WARNING! Spoilers for The Powerpuff Girls: Valentine’s Mwah Mwah Kissy Face Special #1ThePowerpuff Girlshave come face-to-face with a new character who bears a strong resemblance to an iconicSailor Moonheartthrob, bringing the two beloved series together. Sailor Moon’s fan-favorite love interest,Tuxedo Mask, is joining the Powerpuff Girls franchise as a potential villain via a surprising reference. Fans of both series can look forward to seeing these two worlds collide with this hilarious re-imagining of Tuxedo Mask.
AIPThas unveiled an exclusive preview of Dynamite’sThe Powerpuff Girls: Valentine’s Mwah Mwah Kissy Face Special#1 by Paulina and Savanna Ganucheau, the newest installment in the publisher’sPowerpuff Girls comics. In this story, a new student named Han D. Some - an obvious play on “handsome” - joins the girls' class and catches Blossom’s eye.
Blossom is immediately enamored by Han, and it’s difficult not to see why, since his appearance emulates that of a ’90s anime love interest. In fact,this Powerpuff Girls character specifically resembles Tuxedo Mask fromSailor Moon, resulting in a nostalgic homage.
Powerpuff Girls Introduces the Perfect Reference to Sailor Moon’s Tuxedo Mask
Han D. Some Is The Powerpuff Girls' Take on an Iconic Anime Character
Han D. Some’s design is immediately recognizable as a Tuxedo Mask reference, from his signature hairstyle to his green jacket.In Blossom’s first daydream about Han, he even appears wearing a cape and brandishing a rose, just as Tuxedo Mask is known to do in his appearances. The rose effects surrounding him and Blossom serve as a nod to the visuals ofSailor Moon, culminating in a pitch-perfect callback to the classic ’90s anime. Moreover, when Blossom visits a pizza restaurant and fantasizes about Han once more, he wears an outfit that matches Tuxedo Mask’s in his first meeting withUsagi Tsukino- complete with sunglasses.
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In theSailor Moonuniverse,Tuxedo Mask- also known by his civilian name, Mamoru Chiba - is the love interest to the titular hero. At the time, his looks and charming demeanor set the standard for those who succeeded him in other series. Despite ongoing jokes about his uselessness, Tuxedo Mask’s unwavering belief inSailor Moon’s powerproves his merit as a partner for her. Rather than hogging her glory, he lets her handle herself. Assuming Han D. Some shares this quality, he could be the ideal love interest for a fighter like Blossom. However, romance may not be Han’s goal with the Powerpuff Girls.
The Powerpuff Girls Could Be Facing a Dangerous Threat, Not a Love Interest
Is Han D. Some a Hero or a Villain? Unlike Tuxedo Mask, It’s Hard to Say.
While Han D. Some seems unassuming on the surface, he may not become a love interest to Blossom the way Tuxedo Mask is to Sailor Moon. According to this issue’s synopsis, her crush blinds her toMojo Jojo’s attackson Townsville, so Han may be part of a villainous scheme to distract one of the Powerpuff Girls. His Tuxedo Mask persona could be a disguise for his true intentions, though time will tell if that’s the case. Han D. Some’s arrival spells trouble regardless, and thePowerpuff Girlswill need to look past hisSailor Moon-inspired exterior to save their home.
The Powerpuff Girls: Valentine’s Mwah Mwah Kissy Face Special#1is available February 12th, 2025 from Dynamite Entertainment!
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The Powerpuff Girls is an animated comedy series that chronicles the adventures of three super-powered little girls created by a professor in an accidental lab experiment. Setting out to make his own little girl, Professor Utonium’s experiment goes awry and creates Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, each with unique powers. The three girls are then asked by the mayor and other citizens to help protect the city, all while attending kindergarten and trying to live an everyday life.
