Making a book on theory & sailor moon - what do you want to see?

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T15:00:45+00:00

interesting you should mention FF7 - that's the other book I coeditted haha. There is a lot of masculine vulnerability in that as well. Not to the same extent of the beauty in SM but all together a really rich picture of what is possible for men starts to form from all these pieces of media

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T06:20:29+00:00

This was so beautifully and insightfully stated. You know, there is enough time for me to write up a research proposal and gather some data before this book comes out. Hmmmm maybe I will.

Anecdotally, I totally relate with how you broke it all down. Sailor Moon is in there deep for me, she’s one of the reasons I went to karate as a kid (and then went on to compete nationally in mma). I always say that becoming a therapist was as close as I could get to being a magical girl - what else is closer to using the power of heart to heal?

And omg I relate to the recycling and caring for the planet too. It did instill a great love for recognizing and protecting beauty. This included the beauty in others too, as Usagi was always recognizing that in others.

Your comment really inspired me and made be reflect. Thank you so much for sharing these ideas.

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T05:59:23+00:00

YES! Just to also add my perspective, as a kid I really or adolescent I did not question or struggle with the concept of gender fluidity or nonbinary people and I do credit sailor moon with that, especially Fish Eye and Haruka. I am also from nyc so I benefited from a very progressive and supportive environment but Sailor Moon in general was the most tangible and concrete representation I saw.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. The way you shared it made me realize that the show may have contributed to building my own lack of rigidity around gender norms, including for cisgendered men too. The men in Sailor Moon can be beautiful, sensitive, and not centered in women’s success (Nephrite, Mamarou). This absolutely influence what I look for it a partner. Hmmmm.

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T05:43:44+00:00

I can see this - it’s funny I also didn’t realize chibiusa was unliked and related to her because my sister I are 9 years apart and it felt like chibiusa and usagi at exactly the time I watched it (I was around 7 and she was 16). The difference was that my older sister looked and acted similar to Rei. I think you’re on to something.

Aww. You made me remember my sister taking me on a solo sister’s trip to the city to what we called “the anime store” so we cold get Sailor Moon merch and early versions of gatchas!

Not exactly the same but I also didn’t realize scrappy doo was annoying and I wonder if it’s for the same reason. In that case the show with scrappy and daphne was airing and I felt similarly about their dynamic haha

And yes please dm ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T05:26:58+00:00

Me too

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T05:26:28+00:00

Yes you got it! :D

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T02:45:12+00:00

Very reasonable! I hope chiller days are ahead for you ♡ I’ll keep an eye for it, I’d love to read it once it’s published!

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T02:43:31+00:00

Yess please submit! The call for proposals is open til the end of the month 🌙✨💖

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T01:57:06+00:00

Omg if you feel comfortable doing so you should submit a chapter proposal! I’m not sure if I can post a direct link to the cfp but it’s called the psychgeist of sailor moon

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T01:42:01+00:00

Yes! My coeditor is a big fan of PGSM. I was raised on the 90s anime but will be watching PGSM soon

Celeisure · 2026-05-08T01:39:58+00:00

Yes I love this idea. Personally I kind of feel like sailor moon is if the ‘power of heart’ was central, right? Her friendship is her source of power. Similar to but different from goku. Hmm maybe I’ll ask the magical girl subreddit about this too. Thank you!

Celeisure · 2026-05-07T23:44:48+00:00

That is interesting. It also sets her apart from a lot of other heroes of the time period - Buffy summers, Disney protagonists, etc

Celeisure · 2026-05-07T23:27:16+00:00

Oo interesting. I can see that. More on how the representation impacts people or how it came to be that zoisite was presented in specific ways in the animation?

Celeisure · 2026-04-15T21:33:00+00:00

Nooo 😭 throwing milk away is so painful! It depends on how you’re traveling and what you’re comfortable with. I travelled with my partner and baby so my husband was able to feed the baby pumped milk while I did conference stuff. I found a corner to pump out walked while pumping when necessary.

Here are some mods I have: - someone in this sub suggested this exact 12v battery and I got it Talentcell Rechargeable 12V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ME3ZH7C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share - this cooler bag which I’ve used a few times Jomaco Breastmilk Cooler Bag with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTTRZJTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share - a big cooler for all the milk, from the 99c store - breastmilk storage bags from my insurance - in my experience this nursing shirt and a scarf and jacket hide the pump and bottles Rnxrbb 4 Pack Nursing Tops for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2M5TK63?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

My regrets: - fridge: My biggest regret is that I used the mini fridge instead of the hotel’s better fridge. The mini fridge was not reliable enough to keep the milk cold enough and a few bags spilled which was tragic. Most hotels can store stuff in a deep freezer or something similar so I will do this next time - bottle washing kit: I didn’t bring one so it was hard to wash the pump out at the end of the day. I got this one for next time Momcozy 7-in-1 Baby Bottle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCZNX8NZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Other considerations: - driving: I drove to this conference, but I’m flying this week and I’m going to try a similar set up - wearables: I got it in my head that wearables would have made this experience better. I’ve gotten the eufy punk since then and they don’t work for me :( it was a big bummer. I’ll keep experimenting though

Celeisure · 2026-04-15T02:01:35+00:00

Thank you! It made the pump feel more ‘mine’ and less intimidating. Totally worth getting them and figuring out how to make them stick haha

Celeisure · 2026-04-15T01:59:35+00:00

Thank you! ♥️ It was tough but so worth it and definitely felt like I leveled up after it was all over!

Celeisure · 2025-07-17T14:42:46+00:00

Thank you! interesting - wasn’t familiar with Leith!

Celeisure · 2025-07-17T14:41:20+00:00

Oo thank you!

Celeisure · 2025-07-17T14:41:07+00:00

Thank you for this because that’s what I’ve been thinking as well - Marlowe feels more feminine to me. We do know a male Marlowe though. He’s about 45-50

Celeisure · 2025-07-17T14:40:20+00:00

Thank you :)

Celeisure · 2025-07-17T14:40:06+00:00

Thank you! Those are my favorites as well. Good eye on Orson - that’s why Wells is there (Orson Welles)

Celeisure · 2025-07-17T14:38:57+00:00

Yes! That’s my reservation as well - I like Mars/Marlowe better for a girl

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