On Sept. 11, 1995 — 30 years ago today — the Japanese animated character Sailor Moon and her team of guardians of the solar system made their debut on American TV. The character was already a hit ...

Sailor Moon has definitely earned its title as one of the most iconic magical girl anime of all time, with its gorgeous transformation sequences and message of love and friendship conquering evil.

One reason for Sailor Moon'senduring popularity is its central cast of characters. Unlike other anime heroines from the era, Usagi and her friends felt like realistic teenage girls, making it easy for ...