That was a very well written essay. I liked the visuals and music you picked. It is interesting to hear others describe their relation to magical girl media. As a pre-teen I was really drawn to Sailor Moon. This affection also came with anxiety that others could thinking it was cringe. I missed the chance turning to magical girl media in earnest during my teen years. I was able to read my sisters manga at least. But I think I didn’t apply these fantasies as a possiblity for me. I enjoyed the vibe but I felt a distance between me and those stories.