with glee as she rhapsodies about attacking and conquering planets, her plans to steal all the star seeds in the galaxy, and her intention to go after Eternal Sailor Moon and steal her star seed. The full rock version of "Golden Queen Galaxia" was never featured in the anime, but we do hear a music box version in one episode, which can be heard here . The music box version has the same melody, but is much sadder, and paints a more tragic image of the legendary Sailor Galaxia who let herself be consumed by evil.

6. Ano Kata wa Doko ni (Where is That Person?) Princess Kakkyuu's Theme Song



Featured In: Sailor Moon Sailor Stars, Season 5

Album: Memorial Music Box Disc 7: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Music Collection 2

In season five, we are introduced to a number of new characters, including Princess Kakyuu of the planet Kinmoku. Princess Kakyuu is a Sailor Guardian and the leader of her own group of guardians, the Sailor Starlights. Princess Kakyuu was forced to flee her home planet when it was invaded and destroyed by Sailor Galaxia. Kakyuu flees to Earth and hides inside an incense burner to avoid being found by Galaxia and targeted for her star seed. The Sailor Starlights follow her to Earth and try to reach her through singing music, but Kakyuu remains hidden. Princess Kakkyyu's theme song "Ano Kata wa Doko ni" translates as "Where is That Person" and was included on disc seven of the Sailor Moon Memorial Music Box. The song shares some similarities with Sailor Saturn's theme song, but has a different sound. Princess Kakyuu's theme uses guitar, keyboard, piano and strings to create the feeling of a warm, loving embrace. This sweet, short melody perfectly captures the love that the Three Lights have for their princess.

7. The Outer Guardians (Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune) Theme Music



First Introduction: Season Moon S, Season 3

Composer: Takanori Arisawa

Album: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S Music Collection (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S Music Collection)

The Outer Guardians (Neptune and Uranus) theme is in my opinion the best background music ever used in the Sailor Moon franchise. It is a huge improvement from the Japanese musical scores used in the earlier seasons for transformation and attack scenes, which I have always felt were not exciting enough, and were a little bit too boring and dated. The Outer Guardians theme has a completely different sound. Classical violin features quite prominently in the piece, often paired with piano or guitar, which captures the characters of Sailor Uranus and Neptune perfectly, from their grace to their determination and hard-edged approach to fighting in battle.

8. Kaze mo Sora mo Kitto ("The Wind, the Sky, Surely...")



First Introduction: Sailor Moon Sailor Stars, Season 5, Episode 167, "The Flower of Nightmares Scatters: The Queen of Darkness Returns"

Composer : Chika Ueda

Performed By: Alisa Mizuki (original artist), Makoto Kawamoto (official cover)

Featured In: Sailor Moon Sailor Stars, Season 5

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Kaze mo Sora mo Kitto ("The Wind, the Sky, Surely...") was the ending theme song used in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars. It is a slow paced, traditional pop ballad, that uses acoustic guitar, keyboard and drums. I have always been a huge fan of this song. One of the things that I have always liked about Sailor Stars was how we got to see some real character development and growth in Usagi. In the early half of the season, Mamoru leaves to study in America, which leads to an emotional goodbye between Mamoru and Usagi at the airport. Usagi tries to be mature and supportive, but the truth is she is filled with concern. She questions if she will be all right without him and wonders how she will cope being in a long-distance relationship with him while he studies overseas. What makes Kaze mo Sora mo Kitto such a beautiful song is how it communicates Usagi's fears and vulnerabilities while also expressing her love for Mamoru and how she is determined to wait for him to return to her.

9. Moon Pride



First Introduction: Sailor Moon Crystal, Season 1, Episode 1, "Usagi - Sailor Moon"

Written, Composed and Arranged By : Revo from the band Sound Horizon

Performed : Momoiro Clover Z

Album: Pretty Guardian (Bishojo Senshi) Sailor Moon Crystal Original Soundtrack

"Moon Pride" was the opening theme song for the first two seasons of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, a 2014 anime reboot and a more faithful adaptation of the Sailor Moon manga. Moon Pride was performed by the female Japanese idol group, Momoiro Clover Z, and was released as a single in Japan on 30 July 2014. Moon Pride has a fast paced, modern sound, reflective of current pop trends, and features drums, guitar, piano, chimes and strings. The song was written, composed and arranged by Revo from Sound Horizon, a Japanese symphonic rock group, and the guitar solo was performed by American rock musician Marty Friedman, a former guitarist for the band Megadeath. A music video was released for the song that featured computer graphics, original animated scenes and a montage of video clips from Sailor Moon Crystal.

10. Otome no Policy (A Maiden's Policy)



Composer : Nagai Makoto

Written By: Serizawa Rui

Arranged By: Kyouta Seiichi

Performed By: Yoko Ishida

Album: Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R Music Collection)

Featured In: Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S

Otome no Policy ("A Maiden's Policy") was the third ending theme used in Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. It is a fast paced, catchy song, about Usagi trying to find a balance between being a teenage girl and a Sailor Guardian. The song isn't an epic love poem, it instead takes a deeper look at the youthful side of Usagi, and builds a sense of anticipation about her hopes and desires. In the ending credits of the show, when the song plays, Usagi is framed like on a postcard. The focus is on her moving throughout the world, first at a slow pace and then at a run, while upbeat and hopeful music plays in the background. The song contemplates what her future might be and how she is going to get there. There is a youthful sweetness to the song, which I like. The lyrics talk about how hard it can be to be a girl, and when you're feeling down, to always keep your chin up.

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