Crunchyroll Drops Comprehensive Guide to Every Sailor Moon Transformation Sequence

Crunchyroll has released a comprehensive guide detailing every transformation sequence from the Sailor Moon anime franchise. The breakdown covers Usagi Tsukino's journey from the original series through to the recent Crystal and Eternal iterations, providing fans with a definitive resource.

The guide begins with Usagi's foundational "Moon Prism Power, Make Up!" sequence. This initial transformation, where she receives her brooch from Luna, established the template for magical girl sequences with its ribbons, shimmering silhouette, and iconic pose before the costume fully materializes.

As Usagi's powers escalated, new sequences were introduced. "Moon Crystal Power, Make Up" marked the introduction of the Silver Crystal. Later, the Cosmic Heart Compact enabled "Moon Cosmic Power, Make Up," which notably swirled hearts into her skirt and replaced her tiara gem with a crescent. Attacks like Moon Princess Halation were tied to the Cutie Moon Rod.

Super Sailor Moon's arrival was signaled by the Holy Grail and the "Crisis Make Up" sequence. This transformation featured pink light and exploding butterflies, leading to a white skirt with feathered accents. The Moon Spiral Heart Attack was among the new abilities at this stage.

The ultimate stage, Eternal form, is covered with "Moon Eternal Make Up." This iconic sequence famously sprouts angel wings, gives her a three-layered skirt in blue, pink, and yellow, and adds white boots.

Beyond Usagi, the guide also details the transformations of the other Sailor Senshi, highlighting unique elements like Mars’s fire columns and Mercury’s water ribbons. It specifically notes the 2D upgrades seen in Crystal. The article emphasizes how each component—the required shout, the silhouette, the costume construction, and the final pose—contributes to the epic feel of these moments during combat.

This deep dive into Naoko Takeuchi’s evolving designs across the various Toei Animation productions arrives as the 2026 Crystal remasters are generating significant fan buzz.