A podcast where two pals journey through the works of manga superstar group CLAMP, one project at a time.
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A manga discussion podcast focusing on shojo (and josei!) series that make your heart go doki-doki. Covering classics like CLAMP’s “Cardcaptor Sakura” and Yuu Watase’s “Fushigi Yuugi” to newer favorites like Kazune Kawahara’s “My Love Story!!” and Hiro Fujiwara’s “Maid Sama!” Shojo & Tell host Ashley McDonnell discusses one series per episode with a rotating shojo superfan. We're recreating all those impassioned rants you'd have with your friends about your favorite series, just in podcast f ...
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Ayumi Shinozaki, a diehard fan of the magical girl genre, talks to other fans and creators about the magical series they love and why they love them. Whether you've watched them all your life or have never heard of them before, all are welcome here into the glittering fold.
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Emma and Brian hang out, watch a season of anime, and search for intention and meaning through discussing each episode’s story structure. Sometimes the cat joins.
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FST talks with a range of co-hosts about the popular culture they love. Casting a wide net across the seas of media to catch a few fish. The fish are a metaphor. We don't catch fish.
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The Funky Anime Podcast is a show where each episode we will cover a particular anime (or arc of an anime) where we'll discuss all parts of it, laugh and make some goofs, and have a grand ol' time. Come join us on this wild ride! The podcast doesn't need to be listened in order, so pick an anime you like and hop right in.
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Episode 193 - Otona PreCure '23 with Leo Matthews
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical voice actor Leo Matthews about the sequel to Yes! PreCure 5 Go!Go! and Futari wa PreCure Splash Star: Power of Hope PreCure Full Bloom (2023). You can find them on Twitter and Instagram. News (1:00) Minky Momo Season 2 now partially on Crunchyroll! Sofia the First Royal Magic coming in 20…
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Episode 192 - Winx Club Season 4 with Lapis
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical crayon lovinglapislazuli about the fourth season of Winx Club (2009). You can find her on Twitter and Tumblr. News (1:00) Ask Bryan Golden your questions about Vampire Magicka! Send Ayu some money to support the podcast, please? The Secret of the Silent Witch A new silhouette for Doki Dok…
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Episode 191 - Bewitched Season 2 with Jack Harrison-Quintana
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical historian Jack Harrison-Quintana about the second season of Bewitched (1966). You can find him on Tumblr. News (1:00) Shining Cardsprites (星卡梦少女) Season 2 begins August 12th. Season 3 announced for 2025 (Watch the first episode in English here) Magi-gawa! Magical Girl Costume (マジガワ!~魔法少女のきぐ…
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Episode 190 - Dream Circe Magica with Alyssumily
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Alyssa aka Alyssumily about her webcomic Dream Circe Magica. You can also read it on Tapas or Webtoon. Support her on Ko-Fi! Find her other links here. News (1:00) Doki Doki PreCure novel reveals silhouettes of new characters Anime Expo 2024 news: New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt vi…
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Lucy and Robin discuss the second volume of CLAMP’s gorgeous cyberpunk manga, Clover! ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | Rough Script* | * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a permanent replacement for transcripts, but until Lucy finds a way to str…
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In this bonus episode, Ayu watches the newest magical girl series, The Magical Girl And Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies. She compares it to the source material and also answers: how old is this girl? Watch it along with her on CrunchyRoll! Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical…
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Episode 189 - Doki Doki PreCure with CureSplash
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Paige about Dokidoki PreCure, the 10th season of Pretty Cure (2013). You can find them on Twitter and Tumblr. News (1:00) Once Upon A Witch's Death announces animated adaptation Studio Pierrot revives their magical girl series with announcement of an upcoming addition Go Princ…
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Hot Gimmick Pt. 1 Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome)
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This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…
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Lucy and Robin discuss the first volume of one of CLAMP’s most beautiful series—Clover! ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | Rough Script* | * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a permanent replacement for transcripts, but until Lucy finds a way to s…
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Episode 188 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clow Card Arc with doreimani
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical YouTuber Imani about the first arc of Cardcaptor Sakura (1998-99). You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. News (1:00) Don't forget to check out the latest news bulletin from last week if you missed it. holoWitches Voice Drama CD announced Magical Girl Thirties (Mahou …
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Episode 188 is delayed for a week, but there was simply so much news this month that Ayu could not wait to report it. See you next week! THE NEWS: Sailor Moon Cosmos and Mermaid Magic coming to Netflix August 22nd K-Pop Demon Hunters coming to Netflix in 2025 Netflix series Fate The Winx Saga gets graphic novel sequel (check out the Winx Forever po…
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Episode 187 - The Demon Girl Next Door S2 with Cami
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical librarian Cami about the second season of The Demon Girl Next Door or Machikado Mazoku 2-Chome (2022). You can find her on Twitter and BlueSky. News (1:00) Magilumiere Vol. 12 and Magical Girl Tsubame Vol.2 out June 4th holoWitches music video "First Magic -charm-" Nica Canica Spanish childr…
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh)
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This episode discusses all of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "Cyborg 009 buddy," Josh McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…
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Episode 186 - Winx Club Season 3 with _ikoNick
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical professor Nicholas about the third season of Winx Club (2007). You can find him on Twitter and Instagram. News (1:00) Magi Knights Corebook now available! Crayon Shin-chan and Wonderful Precure crossover event last weekend MahoAku (July 9 2024) releases third PV Doki Doki PreCure novel coming J…
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On this bonus episode, Ayu watches the first episode of Himitsu no AiPri! It's a poppin' good time! Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Extra special hugs to anyone who buys something off the magical wishlist! Join our Discord!…
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Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024)
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical editor Lauren Hitzhusen about the comic reboot of Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. You can find her on Twitter and Blue Sky. Pre-order it before the end of the month! Check out the Jewel Riders Archive interview with the reboot team. Also, if you have some spare cash, consi…
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Episode 84: Cardcaptor Sakura – English Dubs
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Lucy and Robin are joined by Caitlin Like to discuss the English dubs of Cardcaptor Sakura (mostly Cardcaptors). This our final Cardcaptor Sakura episode (for now), so buckle up! Follow Caitlin: Twitter | Bluesky | Instagram | Tumblr ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | Rough Script* | * Rough Script will t…
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Episode 184 - Bewitched Season One with NAAN
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator NAAN about the first season of Bewitched (1964). You can find her on Twitter among other places. News (1:00) New comics: New Authentic Magical Girl Risuka 7, The Great Kaiju Ganilla VS Magical Girl Lyrical Akari New game Magical Girl Paranoids coming in 2025 AiPri gets an Italian …
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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman)
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This episode discusses Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…
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Episode 183 - Hime-chan's Ribbon Part 2 with Sasha
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical translator Sasha about the second half of Hime-chan's Ribbon (1992). You can find her on Twitter or BlueSky. News (1:00) New comics: Magilumiere #11, “You’re Banished!” The Banished One Was Not Me But the Silent Magical Girl #1, Magical Girl Regina Lena #1, Magical Girl 201 #1, Magical Maiden…
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Episode 64 - Moonlight Apparition with DarkHalo
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This week, we talk with magical creator Janaka Davis aka DarkHalo4321 about her comic Moonlight Apparition. Follow her on Twitter, deviantART, Facebook, Instagram or Tumblr. You can also support her on Patreon and Ko-fi. Additional Links: Danny Phantom fan video Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura PreCure Tokyo Mew Mew Shugo Chara Danny…
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Covers all three volumes of Legal Drug by Clamp Get ready to get high. And horny. And gay. And paid. Okay, to be honest, we're not sure what the drug is, or that it's legal, but hey, we're here to talk about it anyway. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband Asher continue their Clamp journey with Legal Drug, which is technically complete, in the …
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Episode 182 - Mahou Shoujo? Naria Girls with MahouEcho
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Echo about Magical Girl? Naria Girls (Mahou Shoujo? Naria Girls) from 2016. You can find her on Twitter. News (1:00) SC is asking for questions for the staff of the Jewel Riders comic reboot! (Twitter) (IG) SHY season two: July 2024! Wonderful PreCure The Movie: September 13…
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Episode 181 - Pretty Sammy with StoneUmbrella
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Nicole about Magical Girl Pretty Sammy aka Magical Project S (1997) as well as the OVA that preceeded it. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram. News (1:00) SC is asking for questions for the staff of the Jewel Riders comic reboot! (Twitter) (IG) Wheels & Roses and 24/7 M…
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Episode 83: Cardcaptor Sakura Movies I and II
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Lucy and Robin return from their unexpected (and unintentional) hiatus to discuss the two Cardcaptor Sakura movies! ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | Rough Script* | * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a permanent replacement for transcripts, but…
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The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman)
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Covers all of the original The Poe Clan series by Moto Hagio It's time to talk about the gay vampires who built shojo manga. Year 24 author Moto Hagio, one of the most influential names in shojo, tells the tale of the Poe clan, a group composed of immortal vampirnella who turn the young siblings, Edgar and Marybelle, into one of their kind. Edgar t…
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Episode 180 - Lyrical Rollerskater Magical Melody with BunMira
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Miracle about her TikTok magical girl series, Magical Melody. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram, and watch the series in a playlist on TikTok. News (1:00) Magical Girl Kickstarters: Wheels & Roses and 24/7 Magical Maiden Mimi (both have gotten funded but could use…
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Episode 179 - Yuki Yuna Is A Hero with OhMiaGod
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Mia about the first season of Yuki Yuna Is A Hero (2014). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram. News (1:00) Magical Girl Kickstarters: Wheels & Roses and 24/7 Magical Maiden Mimi (ignore what Ayu called it lol) What I'm watching: (3:22) Magical Girl Aiko Gushing Over Magica…
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On this bonus episode, Ayu watches the first episode of Wonderful PreCure! Cry along with her! Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Extra special hugs to anyone who buys something off the magical wishlist! Join our Discord! Com…
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Episode 178 - Sugar Sugar Rune Part One with dolicehearts
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Willow about the first half of Sugar Sugar Rune (2005). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram. News (1:00) HELLO OSAKA announces virtual mystery show, Witches' Mystery, coming in March Magic Chaos bullet hell game announced The Pretty Series announces their newest title: Himitsu …
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Episode 177 - My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Season One with CatlingGun
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game designer Cat about the first season of MLPFiM (2010). You can find them on Twitter, BlueSky and their website. As for what else… Season Eight of Sparkleside Chats will be biweekly! News (1:45) Love and Berry anniversary comic published in Ciao magazine Wonderful PreCure begins Februar…
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Juline Manga Discussion (with Megan DeYarman of Manga Test Drive)
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This episode discusses all volumes (1-5) of Juline by Narumi Kakinouchi. When you think "shojo manga," you typically don't think "ninjas." But that's just a stereotype, and we're here to defy stereotypes. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Megan DeYarman, of the sites Manga Test Drive and Renaissance Josei, talk about Juline, a manga series from animator…
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On this episode, Ayu goes into the news we missed between seasons seven and eight of the podcast: MahoAku: The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies adaptation announced Ruru Episodes of Memories #01 (Artiswitch) Magical Girl Pure Angel Magilumiere adaptation announced (Fall-ish 2024) Wonderful PreCure announced (more news com…
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Episode 176 - Winx Club Season 2 with @ManiiMade
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Imani about the second season of Winx Club (2005). You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. News (1:00) Gushing Over Magical Girls (Mahou Shoujo Ni Akogarete) begins Jan 3rd Wonderful PreCure website launch on Jan 7th Look forward to a full bonus episode breaking down all the n…
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Cowboy Bebop Shojo Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman)
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We discuss the two shojo manga versions of Cowboy Bebop: Cowboy Bebop by Hajime Yatate [Sunrise staff] and Cowboy Bebop: Shooting Star by Cain Kuga Ask an anime fan above the age of 30 what their favorite anime is, and chances are high they'll say Cowboy Bebop. The music, the animation, the mood — it's iconic. And then there are the two shojo manga…
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The Vision of Escaflowne (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #5]
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This episode discusses all volumes (1-8) of The Vision of Escaflowne by Katsu Aki The Vision of Escaflowne is the anime that got Shojo and Tell host Ashley into anime. It sparked one of only a handful of great obsessions in Ashley's life. It's probably the reason this podcast exists at all. Katsu Aki's shonen manga version of the story is..... not …
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Preview Guide 6: Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage
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Wondering if you should pick up Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage by Ueji Yuho? Ashley and Asher discuss the first volume of this new manga published by Yen Press, in which Lord Hades has been shot by one of Eros' arrows and thus is fated to fall in love. But not without a lot of hijinks happening first, harem manga style. This is a short review of Lor…
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Finally, Ayu has returned for one final main feed episode, where she answers your burning questions about the genre. Thank you to everyone who submitted, and we'll see you in Season 8! (Listen to find out when that's coming!) Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! …
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Episode 174 - Pastel Yumi with Jack Harrison-Quintana
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical historian Jack Harrison-Quintana about Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol (1986). You can find him on Tumblr. News (1:00) Form for Episode 175! Magical Warrior Diamond Heart is now on Steam! PreCure All Stars F come to Hong Kong in December! Magical Girl Risuka Vol 6 comes out Nov 9th Catch! Tee…
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Episode 173 - H2O Just Add Water Season One with Matt Bruneau-Richardson
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical animator Matt Bruneau-Richardson about H2O Just Add Water (2006). You can find his work, Sirenetta, at his website. News: (1:00) Gushing Over Magical Girls begins January 2024 Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising Trailer 1.1 updated What I've watched: (3…
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Episode 172 - Waccha Primagi Part One with RosieGaga
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical cosplayer RosieGaga about the first half of Waccha PriMagi (2021). You can find her on Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram. Warning for News: (1:00) Send your support to Dancing Star PreCure (this week only) Send magical girl related queries for episode 175! Magical Girl 201 debuts in Ultra Jump (for…
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Episode 171 - Magia Record Season One with ErynCerise
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster ErynCerise about the first season of Magia Record: A Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (2020). You can find her on Twitter, BlueSky and YouTube. News: (1:00) Komi Witch Lara Season 2 began October 14th Magical Girl Raising Project: Red releases November 27th Discotek Media announce…
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Episode 82: Cardcaptor Sakura Anime ep. 59-70
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Lucy and Robin discuss the last chunk of the Cardcaptor Sakura anime, episodes 59-70! ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | Rough Script* | * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a permanent replacement for transcripts, but until Lucy finds a way to str…
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Episode 170 - Pony Magic Fairy Girls with Eyre
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Tara aka Eyre about her webcomic Pony Magic Fairy Girls, part of the Aradia Collective. You can find her on her website. Warning for childhood trauma and suicidal ideation. Main Topic (6:10) Series mentioned: Rainbow Magic My Little Pony Princess Knight Madoka Magica Sailor Moon Vindica…
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Episode 169 - Miraculous Season 2 with Charlie Neal
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Charlie about Miraculous Ladybug Season 2 (2016). You can find cer on Twitter and Tumblr. News: (1:00) Shugo Chara sequel comic slated to begin Summer 2024 (Mention of Peach-Pit's Nichirei Foods collaboration, Magical Girl Karat and the Disappearing Fried Chicken) Magical Girl Tsubame…
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In this bonus episode, Ayu answers your questions and gets deep into PreCure All Stars F, which debuted in Japanese theaters on September 15th! Non-spoiler questions Plot synopsis (17:13) Further questions (52:25) Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Extra special hu…
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Episode 168 - Powerpuff Girls Z Part 1 with MarineDynamite
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Bia about the first half of Powerpuff Girls Z (2006). You can find her on Twitter, Tumblr, DeviantART, Threads, TikTok, AO3, and Instagram. Warning for animal cruelty, sexualization of minors, and racial and homophobic caricatures. News: (1:00) Ladybug film now available on YouTube! …
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Episode 167 - Magical Girl Site with Nakimushi Art
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical mangaka Yase about Magical Girl Site (2017). You can find them on Twitter and Instagram. News: (1:00) Sweet and Sour Catch! Teenieping debuts September 22nd in South Korea Miraculous Paris: Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir comes to Disney Channel France on October 21st Burn the Witch Episode 0.8…
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Episode 166 - Winx Club Season 1 with Lola Valentine
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Lola Valentine about Winx Club Season 1 (2004). For more Winx podcast goodness, check out Winx Forever also on Twitter and Instagram! Warning for sexualization of minors, antiblack racism, and anti-Romani stereotypes. News: (1:00) Dekoboko Majo begins Oct 1st Komi Witch Lara Season 2 …
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Episode 165 - Glitter Hearts with Greg Leatherman
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Greg Leatherman about his game Glitter Hearts. Main Topic (1:00) Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Voltron Ronin Warriors Cardcaptor Sakura Star Blazers (Space Battleship Yamato) Robotech Macross Power Rangers (Sentai Series) Magical Girl Raising Project Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! T…
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