International Sailor Moon Day

International Sailor Moon Day is a holiday that’s observed mainly on August 6th every year. As the name of this day suggests, it’s a holiday that commemorates the popular anime and manga franchise. All around the world, fans of this magical girl series gather to discuss the series, dress up as its characters, and talk about its impact on pop culture.

This is also a popular day for people to play Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon: Another Story—an RPG video game that was first released in 1995 but can be downloaded and played off the Internet even today. Regardless of how a person celebrates this day, it’s sure to involve colorful costumes and plenty of whimsy.

The History Of International Sailor Moon Day

Sailor Moon first debuted in 1991 in Japan as a manga series. It was created by Naoko Takeuchi, and the series quickly gained popularity and was adapted into an anime series that ran from 1992 to 1997.

The series followed a teen girl named Usagi Tsukino, who transforms into Sailor Moon to stand against evil and protect the world. During the course of the series, she and her Sailor Scouts battle various villains while dealing with the challenges presented by teenage life.

Sailor Moon was a groundbreaking series that featured strong female characters dealing with themes such as self-discovery, love, and friendship. It has been a popular series for over 30 years and has inspired various live-action and anime adaptations, as well as video game adaptations.

In 2012, on the 20th anniversary of the Sailor Moon anime, International Sailor Moon Day was created. It allows fans to come together to meet one another, attend cosplay events, and enjoy special screenings of the series. This holiday has since become an annual tradition observed by people worldwide.

Observing International Sailor Moon Day

Throughout this article, we’ve mentioned some ways that people can observe International Sailor Moon Day. We’ve talked about dressing up as a character, attending cosplay events, meeting other fans at Sailor Moon events, or taking the time to watch the anime series.

People can also spread the word about this holiday using the hashtag #InternationalSailorMoonDay on social media. No matter how this holiday is observed, it’s going to be a fun and entertaining day for anyone who is a fan of Sailor Moon. So, each person’s response to this holiday will be a reflection of how they interact with Sailor Moon.

When is it?
This year (2024)
August 6 Tuesday
Next year (2025)
August 6 Wednesday
Last year (2023)
August 6 Sunday
Topic
Art & Entertainment