Sailor Moon’s 9th Anniversary Features Classic Guardians in Design and New Merch

Somen Halder Sep 29, 2026 0

Anniversary Visual Revives 90s Nostalgia

The Harajuku flagship of the only permanent Sailor Moon store celebrated its ninth birthday on September 23, 2026 with a striking new illustration. Sailor Moon herself dominates the scene, her blonde pigtails flowing as she hovers above the other Guardians. Below her, Chibi Moon perches playfully while Mars, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter line up in their signature colors, all framed by a massive crescent moon and a swirling blue‑purple galaxy.

Design Details and Mood

Rather than a combat pose, the piece feels like a group photo taken under a starlit sky—bright, celebratory, and drenched in pastel pink, blue and yellow tones that echo the original anime’s celestial motifs. The store’s ninth‑anniversary logo, complete with hearts and moon silhouettes, nestles beside the characters, reinforcing the nostalgic vibe.

Merchandise Plans and Fan Extras

While the visual now decorates the Laforet Harajuku windows, the official Sailor Moon website hinted that a merch line featuring the artwork is on the way. Fans can expect apparel, accessories, and possibly collectible figures, though exact details remain under wraps.

September also proved busy for the franchise. Meiji launched its fifth Up Gummy collaboration, offering 12 limited‑edition packages that showcase each Guardian, Sailor Cosmos, and Chibi Chibi Moon, each sealed with a matching puffy sticker. The gummies hit shelves across Japan on September 29.

Christie's Auction Spotlight

Adding to the hype, Sailor Moon will return to Christie's New York for the second “Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Reimagines Tradition” auction this October. The event follows a historic March sale where an original Ikuko Ito drawing fetched $88,900—nearly eighteen times its estimate—highlighting the growing market for high‑quality anime art.

Other iconic series such as Dragon Ball, Pokémon, and Studio Ghibli will also be featured, underscoring Sailor Moon’s enduring cultural impact.

Location and Future Updates

The store resides on the B0.5 floor of Laforet Harajuku, a pilgrimage spot for longtime fans. As the anniversary celebration rolls out, the team promises more announcements about the merchandise lineup, pricing, and release schedule in the coming weeks.

For continuous coverage, keep an eye on the anniversary news page and official Sailor Moon channels.

// FAQs

The store unveiled a fresh illustration that gathers Sailor Moon, Chibi Moon and the four Inner Guardians under a crescent moon and galaxy backdrop, echoing the series’ 1990s aesthetic.

Yes, the official Sailor Moon website confirmed that the new design will be featured on a forthcoming line of limited‑edition goods, though details on pricing and release dates are still pending.

Sailor Moon will be part of Christie's second “Anime Starts Here” auction in October, following a record‑breaking sale of an original Ikuko Ito drawing earlier this year.