Naoko Takeuchi has published 12 novels, 2 novellas, 1 children's book and 2 other books, beginning with Sailor Moon 3 (1993). 4 feature Sailor Moon. The best-known is Meet Sailor Moon (1995). The latest is Sailor Moon 5 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Naoko Takeuchi
Start here
Meet Sailor Moon
Naoko Takeuchi's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Sailor Moon 3
One of the most-read, at about 184 pages.
Newest
Sailor Moon 5 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection)
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
Sailor Moon 6 (1994)
Sailor Moon 7 (1994)
Sailor Moon 10 (1995)
Codename Sailor V 1 (2011)
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 6 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) (2018)
Sailor Moon 2 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) (2018)
Sailor Moon 4 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) (2018)
Sailor Moon 5 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) (2018)
Novellas in order
Sailor Moon (Dec 1991)
Sailor Moon the Novels: Mercury Rising #3 (1999)
Children's books in order
Sailor Moon SuperS 2 (1995)
Other books in order
Meet Sailor Moon (1995)
Pretty Guardian (2011)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sailor Moon R: The Movie (1993)Film · from Sailor Moon
- Sailor Moon S: The Movie (1994)Film · from Sailor Moon
- Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie (1995)Film · from Sailor Moon
- Sailor Moon CrystalTV · from Sailor Moon
About Naoko Takeuchi
Naoko Takeuchi is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known as the author of Sailor Moon, one of the most popular manga series of all time. She has won several awards, including the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for Sailor Moon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Naoko Takeuchi FAQ
- How many books has Naoko Takeuchi written?
- Naoko Takeuchi has published 12 novels, 2 novellas, 1 children's book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Naoko Takeuchi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Meet Sailor Moon.
- What is Naoko Takeuchi's latest book?
- Sailor Moon 5 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) (2018).
- What is Naoko Takeuchi's most famous book?
- Meet Sailor Moon (1995) is Naoko Takeuchi's most widely read book.
- Which Naoko Takeuchi books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sailor Moon (as Sailor Moon R: The Movie, film, 1993).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.