In Defense of Seiya

...or, "It's hard being both man and woman. And I'm in love with another woman."
By: Lady Lilith


Uhh, poor Seiya!! There are lots of articles that defend Mamoru, but in spite of his (…her?) popularity, Seiya doesn't have a huge amount of articles that defend him. So, I'm going to write an article that tries to answer all the most common arguments. They're not in order of importance.

Seiya is a female! "He" is a "she"! Yes, in the manga version he is actually a she. In the anime, he's both male and female. And so? Aren't you familiar with lesbian love in Sailor Moon? What about Haruka and Michiru? They're both female, and proud to be also lovers. Love is something that goes over the distinctions of the gender. So, I personally believe that people who don't accept it are a) homophobic, b) too fond with Mamoru. Of course, Usagi isn't a lesbian. But what if she knew Mamoru died in the fifth season? Personally, I believe that she would love Seiya. In my opinion, Usagi doesn't love Seiya only because of Mamoru.

Usagi doesn't love him! Are you completely sure about it? Let's think about it. Yes, she loves Mamoru. But for Seiya, you have to admit that there is a little more than friendship… First, she blushes all the times that Seiya is near. Okay, Seiya is also very handsome, but how many times Usagi is near very handsome guys, like Tiger's eye for example, and she doesn't blush in that way? Second, she's worried about him. She saves him a lot of times. She does it for almost all the characters, I know, but there is something more with him. She looks really worried. I think that she likes him, and without Mamoru, she would fall in love immediately. Unfortunately, Mamoru's alive and he loves her.^^

Mamoru is Usagi's destined love! There's nothing you can do about it! Okay, I have to admit that this is difficult. Of course, Endymion and Serenity were the chosen ones. But it happened in their past lives. Now, they're the reincarnations. They can change their lives. The destiny is important, but not everything is chosen by it. As seen in Sailor Moon, you can change it. Remember what happened when Nehellenia was about to win? Chibiusa was vanishing. Only Usagi changed the new future and returned to the old one…but this is a proof: the destiny can be changed.

Kakyuu is Seiya's destined love! Again, the same thing that I wrote before. And also, who tells you that Kakyuu loves the Starlights?? They're her guardians, not her lovers! Even if they love her, I don't think that she loves them that way.

Mamoru loves Usagi more! What?! Excuse me, but I really don't think so. For me, there are two ways: a) they love her in the same way. b) Seiya loves her more (wait!!! It's only an opinion !!XD) The first is quite comprehensible: they both love her, but they show it in different ways. And of course, Seiya's love is more recent, Mamoru loves her from the first season, but it's clear that Seiya has a more "passionate" temper. He simply fell in love, it's that simple. My second statement is more difficult to accept. I know it. But try to understand me. Seiya would sacrifice his/her life even if he loves her from one season. Mamoru sacrifice himself only because he discovers that Usagi is actually Sailor Moon (in the first season, I mean), and his destined love. Also, Seiya loves her so much that he decides to leave her, he doesn't even try to "fight" with Mamoru. And you have to admit it: this is so romantic…In the last episode, Mamoru seems so superb to me. He knows that Usagi loves him, or something. He isn't even jealous! But look at Seiya's eyes in the same episode: he's full of contrasting feelings, I mean, he's jealous, he's in love, he's sad, he's angry!!! Tell me when Mamoru shows all these feelings during the seasons, and I'll accept that Mamoru is better^^.

Mamoru is always protecting Usagi as Tuxedo Kamen! When does Seiya protect her? Ehm…always? ^^ Okay, he's not as omnipresent as Mamoru… (but he doesn't say silly and boring things when he appears as Sailor Star Fighter^^). And by the way: Tuxedo Kamen is more a distraction for the enemies, in the anime version, than a powerful warrior… and in the most difficult situations, is always Usagi that saves Mamoru…^^While Sailor Star Fighter has very powerful attacks. (And less important^^ my God, she's so elegant without any old style clothes!)

Chibiusa won't be born without Mamoru! Again, read the third reason. I don't think that destiny is decided once and forever. Of course, in this case we talk about a person, so I understand that it could be difficult to accept. Also, without Small Lady three main villains wouldn't be destroyed (Wiseman, Mistress9, Nehellenia). I have to confess that Chibiusa is too much important to the story, to accept that she will never come to light. But in some ways I created a very personal theory about that. Read the conclusion.

Very personal conclusion: I came up with a theory. I didn't read it anywhere, I completely created it. So, take a look at the beloved ones of the Princesses. Yes, "ones", not "one" ... Chibiusa also has to choose between two guys: Helios and Peruru…^^(and it could be interesting to write an article about them, too^^) They're very similar in the body, like Seiya and Mamoru. Both couples of guys are deeply in love with their princess. But the girls have the power to decide whom is better for them. Perhaps the Fate provided two "Prince Charming" instead of one!!!^^ So that if something happens to the first one…there's always the second^^.

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That's all, folks. What do you think about my theory?^^ Would you like to tell me something?^^
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Hope you enjoyed reading my little article! ^^
Kisses, °*Lady Lilith*°