Sailor Moon U.S. Release; The release of the official Sailor Moon prequel

New York, 16 December 2025: There’s some exciting news for fans of the world-famous manga and anime series Sailor Moon! Naoko Takeuchi’s “Codename: Sailor V,” the official prequel manga, is receiving a new, premium release in the US. The prequel is back through a new box set announced by Kodansha USA, and fans, both old and new, are thrilled.

What does codename: Sailor V mean?

Codename: Sailor V is a manga series by Naoko Takeuchi, which was published before the main story of Sailor Moon. The series focuses on the early adventures of the character Minako Aino (Sailor Venus). Minako is a normal schoolgirl who takes on a secret identity as Sailor V and fights against the evil organization Dark Agency.

This series is considered the prototype of the Sailor Moon concept and is the official prequel to Sailor Moon. It shows the beginning of Minako’s powers and her battles, which later get connected to the Sailor Moon story.

Info about the new US release

Kodansha USA has announced the Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2, which includes both volumes of Codename: Sailor V. This set comes with volumes 7 to 10 of Sailor Moon.

This new edition comes with more accurate translations, new cover art, and high-quality printing. Following the previous Eternal edition, this is a re-release of the prequel in a premium collection format, which fans have been waiting for a long time.

The release date is expected in 2026, giving fans in the US a chance to enjoy this classic series in a new way.

Special features of the box set

This box set comes not just in May, but with many extra items too:

• Sailor Moon Volumes 7-10 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection Edition)
• Codename: Sailor V Part 1-2
• Exclusive set of 16 art cards
• Set of stickers
• Holographic box with magnetic closure

This set is great for collectors and gives the full Sailor Moon vibe.

Why is this important for Sailor Moon fans?

Codename: Sailor V gives a deeper understanding of the character Sailor Venus and gives the main story of Sailor Moon a stronger foundation. If it weren’t a prequel, the concept of Sailor Moon would have been different.

After many years, it is available in a premium format, so the new generation can experience this classic series. Sailor Moon’s popularity remains, and this release will only add to that excitement.

Conclusion

This highly anticipated 2026 release is an important milestone in the Sailor Moon universe. With the new version of Codename: Sailor V, fans will once again dive into Minako’s adventures. Visit the official Kodansha USA website for more info!