Is this strange power “amazing calligraphy skills” because look at all this FORESHADOWING

PGSM Reinako: I have to disagree that Minako at any point got kinder or cared for what Rei could want or need. I honestly can’t remember a single Reinako scene in which she wasn’t entirely selfish.

You might be a little bit prickly too if you knew you were going to die so you deliberately detached yourself from others so they wouldn’t be dependent on you when you’re gone 

i don’t think her increase in kindness was to Rei specifically, but I just keep thinking of the episode where they (sort of) adopted a dog, and they both wanted to be the best at caring for the dog. This small plotline is mapped onto the bigger arc of who can be the best at protecting the princess, and if they couldn’t agree on the best way to raise a dog then they definitely don’t agree on the best way to save a person. The real plot twist is when Rei uses that competitive streak against Minako; in the game show episode, Rei lures Minako into a literal contest for a record contract, but a contest that is designed to prove that a) Minako will fight for what she wants (to keep being an idol), and b) the girls are important for who they are now, not just who they used to be. Minako wins, of course, but she also accidentally learns to love herself and appreciate the people around her. You’re absolutely welcome to your interpretation; this is just how I saw their arc.

Do you have a top 5 best senshi/senshi relationships? It’s a cruel tier list when you have to choose between Ami/Usagi and Rei/Minako.

[Note, this is the relationships that I personally am interested in and is thus a mix of canons because they’re all a little jumbled up in my head, but I hope this still brings some truth to your eyes]

Ami/Usagi somehow ended up capturing my entire heart, from day 1, ride or die, all eggs one basket. The way I look at it, it’s a beautiful karmic balance between the one who needs to give affection and the one who needs to receive affection. And they’re both the most incredible sweethearts to grace this earth. Hungry? Usagi made you cookies! Cold hands? Ami surprised you with handmade mittens! Ignore the sword cuts in the fabric! She was going through a rough patch and a couple of angel tears will make it as good as new! 

Rei/Minako didn’t grab me until I watched PGSM, but then it grabbed my by the collar and rooted through my pockets for loose change. They flirt by trying to be better than each other, and by “better than” I mean “good enough for.” And, in this competition to become The Best, they must also become the Nicest and the Kindest and the Most Affectionate they accidentally as a byproduct improve themselves as people. Oops!

Haruka/Michiru I need to mention, for obvious reasons. Of course, their canon relationship is beautiful and perfect and is perhaps best exemplified by the matching outfits like those pictured below. But also, these two had a massive impact outside the series itself. Probably every single LGBT+ person around my age that I know, Harumichi was a formulative moment of girls loving girls and presenting masculine or feminine while doing it. They are truly baby’s first gays.

Mako/Ami (while it’s no Ami/Usagi) is also very important to me. If Reinako is constant intensity, then Makoami is pure chill. They both have a deep, deep caring streak and I’m struggling to think of a word to describe their relationship besides “soft.” Additionally, I love the tall gf/small gf dynamic. Ami is the perfect size of a dance partner. (Actually, I think this scene is exclusively responsible for my investment in MakoAmi.)

At number five, I have to go against my immediate Ami/Usagi instincts once again and bring forward Rei/Usagi. Usagi sees the vulnerable side of Rei, something that not many people are allowed to see, and instead of teasing her about it, she nurtures it. And, you know, Rei is always fighting, but it’s not because she’s mean-spirited; it’s because she’s found something worth protecting. She’ll always defend Usagi, even if it’s from Usagi herself. 

The power and WiFi went out because of snow. I didn’t know what to do but engage in high quality memeing. 

Just for the record this is the only reaction image I am going to use for anything ever again

Some jokes that end up becoming common and well-known in PGSM: A cape being twirled dramatically, Ami smiles or nods her head gratuitously, C’EST LA VIE, excessive uses of flashbacks in the later parts of PGSM, senshi using colour-coded items, Luna whacks someone, Kunzite screaming, *Princess Serenity staring into camera like in the office* , Senshi doing ballet during fight scenes instead of actual kicks, etc.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Meme

Sadly, the knitting subplot only lasts until the next huge twist you won’t see coming. I think it gets referenced once after that, but then it’s sadly forgotten.

I hope it doesn’t create a continuity snarl. The stories seem well stitched together. I hope the writers don’t pull the wool over my eyes when they had such a promising hook.

airyairyquitecontrary:

sailormoonsub:

*Haruka tumbles in through the window* DID SOMEONE SAY ‘THE MISSION’

#good job not addressing the six months thing at ALL episode#this was in the previews from last episode!! i went in fully expecting answers this episode!!#but NO#i’m just going to operate under the assumption that minako has a lot of bargain jars of peanut butter#if the dog food is any indication she has a habit of buying in bulk#and she needs to protect Moon by pretending to be the princess#but at the same time she needs to make friends because all that peanut butter will go to waste#DONE

the tragedy will be if the other girls are all allergic to peanuts

I mean if someone asked you to pick the fake plotline out of these options which would it be honestly

a) My knitting reminds me too much of love lost to continue

b) A cat puppet told us not to befriend the mysterious man in formalwear

c) I bought too much peanut butter and it expires in six months

d) I compulsively steal jewelry to regain memories of a past life

I never thought I’d consider Motoki the most relatable character but here we are

Queen Metallia is actually 2000 bees, pass it on