Five Lessons I Learned from Sailor Moon R: The Movie

[divider type=”space_thin”]It’s a glorious time for Sailor Moon fans: This month, Viz Media and Eleven Arts are presenting Sailor Moon R: The Movie at more than 300 theaters across the U.S. The film, which was originally released in 1993, is having its first theatrical debut, with a great brand-new dub, so fans can see Usagi and friends save the world on the big screen. In honor of the theatrical premiere of Sailor Moon R: The Movie, here’s my list of important lessons I learned from Sailor Moon R.[title type=”h2″]Anyone (and Everyone) Can Be a Cock-Block[/title]Fans of the series know that Usagi has always been weirdly insecure about her relationship with Mamoru, despite the fact that we know—and she knows, and he knows—that they are pretty much already married because they had the whole Romeo-and-Juliet plot line happen while they lived in Crystal Tokyo, and not to mention the fact that they have a goddamn child together. OK, so I suppose anyone can have insecurities no matter what their relationship situation is, but it’s always sweet to watch Usagi and Mamoru have their romantic moments where they come across as secure and comfortable in their relationship, and wholeheartedly committed to each other. Right in the beginning of Sailor Moon R, Usagi, Mamoru and the scouts are off on an outing to a botanical garden, where, in a private moment in the greenhouse, Usagi decides to put the moves on Mamoru. You’d think your own daughter, whose very existence is the result of your …