#parallel sailor mercury

[ethanscrocs]

quite old art, but these are my redesigns slash reimaginings of the parallel sailor moon team. first image is kousagi, sailor earth. i felt like it made more sense for her to be mamoru's successor. second image is sailor bacchus, one of ami and mako's adopted kids. same for the third image, sailor apollo. fourth image is sailor vulcan, naru and umino's kid. and the last image is kousagi's cousin, shingo's daughter. will redraw one day!

[silvermoon424]

Found this super high quality (and rare!) art of Kousagi and the rest of the Parallel Sailor Moon girls in a listing on Mandarake!

[drops-of-moonlights]

Following up the weapon ask, the weapons themselves! not all of them are on scale because I wanted the dimensions of the canvas to remain the same for better posting purposes lmao. The Solar Sytem Senshi's weapons in the AU woo! LENGTHY FUCKING POST BELOW.

We start with Usagi/Moon as is good and proper - her first weapon is a chakram, which she summons from her tiara gem hence its similarities with it. After that she gets the Moonlight Wand, a small partially bladed item that she uses to canalize her healing powers... until Serenity hijacks her body and turns into Princess Sailor Moon, at which point the crescent becomes a short saber, turning the Wand into the Moonlight Blade. The Wand shatters after defeating Metallia and Usagi's wandless until she finally achieves her Super transformation, creating the Spiral Heart Moon Rod out of her love for everyone. She sticks with it until it evolves into the Eternal Crosier once she obtains her permanent Eternal transformation.

Then the Inners! Outside Minako, they all get their weapons upon upgrading to Super form.

Mercury creates the Harmony Shield out of her desire to protect everyone and keep the peace, taking on the form of a harp as well as it comes from her desire to truly pursue her musical inclinations instead of what she thinks her peers expect out of her.

Mars forms the Sacred Fire Bow out of a similar sentiment, with a focus on wanting to never miss her mark. The bow itself is shaped after a yumi, the style of longbow used in kyudo.

Jupiter forms the Forest Wheels, a pair of wind-and-fire wheels, in her desire to be strong enough to fight for those that can't, favoring her more melee style of combat.

Venus obtains her Charm Chain while still in her Base form, proving herself different from her past incarnation and, ironically, breaking free of her chains with it. The Charm Mic does come with Super, as she decides that her dream matters just as much as her duty, forming her own spotlight.

Earth creates her sword for similar reasons as the rest, with the added bonus of proving herself a capable Senshi protecting her own planet still standing.

Then we have Uranus, Neptune and Vulcan! Their weapons were created or obtained while in their Base forms instead of when achieving Super form. In the AU, there's only two Talismans, the sword and the mirror, which change shape depending on their wielder's desires. Haruka, focusing on the Sailor part of her name, morphs the sword into a cutlass, showing her own desire to be seen as useful and noble. Michiru, on the other hand, saw the mirror and went "But of course, such an item of great power would be a mere accessory. I am most assured in that it'll be able to aid me in melee combat, should I find myself embroiled in it." and the magic was like "GOD FINE HERE IT CAN STAB NOW" and turned the mirror itself into a reflective dagger. As for Aylin, her warhammer's pretty straightforward as far as weaponry goes.

Then we get Pluto and Mamoru, the odd ones! Pluto being Pluto, she keeps her Garnet Orb and Garnet Key Rod pretty much the same, only now it's not a Talisman, just a very powerful thing. Tuxedo Mask's first weapon, parallel to Moon's chakrams, are sunflower-shaped shuriken, used mainly to pin down and trap opponents. During the fight with Fiore, where he gets his own Super form, he creates the Sunflower Baton, which he uses mainly for defensive maneuvers more than offensive ones.

We now get to Tsubasa! she was my favorite batch lol. We start with the Cutie Moon Rod/Dark Moon Rod, used when acting as Sailor Chibimoon and "Sailor Nemesis" respectively. It's broken as the Dark Moon Rod after the death of Pluto. Then we get her first true personal weapon as Eclipse with the Heart Mace, showing her more physical inclination to fighting compared to her mom. Pegasus grants her the Kaleidoscope Sword to aid in her fight against the Dead Moon Circus, fashioned after his horn, and then after that, in her desire to have a ranged option, her power creates the Eclipse Rose Pistol, a sparkly, magical gun. Unlike Usagi, who only has her chakrams and her crosier, Tsubasa can switch around between all three of her weapons.

Last but not least, Tsubasa's crew! Chiara/Ceres gets the Spring Tact, a conductor's baton she uses to direct her magic. Paola/Pallas gets the Winter Orbs, which she can multiply ad infinitum and have a variety of uses, from aiding in her magic to just being freezing bombs. Joana/Juno gets the Autumn Daggers, a set of throwing knives which can be covered in stone for extra impact. Vera/Vesta of course then gets the Summer Whip, and she uses it accordingly. Saturn keeps her Silence Glaive as is good and proper, and then Lia/Nemesis gets the Mirror Shield, which she uses more as a canalizer for magic attacks and to deflect enemy ones.

[almostyours]

"    [...]   i've been seeing a lot of tweets and tiktoks from angels saying that x character is just like x hiraeth member,  and honestly,  i thought it’d be fun to make a video about it for all you losers who want to know if your favorite anime character or whatever matches up with any of the members.    [...]    like,  not too long ago,  i watched this parallel edit of geto and poppy with mitski's abbey,  and man,  what the fuck?!  that was as messed up as that one kaia’s working for the knife edit.  the power of life-changing edits…   "   —   august  2,  2024

TLDR.   a  quick  CHARACTER  STUDY  of  the  hiraeth  members,  using  actual  characters  from  other  media  as  references.  narrated  and  explained  by  popular  youtuber  and  angel,  bestie.  template  credits  to  user  @/aqualvng.

POS.   optimistic,  hardworking,  passionate,  loyal,  ambitious NEG.   overbearing,  stubborn,  overly  idealistic,  emotionally  guarded

LESLIE  KNOPE,  parks  and  rec.  

"   [...]   i think this is what happened.   imagine mama and papa hiiragi binge-watching parks and rec and thinking,  yeah,  let’s just make our own version of leslie.  i’m telling you,  leslie is basically kaia—  super charismatic but,  like,  in that way that’s a little overbearing but you still can’t help but find it endearing.  i mean,  everything about leslie is this perfect blend of being super driven and sweet,  and it just screams kaia to me.   "

TOMOE  MAMI,  puella  magi  madoka  magica.   

"   so,  if you think about it,  mami and kaia are like two sides of the same coin.  mami's got this super mature,  collected vibe,  right?  and even after everything she's been through,  she still manages to be this caring,  protective figure for everyone around her.  that's basically kaia in a nutshell if we consider how hard it was for her to debut.   [...]   no matter what happens,  she stays strong and keeps looking out for everyone,  just like mami.  it's that mix of being graceful under pressure and still having so much heart that makes them so similar.   "

MIZUNO  AMI,  sailor  moon.  

"   kaia is totally the sailor mercury of the group.  just like ami,  she's always the voice of reason,  the one who keeps everyone grounded when things get crazy.  sailor mercury’s got that calm,  logical vibe that balances out the rest of the team,  and that’s exactly how kaia rolls too.   "

ALPHONSE  ELRIC,  fullmetal  alchemist.   

"   everyone says that kaia gives off major alphonse elric vibes and i agree!  just like al,  she's got this really gentle and kind nature,  always looking out for everyone else and keeping the peace.  even when things get tough,  alphonse stays strong and focused,  never losing that caring side of him.  [...]   she’s basically the heart of the group,  just like alphonse is for edward.   "

KOCHO  SHINOBU,  kimetsu  no  yaiba.   

"   kaia reminds me so much of shinobu from demon slayer.  she's got that calm,  almost serene vibe that keeps everyone around her grounded.  but just like shinobu,  you can’t help but feel like there’s more going on beneath the surface.  kaia's so composed and collected,  it makes me wonder if there are things she’s keeping to herself...   "

OTHERS.   yuuji  itadori  jujutsu  kaisen,  joy  inside  out,  maizono  sayaka  danganronpa  series,  amy  rose  sonic  the  hedgehog,  monica  geller  friends,  navia  and  yae  miko  genshin  impact,  pam  beesley  the  office,  debra  morgan  dexter,  aisha  winx  club,  diana  prince  wonder  woman,  kanroji  mitsuri  kimetsu  no  yaiba,  nate  archibald  gossip  girl,  aerith  gainsborough  final  fantasy

POS.   compassionate,  determined,  kind,  hardworking,  loyal NEG.   assertive,  aloof,  self-critical,  perfectionist,  stubborn

EDWARD  ELRIC,  fullmetal  alchemist.

"   ed and poppy are both super funny,  and they’ve got that quick wit that keeps things entertaining.  ed’s got this hilarious anger that pops up whenever someone mentions his height,  which just adds to his charm and reminds me when poppy said she didn't like when her members teased her because of her height.   and who knows,  maybe she reacts the same way as him!   [..]   but underneath all that humor,  both of them are incredibly determined.  ed’s always putting in the work,  no matter how tough things get,  and poppy’s right there too—  funny and playful,  but totally serious when it’s time to get things done.  they both know how to balance humor with hard work,  and it makes them really stand out.   "

BLAIR  WALDORF,  gossip  girl.   

"   queen b and poppy are like two peas in a pod—  both super stylish and ambitious,  always bringing their a-game when it comes to fashion and getting what they want.  they’ve got that sharp sense of humor that makes them fun to watch,  but let's be real,  their ambition can sometimes rub people the very wrong way.  they know how to work a room and get things done, but not everyone is a fan of how they do it.  it’s that mix of charm,  wit,  and a bit of ruthless drive that makes them very similar,  even if it doesn’t always win them friends or fans.   "

MUICHIRO  TOKITO,  kimetsu  no  yaiba

"   my boy tokito and poppy both have this cool,  nonchalant vibe that makes them seem pretty aloof at first.  but once you get to know them,  you realize there’s a lot more beneath the surface.  muichiro might come off as distant,  but deep down he’s super kind and cares deeply,  even if he doesn’t always show it unless it's with people he really trusts.  i think poppy’s got that same energy—  she might seem detached to non fans and casual listeners—  she does hold the ice princess title,  after all...  but she’s actually nice with an interesting humor.  it’s that mix of seeming indifferent on the outside but being truly kind on the inside that makes them so similar.   "

SUZUMIYA  HARUHI,  haruhi  suzumiya  no  yuutsu.

"   [...]   haruhi’s got this whole quirky,  controlling side,  always wanting things her way because of her vision and interests,  while poppy isn’t quite as intense—  but who knows?  there's still that spark in poppy where you can see a hint of haruhi’s need to steer the ship.  both of them have a knack for getting people to follow along,  even if they do it in different ways.  [...]  it’s that combo of charisma and a touch of unpredictability that makes them so captivating.   "

TIFA  LOCKHART,  final  fantasy  franchise.

"   i think that they are surprisingly similar when they’re in their comfort zones.  both of them share a mentality of blending strength with charm.   [...]   tifa is open and nurturing,  always ready to support her friends while kicking some serious butt.  poppy,  though more reserved and i doubt she can go around kicking butts because she’s an idol and she's under a contract,  has that same underlying vibe.  if you think about it,  poppy might actually mesh well with someone like cloud,  but her personality and mentality are really close to tifa’s.  it’s like they’re two sides of the same coin,  each showing their unique flair but with a fundamentally similar approach to life and relationships.  plus,  poppy literally looks like her!   "

OTHERS.   suuguro  geto  jujutsu  kaisen,  winry  rockbell  and  roy  mustang  fullmetal  alchemist,  veronica  lodge  riverdale,  raiden  shogun  and  tighnari  genshin  impact,  maka  albarn  and  death  the  kid  soul  eater,  tomioka  giyuu  and  kocho  shinobu  kimetsu  no  yaiba,  kagura  gintama,  blaze  the cat  sonic  the hedgehog,  daria  morgendorffer  daria,  homura  akemi  puella  magi  madoka  magica,  li  syaoran  cardcaptor  sakura

POS.   laid-back,  resourceful,  insightful,  confident,  passionate NEG.   immature,  impulsive,  lazy,  overzealous,  egotistical

JAKE  PERALTA,  brooklyn  nine  nine

"   they are like kindred spirits in the world of not taking things too seriously.  both of them have this laid-back,  sometimes immature attitude that makes them incredibly funny and relatable.   [...]   even though they might joke around and not always be the most serious,  they’re absolute pros at what they do.  they can be goofballs,  but when it comes down to it,  they’re still incredibly skilled and get the job done.  their ability to balance humor with top-notch performance is what makes them very similar.   "

KOMAEDA  NAGITO,  danganronpa  series.

"   [...]   both of them have a way of captivating everyone around them with their unique charm.  nagito’s got that edge of unpredictability and a touch of madness,  but yvan,  while definitely charismatic,  is not on the same level of insanity…   but who knows...  still!  their magnetic personalities and ability to be both compelling and a little bit unpredictable make them quite similar.  they’ve got that special something that makes them stand out, even if yvan's a bit more grounded compared to nagito’s crazy ass.   "

STICKS  THE  BADGER,  sonic  boom

"   sticks and yvan have this blend of quirky energy and unpredictability.  both are known for their eccentric and offbeat personalities,  always keeping things interesting.   [...]   they might express it differently,  but both share that ability to captivate and make us laugh with their one-of-a-kind charisma and off-the-wall energy.   "

IZUMI  KONATA,  lucky  star

"   both of them are so relaxed and easygoing that it sometimes gets them into trouble.  konata’s lazy tendencies and carefree attitude often lead her into all sorts of misadventures,  and yvan shares that same chill demeanor,  though there might not be quite as extreme since they are an idol and have to work,  y’know?...   in a way,  konata could almost be seen as a parallel to yvan,  while kagami,  with her more driven and serious side who is known to scold konata because of her laziness,  fits poppy perfectly.  …you guys remember that one video where poppy was scolding yvan during isac,  right?   "

FURINA,  genshin  impact.

"   they have this strikingly similar vibe when it comes to their outward personalities.  both come across as charismatic and confident,  always putting on a great show.  but underneath that surface,  it feels like there’s a lot more going on.  i am not overanalyzing yvan,  before anyone starts!   "

OTHERS.   ling  yao  fullmetal  alchemist,  bart  simpson  the  simpsons,  rengoku  kyojuru  and  kotetsu  kimetsu  no  yaiba,  sonic  the  hedgehog  sonic  franchise,  black  star  and  patty  thompson  soul  eater,  hirasawa  yui  k-on,  mabel  pines  gravity  falls,  shaggy  rogers  scooby-doo,  naruto  uzumaki  naruto,  gina  linetti  brooklyn  nine  nine,  klee  and  bennett  genshin  impact,  kyoko  sakura  puella  magi  madoka  magica,  lumpy  space  princess  adventure  time,  morgana  persona  5,  phoebe  buffay  friends

"    [...]   and yeah,  i hope you enjoyed this silly little video!  just a reminder,  this was made purely for entertainment.  i’m not trying to overanalyze,  force a trait into them,  or read too much into their personalities because that’s not right.  we don’t know these girls personally.  we’re all just fans here.  we don’t know shit,  and that’s something we shall respect.  this video was just for fun,  to have a little laugh,  and to connect our favorite characters to them.  so,  yeah,  i hope you had a good time hanging out with me while i did my makeup!   [...]   see you next time,  besties,  and don’t forget to leave a little likey like and a comment down below!  bye bye!  stay hydrated and keep being everyone’s besties!   "

[kursed-arcana]

Sailor Quartet traits

I answered a question about gathering info on the sailor quartet recently and thought I'd share my educated guess on their characters here.

love the quartet but they're isn't a lot of material on them. For their eternal transformations it would probably be Ceres crystal power make up and so on but but Ceres asteroid power make up would probably work as an earlier phrase.

You can find info on their order of birth, and some personality trait info in various bonus materials like that above. Other things you can kind of guess based on their circus rolee, powers and traights, as well as which of the inners they parallel.

So the following is guess work for them based on on their parallels, circus abilities, colors and what the Roman gods represent would be can be.

Ceres is the flower magician so you can say she'd have plant based powers which does match how the inner guardians abilities were partially inspired by wuxing elements. Her element would be wood and possibly earth. It also matches what Ceres was the goddess of. She was God of crops and grain, as well as motherly relationships and fertility. So this also helps show her as a mirror of Venus in that it can be a form of love. Shes Leader of the group. If venus looks like serenity to serve as a body double then that can possible applied to Ceres, which would explain whey her main color is pink. Both in hair and her sailor suit. The yellow ribbons can be seen as influence from her parallel with minako. Interesting that they both wear ribbons in their hair.

Ceres was supposed to talk very aristocraticly and be kind of stuck up. The note above says she thinks highly of herself which does match her behavior in super s. Like when she targeted the painter lol

Vesta would be fire. Which makes sense, one of the things her patron goddess is god of is the hearth (fireplace). She parallels mars. So her attacks could maybe also be fire animals, like how mars had snake fire. Doing that could match her role as the animal tamer. She's the youngest. Also God of virginity, home and family. The virginity influence would also match sailor mars and how she took a vow of chastity.

Juno is trickier. She's the third oldest and her goddess is the protector and special counselor of the state. She was equated to Hera, queen of the gods in Greek mythology. A consort of Jupiter, so there's a parallel with Sailor Jupiter there. Has warlike aspects and is a godess of marriage. Juno as a character is very tomboy like and the acrobat of the group so that also helps draw a parallel to Mako. With her goddess being Jupiter's wife you could argue that she could have lightning powers like sailor jupiter. If we stick to wuxang maybe metal could be her element and metal clattracts lightning so it works kind of.

Then there is Pallas. She is the second oldest but most immature. Counterpart to mercury and the tactician of the team. So we could associate her with the wuxang element of water like mercury. She's also the ball rider so balls of water could work as an initial attack, maybe like Mercury's bubble spray in the og anime. The og anime also showed her having some keen insight in a few scenes like when they worked with the guardians to help set up that event. Now their are 2 Pallas in Greek mythology. One a titan and the other is an epithat for Athena. We'll go with Athena cause that would tie her to wisdom, strategic warfare and handicraft. Which would suit her as she is supposedly a strategist like mercury and was shown enjoy various things like dolls. The notes above say she is kind of stupid, but that could really just be her immaturity. Plus the notes above are more about their circus versions, which were corrupted by Nehelenia, so it's possible she magnified their nore negative traights.

I think it's worth considering their anime portrayal as part of their character. Takeuchi was involved with the 90s anime despite its many liberties, and the 90s anime does build on and flesh out a lot of concepts. So if it doesn't directly contrast something from the manga, I think it's OK to contemplate how things like the quartet's characterization can fit into their manga cointerparts.

[natasha-in-space]

Hey i saw you reblogging a sailor moon post and i was thinking which sailor moon characters would mysme characters would be

The only ones i am 100% assured off are Usagi (Sailor moon) is none other than yoosung. Sailor Venus is Zen, Sailor Mercury is jaehee.

What is your take on this

Ohhh, honestly, it's been a while since I actually dabbled into the Sailor Moon universe, so I'm pretty rusty, all things considered! But I did talk about a similar topic with a friend once. More precisely, who the mm gang would choose as their favorite character. This turned into a kind of mix-up between who I think their favorite would be, and who I actively associate with them. So, these are just my silly thoughts! Some are more deep than others.

Yoosung - Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino

I have to agree with you there: Usagi and Yoosung are definitely a very good match. I actually headcanon Yoosung as a huge fan of Sailor Moon franchise in mm universe! Particularly because he relates to Usagi so much, with her being the main character. He may or may not have had a fictional crush on her... but that's a secret (Seven definitely knows). These two are both cheery and bright spirits with big dreams. Their individual journeys involve self-improvement and maturity. He definitely cried more than once at her romance with Tuxedo Mask... The start of his romantic nature.

Zen - Sailor Mars/Rei Hino

You'll be surprised who I put Sailor Venus with! But, as for Zen, I love putting him up with more fiery and fierce characters. I always associate him with fire, honestly. Zen and Rei are both self-sufficient and resourceful in their own ways. And while Zen is definitely not as spunky or sassy as Rei, he more than compensates for it when you put him in a chatroom with Jumin. They both share a very strong sense of justice as well. Zen will not hesitate to say it how it is, or voice his frustrations in the face of unfair wrongdoings. They are also fiercely protective of their loved ones, which is definitely a very important quirk of Zen's. Overall, they share similar vibes, and I think they would appreciate each other for their individual strengths.

Jaehee - Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno

And yes! I am in agreement that Jaehee and Ami are a perfect match. Personally, Ami was my favorite 'cause I share so many similarities to her in terms of how I behave with other people, so I love that girl to bits and pieces. The obvious 'logical smart friend' parallels aside, there is also a similarity to their personal growth throughout their journeys. Learning to believe in themselves, be confident in their personal strengths, and finding internal growth through meaningful relationships with people who truly care about you is something they both learn. I think that's really sweet.

Jumin - Sailor Neptune/Michiru Kaioh

Now, it is kind of funny how I put the more creative Michiru next to Jumin, and not Jihyun. But, hear me out. Michiru is frequently depicted as a figure of elegance and sophistication. Kind of similar to how Jumin is always followed by an aura of refined and luxurious charm. I also always picture Jumin as a very elegant and attractive man when it comes to meeting him in person. I'd say, he is actually right next to Zen when it comes to stealing your breath away with just looks alone. His alluring way of holding himself is what really draws you in to him. Jumin is also much more sensitive than people give him credit for. I just can't help but put Michiru's water powers next to his deep care for those he holds dear to his heart. They are both stoic, but loving souls. Stern but righteous. When faced with conflict, they will do the right thing.

Saeyoung - Sailor Uranus/Haruka Tenoh

Listen. They may not share much in terms of their behavior: with Haruka being on a more cool and mature side, while Saeyoung is notorious for his love for mischief, but... First of all, they both share a love for cars. Specifically, race cars. It's likely that they would find a common ground on that. Especially with how nerdy Saeyoung is with his interests. Not many share his love for speed and his lovely babies! On a deeper level, they do also share a similar undying loyalty to their loved ones. Saeyoung with Saeran, and Haruka with Sailor Neptune. Plus, Saeyoung is more than capable of remaining cool and determined in the face of danger. There is also the whole 'protecting the world from evil' aspect, and Saeyoung wanting to be seen as a defender of justice, but I digress.

Jihyun - Sailor Star Healer/Yaten Kou

Honestly, the reason behind this is mostly Taiki's love for classical music and her talent as a pianist. I also really like putting her thoughtfulness and reservedness next to Jihyun's more emotional and reckless nature. I just feel like they'd make a very interesting pair with a relatively balanced dynamic. Jihyun needs someone who will tell him upfront when he's getting lost in his mind or acting foolishly. Taiki is a character who is both loyal and selfless, and she is willing to put herself in danger to protect her friends. That's a sentiment they definitely share.

Saeran - Sailor Pluto/Setsuna Meioh

There's just something about mysterious characters with tragic backstories, isn't there? This choice is biased because Setsuna is my second favorite, honestly. She doesn't get much screen time, but she left a huge impact on me regardless. There is a tragic sense of duty to her, that I can't help but link to Saeran's invisible chains of responsibility to his Savior and Magenta. The circumstances are very different, no doubt. But the weight of their duties is weighing heavily on their shoulders in a similar way. The willingness Setsuna has to sacrifice herself is a trait that I can also trace back to Saeran. If we hadn't stopped him, he would have sacrificed himself for us with a sad and reserved smile on his face. And that thought always hurts me to think about.

Rika - Sailor Venus/Minako Aino

This is honestly more of a biased choice, but I'll try to explain it somewhat logically, hehe. They do share a similar sense of mystery around themselves, until we get to properly see them as a thorough and rounded character. Minako and Rika are both very cheerful and bubbly people on the outside. A sort of 'sunshine' of the group. But, much like Rika, Minako has so much more than just her bubbly smiles and happy-go-lucky attitude. They both have rather ambiguous dreams, with Minako wanting to become an idol, and Rika aspiring to help as many people as she can. They both have a profound sense of responsibility in some way or another. If we're talking about Rika before the whole Mint Eye nightmare, I'd like to think that she and Minako would become great friends.

[giocsev]

how about 2, 4, 12 for maraich, and 7, 8, 22 for zoisite, if it’s alright to ask for multiple characters?

Yes! Who’s going to stop me from talking about multiple faves? 😁

Maraich

2. Favorite canon thing about this character?

That he expresses his displeasure with Bancoran’s behaviour very directly, like by throwing knives, which he totally deserves! 😂 I also love the Prince Maraich episode where he’s picked up on Bancoran’s eye seduction technique and uses it himself for the mission. Bancoran would be so proud.

4. If you could put this character in any other media, be it a book, a movie, anything, what would you put them in?

I guess it would be cheating if I said Sailor Moon, so how about…Austin Powers! I don’t particularly like that series, but it could be fun to see how Maraich’s style of vintage absurdism fits, or doesn’t.

12. What's a headcanon you have for this character?

He would love to try Bancoran’s style and dye his hair black, just hasn’t done it yet because it would be a pain to go back to blond if he doesn’t like the black.

Zoisite

7. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you like?

Play with gender headcanons, dress him up in outfits over a wide range of gender presentation (getting him out of that unflattering grey uniform), exploring trans and nonbinary headcanons.

8. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you despise?

“Despise” might be too harsh, but I’m so tired of the discourse about Zoisite’s age in the Materials Collection and nitpicking if you’re still “allowed” to ship KunZoi because Materials exists. Materials is a concept art book, not absolute canon, and we don’t have to collectively agree on Zoisite’s age. In all fairness, I will say most of the fandom does understand this and accepts different Zoisite age headcanons.

22. If you're a fic reader, what's something you like in fics when it comes to ths character? Something you don't like?

I love seeing Zoisite interact with the other Shitennou and seeing more insight into his different relationships with them, especially with Jadeite, since we got nothing in canon.

I don’t like to see Zoisite/Mercury in any form, that ship makes me physically ill. Friendship is fine, I’ve read some fics I loved with that element, but I don’t understand how they parallel each other on their teams and I’m happier if fics in the 90s anime verse ignore any Senshi and Shitennou relationships. (Although I am reading Rubies in Zoisite, because I’ve seen several of your posts saying how amazing it is, and I’ll take whatever is coming because wow, yes, it’s amazing!)

[hellmartyr]

𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐄 and supple work jeans, eddie munson plodded from one end of his uncle’s humble yard to the other. it’d been his intention to move the corrugated metal scrap into the shade before the summer fumes got bad enough to melt skin from bone. and in forest hills, a community of squat metal homesteads and run-down heaps, mercury bubbled fast. but he’d underestimated how long his chore would take and how vicious the summertide. the bowels of mount doom replaced the crispy lawns of the trailer park before the stroke of noon. eddie persisted even as calloused palms ruddied from the entrenched heat that left the skin tight and itchy.

      wayne mumbled about needing to move the gifted heap since an old acquaintance dropped it off late yesterday evening. on his day off, wayne said, he’d get the unwieldy sheets out of the elements and out of the way till he was ready to purpose them. the older munson made it a point to warn his nephew off. didn’t want him handling shit caked in rust and whatever else hitched a ride from the scrapyard.

      well, that day off was supposed to be today, yet wayne munson wasn’t home like he should be. a coworker needed the day. his daughter had an important appointment at a big hospital in indianapolis and his wife convinced him not to miss this one last minute. the man needed his shift over. wayne obliged. aside from the obvious reason, there was no saying no to ot.

      free of obligations, eddie took it upon himself to give his uncle a reason to prolong his exhale once he got home and discovered there was no excuse for him not to get some damn shut-eye.

      by the time eddie was done, hair stuck like cling wrap to cheeks redder than a rich man’s roses. his legs felt raw; sore muscles with the added bonus of denim burn. but it was worth it. no complaints as he sheltered in the stagnant air. degraded insulation meant there was no reprieve from the heat, but the cold cans of beer in the fridge offered a nullifying substitute. through his headphones eddie was giving the empty trailer a free concert as he floated to the nearest chair. he imagined the hiss of air as he de-tabbed a miller already sweating. clutching the can with both hands did little to combat the fiery stiffness.

      a sound so indiscernible it was more a tickle on the brain stem. ed lifted half of his headphones, straining against the dulcet roars of neil turbin. no distinctions, no auditory details, yet eddie’s mind conjured a set of four wheels crushing uneven parallels through their poor man’s impression of a lawn. the muffled wham of a door confirmed his suspicions.

      panic spun out through the circuit of his veins. there was no way it was wayne. cops. with old hop-cop dead, powell would want to establish his authority amongst the town’s usual suspects. eddie was a low profile, but that was probably tantalising fodder for a new chief. eddie ripped off the rest of his headphones, abandoning them on the table as he tried to remember where he’d hidden his stock.

      snapping his fingers, he skidded towards his room, barely making it into the stubby hall when the expected knock made him jump. too timid to be anyone with authority yet his heart pummeled itself against the top of his chest before ricocheting back into its cavity. profanity that’d make a sailor clutch his pearls caught against the back of eddie’s teeth as he clipped to the wall. there was no way he had time to check without arousing suspicion. and if the police were here, bastards probably had a warrant.

      someone snitched. some fucker snitched and — the silhouette bobbing outside the door didn’t bear a striking resemblance to ranger smith. it was more . . . coiffed. sort of.

      eddie hesitated, chewing on his lower lip as shuffled forward. squinting, the young man made out the familiar face of one mister silver spoon ( silver scoop until very recently ) through the gauzy curtains. anxiety flopped like a dead fish, oozing away with a relieved scoff. confidence replaced the lip-picking. a haughty grin plastered with sweat on a sticky face, ready to chum the humidity with some smartass remark. eddie opened the door — and went rigid with shock.

      the metalhead’s grin dropped to the floor. harrington looked like a textbook photograph of a pow. ❝ holy shit, ❞ the words happened faster than the thoughts. eddie’s brain was shooting blanks as his roved over every stamp of dried blood. a hand slid up the doorframe, keeping the young man balanced.

      a flock of ink bats melted into shadow as ed folded his arms over his narrow chest. he propped himself against the frame, clearing his throat as he made no attempt to hide that there were questions brewing under his tongue. ❝ rough night? ❞

ㅤThe sun was blisteringly hot, and even in the shade, it felt like the air itself was trying to cook him just for breathing it. The summer had hit hard, and normally that would have been a fantastic excuse to have pool parties at his house with his parents gone, as usual, or to hit the community pool just for the occasional social call, but Steve found himself crawling out his front door, squinting against the light in his eyes and sliding his Ray Bans on in a desperate attempt for some relief. His head was throbbing, and this was probably a stupid idea, but aspirin wasn't cutting it and his sleep had been shit.

ㅤHe slid into the driver's side of the BMW gingerly, giving his abused ribs a whispered hiss that might have passed as an apology if he was the sort to treat himself as gently as others, which he wasn't. He got the door shut, sat for a minute trying to decide if this was actually worth the heat, and rolled the windows down before he pulled out in the direction of Forest Hills.

ㅤIt wasn't a long drive - nothing in Hawkins was really a long drive - but the headache tearing through his skull certainly made it seem a lot longer, like everything was moving slower. That was okay because everything had moved way too fast recently and he could do with a little slow, but it was the type of slowness that made him feel sluggish and out of touch. If something happened, would he be fast enough to deal with it? Of course, nothing was going to happen. The gate was closed (again, for now) and the site was crawling with government agents and military, he was sure, because they wouldn't take the Russian presence lightly. He was in the aftermath now, the come-down period where he could fall apart a little before he had to pick himself back up.

ㅤPulling into Eddie "The Freak" Munson's drive was no big production. The lawn, as it were, wasn't much of one and looked like it had been abused for parking far too often, not to mention how dry it was with the heat, the sun mercilessly roasting it and lack of rain recently. How it could be as humid as it was without rain, he wasn't sure, but he was half-regretting the long-sleeved tee he was wearing with his shorts to cover up the worst of the non-facial injuries he'd taken. There wasn't much to be done for the abuse to his face or the bruise on his neck from whatever they'd injected him with, but the bruising and abrasions on his arms and wrists from being strapped down and beat on were more easily hidden. His knees were scraped and cut and there were probably marks on his legs, but he just wasn't dealing with long pants, as well, and who really cared what his knees looked like? At worst, someone might notice that his usually nice white nikes were trashed and filthy, but he really didn't think Munson, of all people, really cared.

ㅤHe wasn't sure anyone really cared all that much, but his parents had drilled the 'appearances' thing into him since he was little, so it was hard to shake. At least his hair was clean, even if he hadn't put much into it and it was more voluminous than he'd have liked. Maybe it would draw attention away from his busted lip.

ㅤThere was an effort not to flick his tongue out to poke at the sore, healing wound, which obviously failed and made him wince a little, but he used that to propel himself up and out of the car to the front door, where he knocked a little hesitantly. The van was there, so he assumed Munson was, but he had no clue what the guy's schedule was, especially in the summer. At least the trailer offered a little shade, which was relief even with the sunglasses in play.

@hellmartyr coming in with his fix, he hopes.

[fuzzychildchopshop]

Parallel Sailor Mercury by animequeen20012003

[nono-hana]

A Next Generation Sailor Moon OC team that I designed a while back. ❤ Primarily based on the manga and musicals, with some slight anime influence. I wanted them to be more cutesy/bright to reflect the Parallel Sailor Moon manga and satisfy my PreCure obsession.

Kousagi already exists in the Parallel Sailor Moon manga, but I gave her a slightly different design for this AU. Also wanted to give her better friends, so that’s why she’s the leader of this team.

Left to Right: Sailor Adrestia  (Minako x Rei) Sailor Mercury  (Mizuno Ami and Zoisite) Sailor Selene  (The second daughter of Tsukino Usagi and Chiba Mamoru) Sailor Jupiter  (The daughter of Kino Makoto and Asanuma Ittou) Sailor Saturn  (The daughter of Tomoe Hotaru and Peruru/Perle) Their full info can be found on my dA post here:

https://www.deviantart.com/zdkay/art/Parallel-Sailor-Moon-Redux-905389742

[silvermoon424]

[drops-of-moonlights]

Hello! Thank you for answering my earlier question! I love the attacks for Sailor Sun and how they parallel Sailor Moon's themes of healing and light. Is Dark Brocken Sceptre meant to be Brocken or Broken? I thought the throughline of jewels and stuff like mantles, (land)slides, and eruptions were really cool! Thank you for answering and have a great day!

it's Brocken, after the Brocken Specter effect! my concept of Sailor Earth, based on her origins as Mio, keeps some of that darkness-aligned power and this is how it manifests! This also comes directly from ReStart, where during the Fiore arc I need to get to posting the timeline for that one too damn the Inners (as she's one of them here) get weather-related spells. (for curiosity's sake, they are Blue Blizzard for Mercury, Red Firestorm for Mars, Green Thunderbolt for Jupiter, and Golden Parhelion for Venus, and Silver Moonbow for Moon)

[landofanimes]

Manga illustration reference in Sailor Moon - Kaguya-hime no Koibito (2021)

[goldenharmony]

Transformation in Mid-Air Before Landing in Water 

Miraculous Ladybug / Sailor Moon Crystal

[master-ray5]

■✿♥

Let’s review some of the Headcannons I’ve used with my Senshi/Shitensou series or elements I hope to use in the future: 

Bedroom/house/living quarters headcanon

Crystal Tokyo happened with everyone living in separate wings of the palace. 

Beforehand, Mamoru and Usagi bought a home, preparing for Chibi-Usa even if they didn’t become King and Queen. 

Jadeite worked at the Hikawa shrine attempting to show Rei he has changed. 

Nephrite and Makoto lived together saving for her to buy her bakery. 

Ami continued to live at the apartment she shared with her mom, eventually moving in with Zoisite when they got married. 

Minako, although she briefly shared an apartment with Usagi, usually spent most of her time at Kunzite’s place. 

Luna does her best to stay with Usagi and Mamoru by having them work out a hand gesture system to the cat now she should make herself scarce. 

Sex headcanon

Mars & Jadeite: Rei and Jadeite often appear to be in a loveless marriage by people who don’t know them. This is because they share so much passion for each other, it takes very little physical affection for them to end up in bed together. (I used this in Captured Spy)

Jupiter & Nephrite: As I said in @sailorheadcanons post: Makoto and Nephrite enjoy being very aggressive during their love making usually resulting in collateral damage. They have destroyed 8 beds, numerous lamps and vases, and a poor roomba that was in the wrong place at the wrong time. (really need to use this one in the future)

Mercury & Zoisite: Despite when many think, Ami is one of the first to become physical when she reunites with her Shitensou lover. This happens in many reincarnations as Ami finds it difficult to articulate her feelings for her beloved. (Kinda used this in The Healing Properties of Mercury). 

Venus & Kunzite: Are switches who work to explore each other’s fetishes extensively. Kunzite especially is down to try anything as he has a slight worry Minako would find someone else if he refused. Minako is well aware this is the one area of his life Kunzite lacks confidence and does her best to be reassuring he’s all she needs. (I haven’t explored this as much as I wanted but I have so many Kunzite/Minako series right now I won’t explore it for a while). 

Endymion and Serenity: I explore this extensively in my “Royal Affairs” series.  

Luna and Artemis: Luna is actually well aware of how she treats Artemis and flirts with handsome men like Yaten intentionally. Once she found out how animalistic he got when he was jealous, Luna couldn’t help herself. (This was actually going to the sixth entry in the “After the Cauldron” series but when I got a low reception to that Andrea Hui)

Family headcanon

The Sailor Amazons are reborn as the children of the Senshi and Shitensou, giving them the opportunity to come from loving families as they grow up to eventually be Chibi-Usa’s guardians. The second batch of children are Kousagi and the girls shown in Sailor Moon: Parallel Moon (who I renamed as just calling them Junior after their mothers seemed lame).