The History of Sailor Moon Theme Song "La Soldier"

In 2026, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- gave musical fans a gift: a brand‑new staging of the full-length version of “La Soldier.” This new staging featured updated choreography and a refreshed arrangement, giving “La Soldier” a triumphant (and well-deserved) return to its rightful place as the Sailor Moon musical theme song. For a song that has been performed so many times, the 2026 revival marked a full‑circle moment for one of the franchise’s most iconic pieces of stage history. So, why was it so exciting to see this song performed on stage again? To answer that question, we’d have to go back to the ‘90s. A Brief and Magical History of “La Soldier” Debuting in 1993’s Gaiden Dark Kingdom Fukkatsu Hen , “La Soldier” quickly became synonymous with the Bandai Sailor Moon stage musicals (known collectively as SeraMyu). Written by Kayoko Fuyumori and originally performed by Moon Lips, the song’s (eventual) high‑energy choreography and ANZA’s powerful vocal presence cemented it as the theme song of the entire musical era. And what an era it was. From 1993 to 2005, it was performed consistently at the end of musicals as a service number. Even with choreography tweaks and the introduction of new musical numbers to the world of SeraMyu, it was still recognizable as THE theme song. And… it even appeared in the Sailor Moon anime in Episode 88! But after 2005, we had to say goodbye, not just to the beautiful world of SeraMyu, but to “La Soldier” being sung out into the world. Gone But Not Forgotten In retrospect, it’s hard to imagine, with the current Sailor Moon musical content (we’re spoiled), that we didn’t have ANY Sailor Moon theatrical experiences for six-plus years, but it was definitely felt in the community. But then something unexpected happened. In 2013, the Sailor Moon musicals returned thanks to Nelke Planning, with new costumes (still inspired by the originals but with a fresh take), new musical numbers, and one noticeable missing piece: “La Soldier” was nowhere to be found. These musicals took a different approach than the traditional SeraMyu; most notably, they were performed in Takarazuka style, with women playing male roles (the result is brilliant). The theme song also shifted to the anime’s theme song: “Moonlight Densetsu.” The Return “La Soldier” didn’t return to the stage again until the Nogizaka46 Sailor Moon musicals beginning in June 2018. These productions had a distinct style, with idol‑driven casting and a more concert‑like atmosphere but they still carried the spirit of SeraMyu. Their revival of “La Soldier,” with completely different choreography to suit the cast and staging, showed that the song remained an essential part of Sailor Moon ’s stage identity, even as the franchise explored new creative directions. “La Soldier” then appeared in The Super Live , which debuted later in August 2018 with entirely new choreography. This version was performed internationally and is notable for being the first proper Sailor Moon musical performance to reach France and the United States. Again, with completely different choreography. By the time the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Music Festival Chronicle debuted in 2024, fans were already familiar with “La Soldier” receiving a more modern staging but this production surprised audiences by bringing back choreography that closely mirrored the late‑90s era. It wasn’t identical but you could line up quite a few sequences shot‑for‑shot. The recognizable choreography was interspersed with moments that felt updated and current, which suited the updated audio mix as well. This version of “La Soldier” was also carried over as a service number (albeit with five fewer cast members) in 2025’s The Super Live , which was performed in the UK, US, and Japan. Reinvention And that brings us to 2026, with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- . This musical experience completely reinvents the choreography, and although there are some tiny echoes of classic ‘90s moments here and there, the 2026 staging makes it clear that this version of “La Soldier” isn’t trying to recreate the past. And that certainly adds to its charm. Though it had some time to shine, as of August 2026, “La Soldier” is once again missing from the current stages, as “Solar Miracle, Make Up!” has taken its place as the classic SeraMyu service number. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that this isn’t the last we’ve seen of “La Soldier” on stage.