However, it seems that by changing the lovers into cousins, the censors made Michiru and Haruka's actual relationship more confusing and relatively inappropriate considering they were each other's blood relations.
With tons of iterations and merchandise, Sailor Moon has built an enduring fanbase all across the world, so much so that years after watching the original anime, many adults find themselves going back to the series.
Though initially made with children and teens in mind, there's a surprising amount of adult themes and content that are likely to go unnoticed by younger viewers, especially in the original English dub.