#usagi x seiya

[yaoybqs]

sea of stars

[erbezdiez]

out of reach

(inspired by this trend on twitter)

[usagi-kou]

Art by mxndana on Instagram

[master-ray5]

My Response To “Why I love the Toxic Romance of Sailor Moon”

I came across this video online: 

My short response: I disagree. 

My long response: Buckle UP

     It should be noted the video isn’t presenting the argument for just the 90s aspect of the Usagi x Mamoru relationship but is lumping Crystal and the Manga into the argument and insisting it's a toxic romance. The creator of this video breaks down their argument into pointing out three different aspects of the Usagi X Mamoru relationship: 

The age gap and the power dynamic is causes

The lack of choice in the relationship 

How Seiya offers Usagi choice

     Let’s tackle all three of the points and see where the argument breaks down. First off the age gap…sigh…

The Age Gap

     At this point I’m sick of even going into this aspect of the argument. Frankly over the years it comes off as far too personal for many individuals and they can’t separate these feelings when they enter into fiction. If you can’t get over the aspect Usagi is dating an older (4-5 years) man and are uncomfortable with the power dynamic this presents in a relationship then this isn’t the show for you. 

     Still, can people stop acting like it's a huge age gap? This isn’t like the age gap that comes like Bunny Drops (that series really took a turn later in the manga) so can we all stop acting like Mamoru is riding around in a van offering Usagi candy? Moving on…

The Lack of Choice in the Relationship

     The video argues even if you look past the reincarnation element of the Mamoru x Usagi relationship, the introduction of Crystal Tokyo and them becoming King and Queen causes the relationship to become toxic. With this expectation to reach this status, the two are pressured to stay together whether they are ideal for each other or not. This lack of choice is described by the video as being toxic. 

     While the aspects of destiny are prevalent in Sailor Moon, it is important to distinguish the difference between fate and destiny. Fate are the events that will happen when someone doesn't take responsibility. Destiny is what can be achieved through growth and one's own actions. Usagi and Mamoru are shown to be willing to fight for their goals and each other. Usagi wants to be a bride. She wants to be Mamoru’s bride. Mamoru wants to have a family with Usagi so he never feels alone like he did when he was a kid (the movie Sailor Moon R: Promise of the Rose shows this in detail). They support and nurture each other and fight against the forces of evil in the process. 

     It should be noted despite knowing their destiny they still have moments where they need a reminder they need to keep fighting. Usagi has to be reminded at the end of Sailor Moon R to continue the fight. She is reminded of her need to step up by talking with Naru who has no idea she is Sailor Moon.  

      This doesn't just apply to Usagi. Mamoru, upon seeing Usagi with Haruka, feels jealous and is shown to be depressed by it. Only by working together on a project not related to fighting evil but something as simple as helping Chibi Usa with an assignment are they able to reconnect. 

     Also the future they are shown isn't terrible or apocalyptic. The two are shown to be happy, have achieved peace, and are still in love. Why wouldn't they work to achieve it?

The Illusion of Choice With Seiya

     A recent argument I see a lot of Seiya x Usagi fans using is “Seiya offers Usagi choice. Something Mamoru never did.” While it can be argued Seiya is offering Usagi a choice, it is not necessarily a good choice. Look at the hard facts of Seiya’s mission: they are dedicated to Princess Kakyuu and planned on leaving the planet as soon as they found her. Under these aspects, the choices Seiya is offering are not in Usagi’s favor.

At best, Seiya is offering Usagi to leave the planet so they can be together, meaning Usagi would have to give up all her friends and family just so she could be together with Seiya. At worst, Seiya is asking Usagi to engage in a long distant relationship to be together. Considering how critical Seiya was about Usagi engaging in a long distance relationship with someone who was supposed to be on the same planet, the idea of even suggesting such a thing to Usagi makes Seiya a hypocrite. 

In conclusion:

Here are a few examples of ACTUAL toxic relationships in anime: 

Gundam Seed: When Fllay uses sex to keep Kira focused on fighting the enemy forces to exact her revenge. 

Death Note: Light Yagami intentionally manipulates Misa’s feelings to use her as a tool to exact his plan for bringing his version of justice to the world. 

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Akio romancing and bedding Utena for his own purposes while at the same time sexually abusing his sister Anthy.  

Fruits Basket: Shigure slept with Ren (Akito's mother) as revenge for Akito sleeping with Kureno.

These are Toxic relationships where people are legitimately being hurt by being a part of it. Though the future Usagi and Mamoru witness is imposing, their interactions are actually supportive in nature. In summary, I don't agree with this video and continue to express that Usagi and Mamoru have a relationship others can and should ascribe to obtain.

[senshi-moon-empire]

[monimezu]

For @sailormoonrarepairweek

Day 5 - theme: birth

[sailor-moon-rei]

by  口

art republished with artist’s permission

[taylorlynn-art]

🍿 Movie night 💕

Digital ✍🏻 09/21/2022

What are they watching? 👀 Tell me in the comments! (Make it funny! 😅🙏)

⭐️ 🌙

I’ve been sick for the past week and a half 🤒 Drew them watching movies because that’s all I’ve had the energy for too. 😴

And for some reason I gave Seiya my pajamas 🤷‍♀️ The star pattern suits her, I think ✨

[chemicalfairyx]

Seiusa Week 2023 🌙💕🌠

So sorry for the delay. I hope I didn't lose any interested authors in the long time I took to post again about this topic. Things got hectic but here I am :)

📅When is it going to take place?

A month from now! From October 15th to October 21st

✨Prompts per day: 1. Temptation 2. Confessions 3. Stardom 4. Jealousy 5. Unbreakable bond 6. Cosmos 7. Free 🤔How can I participate? a. Fanfictions and fanarts will be accepted 💃 b. You can post in whatever platform suits you better. I will be creating a collection in AO3 for the event. c. I'll be reblogging everything with the Seiusa Week 2023 tag here on tumblr, you can use the same tag on Wattpad and AO3. #SeiusaWeek2023 d. There is a prompt for each day but don't worry if you get behind, you can post whenever you can. e. AU accepted. Different timelines, past, present, future accepted. Any identity also accepted (e.g. Moon/Fighter, Neo Queen/Fighter, etc etc) f. Any further questions, ask away!

Hope we can get amazing pieces of work for our otp 🌙💕🌠

[sorakazeno]

Seiya and Usagi Art

Art by @monimezu. The serene expressions on their faces!!!

Not from a scene in Chaos Theory... but I am getting some ideas!!

Super inspired!!! Time to get back to editing and writing.

[karinamorenoart]

🚨Upcoming Kickstarter alert! 🚨 These are the designs for my second sapphic enamel pin series! There will be a fifth one, but that one will be a poll when we get to that tier 👀 I’m still setting everything up, so keep an eye out for a launch date!

[yaoybqs]

candy crush

[erbezdiez]

everyone has a shining star inside of them ⭐

[usagi-kou]

Art by natalyidpa on Instagram

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[master-ray5]

The Audacity

Something I never can stand in the Usagi/Seiya shipper fics is the idea: "How dare Mamoru go to America and cause Usagi to experience loneliness?"

I'm just here like: Mamoru is an orphan! He experienced 10 years of loneliness with only dreams to give him hope he would eventually find someone to love him. Meanwhile, Usagi experiences being lonely for a few months (partly her own responsiblity becasue she didn't tell anyone how she hadn't heard from Mamoru and was incredible lonely becasue of it) with friends and family around and everyone is willing to come to her defense.

Seriously, leave the poor guy alone.