So, Delphina, what's the difference between Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Chibi?

Good question. Many people mix up Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Chibi, and unjustly so. Chibi-Chibi has many charming attributes that set her far apart from Chibi-Usa, and, in my opinion, make her much better, cuter, and funnier. I would even go as far to say that Chibi-Chibi is far more effective of a cute-alist* in her one season of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon than Chibi-Usa is in her two-and-a-half +three movies. (*Cute-alist: Someone that stimulates action and entertaining situations in a cute way)

So, let's talk about what makes these two different. I'll try to keep my personal opinion out of this and lay out the facts, so that you can decide for yourself who is the better character: Chibi-Usa or Chibi-Chibi.


The Combatants
It is easy to see why the Senshi, upon first meeting Chibi-Chibi, though that she might be related to Chibi-Usa in someway, perhaps her sister or her future daughter. Note the small Sailor outfits, the kiddie socks and shoes, the wide eyes. Also, observe that they have nearly identical bang parts, along with odangos and wisps of hair sticking out. Sideburns, if you will. Both have pink colored hair, both are cute, and both are unaffected when Naoko draws them Super Deformed. Now, look again.

Look at Chibi-Usa's satanic red eyes. Look at the evil glare she's giving us in that picture. Look at that stoned-looking cat head toy she's holding. Do you know any little kids that play with stoned-looking cat heads? Definitely not normal. Her hair is easily three times bigger than the rest of her body. Don't you think she'd be top-heavy? She's always crying and whining, and the DiC dub gave her the most deplorable voice on the face of Anime history. And for God's sake, SHE TRIES TO DATE HER DAD!!!!!

Ahem! (Unbiased Delphina, unbiased.) Moving on, let's look at the super heroines, Sailor Chibi-Moon and Sailor Chibi-Chibi:

Super Senshi


Note that while Chibi-Chibi has color variation in her outfit, Chibi-Moon has the same dumb shade of pink in her mittee, her boots, her skirt, her jewel, her hair... you get the picture. Variety is the spice of life, and Chibi-Chibi has it, while Chibi-Moon needs it. I mean, come on! Does your HAIR have to be the same color as your costume? (Leave Sailor Neptune and Mercury out of this!) Also, look at their attacks. Sailor Chibi-Chibi's mysterious powers teleport the senshi into Galaxia's lair, help Eternal Sailor Moon fight more efficiently, and basically inspire everyone to fight on. Chibi-Moon makes useless pink hearts and rings a dinner bell.

If you're still not convinced that Sailor Chibi-Moon is a horrible fighter, consider this. Chibi-Usa had to be protected by the Sailor Senshi throughout the enitre R season; the Senshi selflessly risked their lives so that the Black Moon wouldn't catch her. In the S season, she is constantly being bailed out of situations by the Senshi when her attacks fail, which is the vast majority of the time. And in the Super S season, when most of the action is focused on her, she still can't attack anything effectively on her own; all she can do is call for help. What a beautiful young man like Helios sees in her, I don't know. And does she ever thank them? Rarely. And if she does, it's usually followed by a bratty or sarcastic remark. She never considers what a great service other people do for her.

Chibi-Chibi is caught in very few situations that she can't get out of herself. Even so, she is loving and cares about those around her, shares with them, and at such a young age! She doesn't even speak yet, and still knows how to express sympathy, sorrow, and gratitude! I think this is what makes her so much more endearing than Chibi-Usa; even with less life experience and less of a history, she still comes across as a sweet little girl, not a parasite.

Some more random tidbits:
Chibi-Chibi's graceful entrance versus... well..
One Chibi grows up to be the perfect form of Sailor Moon. The other grows up to be... how shall I put this? A SLUT!
When Chibi-Chibi deals with shower/bath scenes, it's funny. When Chibi-Usa does, it's just plain freaky.



Now, it would be just plain rude and presumptuous of me to leave this webpage as it is, so I asked my good friend and Chibi-Usa fan Spore to write me a rebuttle. Here's going out to all of the Chibi-Usa fans!

There is absolutely no doubt why Chibi-Usa beats Chibi-Chibi hands down, but since some Delphina-ish people need it cleared up, I'll do so. Obviously, Chibi-Usa beats Chibi-Chibi for the top reason. Evil. But besides that, let's look at the other reasons.

1. Vocabulary: Chibi-Usa has a full vocabulary including more whine words than we previously knew existed. Chibi-Chibi says "Chibi Chibi" and parrots people. "Chibi want a cracker?"

2. Pink: What a beautiful, yet evil and vile color. Also, it's original, as opposed to Chibi-Chibi, who is ripping off Sailor Moon's costume.

3. Resourcefulness: Those little heart shaped odangos are cute, but functionally useless, whereas Chibi-Usa's odangos are pointy, possibly concealing horns. She could run someone through with those! And as an added bonus, she could probably suffocate someone with those poofy pigtails! Just try that with itty-bitty corkscrews.

4. Ear curlies: Never doubt the power of the ear curlies. Chibi-Usa has cute little curlies, but Chibi-Chibi's look like overgrown ear hair.

5. Age: Chibi-Usa is older, smarter, goes to school, and is completely potty-trained. Chibi-Chibi is a baby. She can mimic, toddle, and get into trouble.

That's all there is to it. Chibi-Usa manages to remain cute, evil, and still be functional. And let's face it, the evil adds a little spice to keep your eyes from blurring in the cuteness!

Not satisfied with these arguements? Something else you need to mention? Thought so! That's why I've opened the new Battle of the Chibis message board forum for you peeps to speak your mind! Have at it!

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