The Outer Guardians (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) are introduced as the team faces the Death Busters.

: Acts 39–49. Explores the Dead Moon Circus and the Guardians' evolution into their "Super" forms.

| Volume | Japanese Release | English Release (Kodansha) | Key Events | |--------|------------------|----------------------------|------------| | | 1991‑04‑06 | 2011‑06‑07 | Usagi Tsukino becomes Sailor Moon; first battle vs the Dark Kingdom. | | 2 | 1991‑08‑06 | 2011‑07‑05 | Introduction of Luna, Artemis, and Sailor Mars. | | 3 | 1991‑12‑06 | 2011‑08‑02 | Sailor Jupiter joins; the battle at the school’s library. | | 4 | 1992‑04‑06 | 2011‑09‑06 | Sailor Venus appears; the group faces the “Moon Kingdom” revelations. | | 5 | 1992‑08‑06 | 2011‑10‑04 | The “Dream” of the Dark Kingdom’s leader, Queen Beryl, deepens. | | 6 | 1992‑12‑06 | 2011‑11‑01 | The “Final Battle” against the Dark Kingdom’s generals. | | 7 | 1993‑04‑06 | 2011‑12‑06 | The “Moon Princess” back‑story fully revealed. | | 8 | 1993‑08‑06 | 2012‑01‑03 | The Dark Kingdom arc concludes with the defeat of Queen Beryl. |

| Item | Format | What It Contains | Where to Find | |------|--------|------------------|----------------| | | Hardcover, 224 pp | Full‑color art, creator notes (Naoko Takeuchi), original sketches, character design evolution. | Kodansha, ISBN 978-4-06-215939-5 (JP); English edition ISBN 978-1-6169-6985-9. | | Sailor Moon Special One‑Shots | Short manga (≈ 30 pages each) | “The Lost Chapter” (original pilot), “Moon‑light Stories” (side‑stories about the Guardians). | Included in volumes 28‑30 (Japanese) or as a separate “Special Edition” omnibus (English). | | Sailor Moon Official Guidebook (1995) | Softcover guide | Timeline, character bios, interview with Naoko Takeuchi, fan‑art gallery. | Rare, but often reprinted in Japanese fan‑con anthologies. | | Sailor Moon Collector’s Edition (Omnibus) | 3‑volume set (each contains 3‑4 Japanese volumes) | Ideal for readers who prefer a coffee‑table‑style format; includes new cover art. | Kodansha, ISBN 978-4-06-215900-5 (JP); English omnibus ISBN 978-1-6169-6990-3. |

: Acts 50–60. The cosmic finale involving Sailor Galaxia and the origin of all life in the galaxy. Essential Companion Material A truly "complete" set typically includes: Codename: Sailor V