Sailor Moon Crystal, known in Japan as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal , is a Japanese anime series based on the Sailor Moon manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi, produced in commemoration of the original series' 20th anniversary. Produced by Toei Animation, Crystal serves as a reboot by faithfully adapting the original manga by omitting much of the original materials from the first anime series. Set in Tokyo in the 2010s, the story focuses on Usagi Tsukino, who is a young girl that obtains the power to become the titular character. Other Sailor Guardians join her in the search for Princess Serenity and the Silver Crystal. The first two seasons, directed by Munehisa Sakai, streamed worldwide on Niconico from July 5, 2014, to July 18, 2015, with each episodes released twice a month. The third season, directed by Chiaki Kon and based on the Infinity arc of the manga, aired on Tokyo MX between April 4 and June 27, 2016.