Sliming Yuta (and Tenzin) as we speak

I most definitely can.

Idk if people think just because I pretty frequently critique the manga, that I think the anime is perfect. There’s parts/aspects of the anime that are AWWW-FUL.

Here’s a list of some things that come to mind in no particular order!

(THIS IS VERY LONG POST AND QUITE ANGRY POST, pace yourself while reading it. Take your time, stay hydrated. Also feel free to like, not read it, it’s fine. I don’t wanna bring negativity where it is not asked.)

Mamoru being 19 or however tf old he’s supposed to be. Yeah. Why? They had the chance to make the relationship better, but they instead doubled down on the creepiness, cause y not. The children will love it. And again, I AM NOT giving Manga Mamoru a pass, all those ppl willing to call him a pedo in the 90s yet are totally fine with that grown ass man cosplaying a 16 year old in the manga are just out of it. It’s weird and creepy in both, but at least if you HAVE to do it, do it the manga way and show that stupid ass ID saying he’s 16, at least pretend that this is not supposed to be weird.

Luna can be too much of an asshole in the not endearing way. I do LOVE that she’s willing to give Usagi shit, like YES, she NEEDS this, but making fun of her “weight” and constantly insulting her for literally no reason. Like, fuck off Luna, you should be more mature than this. Artemis does it too sometimes but not as much and he has genuinely better moments with Minako than Luna has with Usagi so he gets a pass.

Season 1 is probably my overall favorite season, but DAMN, it does not let off the pervy undertones for a GOOD WHILE. The first eps can be genuinely uncomfortable and also, like lay off the fucking conservative ideals of womanhood. Like fucking my god. Bride this, bride that, stay at home mom, independent women in the workforce are secretly evil or possessed, stay in shape or no man will want you, women are like Christmas cakes, ‘hag’ this, it’s annoying! And I know I’m looking at it through the lenses of somebody in the year 2026, but it’s still weird. I swear Sailor Moon, at least the first season, harped on those ideas more than a regular children’s show back then. It does get better, but it is something that it’s very much still there I’d say at least until stars. I think they maybe got the hint there of what type of show they were making.

Heterosexual Rei… gtfo. The manga is not much better, given how she kisses that fucking 40 year old looking ass assistant of her father’s, but it’s one scene vs like 4 seasons of Rei pining after men. Even trying to force myself the idea that she’s in denial doesn’t save it and she stoops SO LOW sometimes, it hurts. Like, you’re better than this Rei. And I like Yuuichiro, but he’s so pathetic and creepy towards Rei sometimes, I cannot even imagine a universe where she would even entertain the idea of dating somebody who doesn’t respect themselves just as much as she respects herself.

This isn’t really a complaint, just something I noticed which is.. weird, but whatcha gonna do. The girls get tied up.. a lot. Like srsly pay attention to every time it happens, it’s crazy. Ik they need a way to get the senshi “out” in order for sailor moon to come in and save the day, but they could have definitely spared at least 10 or 15 of those times. Also somebody on the team REALLY liked Michiru, jesus.

Ami’s so fucking boring sometimes man. AND I LOVE AMI, you know I do, but no wonder I didn’t like her that much after my first rewatch years ago. She was probably my least favorite inner at the time, I’ve only started liking her more after consuming more fan-made stuff of her. Fan interpretations really gave me a new light of appreciation for her character. But it’s still crazy to me just how flanderized she can get in the anime. “Oh, people think the only thing I’m good at is study”.. I wonder WHY. That’s all you talk about in most episodes, literally there’s some episodes where she just shows up to remind you she’s the smart one and LITERALLY nothing else. And I hate to come off this harsh cause ik that’s part of why people like her, but I need more and she needs more. The best parts of Ami, the characterization you find in the fandom of her character, come from those rare but stellar moments where SHE DOES do more and it’s great! Also unlike the other girls, Ami is not naturally very entertaining, which is fine in the context of the show, she’s a human being she doesn’t need to be anything other than herself, but in the context of it BEING a show, it’s boring.

Sigh… Makoto… Where do I even start… The show tends to do her so fucking dirty man, it is honestly painful to watch sometimes because I love Mako so much and seeing her hurt herself over and over again and seeing THE FUCKING SHOW tell me that it’s FINE is absolutely CRAZY. NO, No Makoto it is not fine and the show for CHILDREN should not be telling me that it’s fine for you to act like this, that is how you find an abusive husband that will make your life a living hell. Fucking respect yourself, being a hopeless romantic is not an excuse to debase yourself at the sight of the first dick that crosses your path, you deserve so much better. And I would genuinely be fine with this flaw of hers if it wasn’t something the show endorsed, like “oh look at Mako, chasing after guys again, how cute. Oh, she got ignored after waiting for him under the rain for hours like a dog? Oh, well, she’s so cute, let’s support this behavior guys! I’m sure she won’t find a guy who will take advantage of that. It’s FINE! IT’S ROMANTIC! Especially with older guys! Oh, So romantic..” I actually think it would be an amazing piece of character work and development for her if it was implemented properly, but no, making it a dumb joke and an annoying character trait was much more important. Having her NOT respect herself in this manner and not condemning it in the show also easily leads her to not be respected in the fandom btw. Like WHY, tell me why I see posts of people saying “good partners” for her would include fucking tiger’s eye, crane game Joe and her ex, like come the fuck on! And since we’re on the Mako subject, having her beat up even a single person after her first episode would have been nice. But no, it’s more important to establish how strong she is just so we can elevate other characters by stepping on her (god, I will never get over Mamoru and Yaten, never).

The entirety of the S movie, just all of it. Fucking hell, what an awful painful experience. Idc call me the grinch, there’s legit nothing and I mean NOTHING even remotely enjoyable about this movie. I guess the animation, but it is not nearly enough for me to give even the slightest of shit. I actually rewatched it not that long ago cause it was free on yt, I wanted to give it another shot, maybe it wasn’t as bad as I remembered maybe I was too harsh. HAHAHAHAHA. You naive little creature. If anything the most recent watch really made me realize just how incredibly UNLIKABLE the main couple is, like they’re BAD. Even by sailor moon standards, they’re absolutely insufferable. Yeah, you two should not be together, fucking spare me from having to sit through this movie and break up immediately, you have 0 chemistry, you don’t even care about each other enough to communicate, at least pretend to give a shit about your girlfriend’s achievement you asshole and wtf is the fucking astronomer blabbering on about a fucking princess, like who, WTF???! Are you two in kindergarten?? This feels like 6 year olds playing husband and wife at the play-ground. Except the latter is endearing and cute, you guys are just annoying. Wtv, you know a couple is bad when I genuinely can’t decide what I hate more, them or the idea of Luna the cat non-consensually kissing a human guy she’s lusting after.

I like Naru and Umino, I do generally enjoy them as a couple, I think it can be very cute, but the way it’s framed most often feels.. eegh. Like he feels like her rebound, you can’t deny that and it makes me feel bad for him cause she doesn’t treat him very nicely. He’s a creep, I won’t defend that but it feels like he’s genuinely trying to be good for her and she just kind of doesn’t respect him until he’s literally putting his life at risk to save her. Like, Oh yeah, he does care about me… No shit! I hate this idea in fiction that the biggest romantic impact HAS to come from self sacrifice.. like NO. I don’t want you to die for me mf, the way you show me you love me is through consistency. Like making me a comforting tomato soup and grilled cheese on my first day of my period without me having to ask or get up from my seat. THAT, is true love, write that down. She’s not like that ALL the time and they do have some very cute moments sometimes (my personal favorite is in the Ami special where she drags Usagi telling her she’s getting food for her AND Umino, like HEALL yeah! A subtle cute moment that clues us into Naru caring about her bf and including him in shit, that’s the good stuff!)

Grandpa Hino… just his whole thing. It needs to go. It’s not funny, it’s VERY uncomfortable and unnecessary and also… I know you’re not supposed to think about it.. but he lived alone with Rei. Rei. A girl the same age as other girls he’s molesting. I really, really don’t want to think about the implications of that even if he never did anything. Just the idea, it’s ughh. Moving on. Just, reworking him, dump this elder into the incinerator we need a new one.

Going back a bit to my point about season one, but this show HATES older women. It’s not even subtle. You’re either young or you’re literally one foot in the grave and everyone hates you and will make fun of you and you will die alone. You think I’m exaggerating but this stuff literally happens. You can especially see it with Esmeraude. You can feel it’s literally a bunch of men behind the screen going “women, am i right?”. Fuck off. Also the manga is not that much BETTER BTW. But it’s a woman doing it so I guess it’s fine for some people. Ageism is A HUGE freaking deal in Sailor Moon and you never see people talking about it cause it’s a shoujo… Simply the fact that we never see Chibiusa with her actual parents and only ever see her with Usagi and Mamoru in the present… like I’m not crazy to think it’s a way for the writers to write about a YOUNG Usagi being a parent without actually having to age her up. I’m not sayin that’s the ONLY reason Chibi is there, but… idk, it feels like they wanted to have Usagi and Mamo play parents without breaking the identity of the show revolving only around teenagers but were too scared to do a teen pregnancy thing. WHICH IM GLAD THEY DIDN’T BTW, please for the love of god. But both Takeuchi and the anime writers really did want to have their cake and eat it too. And also the ‘people stop aging at 22’ my god this shit makes me angry beyond belief. WTV, I will take my love for all women over 25 elsewhere.

I like a lot of the filler episodes, they are what gives the 90’s anime its flavor and distinct identity, but you’re REALLY asking me to gaf about some of this ppl, uh? You couldn’t spare the episode to focus on one of the main characters instead? Nah? Oh, ok, understandable.

Just, whatever tf they were doing with the amazon trio. I’ve come to not hate them as much just because they’re beloved by some people I care about, but like.. why? Why not have a sexual assault metaphor in a show for children? Really, why not, can you think of any single reason to not do that? It’d be fun! Especially in the season for babies, now that’s the right audience. I’m sure we’ll be able to handle the subject in a mature and respectable way… Also.. fisheye. SIGH. Just, do better. You did SO GOOD WITH HARUKA, you improved her weird af negative stereotypical predatory lesbian behavior from the manga into one of the best butch lesbian representations in history, only to then show a gay man crossdress and ‘steal’ other men.. and a child, yeah I didn’t forget that. I’m not the expert on this, I’m really not and I’m sure there’s insights I missed about his character that other people can appreciate much more than a cis woman such as myself, but as it stands, it’s sour. Very very sour in my mouth sorry.

I wish they had any fucking clue of what they were doing with Minako. You know me, I like a silly Minako, but she went from being extremely tragic and serious to never being serious ever. (also the messing up proverbs thing is not good, sorry. It just doesn’t translate well and it seems like a very oddly specific thing to have her focus on) She does still have some fucking amazing episodes later on, like episode 100, 109 and 141 are all INCREDIBLE pieces of characterization for her, definitely her best, but for a lot of others.. it just seemed like no one knew wtf to do with her. She’s still enjoyable and entertaining, but it doesn’t feel like I’m watching Minako Aino on the screen the same way she felt like I watch her in her BEST episodes. A good idea to kind of visualize what I’m talking about is like Michiru. You can tell when Michiru is on screen if a writer GETS her or not and most often, they do! But Michiru has also like 1/5 of the screen time Minako has, so it’s much easier to notice when they don’t know how to write her than when they do it with Minako. Again she not ‘not enjoyable’ but she’s also a bit of a nothing burger sometimes.

Believe it or not but I do not have a problem with the way Rei, Mamoru and Chibiusa treat Usagi. Maybe Mamoru sometimes, but it’s not even strictly his fault, just the show decides wherever Usagi feels in the mood to play along with the teasing or just break down and cry. If she cries than it default makes the other person look bad, but also.. she’s not eight, come on. I love Usagi and I love how UNABASHEDLY selfish, immature and how much of a lil shit she can be sometimes (especially in the first season), cause yeah, she’s a fourteen year old girl thrusted in a situation she did not ask to be in, where she’s forced to do GASP -WORK?.. like a.. a J*B?!-, omg Usagi I’m sorry and you don’t even get paid. She needs people to yell at her to do shit, as a lazy piece of shit myself I can tell you it is in fact a very effective method to get me to do shit! And I don’t believe for a second she hates the people she’s constantly surrounded by, like her strongest bonds are with people she bickers and butts head with all the time. You mean to tell me she’s an innocent victim who hates being around them and is constantly bullied? If that’s the case I can guarantee you she would have not only left but also would not bother responding to their poking at her. Like, we see her when she’s GENUINELY sad or upset, the others and especially Rei act like real friends and get serious with her and help her. When Usagi is that upset they FEEL it and it feels impactful because she’s silently telling them “I don’t want to do this right now” and they respect it, yk what that doesn’t look like? Usagi clapping back, that’s not a “stop”, that’s a “im playing along with this” and yeah, sometimes she cries, but I feel like that’s the out of character moment for me for Usagi, not the rest. And Chibiusa is a child, like i don’t care man, Usagi is the immature one for getting upset, sorry not sorry. Except the Mamoru jealousy stuff but that’s not anime only. TLDR; I don’t dislike the meaner characterizations from the anime, tho I dislike that the anime get to randomly choose when Usagi is fine with it one moment and cries like a child in another. And again if you REALLy think Usagi would allow herself to get bullied to this degree for five seasons, you’re honestly doing the strength of her character a disservice, really.

Mamoru got stabbed three times. We never saw a single drop of blood being spilled from any of the girls (outside of Michiru cause she’s the goat). That’s it.

I don’t like Helios in any adaptation. I just don’t care and I’m just NOT amused by the whole kingdom of dreams thing or anything that reminds me that Mamoru is the holder of a sailor crystal, BUT come on… was his whole thing in the anime REALLY necessary?? that’s not a kid, he feels like a whole ass adult man disguised as a horse perving on this ten year old and LIVING IN HER ROOM! But that’s not all! Let’s do a 360 and show an adult woman perving on his child-like body for the whole season too. Yk, say what you want about supers, but they got one for everybody. But i guess it was too ‘much’ to give me that cute little Tomoko crush on Makoto, no, had to be the random ass football dude, oh but the horse looking at the naked 10 year old, that’s fine, very tasteful, that can stay.

I’m not gonna harp too hard on this cause I already posted about it multiple times but the AGGRESSIVE heteronormativity of this show is suffocating, especially from Usagi. She is insufferable sometimes. Not even strictly talking about how badly she treated Mako in episode 96, but also her utter OBSESSION with pushing, even pressuring everyone all the time towards the romance angle if it’s a guy and a girl. Like, STOP, Honey stop. I know she does it out of good intent, she wants other people to be happy, but also, that’s not what others people want all the time? Sometimes when she does it, it genuinely feels as if one or both of the parties involved are just NOT ON BOARD. Let it be Usagi, ESPECIALLY cause the tune changes so drastically as soon as the pair is two people of the same gender.

I could wrote a whole ass essay about why I’m extremely and utterly disappointed by Stars. I’ll keep it super brief for now cause I’m getting tired, but: Galaxia! Good so good, love her love her love her, she should have been more active in the show 100%, like that’s not a small deal for me. The pacing sucks super hard, worse than any other season, especially since the stakes are textually so high. Sailor animametes, I think that’s how you spell it, Very good stuff sometimes very MEH stuff other times, they felt like a wasted opportunity. The sailor monster of the week things.. just weird man, not a fan of most of those, they lost the plot, they feel like supers moftw but even worse because this season is supposed to be serious.. yeah very serious stuff ONLY. I wish I liked Seya more I’m sorry, she’s just kind of a nothing burger for me, the other two at least got some spice on them, she’s just meh.

They redeemed Demande, burn in hell, idc.

lunch break n.2

➥ Lin Beifong x Fem!Reader

Summary: After a day that leaves you emotionally exhausted, you find yourself standing outside Republic City's police station, your feet having carried you to the one person who feels like home. Your relationship with Lin is still new, and you worry about interrupting her work, but one look is all it takes for Lin to realize something is wrong.

Requested by @rubyyworld

A/N: Guys I want Lin in my life right now. It is a NEED, I swear. I changed just a tiny detail from the request, but I hope you like this sweet little thing. I almost melted while writing it. 💞 (If you want more domestic Lin, let me know; I wouldn't mind writing a part 2 for this.)

Word count: 2,4k

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The metal doors of Republic City's Police Station seemed heavier than they usually did.

You hesitated outside for a long moment, fingers curled tightly around the strap of your satchel. The evening rush had begun to settle over the city, as grey rain clouds finally started to clear. The last orange rays of sunlight, which managed to appear just before the day ended, reflected off the glass windows and rain puddles, while police officers came and went through the front entrance with practiced efficiency.

You almost turned around and walked back to your home instead. You had already made it this far, yet guilt still twisted in your stomach.

She's working. I shouldn't bother her with something so futile. Those were the thoughts weighing inside your head.

Mako: There is for sure for sure a domestic terrorism plot and No One is Listening to me about it.

Bolin: they put my teenage ass in booty shorts and are parading me like a trained monkey for the joy of the masses. I live for the camera and fame.✨️ i may be slowly losing myself✨️

Do you think she’s a top or a bottom or dim or sub or a switch?

Also do you think she’s would be into pda?

And do you think she’s would like to some of her lovers hobbies like crocheting or baking or gardening?

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I looove these kinds of asks because I love analyzing characters! Let's go! (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)

₊⊹ Do I think she's a top or a bottom?

At first, I think Lin would definitely be a top/a bit of a dom. She would instinctively want to take the lead because more control = less vulnerability, even during intimate moments.

It's no secret that Lin has a tendency to shy away from being vulnerable; she's been hurt way too many times, and each time, she ended up with the short end of the stick/being left alone without a single apology. So it's natural that she'd be very reluctant to show vulnerability. But! There is a very meaningful but here. Lin craves affection. It's evident just how much she gets affected by the people she cares about, and how fragile she becomes when real feelings are put to the test; even if it is by throwing a tantrum during dinner or quietly crying alone in her bedroom. Those reactions from her are evidence enough of how much she's been deprived of affection, and how hard all that loneliness tugs at her chest sometimes.

All of this is to say; she would start as a top/dom because she'd be very hesitant to show that vulnerability. But, once that first time gets out of the way, and Lin realizes you are being sincere in your affection and are not just playing with her heart. I can absolutely picture her becoming much more of a bottom/sub, sometimes a switch. And I mean that wholeheartedly. Lin would melt, positively melt under your touch; under the affection she has craved for so long, and that you now offer so freely. And don't be surprised if this causes her to become a little emotional in the heat of the moment, too. Sweetheart has been deprived of affection for way too long.

₊⊹ Do I think she'd be into pda?

Kind of. I don't think she would be the type to full-on kiss you in public or anything like that. She's protective of her private life, and she likes to keep it, well, private. But, that doesn't mean she would be averse to touch, either. I can easily picture Lin being someone who enjoys—needs—to be in close proximity to her significant other whenever they are out in public. Just to have that constant reassurance that you are there, with her. I can also easily picture her as someone who would enjoy holding your hand in public, even if it's only your fingers loosely hooked together. It gives her peace of mind to feel you close. So I think she'd absolutely keep her hand on you in one way or another. Nothing too obvious or that would attract the attention of others, but she would have no problem leaving some lingering touches every now and then, hidden behind ordinary tasks. For example, you might find that her hand purposefully touches yours when she hands you a mug of tea, or that her touch lingers longer on your shoulders/waist when she walks around you.

In the privacy of your home or when no one is around, however, the story is very different. We go back to the fact that Lin craves affection, whether she'd admit it or not, so she would be on you at all times. Good luck finding even a moment when she doesn't have her arms around you.

₊⊹ Do I think she would take an interest in her lover's hobbies?

Yes! She'd certainly be interested. I don't think she would take up the hobby herself if it's not something that suits her; for example, I don't think Lin would start crocheting just because you do it. But, I do see her naturally becoming interested in learning more about your hobbies, simply because they have a connection to you. She would be willing to hear you yap about it and carefully catalog the new information in a special place inside her organized mind. It's something that matters to you, so it would matter to her as well.

I can easily see Lin being a very thoughtful lover. She is not good at expressing her feelings through words, so she would allow her actions to speak for themselves. I think her love language would rely heavily on acts of service and physical touch!