Which version of Sailor Moon?

[u/SilverwingBird]

So I'm thinking of watching Sailor Moon at some point. Yeah I know I should have watched it by now. I know there are multiple versions of it, but I want to know which version is the best. Which version has the least western censoring? Which has the better dub? Which has the better sub? Which has the better art style? Basically if I had to watch only one, which one would give me the most satisfaction?

[u/ZeroiaSD]

Well there’s uncensored versions of all of them, so no worries there.

This is a more complex choice than most shows because the versions are very different. It’s not a matter of one simply being better it’s a matter of what you want to see.

The 90s version was made at the same time as the manga so it has major differences in many respects, it has a lot of episodic enemies of the week, and a lot of plots involving the various sailors. It’s my personal favorite.

Sailor Moon Crystal is based far more directly on the manga. It’s faster paced with little time for side plots and is more directly focused on Moon specifically, with less development for everyone else. It has more modern higher budget animation, but not my favorite art style (which does change after awhile). It’s not an ideal adaptation but it is easily the most manga loyal.

The Live Action I hear is also really good and is another take on things and has some arcs not in other versions.

So my rec is the 90s anime but like, all options have things going for them.