The franchise also generated $2.5 billion worldwide in merchandise sales and is credited for reinvigorating the magical girl genre.
Sailor Moon chronicles schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino’s transformation into the titular character on a quest to find the “Legendary Silver Crystal.” She leads a team of Sailor Soldiers, later known as Sailor Guardians, to thwart villains trying to steal the Crystal and protect the Solar System from destruction. Sailor Moon has universally acclaimed art, characters, and humor. The manga sold over 46 million copies globally, ranking it among the top-selling shōjo manga series. The franchise also generated $2.5 billion worldwide in merchandise sales and is credited for reinvigorating the magical girl genre.