Sailor Moon Crystal Blu-ray & DVD Complete Anime Release in Japan
Sailor Moon Crystal, the new Sailor Moon anime, will be released in Blu-ray and DVD formats in Japan, there will be 3 versions:
- Limited Edition Deluxe Blu-ray version
- Blu-ray version
- DVD version
All 3 versions will have 13 volumes each, each volume includes 2 episodes (there are a total of 26 episodes). The LE Deluxe Blu-ray version will come in a specially designed box packaging that will house all 13 volumes, plus a built-in music box that plays the opening theme song “Moon Pride” arranged by Akiko Kosaka. Other bonuses include a full colour booklet, bag charm chain and charms made by Bandai. However, in order to get the special box that stores all the volumes you’ll need to mail in tickets you get from Vol 1 – 13 and be in Japan. In addition there are bonus gifts depending on which store you order from, read this post for more details on that.
The following will be included with Vol. 1 LE Deluxe Blu-ray version, scheduled for release on October 15, 2014:
EDIT Sept 2: The actual artwork has been revealed and it is gorgeous!! The pearl pink and gold foil square box is the music box, the one with Sailor Moon is the case that stores the Blu-ray disc, the maroon coloured one is the full colour booklet.
EDIT Oct 20: LE Deluxe Blu-ray Vol 2 details have been revealed! It will include the Mercury henshin wand charm, the 24 page full colour booklet, the disc case and the square box.
The rest of the charms will come in Vol. 2 – 13:
This is how the whole set packaging for the LE Deluxe Blu-ray version will look like:
EDIT Sept 2: The box artwork has been revealed and it looks so fancy!
EDIT July 31: If you preorder the Limited Edition Blu-ray version from CDJapan, you will get exclusive large size posters!
To get large fabric posters of “Sailor Moon Crystal”:
- Order Sailor Moon Crystal [Limited Edition] vol.1 and 2 to get the fabric poster featuring one character (Size：150cm X 50cm), order deadline: Oct 30, 2014
- Order Sailor Moon Crystal [Limited Edition] vol.3 to 5 to get the fabric poster featuring one character (Size：150cm X 50cm), order deadline: Jan 30, 2015
- Order Sailor Moon Crystal [Limited Edition] vol.6 to 8 to get the fabric poster featuring one character (Size：150cm X 50cm), order deadline: Apr 30, 2015
- Order Sailor Moon Crystal [Limited Edition] vol.9 to 11 to get the fabric poster featuring one character (Size：150cm X 50cm), order deadline: July 30, 2015
- Order Sailor Moon Crystal [Limited Edition] vol.12 and 13 to get the fabric poster featuring one character (Size：150cm X 50cm), order deadline: Sept 24, 2015
To get B2 size poster of “Sailor Moon Crystal”, order the complete series on Limited Edition Blu-ray! Order deadline: Sept 29, 2015
The illustration is a combination of the 5 illustrations used in the fabric posters.
Preorder Links
Limited Edition Blu-ray Version:
Vol 1: CDJapan (8100yen), Jlist ($90)
Vol 2: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 3: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 4: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 5: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 6: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 7: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 8: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 9: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 10: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 11: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 12: CDJapan (7020yen), Jlist ($80)
Vol 13: CDJapan (8100yen)
Blu-ray Version:
Vol 1: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 2: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 3: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 4: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 5: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 6: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 7: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 8: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 9: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 10: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 11: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 12: CDJapan (4860yen)
Vol 13: CDJapan (4860yen)
DVD Version:
Vol 1: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 2: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 3: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 4: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 5: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 6: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 7: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 8: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 9: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 10: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 11: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 12: CDJapan (3780yen)
Vol 13: CDJapan (3780yen)
Release Schedule for LE Blu-ray Version:
Vol 1: Oct 15, 2014
Vol 2: Nov 12, 2014
Vol 3: Dec 10, 2014
Vol 4: Jan 14, 2015
Vol 5: Feb 11, 2015
Vol 6: Mar 11, 2015
Vol 7: Apr 8, 2015
Vol 8: May 13, 2015
Vol 9: Jun 10, 2015
Vol 10: July 8, 2015
Vol 11: Aug 12, 2015
Vol 12: Sept 9, 2015
Vol 13: Oct 7, 2015
Release Schedule for Blu-ray & DVD Versions:
Vol 1: Nov 12, 2014
Vol 2: Dec 10, 2014
Vol 3: Jan 14, 2015
Vol 4: Feb 11, 2015
Vol 5: Mar 11, 2015
Vol 6: Apr 8, 2015
Vol 7: May 13, 2015
Vol 8: Jun 10, 2015
Vol 9: July 8, 2015
Vol 10: Aug 12, 2015
Vol 11: Sept 9, 2015
Vol 12: Oct 7, 2015
Vol 13: Nov 11, 2015
58 Comments
Tessa
Is it still possible to get the big box if I buy all 13 now?
Sabrina
Has anyone gotten the final big box? I couldn’t bring myself to buy the entire set 🙁
smcollectibles
Yes I have it ^^
Rini666
I’m sad the big box isn’t a music box like advertised 🙁
denis
I can not see the video .. I think it is blocked
Samantha
I don’t know about this one. I can’t watch it & aside from the first volume (music box) the collectible value seems quite low? They’re bound to release bigger art books & a DVD collection with more or all the episodes. Granted the packaging & charms are *gorgeous*, but I’m not sure it’s worth the asking price. At least not for more than one or two :/
Janice
I just received my set. But the music box doesn’t play .
Samantha
Try changing the lighting. I’ve found mine doesn’t work until I turn the light bulb on -_-
I assume you’ve already turned the screw to get it to work initially.
Rina
This collection is so pretty!!! I want to get it but I’m very confused about the Region coding for the Blu-ray. Some websites and ebay descriptions say it’s Region A but CD Japan and other ebay descriptions and websites say it’s Region-free?
I live in Australia so I really hope it’s Region-free TT____TT. I want to get this so bad. So much for airing Sailor Moon Crystal across countless countries but not giving us oversea fans a chance to grab this.
Venus
So when I buy the first limited bluray set do I get the charm and the braclet ? And what else will be with the bluray? I am so confused with all these dofferent releases >.<
please help me !!
Lulu
Depending where you order, you may OR may not receive a poster.
you are for certain getting the Bluray (episodes 1 and 2), 1 charm, 1 bracelet, seems to be an artbook, music box and an application to get the large storage box (but you require all 13 applications, 1 from each episode / or each LE bluray set in order to get the music box and you must have someone living in japan get it for you)
Usagi
im going to die!!!!! I want the collector booooooooooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I can not afford to buy the entire Blu ray set!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Lulu
I know what you mean!! I bought Vol 1 just because I thought it came with the box too :'( I mean I would’ve also have purchased 1 and 13 if those were the only 2 required (plus the music box was an added bonus), but apparently you need 1 – 13 inclusive!! that just broke my heart since I can’t cancel my order and I paid through deputy (so paying extra deputy charge on top of shipping)
Simon
I ordered from Amazon Japan, but it only gave a rough translation. I bought ‘Anime “Sailor Moon Crystal” Blu-ray [Limited Deluxe Edition] 1’. So this is only the first volume and NOT the entire series correct?
smcollectibles
Yes, that’s only Vol. 1
Mimi
I would have considered buying it if it had english subs (it’s not even my mother language!) but it’s weird this doesn’t include any subs considering they already have them in different languages for every episode (couldn’t they just add those files??).
Anyway I just ordered the first LE Blue Ray edition because I want those goodies LOL;
Won’t be buying the rest.
hachi
I’m not sure if this is in the comments but J-list is offering to send your tickets to get the deluxe box( you have to pay your own postage though).
They are taking preorders until August 3rd.
Vivian
jlist put up the pre-order for Sailor Moon Crystal vol. 1 and this is from their description:
But wait, there’s more! Each First Limited Deluxe Edition volume will contain a special ticket and when you collect all 13 tickets you will receive a super special huge collector’s box where you can store all 13 Digipack boxes and the Bag Charm + Sailor Moon Straps. To receive the collector’s box, please send all 13 tickets via mail to J-List (you will have to pay for postage) and J-List will send the collector’s box via express shipping (free of charge).
So if you buy from jlist you can get the collector’s box if you’re not in Japan. You just have to pay jlist price.
wicked kitty
Thank you so very much
Vs
So, in order to get the box that holds all volumes we have to send the ticket from only vol. 1 and 13? Not from vol. 1-13, right?
Mimi
I would have considered buying it if it had english subs (it’s not even my mother language!) but it’s weird this doesn’t include any subs considering they already have them in different languages for every episode (couldn’t they just add those files??).
Anyway I just ordered the first LE Blue Ray edition because I want those goodies LOL;
Won’t be buying the rest.
smcollectibles
Sorry that was a mistake, it’s 1 – 13 🙁
twinzluvagrl
So you need to buy all 13 volumes to get the music box correct?
smcollectibles
Yes that’s correct
wicked kitty
To make sure i understand. To get the music box and braclet you have to be in japan right? Cant get it sent to usa.
smcollectibles
No, if you order Vol 1 you get the music box and the chain, if you order from CDJapan or through a deputy they can mail it anywhere.
The only thing that you have to be in Japan for is the box that holds all 13 volumes.
Sandy
Hey ^-^
did I geht the Music box only when I buy the Blue Ray?
if I order the regular DVD, I dident geht the Music Box right???
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/KIBA-2139 <- This is without Music Box?????
I don´t have a Bluray player and I dont really like Sailor Moon Crystal but I really want the Music Box ^-^
smcollectibles
The music box only comes with the Limited Edition Deluxe Blu-ray version. The regular DVD version doesn’t have the music box unfortunately.
Miki
I didn’t understand good sorry, so to get the music box I need to buy all the DVDs and be in japan?
smcollectibles
No, to get the music box you only need to buy Vol 1.
Miki
Thank you! so much relieved now ^o^ can’t wait to get it.
Jaedze
Doesnt it say you need all 13 volumes of LE bluray to get the music box?? Not just one volume sadly.
smcollectibles
No, the music box comes with Vol. 1
Vitality Cosplay
Totally just ordered the first box. Comes with all the awesome goodies!!! 🙂
Tom
This is a no-brainer. They’ll sell out easily – there’s tons of rich Sailor Moon fans in Japan.
Sirena R
Haha I need some friends in Japan !!
I’m named after Serena (usagi) and I’m absolutely in love with this anime/manga
So is my sister (she’s the reason I share the same name)
She named her daughter Luna
I plan to name mine (when the time comes) Rini
Gahh I need sailor moon back in my life
Brittany
I can understand the first $80 for the music box and bracelet, but the additional disks should be way cheaper than that. I’ll stick to buying the original series…
Bria
Ah! I would only be able to buy three or so, if I really worked hard… Do they say which ones come with what? Like what are the requirements to get the music box v. The bracelet?
SailorDJMoon
Actually only Japanese residents will get the storage box by sending tickets included in volumes 1 and 13 of the limited edition Blu-Ray. Which sucks.
smcollectibles
Thanks! Missed that bit and yeah that does suck 🙁
Katsumi
CD Japan you can get the storage bow from if you buy all 13 volumes there. http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/tokuten/anime_smoon
Lulu
Only 1 and 13? Because that seems much more reasonable than 1 to 13 🙁
Emily
When pre-ordering from CDjapan, do they take the money from your account right away, or do they wait till the item ships like some websites do?
smcollectibles
They require payment upfront.
Julio Code
Hi, I buy all from CD Japan and they charge my card when they ship, but I order two by two and I receive some points that I use to pay the Soundtracks and I receive all the fabric posters too
Each box (2-13) come with a little charm, an art book and the Box 1 (golden bracelet) and 13 play music when you open them
I send the application card yesterday, because they told me that if they don´t receive the card before Nov 4 they can´t got the Special Box for me.
Once they got the box they send it to me by EMS tracked (I will pay the shipping costs of course)
I like CD Japan because they ship your goodies very well and the boxes arrive fast and they ship even everywhere (I live in Mexico)
Sonia
Good lord, that waaay too rich for my blood. Kudos to those that can afford it, though.
Rae
Only two episodes per disc? That doesn’t seem like a lot…
Aoichou
So wait…it’s going to be almost $1000 to buy all of the deluxe editions? H…how is ANYONE going to scrape together that kind of money?!?
Maybe they’ll do a similar release in the US where they’ll combine it all into one super package for like $500…
smcollectibles
Yeah that was my reaction too! x_x I never expected it to be so much!!!!
Alita
Luckily you can do COD and since it comes monthly it’s only one blu-ray price a month. I’ve already pre-ordered the whole set.
And yeah, I hate modern anime. This isn’t a new thing, this is just a thing. Anime comes only 2 episodes per disc even though you could fit around 10 or more on a blu-ray even HD.
smcollectibles
Would you know if they’ll limit getting the special box 1 per address?
Yeah I’ve been told by different people it’s the norm, still hurts though ;-; the packaging is going to be so beautiful!
twinzluvagrl
OMG. it’s gorgeous and you’re super nice 😀 haha but yeah its super expensive. the plus side is atleast its only $80 or so per month if you look at it that way… you’re financing the whole boxset over like a years worth of time. And are they limiting the deluxe boxset/music box? the whole mail in thing seems super complicated.
Patricia
Hello I was wondering if your still doing the offer? Since I preordered all the deluxe volumes already.
Lola
Please tell me the deluxe Bluray DVD will come with english subtitles ?! I really want the set but it wouldn’t be worth it to me if I can’t understand anything 🙁
smcollectibles
No subtitles 🙁
J
Built-in music box? Wonder if it’s a music box or just a box for the OP music cd
smcollectibles
It’s a built-in music box.
Katsumi
Does it wind up or use batteries? Also, are the LE Blu-Rays region free?