Sailor Moon Fashion: Style Archetype Analysis and Outfit Building

[@Sarixis]

The sheer range of costumes for each of the characters is crazy when you consider how costly that gets in animation. I think that helps make Sailor Moon more timeless though and feel grounded because they have multiple outfits and not a Doug Funny closet.

[@joeb8935]

Soul eater might be a good one to check out, it’s on the more street wear side of things I’d say

[@XDF]

Thanks for suggesting. If I get enough inspo from it - I may cover it eventually

[@liah1327]

As a huge anime/video game nerd with no fashion sense, thank you for making these videos!! ToT Your ability to describe a character's lifestyle just through their clothing is so insightful, and fun to watch. :) If you're thinking of another series for fashion analysis, I recommend NANA!

[@XDF]

I will for sure revisit NANA, elaborating a shorter vid I did for TikTok. And I'm so glad you enjoy the format/approach. I forgot how much I love these analyses, so looking forward to getting going again 😌

[@Its-Lulu]

I would LOVE if you covered the fashion from Yu Yu Hakusho! Yoshihiro Togashi is actually married to Naoko Takeuchi 🥰

[@XDF]

YuYu is def on the list. And funny you say that - I alluded to to him being married to her in the video 😉 He also created HxH

[@Its-Lulu]

@@XDF yeeeessssss!!!! What a damn power couple! I can't wait for your future videos 😎

[@Its-Lulu]

@@XDF also super late to respond but apologies for not noticing you alluding to their marriage! I am a silly goose 😅

[@XDF]

Literally no big 😌👌🏽

[@natto4now]

Weird suggestion but you should check out the fashion from the yakuza games, their flashy styles mixed with the mafia like esthetic is really cool, kiryu is always dripped out

[@XDF]

Interesting suggestion. Outfit customization is def a good qualifier - bookmarked in my brain.

[@natto4now]

@@XDF yeah also great to have you back

[@scarlightprince]

@@natto4now Nice call with Yakuza, on Kiryu alone we see him refine his selection to be the mix of classy and lethal, as well as mainly focusing on his headstrong tendencies.

[@DesertTrashOpossum]

I'd love to see your take on Boys Run the Riot (Manga by Keito Gaku). Closeted trans masc high school kid starts a masc street fashion brand with the school's misunderstood "delinquent" boy.

[@XDF]

Definitely sounds stylish. A bit niche and limited in assets for where I currently am with this channel - but can be a gem to explore in the future

[@WingsTM]

Would love for you to cover Gankutsuou but also might be too niche :)

[@pory-z]

i liked that you styled some of the shoes with some more masc looks ! great video as always

[@XDF]

So glad you appreciated that piece - can limit style opportunities 🙌🏽 😁

[@LaMarcheFutilé101]

Great video- I'm really glad you pointed out the genfluidity in the fashion of all of the SG, because that was a big part of what hit for me when I was younger and started watching the show. Even the much more "girly" characters like Usagi regularly have some really diverse ranges of clothes, in the best possible way. Also, big agreement on Mars's style- she's got a really "professional" vibe and look that reminds me a lot of Lisa Lisa. Uranus and Pluto definitely have some incredible style- I'd love another video filling out the section on the outer Guardians in the same way you did with the inners, because I think they have some incredible looks and styles that really deserve more talk. But Uranus's versatility and Pluto's raw charisma and mystery I think are really apparent to anyone who watches the show, and even more apparent in the manga where they get a little more time to shine. Also, that Usagi outfit you wear for the video is cute as heck, great job there. And don't worry if you aren't constantly posting videos- I know KZbin really wants creators to do that, but I'd rather you make one good video a month that you are happy with rather than try and burn yourself out spamming videos every week.

[@XDF]

Glad you agree on the points - as well as appreciate the gender Fluidity piece. Oluto and Uranus are my absolute favs - we'll see what kind of inspo I get for a longer vid at some point. And love the vid cadence suggestion - I def want to do 1/month at the least - anything more frequent can be a treat then 😊

[@jab1906]

It's such a nice bonus when characters are shown in different daily outfits--shoutout to Takeuchi and the animation staff for going the extra mile. I appreciate the research you do in your videos as well, and it's fun to see what outfits/styles you highlight--was glad you spent a lot of time on Mako! Hotaru has got some killer outfits (and blunt banged bobcut is OP). Fun, well done vid. And since I see everyone is throwing out recommendations, I think you might really enjoy Onisaama E/Dear Brother. Great art style, beautiful soundtrack, fun melodrama (with some very serious themes mixed in). It also does a good job of showing characters in different outfits. The style is a little more reserved than Sailor Moon, but I love it!

[@XDF]

Good point - it's definitely a bonus to get daily looks. Lots of hardwork well documented. And thanks thanks - for the feedback and recos. I'll see what I can explore.

[@ag9953]

I get a lot of mature vibes from Sailor Jupiter, she wears the most fitted and feminine clothes, particularly long skirts and turtlenecks which is interesting for a character who is meant to be a tomboy, it really shows that a girl can be sporty and active and still take pride in her body and her curves. Venus looks the preppiest to me, she's young and perky and she likes to show it with short flowy skirts, cutesy shorts and lots of print. Mercury strikes me as a rich catholic school girl, she seems more demure and her outfits are definitely more put together, she seems fond of full ensembles that coordinate the bottom with the top and definitely wears the least fitted clothes of the group. Mars is hard to pin down, sometimes she gives me young sexy lady with those full body short dresses or fitted pants and 3/4 sleeve combos combined with fancy jackets and thin belts and sometimes she gives me three year old girl with the baggy, loud overalls and the oversized ties and hats. Sailor Moon I feel is probably the most realistic given the age of the girls, her style screams "I wear what my mom bought for me!", very cutesy, very girly, not a lot of thought put on color or pattern coordination.

[@XDF]

Love this style breakdown of yours - I pretty much agree. And yeah - Sailor Jupiter is a highkey fashionista.

[@fnjesusfreak]

Ironic you say that about Merc, Mars literally _is_ a Catholic schoolgirl.

[@dserdsing]

27:22 Your first look for Usagi is giving Black Lady (evil Chibiusa) vibes. Black Lady was very sassy with her pink hair and little black dress. That top in the second Usagi look is giving Princess Serenity. I saw that top and instantly though “Palladion dress”.

[@Ninetails2000]

One anime I think you would enjoy is SuperGALS. It's a slice of life dramedy anime about a group of teenage girls living the Kogal life in Shibuya and its absolutely dripping in 2000's fashion and style from its head to its toes, especially out of the main character Ran Kotobuki.

[@XDF]

Nice suggestion - thanks. Looks VERY 2000s, which is good. Will keep in mind as we go along

[@fmadiva]

Super Gals was great (sans the colorism)

[@Ninetails2000]

@@fmadivaColorism? You mean the Tan Trio? They were pastiches of the Ganguro Kogal style, which was to tan dark and then wear white makeup and bright colors to create a color contrast. It doesn't age well, but it's not colorism.

[@KhanCrete]

LOVE your outfit in this and how much it mirrors usagi's sailor design - esp that half tucked shirt!

[@XDF]

Thank you so much

[@aldenencluna6409]

Nice! The Boss is back!

[@XDF]

Yeeesss

[@hiddenbeauty12]

Oh I've been WAITING for you to do Sailor Moon!

[@XDF]

I finally got my lazy butt in gear and finish this. Thanks for the patience! :D

[@androyus]

Respect for mentioning *Rurouni Kenshin* 👌 and I hope you can also make a video of it someday. Cheers & keep up the good work 👍

[@XDF]

Appreciate the comment. Kenshin will always be in my heart - and its OST is so fkng good!

[@abi-lavi]

Thank you for the new video. I find the way you analyze the outfits really interesting.

[@XDF]

So glad you think so - thank you 😊

[@procinogen]

Great video! I don't consider myself to be that into fashion but whenever I see one of your videos I feel a little inspired to play around with the outfits more (as much as my black skinny jeans, studded belts, and band tees allow for, anyways, lol). That being said I think a fun series to check out could be Tekken. The latest release has a lot of he characters dressed up really fashionably, and in a "this is actually a cool IRL outfit" kind of fashionable and not a "this is a cool anime character" kind of fashionable. Especially with some of the characters' alternate outfits. Anyways, good video as always :]

[@dargossss]

Loved the video, so much inspiration! I would like to see a video about the CLAMP characters!

[@XDF]

CLAMP looks very stylish - def seems worth checking out.

[@THEBULLETPROOFKINGDOM]

There are some anime featuring some interesting fashion choices, one of those anime is a fashion-centric one called *Paradise Kiss* I highly recommend watching it, it also has a catchy ending song too ft. the cast dancing to it.

[@nightshadetq2453]

hey x!! welcome back i love your fashion videos, they have inspired me so much as an artist and a fashion enthusiast!! i'm doing my own fashion presentation inspired by your videos (for my friends...) about the fashion in the video game fire emblem three houses! it has some customized/style uniforms + a 5 year time skip where the characters change their style.

[@XDF]

Omg - that's so awesome! Very glad you're tapping into your creativity 🙏🏽 A few people have mentioned Fire Emblem - sounds like it indeed is a good analysis piece. I'm sure your pres will turn out great 👍🏽

[@ErivMaiden13]

Welcome back! I loved this. SM is so iconic. I've always been a Makoto, Uranus and Pluto fan too. They're my fave sailor scouts. They always have the coolest outfts and seem so effortlessly confident. I definitley aim to look like them when it comes to style. Looking forward to the next vid 😁 Also, your SM inspired outfit is so cute.

[@XDF]

Thank you for such an awesome comment! Definitely agree that those gals exude plenty of confidence 👌🏽

[@chithravedantam4132]

Yay so exited for this video! Loooove Sailor Moon fashion

[@XDF]

Yeess - love the energy! Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@Starbonsai]

Just want to let you know I love your videos because I love hearing you explain things, and as an artist I get inspired to draw characters with fasion in the videos you highlighted

[@XDF]

Really appreciate the awesome feedback - more to come for sure

[@scarlightprince]

Top shelf content! It's been a while, and YYH does have some decent drip for what is mainly a shonen. As for some suggestions, I'll do one anime, one game: - League of Legends. They have a boatload of characters (let alone skins taking inspiration from quite a few sources), but even sticking to default skins for a handful of champions lead to a fun time. Ionia alone is oh so colorful. - One Piece, a bit of a similar case as League but by the gods can they dress. From the nefarious charm of Doflamingo to the array of outfits the lovely Nico Robin has, we see quite a feast when it comes to the attires used by one of the members of the Holy Shonen Trinity.

[@superfriendlyalpaca]

Omg I loved this vid so much!! The styling was such a fun way to bridge the 90s fashion to current fashion 🥺 I love your content so much!!

[@XDF]

So glad you appreciated the style section.

[@Pumble27]

Revisiting this video, I think is your deepest analysis of fashion in your anime videos. Considering the source, we get ton of information and pictures of the outfits. Thinking in the animes I saw, is very hard to remember an anime with such amount of outfits for their characters. Is incredible how prolific was the mangaka during in this aspect. My favorite sailor scout is Mars, look at that legs and her high heels. I developed a fetish thanks to her

[@2nerdysisters]

My girl Sailor Jupiter is my favorite! This was a really cool video.

[@XDF]

Yesss - thank you so much

[@gamma5672]

I'm sure I'm probably not even close to being the first person to suggest this but I would love to see a video of this style for One Piece

[@XDF]

I'm confident we'll make our way to One Piece eventually :)

[@Tlmlearnding]

The detail in Venus’ shoe is also a nod to her corresponding element in Chinese mythology too. Mercury=Water Mars=Fire Jupiter=Wood Venus=Metal

[@Skyrocket1211]

Love the content. I've been following you since earlier this year. Would love to see your opinion on Genshin Impact outfit analysis.

[@XDF]

Thanks for watching - and yeah, Genshin will make its way through eventually. :)

[@rey0girl]

I would love more fashion videos for Sailor Moon. The Sailor Starlights would be cool to see.

[@littleloganjaime2232]

I loove this video! Very on point with the fashion! Do you think that you could do a part 2 video styled to this since Jimmy Choo has made outer guardian shoes? 💖

[@kim.aka.kimomu]

i loved it!! thank you for sharing your fun perspective. i am a huge sailor moon fan and that's what brought me here but i just had the intuition to subscribe right away! i feel excited for you and drawn to support your channel. i wish you the best with building your channel! bless

[@XDF]

Thanks for checking out the video! Appreciate the kind words.

[@ETPlayground]

This is amazingly made 😻

[@XDF]

Thank you so much

[@lefege444]

Would you do a video on Sakura Card Captors (or whatever word order you got in North America)? 👀

[@XDF]

I will keep it in mind for the future

[@korsak7213]

I'd like to see you cover JJK's outfits soon as i really really love the designs

[@JustAPrinnyDood]

I would love to see an analysis of the Pokémon Masters Sygna Suits (and maybe the event / Holiday ones too) Each have two color variants

[@nomimitai]

Girl where are you huhuhuhhuh Ive been waiting for videos aaa

[@kadiiRu]

Yea! Another fashion analysis video! :)

[@XDF]

Yeeess - getting the mojo back 🕺🏽

[@FRANCISCARUSOworld]

30:10 You two are matching! 😄

[@XDF]

Yesss - made an effort to coordinate :D

[@Clandestinemonkey]

good content

[@ETPlayground]

"I picture it as a children's variety show." Yeah, that's the root of a lot of the minor issues I had with the anime; especially after reading the manga. Hyper exaggerating whatever one trait Takeuchi wrote into their verisons of each senshi, not letting them mature from story to story, and their allowing their vision overrule the IP creator's at any turn with things like making Tuxedo Mask to be not liked, disgusting upskirt shots, and getting rid of the mask on Sailor Moon to focus on her big eyes in every frame instead. I think that the original would have been perfect if it had been a middle ground of what we got and what she wanted. And I truly believe thay there would be more stories if she hadn't been burned by the industry. I haven't consumed a Sailor Moon version I don't like yet, just like I don't consider any version to be the perfect or definitive version (obviously there's an original, not denying that). Each version has flaws; most of Takeuchi's characterization didn't make it to the panel for a lot of the senshi and an infamously rushed production schedule that I presume is responsible for that, PGSM has Sailor Luna, and Crystal along with its sequel films feels like the wasted opportunity to do the aforementioned middle ground for the senshi.

[@XDF]

Wow - thanks for the thorough breakdown. I was not aware of a lot of that. Given your added context - I would be very eager to see a more mature version of sailor moon, where we get to see how the ladies have evolved in both character and style. I feel like a lot of childhood shows have done - but none of which have as strong of fashion as Sailor Moon. and maybe with how the industry has evolved since the 90s, I'd be curious if a mature rendition could better embody some of Takeuchi's original vision.

[@SoldadoCatolico]

What's sad is that the author made all the sailor girls by basing them on friends she wanted to have 😢

[@XDF]

Oh dang, I didn't know that. She had no idea she'd be creating one of the iconic friend groups of all time 🤧

[@littleloganjaime2232]

Sorry if I'm being rude but that's popular misinformation, she made the guardians people she would want to talk to if they were real, she actually had friends though and a very rich lifestyle.

[@joaquinvaleri7022]

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[@falsifiedaxiom9715]

I missed you! Interesting video!

[@XDF]

Thanks for sticking around! 😄🙏🏽