Sailor Moon Reveals First Look at Major New Upgrades for Its Original Guardians
Image by James RichardsonBandai is officially bringing four of Sailor Moon’s most beloved characters back to its popular S.H.Figuarts action figure line, having revealed a first look at completely redesigned versions of some of the original Sailor Guardians.
The new “S.H.Figuarts -New Model Edition-” figures of Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus will feature updated sculpts and improved articulation, joining the previously released Sailor Moon figure in the popular action figure line.
The first promotional image shows all five Guardians together, including the previously released S.H.Figuarts Sailor Moon -Crystal Star Compact Edition-, which introduced a redesigned version of Usagi based on her appearance in Sailor Moon R.
That figure featured an updated sculpt and improved articulation, alongside accessories including her Cutie Moon Rod and Luna, establishing the new design approach that Bandai is now extending to the remaining four Guardians.
S.H.Figuarts is Bandai’s popular action figure line, known for producing highly articulated recreations of characters from anime, manga, video games and other entertainment franchises.
Sailor Moon originally began as a manga by Naoko Takeuchi in 1991, before receiving its hugely successful anime adaptation in 1992, following Usagi Tsukino as she discovered her identity as Sailor Moon and joined forces with other Guardians to protect Earth from supernatural threats.
Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus formed the core of Sailor Moon’s original team, each possessing their own powers and personalities, with Mercury controlling water and ice, Mars wielding fire, Jupiter commanding lightning and Venus using attacks associated with love and light.
Bandai previously recreated the team through its original S.H.Figuarts collection in 2014, before revisiting the characters through its Animation Color Edition series, which returned with anime-inspired coloring and updated packaging in 2023.
Unlike those earlier versions, the new figures are being developed with fresh sculpts and reworked articulation, representing a more extensive overhaul than a straightforward color update.
Each Guardian retains her classic sailor uniform and familiar appearance from the 1990s anime, with Mercury’s blue, Mars’ red, Jupiter’s green and Venus’ orange color schemes preserved.
The updated designs also incorporate revised proportions, facial sculpting and joint construction, intended to provide a wider range of poses while maintaining the characters’ original appearances.
Further information about their interchangeable faces, hands, accessories and individual specifications has yet to be revealed.
The figures are joining several other Sailor Moon products making their public debut at TAMASHII NATION 2026, including the long-awaited PROPLICA Starry Sky Music Box and the Rainbow Moon Chalice -Brilliant Color Edition-.
Image by James RichardsonThe Starry Sky Music Box recreates the heart-shaped locket associated with Usagi and Mamoru, while the Rainbow Moon Chalice introduces updated gold and red plating to Bandai’s original 2016 replica.
Image by James RichardsonThe four new “S.H.Figuarts -New Model Edition-” Sailor Guardians will receive their first public exhibition at TAMASHII NATION 2026, taking place in Akihabara, Tokyo, from November 13 to November 15, 2026.
Their painted prototypes will be displayed in the Sailor Moon exhibition area on the second floor of Akihabara UDX, with admission to the event free of charge.
Bandai has not yet announced prices, preorder dates or release schedules for the four figures, with further information expected through the official Sailor Moon website and TAMASHII NATIONS.
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