The series was big for expanding the female audience in anime, with a smart combination of typical shoujo plot devices with a superhero "magical girl" theme, following the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and the rest of the Sailor Soldiers as they defend earth from a variety of villains.
The series was big for expanding the female audience in anime, with a smart combination of typical shoujo plot devices with a superhero "magical girl" theme, following the adventures of Usagi Tsukino and the rest of the Sailor Soldiers as they defend earth from a variety of villains. Sailor Moon's influence can also be seen today, as the franchise has been praised for its unique cast of characters and the exploration of their respective personalities.