International Sailor Moon Day was founded in 2015 by Lisa Terlato. In 2017, management was handed over to Emily Gonsalves, the con chair of Pretty Heroes (formerly the Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration). All events are run independently. Emily Gonsalves, Lisa Terlato, and anyone else running this website and/or the ISMD page on Facebook take no responsibility for the actions of independent organizers.
International Sailor Moon Day is a yearly celebration by fans of Sailor Moon. Organizers around the world try to run as many events as possibly on or near the chosen date for the year, to celebrate their love of Sailor Moon with fellow fans.
The official date is June 30th every year, since 2018. Some events will be held earlier or later, depending on factors unique to each region.
The main purpose of International Sailor Moon Day is to celebrate the Sailor Moon franchise with other fans. This can range from online events, to casual meetups, or even conventions! All versions are welcome because the events are by fans, for fans.
International Sailor Moon Day Fan Run Events for This Year
See the current listing of events on our Facebook page here
North America
- Pretty Heroes (August 13-14) – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada
Other links: official website, Organizer’s Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram
South America
- International Sailor Moon Day 2022 (BA) Celebrando el 30 Aniversario (June 5) – Espacio Cultural Adan Buenosayres in Buenos Ares, Argentina
- International Sailor Moon Day México 2022 (July 1) – Expo TNT 39 (Centro de Convenciones Tlatelolco), Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas No. 12, Centro, CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, Organizer’s Facebook group
Submit your application to have your listing added here.
If you would like to join the list of organizers for this year, please fill in the application form below. Please note that, if approved, you will need to create a Facebook event page for your event and clearly indicate that it is an International Sailor Moon Day event and specify your city. All organizers are invited to a closed group for organizers, the link is sent via email. Past organizers are welcome to submit just the information required for the website listing via email if preferred.
Approved public events will be listed as they are processed. You are recommended to apply a minimum of 1 month in advance in order to receive approval for your listing. This is to ensure that you have adequate time for planning and promotion (and so you won’t lose money on renting a venue, if applicable). Exceptions can be made if you can supply adequate proof that you will be able to run your event and promote it to those who may be interested in attending.
Organizers are permitted to charge admission to events to cover expenses. It is strongly recommended to re-invest any profits into your future ISMD or similar events or donate to charity. Please note that we are not lawyers and cannot provide any legal assistance if there are any complaints from original license holders. If your event is for profit, please seek appropriate legal counsel.
Please let us know if for any reason you need to cancel so that we can update this page accordingly.
Private events do not need to apply, but we also don’t list personal parties so you don’t get overwhelmed with people expecting a bigger event. You are more than welcome to have your own private party and celebrate with your friends. We recommend creating private event pages for those.
Please submit your application here.
Rules for ISMD Organizers
- Plan an event that will be enjoyable for fans in your area that has a significant amount of Sailor Moon focused content.
- Choose a date that is practical for your area and suits the expectations of fans in your area (e.g. many fans prefer events to be at a warm time of year so they can wear senshi cosplay comfortably).
- Don’t over-extend yourself, make sure that you plan an event that is practical for you to run (financially and logistically).
- Do not attack other organizers, particularly in the same area, or try to sabotage them. If you are having a problem with other organizers, please contact us via email to discuss options if you need help to mediate. If you are being harassed or otherwise having your rights infringed, please report to your local authorities. You can make an official statement regarding any larger issues with other organizers, but proceed with caution and be prepared to deal with the response (both positive and negative).
- Applications from criminals will most likely be denied. We do not approve any organizers who are on a sex offender registry. Other convicted offences would have to be examined on a case by case basis. In the event of an error in evaluating an application, you can email us with evidence of the concerning issue (e.g. a news article).
- There is no exclusivity over any city. If there is another organizer in your city, you can opt to plan an event together or you can plan separate events to occur on different days so that you can both see success.
- You are strongly encouraged to join the closed Facebook group for event organizers to share information, resources, and discuss ideas for your event.
- Facebook event pages should not have visibility restricted to only your country or they may not be able to be added to the ISMD Facebook page event tab. Note that the current administrator of ISMD is located in Canada and will need to see the event page in order to add it.
- Please do not try to run an event because you think you can “get rich quick.” ISMD events are by fans, for fans. They are not meant to be a way for someone to make profits off of fans for personal gain. New events are often unprofitable for years and it is uncommon to make a profit the first time. We recommend that you be prepared to lose money the first few times until you establish yourself, but try to budget so that losses are minimal.
- Cover your expenses as best as you can. This may mean taking donations or charging admission. You are in no way expected to pay for everything out of your own pocket or put yourself into debt. If you make a profit, we strongly recommend re-investing (making your events self-funded) or donating profits to charity. If you keep profits for personal gain, please note that you may be subject to scrutiny from official license holders (please get official legal counsel if you are considering this option).
- If you need to reschedule, cancel, or modify your listing — please email us the updates so that this website will be accurate. There is no penalty to future applications if you need to reschedule, cancel, or modify your event.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via email.
Want to Look Back? Here Are Some Past Events
International Sailor Moon Day Fan Run Events for 2020
North America
Crystal Con/Crystal Millennium Convention: Dark Side of the Moon Masquerade Ball (September 18, 2020) and International Sailor Moon Day Vancouver (September 19, 2020) – Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canadacancelled
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, Organizer’s website, Twitter, Instagram- Okashicon’s Celebrate Sailor Moon Day (June 28, 2020) – online via Twitch
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page - Philadelphia PA International Sailor Moon Day 2020 (June 30, 2020) – online via Zoom
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page - Pretty Heroes (November 28-29, 2020) – online via YouTube and Twitch
Other links: Pretty Heroes website, International Sailor Moon Day Toronto Facebook page, Pretty Heroes Facebook page, Pretty Heroes Twitter, Moon Chase Twitter, Pretty Heroes Instagram, Sailor Moon Celebration Instagram
South America
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International Sailor Moon Day 2020 Argentina (June 30, 2020) – online event on Facebook event page
International Sailor Moon Day Fan Run Events for 2019
North America
- Anime Afternoon Presents : Sailor Moon Day ATX (June 22, 2019) – Barrel O’ Fun, 1911 Aldrich St., Suite 120 in Austin, TX, USA
Other Links: Organizer’s Facebook page - Hoshi’s International Sailor Moon Day (July 20, 2019) – Spruce Street Harbor Park in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Other Links: Organizer’s Facebook Page - International Sailor Moon Day at Geektopia (July 6, 2019) – Harbour Convention Centre, 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other Links: Organizer’s website, Organizer’s Facebook page, Organizer’s Instagram, Organizer’s Twitter - International Sailor Moon Day Mobile Alabama (July 20, 2019) – Gamers ‘N Geeks, 4805 Moffett Rd. in Mobile, AL, USA
Other Links: Organizer’s Facebook Page, Venue’s Facebook Page - International Sailor Moon Day Northglenn, CO (June 30. 2019) – Boss Stage Arcade & Anime, 1004 W 104th Ave in Northglenn, CO, USA
Other Links: Organizer’s Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day San Antonio (Jun 29, 2019) – The Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana in San Antonio, TX, USA
Other Links: Organizer’s Website, Organizer’s Twitter, Organizer’s Instagram - Philly International Sailor Moon Day (June 29, 2019) – Friends of FDR Park in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook group - Pretty Heroes & Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration (July 20-21, 2019) – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada
Other links: official website (TSMC), Pretty Heroes website, International Sailor Moon Day Toronto Facebook page, Pretty Heroes Facebook page, Moon Chase Twitter for TSMC, Pretty Heroes Twitter, TSMC Instagram, Pretty Heroes Instagram - International Sailor Moon Day at Sakura360 (April 13, 2019) – Japan Town in San Francisco, CA, USA
South America
- Internacional Sailor Moon Day 2019 Córdoba Argentina (August 10, 2019) – Avellaneda Bar Café, Nicolas Avellaneda 240 in Córdoba, Argentina
Other Links: Organizer’s Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day 2019 BA Argentina (July 14, 2019) – Espacio Cultural Adan Buenosayres in Buenos Ares, Argentina
- International Sailor Moon Day Monterrey (August 18, 2019) –Centro CONVEX, Av. Ignacio Morones Prieto 1500, Nuevas Colonias in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Other Links: Organizer’s Instagram, Organizer’s Facebook page, Organizer’s Facebook Fan Club Group
International Sailor Moon Day Fan Run Events for 2018
North America
Crystal Palace Inaugural Ball (January 27, 2018) – Crystal Ballroom on the Lake, 1012 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL, USA
Other links: official website, Organizer’s Facebook pageCANCELLED- International Sailor Moon Day Atlanta Presented by AWA (June 30, 2018) – Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, 2450 Galleria Parkway in Atlanta, GA, USA
Other links: Anime Weekend Atlanta’s Facebook page, Anime Weekend Atlanta’s website International Sailor Moon Day Austin (June 16, 2018) – The Highball Austin, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, Organizer’s Twitter, Organizer’s InstagramCANCELLED- International Sailor Moon Day Cleveland (June 30, 2018) – Dance Lakewood 15644 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day Columbus (June 30, 2018) – Venue TBD in Columbus, OH, USA
- International Sailor Moon Day Mobile Alabama (June 30, 2018) – Gamers ‘N Geeks, 4805 Moffett Rd., Mobile, AL, USA
Other Links: Organizer’s Facebook Page - International Sailor Moon Day New Orleans (June 30, 2018) – Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop, 631 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, Organizer’s Instagram, Organizer’s Twitter - International Sailor Moon Day Pittsburgh (June 23, 2018) – Victory Pointe, 1113-1115 E Carson St, in Pittsburg, PA, USA
Other links: Facebook group, Organizer’s Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day Vancouver (June 30, 2018) – Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown, 1110 Howe Street in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, Facebook group, Organizer’s website, Twitter, Instagram - Magical Girl Day (August 5th) – Park Inn Radisson, Houston, TX, USA
Other links: Official website, official Instagram, Organizer’s Facebook page - Philadelphia, PA International Sailor Moon Day (June 30, 2018) – Fluehr Park 4500 Grant Ave Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Pretty Heroes & Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration (June 16-17, 2018) – Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada
Other links: official website (TSMC), Pretty Heroes website, International Sailor Moon Day Toronto Facebook page, Pretty Heroes Facebook page, Moon Chase Twitter for TSMC, Pretty Heroes Twitter, TSMC Instagram, Pretty Heroes Instagram - Sailor Moon Day in San Francisco Japantown (June 30, 2018) – 1737 Post St, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Seattle Sailor Moon Day 2018 (August 4, 2018) – Red Lion Hotel Bellevue in Bellevue, WA, USA
South America
- International Sailor Moon Day Còrdoba Argentina 2018 (June 30, 2018) – Bar Keller – Ituzaingo 790, 5000 in Cordoba, Argentina
Other links: ISMD Cordoba page, Black Cat & Cia page - International Sailor Moon Day Guadalajara (August 4, 2018) – Shiroitsuki Cosplay Cafe in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Other links: ISMD Guadalajara page - International Sailor Moon Day Monterrey (August 19, 2018) – Galeria & Cafe, Raymundo Jardon #862, Barrio Antiguo in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
- ISMD 2018 Buenos Aires ARG – Sailor Moon Densetsu 2018 (July 8, 2018) – Centro Cultural Adan Buenosayres in Buenos Ares, Argentina
- Sailor Moon Day Torreón 2018 (August 5, 2018) – Friki plaza Torreón in Torreón, Mexico
Australia
- Hobart Cosplay Picnic for International Sailor Moon Day (June 30, 2018) – Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page
- International Sailor Moon Day Hobart (August 5th) – Venue TBD in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page
International Sailor Moon Day Fan Run Events for 2017
North America
- International Sailor Moon Day Atlanta Presented by AWA [Anime Weekend Atlanta] (August 5th) – Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA, USA
Other links: official website for AWA, official Instagram for AWA, official Twitter for AWA, official Facebook page for AWA - International Sailor Moon Day Austin (August 5th) – The Highball Austin, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, web page on organizer’s website - International Sailor Moon Day Chicago (August 4th) – Nox Arca Theatre, 4001 N. Ravenswood #405, Chicago, IL, USA
Other links: Moon Prism Power: A Sailor Moon Musical Parody Facebook Page, International Sailor Moon Day: Chicago (organizer’s Facebook page), Otherworld Theatre Company Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day Columbus (August 5th) – The Scioto Mile, Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page International Sailor Moon Day Fredericksburg (August 5th) – 810 Caroline Street, Fourth Floor, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Other links: Venue Website, Organizer’s Facebook page[CANCELLED]- International Sailor Moon Day Fredericton (August 5th) – 13 Bailey Ave, UNB, Fredericton, NB, Canada
Other links: Facebook page, Facebook group - International Sailor Moon Day Fresno (October 21) – Cabana Event Venue, 2814 N Maroa Ave, Fresno, CA, USA
- International Sailor Moon Day Huntsville (August 5th) – Sugar Belle, 515 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL, USA
Other links: Sugar Belle, Hamacon - International Sailor Moon Day Los Angeles (August 4th) – UNION Nightclub, 4067 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Other links: GoFundMe page, promo video, Instagram profile, Organizer’s Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day Mayberry [Mount Airy, NC] (August 5th) – Riverside Park, 350 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy, NC, USA
Other links: website, Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day Monterrey (August 5th) – Frikiplaza Monterrey: Plaza de la Tecnología 7th and 8th floor, Calle Benito Juárez 101, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Other links: Facebook page for Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Facebook group for Monterrey, Mexico - International Sailor Moon Day Philadelphia (August 5th) – Franklin Square Park, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page - International Sailor Moon Day Pittsburgh (August 5th) – Pittsburg, PA, USA
- International Sailor Moon Day Vancouver (August 5th) – Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- International Sailor Moon Day Washington,DC. (August 5th) – Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, USA
Other links: website for DC Anime Club, Meetup group for DC Anime Club - Magical Girl Day (August 5th) – Crown Plaza Houston Galleria Area, Houston, TX, USA
Other links: Official website, official Instagram, Organizer’s Facebook page - Magical Girls Day – Dallas Fort Worth (August 5th) – Round1 Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX, USA
- Mobile, Alabama International Sailor Moon Day 2017 (August 5th) – Gamers N Geeks, 4805 Moffett Rd, Ste J, Mobile, AL, USA
Other links: website, Facebook page - NineTails Sailor Moon Day 2017 (August 5th) – Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite B71B, San Antonio, TX, USA
Other links: Nine-Tails Facebook page - Sailor Moon Dark Dream Dance (August 5th) – at METROCON in the special events ballroom, Tampa, FL, USA
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page, Instagram profile - Seattle Sailor Moon Day (July 29th) – The Vera Project, Warren and Republican, Seattle, WA, USA
- Other links: Seattle Sailor Moon Day page
- Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration (June 24th) – Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
Other links: official website, International Sailor Moon Day Toronto Facebook page, official Twitter, official Instagram
South America
- Dia Nacional de Sailor Moon 2017 (April 30) – Associação Cult e Assist Iwate Ken Jin Kai do Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil
- International Sailor Moon Day Buenos Aires, Argentina (August 6th) – Espacio Cultural Adan Buenosayres, Eva Peron 1400, Parque Chacabuco, Distrito Federal, Argentina
- International Sailor Moon Day Córdoba (August 5th) – Casa Warhol Club, Avenida Juan B. Justo 3226, Córdoba, Argentina
Other links: Facebook Page for Córdoba, Argentina, Youtube channel - Sailor Moon Weekend Neiva (August 12th-13th) – Shiroku Maid Café, Calle 28 # 1 a W 06. Santa Inés., Neiva, Colombia
- Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page
Europe
- International Sailor Moon Day London (August 5th) – Finsbury Park, 14 Blackstock Rd, N4 2 London, United Kingdom
Australia
- Cosplay Picnic – International Sailor Moon Day Hobart (August 5th) – Fitzroy Gardens Fitzroy Cres, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page - Cosplay Picnic – International Sailor Moon Day Launceston (August 5th) –Launceston City Park, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Other links: Organizer’s Facebook page