An exhibition dedicated to Sailor Moon: an icon of the 90s
After even dedicating a statue to her, on 19 September 2020 the MUFANT (Museum of the Fantastic and Science Fiction of Turin) will inaugurate an exhibition dedicated to Sailor Moon. For the occasion, we want to tell you 7 reasons why the unforgettable fighter who dresses sailor-style is one of the most authentic female "role models" ever!
After all, you know, the 90s are always a pool of precious and tender memories:
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1. Not a "Disney Princess", but a normal girl.
Usagi ("Bunny" in the first Italian dub) is a bungler, in constant struggle with the scales and her passion for sweets, she cries easily, spends her afternoons in the arcade instead of studying and has an unrequited crush: she is one of we! The first historical theme of the series reads "Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight": the text perfectly represents Sailor Moon and the other warriors, who find themselves fighting the forces of evil while remaining normal adolescents at the mercy of their daily problems, which do not disappear even in the face of the need to save the world.
2. No to female rivalry, yes to friendship!
Among the protagonists of the series we do not see any kind of competition, and even the quarrels relating to the boys end in a rational and peaceful way. The talents of each of the Sailor warriors (think of the scholar Ami, the culinary skills of Makoto / Morea or the talent of the violinist Michiru / Milena) there is never envy, only admiration. Nobody is afraid to ask others for help to improve themselves. This is a far cry from a well-known strand of entertainment that speculates on the theme of "women versus other women".
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3. Difficult topics do not scare you.
Eating disorders, depression, bereavement and bullying are just some of the important themes that the series tackles with seriousness and optimism, bringing them back to a normal dimension, always suggesting the comparison with the people around us to find help and comfort, and launching a important message: even superheroes have their moments not.
4. LGBTQ +? Yes please!
Sailor Moon was one of the first series to include different types of rainbow themes, although partially lost in the Italian translation. The main example is that of Haruka / Heles (Sailor Uranus), a girl who plays on the ambiguity of her appearance to flirt with girls, even gives Usagi / Bunny a kiss and has a love affair with Michiru / Milena (Sailor Neptune). In the original series we also find homosexual relationships between different pairs of enemies (even Marzio / Mamoru receives male attention), genderfluid characters (spoiler: "Fish eye" was not a woman!) And in general an "extreme tranquility in telling all the nuances. of "gender": just think of the Sailor Starlights, which in their earthly form are male.
5. A Queen doesn't need a King
Although Usagi / Bunny's love for Marzio / Mamoru is one of the main themes of the series, which is also the engine of many battles, Sailor Moon does not need a prince, she knows how to defend herself and is admittedly the strong element of the relationship. , so as to generate numerous jokes on the web about the alleged uselessness of "Milord", who appears fleetingly and is kidnapped or manipulated on several occasions. Queen Elizabeth docet, and Elsa raises: sometimes the strongest pawn is that of the Queen!
6. True love is never toxic
While the relationship between Usagi / Bunny and Marzio / Mamoru, even in its ups and downs, stands as a perfect model of relationship, in the series we instead encounter numerous examples of jealousy, toxic relationships, possessiveness and incorrect behavior, and even several kidnappings under pretext. amorous. Sailor Moon teaches us that true love does not include toxic or violent behavior, but is made up of loyalty, dialogue and complicity.
7. Being yourself always rewards
As clumsy and messy as Usagi / Bunny is courted by countless suitors throughout the series: everyone falls in love with her because she shows herself exactly for what she is, in her spontaneous imperfection, and there's nothing more attractive than being herself. !
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