Cassidy and Charlie watch through ALL of the Pretty Cure Franchise
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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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A monthly podcast all about what else? Anime BAYBAY!
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Anime! Manga! Conventions! Fandom! Reviews! News! Editorials! Seasonal Preview Guides! Classics! The Reverse Thieves look at so much anime and manga that it can’t be contained within a single podcast. Join Kate and Alain as they discuss everything from what they just watched to what is going on in fandom. SWAT (Seasonal Watching Anime Taskforce) Reviews: A look at the first episode of the best (and sometimes worst) anime of the new season. Case Closed Reviews: A final wrap-up of the anime we ...
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Couldn't make it as a White man, couldn't cut it as an AEON teacher...
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This is a show all about pirates- anime pirates that is! Join two obsessive fans of the hit anime One Piece and their less knowledgeable friend as they make their way through every episode of the series.
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Is something missing from your life? Do you wake up every morning violently shaking at the thought that you could be enriching your life with something a little more exotic? Suteki Jam is just the show you need to replace those shakes with quakes. Feel the power of the very best in Japanese music from anime, games, and indie artists. Each week features one of three hosts bringing you their distinct flavor and personality.
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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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The Speakeasy #161: Witch on the Holy Night, Frieren, Firefighter Daigo
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This month we discuss a few different titles we recently wrapped up. Witch on the Holy Night Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute Lack Andromeda artist tool giveaway: https://lack.booth.pm/items/5527036 FGO Witch on the Holy Night collab 2024 Join us on Discord!…
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This month's manga is features the performance art of rakugo. Young Akane pursues her career and plans to avenge her disgraced father. Learn more! Read a sample! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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The Speakeasy #160: Kaiju No. 8, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, Spice & Wolf + More Spring 2024 Anime
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The new anime season is upon us! We discuss a rundown of new series. Kaiju No. 8 Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Wind Breaker Viral Hit The Fable Mysterious Disappearances Bartender: Glass of God Oblivion Battery Highspeed Etoile Astro Note Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Train to the End of the World Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master Spice …
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Manga of the Month: Daemons of the Shadow Realm
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm by Hiromu Arakawa This month's manga is a new action manga from beloved creator Hiromu Arakawa, best known for her series Fullmetal Alchemist. Learn more! Read a sample! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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Anime Detour 2024 - Precure Goes to the Movies
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Lights, Camera, Pretty Cure? From crossovers to standalone films, come and see all the different ways Precure has tackled the big screen over the years!By Mikey Shiota
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Anime Detour 2024 - King of the Hill: The Return of the King
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The King of the Hill panel returns! Join our panelists as we discuss this classic series, the upcoming new season, and propane accessories. Wingo!By Mikey Shiota
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Interested in Pretty Cure but don’t know where to start? Come and check out a few seasons and see which one is the right one for you!By Mikey Shiota
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Anime Detour 2024 - 2023 Anime Year in Review
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Looking back at the anime that came out in 2023. Ranging from movies to shows and cultural events that surrounded the scene.By Mikey Shiota
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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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The Speakeasy #159: Soaring Sky Precure, Don't Call It Mystery, Jujutsu Kaisen S2 + More
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We discuss some recently completed anime, plus a live-action movie adaptation of a detective manga. Soaring Sky! Precure Ancient Magus Bride S2 Don't Call It Mystery (2023 live-action movie) Jujutsu Kaisen S2 The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute FGO Valentine's Day 2024 FGO White Day 2024 Join us on Discord!…
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King in Limbo by Ai Tanaka This month's manga is part of a new mystery featuring a pandemic, traumatic memories, and brain divers. Learn more! Read a sample! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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 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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The Speakeasy #158: A Sign of Affection, Bravern, Solo Leveling + More Winter 2024 Anime
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We tackle a cross-section of anime for the Winter 2024 season! A Sign of Affection Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy Momochi House Sengoku Youko Delusional Monthly Magazine The Witch and the Beast Metallic Rouge Brave Bang Bravern Solo Leveling Bucchigiri?! Meiji Gekkan …
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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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Manga of the Month: I Want to Be a Receptionist in this Magical World
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Be a Receptionist in this Magical World by Mako, Yone, and Maro This month's manga is part of a new(?) sub-genre of series about the guild receptionist! Learn more! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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The Speakeasy #157: Favorite Anime, OP/ED, and Characters of 2023
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We send off 2023 with our favorites from the year! Top 5 Anime Top 3 Endings Top 3 Openings Top Movie/OVA Top 2 Characters The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute New Year's news Join us on Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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Neighborhood Story by Ai Yazawa This month's manga is a seminal work by beloved manga-ka Ai Yazawa, creator of Paradise Kiss and Nana! Learn more! Read a free preview! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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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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Anime Secret Santa - Space Adventure Cobra The Movie
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The Speakeasy #156: JoJo Part 4 Live-Action Movie
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This month we fulfill the promise of our anniversary poll with the review of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I (2017). And then we discuss some of our favorite things from 2023 that are not anime and manga! The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute Fate/Extra CCC fan-made patch FGO Gudaguda Super Goryokaku and the upcoming Christmas ev…
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Kageki Shojo!! by Kumiko Saiki This month's manga is about the dramatic world of theater and takarazuka! Learn more! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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The Speakeasy #155: Attack on Titan, Pluto, Shangri-La Frontier, + More Fall 2023 Anime
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This month we wrap up a few shows and also discuss more of the fall season: Pluto The Apothecary Diaries Kingdoms of Ruin My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-rank Adventurer Shangri-La Frontier Under Ninja Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and the Inexperienced Me Kawagoe Boys Sing--Now or Never Shy Overtake Undead Murder Farce Gene of …
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Blue Box by Kouji Miura In this November's manga of the month we discuss the Shonen Jump romance series Blue Box! Learn more! Get it! Join our DiscorBy Reverse Thieves
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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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The Speakeasy #154: Frieren, MF Ghost, Power of Hope Precure, + More Fall 2023 Anime
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This month we talk about a load of new shows!: Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Firefighter Daigo Rescuer in Orange Bullbuster Paradox Live Protocol Rain 16-bit Sensation Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Really Love You MF Ghost Precure 23: Power of Hope Precure Full Bloom The Type-Moon (Moment…
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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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This month's manga pick is a horror, action series perfect for Halloween! Learn more! Get it! Join our Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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The Speakeasy #153: Netflix One Piece, The Great Cleric, Megumi Hayashibara + More
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This month we talk about: Oooku The Great Cleric Free The Final Stroke Part 2 Netflix One Piece The Characters Taught Me Everything (Megumi Hayashibara's memoir) The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute FGO Summer Servant Fes Witch on the Holy Night Steam Fate/Samurai Remanent Release Date Join us on Discord!By Reverse Thieves
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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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Bonus Episode - Symphogear (Season One) w/IciclePrism
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Guess who's back, back again. Anime BAYBAY, that's who! After a long hiatus, Mikey is brought back into the podcasting game by new bestie Miss IciclePrism! And they christen this return by talking all about the much hyped Symphogear on this bonus episode of...Anime BAYBAY! Follow Mikey: - https://twitter.com/MikeyShiota - https://mikeyshiota.tumblr…
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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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Manga of the Month: She Loves to Eat, and She Loves to Cook
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She Loves to Eat, and She Loves to Cook by Sakaomi Yuzaki We are trying out a new format for manga of the month . . . a podcast! Learn more! Get it! Join our DiscordBy Reverse Thieves
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