Even Wakaba's fight song was different from the rest of the Black Rose duellists, the "Saionji jealousy" story seemed to fade into the background of the real struggle. Like Usopp's fight with Luffy (which was about Merry, except it was more than that) it's both one of those moments that make me wince and make me applaud. Great stuff.
Wow, it was so long ago, but I've had a rather strong Sailor Stars revival in the last few years, so I suppose that'll have to do. I don't always agree even with myself rereading, and I generally more figure who would make sense in what roles. Writing whole fanfics would be hard (and nobody reads anything labeled "Sailor Moon crossover," even I don't.)
The last, off the top of my mind... Utena: Seiya/Sailor StarFighter (female/male role switching, sports fanatic, main character mojo yet not the real designated Prince)
Akio: Endymion (I'm sorry, Mamoru! It's complicated! Endymion and Mamoru are both obviously too old for their romantic counterparts, even without Akio/Anthy's incestuous aspects. Endymion in particular plays the role of the Prince, yet he does not really seem to protect Serenity so much as be protected, ultimately; his power is too weak compared to hers. Without the Silver Moon Crystal's influence, his own power is pretty much "Dress up funny and be older and more mature than others." Yet it can't be said in the end that he has ultimate control in any sense, he's more often controlled, so this is rather shaky, I admit; if the Silver Moon Crystal were a character instead of a power source I might just slap it here instead. Still, his existence keeps Usagi from existing as an individual rather than an obsessed magical girl [she may be called a Princess in the series, but she reminds me more of...])
Anthy: Usagi/Serenity (She's also trapped in a role and so can't be a 'normal' girl, but really, taking this role is her own decision; does Seiya have any right to challenge that? Serenity can make others more powerful, but she also seems to conquer or control others in her own way, leading to obsessive possession fixations from her enemies and allies both.)
Dios: "Silver Moon Crystal" (Those who don't just want Serenity want her ability to access the crystal, but how this works is never really clear. It does seem to be the greatest force of power, and others state this to be a "good" power or bright, but isn't it just stronger? Is that good? It once ruled a solar system-wide empire.)
Touga: Michiru/Sailor Neptune. (Sees the truth and reality closely thanks to the mirror, and is partners with the runner up for the prize, but the lack of romantic interest in Seiya beyond one flirting scene makes this a bit shaky... all the duellists are a bit shaky, really.)
Saionji: Haruka/Sailor Uranus. (Forgive me, Haruka! Physically rougher, interested in Usagi but destined to always be a runner-up in that race, partners with Michiru.)
Juri/Julie/etc.: Setsuna/Sailor Pluto. (More graceful than anyone, more mysterious than anyone, more trapped than anyone. Her trap is a place/idea and not a person, but still. Oddly perkier as the series goes on.)
Miki: I have absolutely no idea, I'm sorry. Ami? I can't think of anyone with his control issues or his sibling issues...
Nanami: Yaten/Sailor StarHealer. (Controlling, obsessive, fashion-oriented beyond the point of sense, has a ton of followers she/he abuses if not outright ignoring them, willing to be absolutely cold-hearted only to regret it greatly later. No equivalent for the Touga relationship, but most of the sibling relationships in Utena can't be replicated easily.)
Mikage: Hotaru/Sailor Saturn. (A dangerous outside power that nobody even mentions until that plot wanders along, could possibly lead to the replacement of Usagi/Sailor Moon, also mysterious and kinda death-powered.)
"Mamiya": Chibi-Usa/Chibi(Mini)-Moon. (Cute and little and a plausible replacement for Usagi, except... yeah.)
Wakaba: Minako/Sailor Venus. (Everybody's pal, perky and likes guys, but actually, her star as Sailor V was set and if she's angry, she has a right to be.)
It's also probably obvious I like the later characters in Sailor Moon more than the core group. ^_^;
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Wow, it was so long ago, but I've had a rather strong Sailor Stars revival in the last few years, so I suppose that'll have to do. I don't always agree even with myself rereading, and I generally more figure who would make sense in what roles. Writing whole fanfics would be hard (and nobody reads anything labeled "Sailor Moon crossover," even I don't.)
The last, off the top of my mind...
Utena: Seiya/Sailor StarFighter (female/male role switching, sports fanatic, main character mojo yet not the real designated Prince)
Akio: Endymion (I'm sorry, Mamoru! It's complicated! Endymion and Mamoru are both obviously too old for their romantic counterparts, even without Akio/Anthy's incestuous aspects. Endymion in particular plays the role of the Prince, yet he does not really seem to protect Serenity so much as be protected, ultimately; his power is too weak compared to hers. Without the Silver Moon Crystal's influence, his own power is pretty much "Dress up funny and be older and more mature than others." Yet it can't be said in the end that he has ultimate control in any sense, he's more often controlled, so this is rather shaky, I admit; if the Silver Moon Crystal were a character instead of a power source I might just slap it here instead. Still, his existence keeps Usagi from existing as an individual rather than an obsessed magical girl [she may be called a Princess in the series, but she reminds me more of...])
Anthy: Usagi/Serenity (She's also trapped in a role and so can't be a 'normal' girl, but really, taking this role is her own decision; does Seiya have any right to challenge that? Serenity can make others more powerful, but she also seems to conquer or control others in her own way, leading to obsessive possession fixations from her enemies and allies both.)
Dios: "Silver Moon Crystal" (Those who don't just want Serenity want her ability to access the crystal, but how this works is never really clear. It does seem to be the greatest force of power, and others state this to be a "good" power or bright, but isn't it just stronger? Is that good? It once ruled a solar system-wide empire.)
Touga: Michiru/Sailor Neptune. (Sees the truth and reality closely thanks to the mirror, and is partners with the runner up for the prize, but the lack of romantic interest in Seiya beyond one flirting scene makes this a bit shaky... all the duellists are a bit shaky, really.)
Saionji: Haruka/Sailor Uranus. (Forgive me, Haruka! Physically rougher, interested in Usagi but destined to always be a runner-up in that race, partners with Michiru.)
Juri/Julie/etc.: Setsuna/Sailor Pluto. (More graceful than anyone, more mysterious than anyone, more trapped than anyone. Her trap is a place/idea and not a person, but still. Oddly perkier as the series goes on.)
Miki: I have absolutely no idea, I'm sorry. Ami? I can't think of anyone with his control issues or his sibling issues...
Nanami: Yaten/Sailor StarHealer. (Controlling, obsessive, fashion-oriented beyond the point of sense, has a ton of followers she/he abuses if not outright ignoring them, willing to be absolutely cold-hearted only to regret it greatly later. No equivalent for the Touga relationship, but most of the sibling relationships in Utena can't be replicated easily.)
Mikage: Hotaru/Sailor Saturn. (A dangerous outside power that nobody even mentions until that plot wanders along, could possibly lead to the replacement of Usagi/Sailor Moon, also mysterious and kinda death-powered.)
"Mamiya": Chibi-Usa/Chibi(Mini)-Moon. (Cute and little and a plausible replacement for Usagi, except... yeah.)
Wakaba: Minako/Sailor Venus. (Everybody's pal, perky and likes guys, but actually, her star as Sailor V was set and if she's angry, she has a right to be.)
It's also probably obvious I like the later characters in Sailor Moon more than the core group. ^_^;