I came to this thread late (as usual) so maybe I am out of context but I thought the Philippines was rather chill about LGBTQ type things?
This reboot has been such a disaster in the way its been handled. Unfortunately, most reboots are never as superior to its original content I feel. I feel it has lost that certain "magic" that the original series has had. I do prefer Rei's personality more from the original anime, even if it did veer away from her manga counterpart. It made her so much more interesting as a character, love the hilarious & incredibly funny feuding between her & Usagi is iconic to me and just how shows close they truly are. That element has always warmed my heart.
Most people, myself included, are gunning for 90's Rei in a future adaptation. While I do appreciate her Crystal identity, she's doesn't really stand out. The only Inner Senshi that stands out is Venus, and that is not a lot even then.
I don't know how much "involvement" Naoko had with PGSM but I do hope a future instalment is closer to that. Senshi destroying monster on their own, fighting back and using their environment, episodes where it's just two Senshi...etc. Impo, PGSM Rei is the best version of her and that's moreso because we get introduced to her father and see her struggles etc.
Also the part where Minako had the disease was interesting and seemed really unique for Sailor Moon to have a Senshi go through that and Rei breaking down in tears.
I mainly came back to see if the show had been dubbed yet. I guess they are waiting till this summer or something....idk.