The epitome of the magical girl genre, Sailor Moon places an emphasis on self-care, healthy support structures, and strong friendships in a way that feels empowering rather than preaching.
Whether she’s fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight, never running from a real fight, or eating her body weight in snacks, the one called Sailor Moon will turn that frown upside-down. As I’ve mentioned many times before, Sailor Moon was my introduction into the wider world of anime and remains as poignant and powerful as it was when my cousin Jennifer first popped in a mysterious VHS so many years ago. The epitome of the magical girl genre, Sailor Moon places an emphasis on self-care, healthy support structures, and strong friendships in a way that feels empowering rather than preaching. While it doesn’t shy away from challenging its protagonists and putting them through the ringer, the series always brings you back to a beacon of light shining in the darkness, which we could all use right about now. ( Viz)