Sailor Moon R: The Movie, an animated film based on the Sailor Moon series, premiered in Japan.
The television anime series Sailor Moon R aired, providing the context and storyline that preceded the movie.
Sailor Moon R: The Movie was dubbed in English and distributed internationally, expanding its audience beyond Japan.
An alien space plant named Fiore arrives on Earth and begins spreading flowers that drain the energy of living beings, causing sickness among people and animals.
The Sailor Guardians discover the mysterious flowers causing energy loss and attempt to stop their spread, beginning their conflict with Fiore.
Fiore confronts Usagi (Sailor Moon), revealing his connection to her and his intent to take her energy for his dying plant, the Xenian Flower.
The climactic battle between Sailor Moon and Fiore takes place near the Xenian Flower; Sailor Moon defeats Fiore and saves the Earth from the energy draining crisis.
After his defeat, Fiore is redeemed by Usagi's compassion. He says farewell to her before departing Earth.
