✦ A New Musical & Drink Experience for Sailor Moon Fans! ✦

What is “Shining Moon”?

Shining Moon is a Sailor Moon theatrical and musical experience in a more intimate setting than the traditional stage performances. Not only can the audience see the actresses up close and interact with them, but also food, photo ops and themed drinks help create a more magical immersive experience. This is an introduction to this new entertainment concept and will cover very general information for those who are not familiar with Shining Moon.


There have been TWO versions of Shining Moon:


✦ Shining Moon Tokyo (closed permanently)

✦ Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo (now playing!)

We’re on Season 2!

The current run of Shining Theater Shingawa Tokyo is currently performing it’s Season 2 run. We have blogs with each season’s specific details & merchandise below.

First Season: April 4, 2026 – July 31, 2026
First Season blog

Second Season: August 6, 2026 – November 30, 2026 (currently playing)
Second Season Blog

Third Season: December 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (dates could change)
Third Season Blog (coming soon)

✦ Shining Moon Tokyo ✦

(2019 – 2020)

The Shining Moon Tokyo musical was first opened in mid 2019. Up until then, there had been no permanent shows or cafes for the Sailor Moon franchise, only a string of temporary pop-ups and short-run musicals. SMT was created as a new, permanent hub and destination for both Japanese and international fans to gravitate to,

The show was performed in small venue with a limited amount of tables and chairs facing an equally small stage. Guests were able to enjoy themed food and drinks, and take home exclusive merch. On stage, all 5 Inner Sailor Guardians and Tuxedo Mask would sing and dance to a few songs, fight Queen Beryl and her lackeys and tell a very simple story in a short amount of time.

Walls inside the restaurant were decorated with replicas of the costumes worn by the actresses and there were many photo opportunities spread around. The location of this theater was also very strategic, right in the heart of Azabu-Juban (the district in Tokyo where the series takes place) so fans could feel they are part of the story.

Unfortunately, SMT was permanently shut down in the beginning of 2020 because of COVID-19.

✦ STST General Information ✦

Six years after the closure of Shining Moon Tokyo, a second version of this musical/cafe was created to recapture the spirit of the first show and once again create a thriving pilgrimage site for all Moonies to visit. The Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo venue is now located in Club eX, inside the Shingawa Prince Hotel complex in Tokyo. This complex offers a wide variety of entertainment options such as cinemas, theaters, restaurants, etc.

Inside, the space is small and intimate. They have done away with dining this time around, but they do offer themed drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), a small take-away cake for certain tickets tiers, a wonderful shopping spot and many photo-ops throughout the halls.

The show itself also got an upgrade! The stage is bigger with an enormous LED screen that acts as backdrop. We also got a totally new story with new music, and we finally have ALL 10 Sailor Guardians, Tuxedo Mask on stage! There are new opportunities to interact with the actresses, making for a unique, fun and unforgettable experience for new and old(er) fans.


✦ Run Time: About an hour
✦ Language: Japanese
✦ Subtitles: English Subtitles

The show plans to be here for a while, with each season of the show consisting of 4 months.
Check out our STST review HERE.

New Story, New Villain.

This show will have a brand new story, one we haven’t seen as Sailor Moon fans. They are introducing a new character, “Queen Valusia” who is the new enemy to Sailor Moon and her team. Here is the official story summary:

Humanity… or AI…? In the search for true love, the battle of Sailor Guardians begins.

Usagi and her friends visit a new AI-themed park in Tokyo and are thrilled by the technology that creates a world where everything is perfect. However, standing before them is an otherworldly queen: Queen Valusia.

Using this perfect world created by AI, Queen Valusia gradually steals away Usagi’s heart. She also places curses on Mamoru, Ami, Rei, Makoto, and Minako in an attempt to claim this world for herself.

Chibi Usa, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, and Hotaru sense this danger and come to aid their friends. The overwhelming power of Queen Valusia and her control of this AI world, is too much for them and they are struck down one by one.

“Usagi…! Wake up, Usagi…!!” – Will the feelings of her friends reach Usagi, whose heart has been taken away!?

Two Teams.

A cast of fresh faces (except for a few returning actresses) performs as the Sailor Guardians, and Tuxedo Mask, set in a contemporary technological adventure created just for this show!

The performing (and greeting) cast consists of two teams: “Team Gold Moon” and “Team Silver Moon” with each character played by two different actresses.

The production, music and costumes have been created specifically for the type of performance required by the configuration of this theater.

✦ Team Gold Moon ✦

✦ Team Silver Moon ✦

✦ Theater ✦

The Sailor Moon Shining Theater has moved to a brand new venue, called Club eX, located at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel on the 3rd floor of Annex Tower. It can seat 450 people.

Fun fact: The Shinagawa Prince Hotel was also host to the Sailor Moon Music Festival: Chronicle in late 2022 (event review HERE) at the Stella Ball theater. The Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo is also at the same complex.

✦ Location

Club eX
Shinagawa Prince Hotel Annex Tower 3F
4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8611

– 5 minute walk from Shinagawa Station Takanawa Exit
– about 20 minutes by car from Haneda Airport
– about 20 minutes by car from Tokyo Station

✦ Entering the venue

Baggage inspection:

Starting September 26th, 2026, the staff will inspect the contents of your belongings before checking your ticket at the theater entrance. If it is determined that you are in possession of dangerous items, they may refuse your entry. Also note that staff may approach you inside the theater to inspect your belongings and bags, so please bring only the bare minimum and arrive with plenty of time to spare.

Re-entry is not permitted.

Large luggage pieces and are not permitted. Please use nearby coin lockers located throughout the Shinagawa Train Station across the street.

Know before you go:

Arrive at least an hour early. Give yourself plenty of time to walk to the theater and go through bag inspection which might take a long time. After the bag inspection and the ticketing table, is the merch area. They offer variety of show-exclusive goods, such as character bromides, t-shirts, pamphlets, keychains, etc, as well as select Sailor Moon Store goods. Don’t feel pressured to buy merch before the show starts (except for the fanlight if you’d like to use it during the encore part of the musical). There will be plenty of time to shop afterwards without the looming pressure of finding your seat and getting comfortable.

On the way to the floor, there are quite a few photo ops, including a large 10 Sailor Guardian framed illustration, prop replicas of Usagi and Chibi-Usa’s wands, heart-shaped Sailor Guardian compacts and close-up costume pictures. 

We recommend you skip the store until AFTER the performance (except for the fan light), pick up your pre-ordered drinks, and find your seats so you can leave your belongings and beverages there. Now, you’re free to go back to the halls to take your pictures. Don’t forget to also go up to the second floor for even more fun displays!

There is no table service. You must pick up your own drinks at the bar before the show. You can also purchase additional sodas or alcoholic drinks at a small podium located near the bar. You can’t order any extras of the themed drinks the day of the musical, but you can pre-order any extra drinks up to a few days before the event by going into the ticket sales page and purchasing it. They will generate a new QR code which you must bring to the podium next to the bar.

If your ticket includes pictures with the cast after the musical, you must remain seated at your spot until your section is called on stage. The staff will ask you to leave as soon as you have taken your pictures, so gather all your items and bring your empty bottle so they can dispose of it (unless you intend to keep it).

✦ Music ✦

There are 13 mains tracks in the show and encore tracks at the end that vary by season. So far only the track Brilliant Justice has been released on streaming platforms.

✦ Main Tracks

M0: Open the gate
M1: Brilliant Justice
M2: Generate
M3: A Sweet Moment
M4: Ideal Lover
M5: Mission
M6: Ideal World
M7: Awakening
M8: Invisible Power
M9: When We Realize About AI
M10: The Battle to Reclaim Love
M11: AI and Humans
M12: True Love
M13: Lover on the Moon

✦ Encore tracks

✦ Season 1
– Moonlight Legend
– La Soldier
– Brilliant Justice

✦ Season 2
– Moonlight Legend
– Music of the Spheres
– Solar Miracle Makeup
– Brilliant Justice

✦ Menu ✦

Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo has a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails that guests can choose from. All of them are themed after the 10 Sailor Guardians, the Starlights, Queen Serenity and King Endymion (except for regular teas/sodas/beer). The drinks also include a coaster or parfait spoons. The drink menu and gifts change by season, so please check the detailed descriptions for each season below.

✦ Season 1 Menu – April 4, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (concluded)

✦ Season 2 Menu – August 6, 2026 – November 30, 2026 (currently playing)

✦ Season 3 Menu – December 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (dates could change)

Drink Examples:

Extra Gift examples:

✦ Merchandise.

For detailed information and more pictures of available merch, check out our original blog here.

Merch examples:

✦ Character Birthday Week Gifts

To celebrate their birthdays, there will be free postcard gifts handed out on each character’s birthday week.

See the archive and upcoming birthday weeks through this blog

✦ Ticket types ✦

Ticket Information:

There are various tiers of tickets with different benefits and merchandise.

✦ Season 1 Tickets – April 4, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (Concluded)

✦ Season 2 Tickets – August 6, 2026 – November 30, 2026 (currently playing)

✦ Season 3 Menu – December 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (Unavailable)

Anyone can purchase, even fans outside of Japan.

Click the image below to buy tickets from the official ticketing site.
You can choose the language when you are there.

✦ Ticket Types

For detailed ticket information, benefits and special events, check out our Season 2 post.

✦ Seating Chart✦

✦ Hotel Accommodation Plan ✦

The Shinagawa Prince Hotel has announced a packaged deal that will include a hotel stay and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- tickets. More information on the Season 2 post.

Reserve online or by phone:
Prince Hotels Shinagawa
TEL: 03-3440-1111 (Reception hours: 10:00 am -6:00 pm)

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