One of the many, many things that's great about Sailor Moon is the examples it sets for positive masculinity.
The biggest example, of course, is Mamoru. What I love about Mamoru is, despite the fact that he's greatly outclassed by his girlfriend in the power department, he never feels emasculated or threatened by her. Whenever he angsts about how he's weaker than Usagi, it's always in the context of being a burden to her or not being able to stand by her side. He wants to be more powerful so that he can support Usagi and be her strength because he loves her, not because he feels threatened by her and wants to reassert his masculinity.
Mamoru is also portrayed as a loving and present father to Chibiusa (both in the present day and as King Endymion in the future), who clearly adores him. This is again an example of positive masculinity and the impact a loving father can have on someone's development.
Also, in the 90s anime Tuxedo Mask totally functions as Sailor Moon's hype man and it's awesome. In one episode of the S season he literally sets up a light show for her and refers to her as the "main event" so she can dramatically make her entrance. Ladies, get you a man who sets you up for success.
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