Thoughts on Sailormars
Hmmm...
I was an instant Sailormars fan. The day she appeared in the anime, she was already bold and headstrong, with Usagi admiring her and Luna thinking she could be the princess. She sensed evil, faced Jadeite alone, calmed worried Usagi, and singlehandedly destroyed the youma with fire. At one time, I considered Sailorvenus, but I admired the fire senshi's attacks more. She was also the only one at first who dared challenge Usagi herself.
I have to admit that there were times I was dismayed by her. Especially during the first season where she pinched Ami and quarreled with Usagi. I also didn't like the idea where she had a crush on Mamoru. Mamoru is rather stuffy. In addition, she had Yuuichirou who is more handsome and richer than Mamoru, (Look at the close-ups of him!) if only he could be less energetic. She did get over Mamoru, immediately at the second season and at season Super S, she told Usagi to have him since she doesn't like him.
But Hino Rei's true attitude would unfold.
She would still mock Usagi, but be there for her in the hardest times.
The princess of Mars is definitely beautiful! It seems that she has the smallest violet eyes of all the Inner senshi. Her poses are so good because she always has that confident expression. And the way her dark hair sways in the wind only makes her prettier.
Actually, she's more different in the manga. She's has the character like an Outer senshi where she's very serious. (Few funny faces and sweatdrops!) In the manga, she's more reserved and sophisticated. Takeuchi Naoko-san noted in one of her commentaries that she created Rei as a really beautiful girl. Usagi and Jadeite also admired her beauty from the very first day they saw her. And she's known to be chased by many men!
Except that, Hino Rei doesn't have any interest in men despite her many admirers.
But I actually like the ironies she possess in both anime and manga. She's somewhat like an ice queen who possessed the power of fire! (And still warm with her friends.) She has many admirers (giving her roses and gifts!) but she doesn't like men! It's not boring this way!
I do understand the many misconceptions about her. Almost all Sailormars pages try to explain the simple truths! People can take it whatever they like!
But actually, that snobbish and fiery character along with that casual hair toss made me like her all the more!
I guess Hino Rei really stands out enough to have a good number of fans...and even detractors.
A lot of us can have different thoughts on our favorite senshi, most of them based on how we actually relate in real life. All the senshi have their own unique appeal which makes them all great!
But to me, the talented and beautiful princess of fire with the gift of visions in her psyche is still the greatest senshi for me!
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