Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Guide: Volumes, Reading Order & Which Edition to Buy
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Shop Sailor Moon mangaSailor Moon has appeared in several English editions, which can make starting a physical collection look more complicated than it actually is. If you are buying the Eternal Edition, the route is simple: ten numbered volumes take you through the complete main Sailor Moon manga.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition has 10 volumes.
Start with Eternal Edition Volume 1 and continue numerically through Volume 10. Codename: Sailor V is a separate optional two-volume Eternal Edition rather than part of the numbered Sailor Moon set.
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Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Vol. 1
Begin Usagi Tsukino's story in the first of Kodansha's ten larger Eternal Edition volumes.
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Volume 10 is the final numbered volume of the main Sailor Moon Eternal Edition.
View Eternal Edition Vol. 10How many Sailor Moon Eternal Edition volumes are there?
There are 10 volumes in the main Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition.
That makes the collecting order extremely straightforward.
| Edition | Reading order |
|---|---|
| Eternal Edition Vol. 1 | Start here |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 2 | Second |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 3 | Third |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 4 | Fourth |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 5 | Fifth |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 6 | Sixth |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 7 | Seventh |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 8 | Eighth |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 9 | Ninth |
| Eternal Edition Vol. 10 | Final volume |
Simple collection: Eternal Edition Volumes 1 to 10 give you the complete main Sailor Moon manga in this format.
What is the Sailor Moon Eternal Edition?
The Eternal Edition is Kodansha's larger premium English release of Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon manga.
The books are extra-long editions of roughly 300 pages each, with new cover artwork by Takeuchi and a revised English translation.
The larger physical format also gives the artwork more room on the page than a smaller standard manga paperback.
For collectors who want Sailor Moon to have more shelf presence, this is the most premium paperback route through the main series.
Where should a new Sailor Moon reader start?
Eternal Edition Volume 1.
It begins with Usagi Tsukino meeting Luna and discovering that the ordinary life she knows is about to become considerably less ordinary.
You do not need to watch the anime first and you do not need a separate prequel before opening the first book.
Simply read Volumes 1 through 10 in order.
Is Sailor Moon Eternal Edition complete?
Yes.
The main Eternal Edition is a completed ten-volume set.
That makes it particularly attractive if you prefer starting manga where you already know exactly how many books will be needed to complete the collection.
Is Codename: Sailor V included in Sailor Moon Eternal Edition?
No.
Codename: Sailor V has its own separate two-volume Eternal Edition.
It follows Minako Aino before she becomes part of the wider Sailor Guardian team.
You do not need those two books to understand Sailor Moon Volume 1, so they can be treated as additional reading rather than something you must buy before starting the main ten volumes.
Sailor Moon Eternal Edition vs Naoko Takeuchi Collection
These are two different physical ways of collecting Sailor Moon in English.
Eternal Edition
Choose this if you want the larger, more premium physical presentation and do not mind the books taking up more space.
Naoko Takeuchi Collection
Choose this if you prefer a smaller, more portable paperback format for regular reading.
The important thing is not to mix the numbering and assume one edition continues directly from the other.
If you start collecting Eternal Edition, the easiest route is to stick with Eternal Edition Volumes 1 through 10.
Is Sailor Moon Eternal Edition worth buying?
It makes the most sense for readers who care about the physical edition as well as the story.
If your priority is simply owning Sailor Moon in the smallest and most portable books possible, another edition may make more sense.
If you want larger books, Naoko Takeuchi's new cover artwork and a completed ten-volume shelf set, the Eternal Edition is the stronger collector option.
Sailor Moon fans who want a larger premium paperback collection, new readers who want a complete ten-volume route, and collectors who value presentation as much as portability.
Sailor Moon Eternal Edition FAQs
How many Sailor Moon Eternal Edition volumes are there?
There are 10 numbered volumes in the main Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition.
Where should I start Sailor Moon Eternal Edition?
Start with Eternal Edition Volume 1 and continue numerically through Volume 10.
Is Sailor Moon Eternal Edition complete?
Yes. Volume 10 completes the main Sailor Moon Eternal Edition.
Does Sailor Moon Eternal Edition include Sailor V?
No. Codename: Sailor V has a separate two-volume Eternal Edition.
Is Sailor Moon Eternal Edition good for beginners?
Yes. Volume 1 begins the main manga from the start and there is no required reading before it.
Should I buy Eternal Edition or the Naoko Takeuchi Collection?
Choose Eternal Edition if you want the larger premium presentation. The Naoko Takeuchi Collection is the more compact paperback option.
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Ten volumes take you through the complete main manga. Begin with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Volume 1.
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