But Sailor Moon is very much about female empowerment, just not at the sake of making others look bad.

It’s a show that allows both male and female characters to be strong and flawed.

The issue is, many of today’s feminists attack femininity and the choices some women (like Usagi) make.
Sailor Moon supports the decisions of all it’s female characters, or at least shows them as all equally valid.
Usagi wants to be a bride, but she also becomes a queen. She is complemented by and compliments Mamoru and they give one another strength.

Ami wants to be a doctor who helps people but has to overcome self-esteem issues and shyness.

Rei wants to be independent, but also deeply values tradition and her shrine.

Minako wants to be an idol and have fun but also has a take charge

Makoto is a very strong woman with a tough exterior but is the most feminine of the group on the inside.

I think Sailor Moon is, if not feminist by today’s western standards, still very much about helping girls see themselves as equals, not just to men but to one another.

Also, I do not consider myself a feminist anymore, not by that name at least.
I do believe in women’s rights and equality, I just don’t choose to label myself.

Ironically enough, the Sailor Moon anime and manga are staunchly anti-feminist; hence the focus on beauty and grace. There are many episodes that focus on this very premise Aurélia.

An overweighted person exhibits oneself on the Internet (whatever action they do), and all the hatred of the world falls on them. A thin person does the same, and everyone is in awe and supports them…
Human spirit is alas conducted by irrationality (thus implying hypocrisy, as you pointed it out, Joe, about some Sailor Moon fans attacking Lizzo) and will always need scapegoats… Why should we feel concerned by someone’s else weight? This doesn’t change anything to our lives…

I don’t think I will ever get used to scripted presentations, though. Unfortunately, this cringy tendancy is now hitting European TV shows.