Shoujo Sundae is a delectable podcast safe haven for fans of shoujo anime and manga. If you have a strong love for shoujo, but no place or people to talk about it with, welcome to your new favorite ice cream parlor. Your hosts, Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, invite you to come get a scoop and add as many sprinkles as your heart desires!
Each episode of anime is broken down into categories to reflect on the symbolism, positive/negative aspects, and hot takes of each show they review. New episodes every other Sunday. Let’s dig in!
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In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika, along with Jamie and Caitlin of The Bechdel Cast, review the Ghibli masterpiece Princess Mononoke! Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between a girl who was raised by wolves (San), and the people of Iron Town. San, her family, and the other forest dwellers seek to defend the forest, but Lady Eboshi, the Emperor, and the people who work for them seek to destroy it and reap its resources for their own benefit.
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
My Favorite B---- Spring Mix (Tokyo Mew Mew Eps 1-2)
Sunday, November 2, 2025 • Duration 29:07
Here's a taste of what's on our patreon! For our Magical Girl Matcha series, we dove into the first two episodes ofTokyo Mew Mew (New). In episode one, while on a date with the most popular guy in school, Ichigo Momomiya is hit with a beam of light that gives her the power of an endangered feline species, turning her into Ichigo Mew - a superhero! In episode two, a green-haired girl named Lettuce struggles to fit in with her "friends". Pent up emotions cause the powers she recently gained to spiral out of control, and Ichigo and Mint come to her aid.
Let's dig in!
Learn more about the Shoujo Sundae Patreon here:
https://patreon.com/shoujosundae
Episode 1
1:34 - Soft Serve Summary
2:10 - Sprinkles on Top
3:08 - Floats Your Boat
8:31 - Banana Split
13:05 - Nuts
14:46 - Hot Fudge
16:11 - I Scream, You Scream
17:28 - Cherry On Top
Episode 2
17:50 - Soft Serve Summary
18:29 - Sprinkles on Top
19:02 - Floats Your Boat
21:24 - Banana Split
24:18 - Rocky Road
25:26 - Nuts
26:41 - Hot Fudge
26:59 - I Scream, You Scream
28:15 - Cherry On Top
Kiki's Delivery Service ft. Matthew Lawrence Interview
Episode 106
Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Duration 02:16:54
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review the beloved Studio Ghibli film, Kiki’s Delivery Service! Kiki flies away to a brand new town all on her own to begin her training as a witch for one full year. While she didn’t get the warmest of welcomes to her new town, Asono, a local baker, allows her to live above her bakery in exchange for some help around the shop. A local boy named Tombo is fascinated in her ability to fly, and tries his best to befriend her. Kiki decides to start up a delivery service to utilize her ability to fly, but her powers begin to suddenly dwindle as time goes on. She struggles to find her inspiration to be the best witch she can be.
Nina the Starry Bride Finale ft. Jill Harris Interview (Eps 10-12)
Episode 105
Sunday, October 5, 2025 • Duration 02:07:27
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika discuss episodes ten through twelve of Nina the Starry Bride! In episode ten, Nina tries to convince the king of Galgada to leave Fortna’s fate in her hands. She goes so far as to insult the king and enter the tournament arena, where Set and Azure come to her aid. In episode eleven, Set is confined to the white wing after striking an unsanctioned duel with Azure. Hikami sends Nina to meet with Set with poisoned meade and cookies, and Set falls ill. In episode twelve, Nina is accused of trying to murder Set, but Hikami makes a drastic sacrifice for her to ensure her safety. Giana and Chika also sit down with voice actor Jill Harris, who voiced Nina in the English Dub of Nina the Starry Bride!
Prince Bidoof ft. Dennis of Vintage Anime Club (Nina the Starry Bride Eps 7-9)
Episode 104
Sunday, September 21, 2025 • Duration 02:13:04
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Dennis from the Vintage Anime Club podcast discuss episodes seven through nine of Nina the Starry Bride! In episode seven, after Set rescues Nina, the two spend the night together in the forest. Nina rescues the cub of the tiger who attacked her. When they arrive in Galgada, Nina makes quite the first impression on Set’s brothers. In episode eight, it has been decided that whichever prince wins over Nina, he will ascend to the throne of Galgada. The princes try to woo Nina in their own way. Set comes to her aid when his brother Yur threatens her. In episode nine, Azure arrives in Galgada under the guise of a Fortunan messenger. Nina internally struggles with her feelings for both Azure and Set.
Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!
Follow our wonderful guest, Dennis, and the Vintage Anime Club!
A Love Triangle ft. Ravengriim (Nina the Starry Bride Eps 4-6)
Episode 103
Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 01:16:50
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and Ravengriim discuss episodes one through three of Nina the Starry Bride! In episode four, Nina and Azure’s feelings for one another deepen. In order to protect him, Nina decides to leave for Galgada to fulfill her duty and become their queen. In episode five, Nina arrives in Bastia and tries to win over the cruel Prince Set. Things escalate as Nina defends Anne, who works for Prince Set, for “stealing” when an aggressive guard captain accuses her, and Prince Set slices Nina across the chest. Despite the dreariness of her circumstances, Nina chooses to smile and steel her resolve. In episode six, Nina wins over the staff in Bastia by putting the aggressive guard captain in his place while Prince Set is absent. The prince unexpectedly kisses Nina despite being hostile towards her thus far. Later, Nina’s carriage falls off of a cliff, but luckily she and Set’s bird, also named Nina, survive.
Scorpio Energy ft. hemlocke springs (Nina the Starry Bride Eps 1-3)
Episode 102
Sunday, August 24, 2025 • Duration 02:14:35
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Hemlocke Springs discuss episodes one through three of Nina the Starry Bride! In episode one, Nina is bought by a golden-eyed Prince named Azure to become an imposter of his late sister, the princess Alisha. In episode two, Prince Muhulum uses Nina’s help to try and learn Azure’s weakness, but he ends up saving the two of them from a well. In episode three, Nina seeks help from the former king in order to assure Azure’s safety. Nina and Azure’s bond deepens, and she learns something shocking about who he truly is.
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and Avary aka Kyoruyeye discuss the film Fruits Basket Prelude. Kyoko Katsunoma, a struggling teen with a poor relationship with her parents and a history of gang involvement, meets Katsuya Honda, a student teacher on a day she decides to attend school. He sees her pain and anger and gives a voice to it, and the two bond and become close quickly. Their love story unfolds on screen, ultimately bringing Tohru Honda into the world, but it ends abruptly with Katsuya’s unexpected death, and the impact it has on Kyoko and Tohru is immeasurable. Get ready for a heaping portion of hot fudge!
It's the 100th episode of Shoujo Sundae! In this episode, Giana and Chika review episodes sixty-one through sixty-three of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode sixty-one, Kyo and Tohru speak honestly about their feelings for one another, and something unexpected happens when he goes to embrace her. The origin of the Sohma family’s curse is revealed and finally broken. In episode sixty-two, Yuki’s bond breaks, and he and Machi share their feelings with one another. The ex-zodiacs have their final banquet, where Akito reveals herself as a woman to the family. Shigure and Akito speak of their feelings for one another as well. Kyo asks Tohru to move away with him. Kyoko’s dying thoughts are revealed in full. In episode sixty-three, Tohru reminisces on her memories with the Sohmas as she and the others move onto the next chapter of their lives. The ex-zodiac members ponder the future and reflect on the past. Yuki finally tells Tohru about the motherly role she’s played in his life.
Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!
EPISODE 61
[0:51] 100th episode banter
[2:28] Soft Serve Summary
[4:29] Sprinkles on Top
[5:58] Floats Your Boat
[14:11] Banana Split
[20:24] Rocky Road
[26:54] Nuts
[27:44] Hot Fudge
[30:46] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 62
[31:14] Soft Serve Summary
[33:16] Sprinkles on Top
[34:52] Floats Your Boat
[42:13] Banana Split
[49:40] Rocky Road
[52:51] Nuts
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Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
[33:41] Floats Your Boat
[37:19] Banana Split
[40:38] Rocky Road
[41:31] Nuts
[46:07] Hot Fudge
[53:56] I Scream, You Scream
[55:50] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 12
[56:12] Soft Serve Summary
[56:52] Sprinkles on Top
[58:00] Floats Your Boat
[1:09:20] Banana Split
[1:08:21] Nuts
[1:09:51] Rocky Road
[1:10:18] Hot Fudge
[1:17:45] I Scream, You Scream
[1:19:01] Cherry on Top
[1:19:48] Jill Harris interview
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
[18:34] Soft Serve Summary
[19:03] Sprinkles on Top
[21:39] Floats Your Boat
[30:56] Banana Split
[42:59] Rocky Road
[46:51] Nuts
[50:30] Hot Fudge
[53:48] I Scream, You Scream
[57:27] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 8
[59:68] Soft Serve Summary
[1:01:01] Sprinkles on Top
[1:03:44] Floats Your Boat
[1:07:15] Banana Split
[1:12:53] Rocky Road
[1:16:18] Nuts
[1:18:08] Hot Fudge
[1:22:29] I Scream, You Scream
[1:24:21] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 9
[1:25:31] Soft Serve Summary
[1:25:48] Sprinkles on Top
[1:27:17] Floats Your Boat
[1:35:10] Banana Split
[1:46:29] Rocky Road
[1:48:50] Nuts
[1:53:38] Hot Fudge
[2:01:16] I Scream, You Scream
[2:05:47] Cherry on Top
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
[10:54] Sprinkles on Top
[13:41] Floats Your Boat
[19:53] Banana Split
[25:02] Rocky Road
[28:38] Nuts
[33:07] Hot Fudge
[33:54] I Scream, You Scream
[36:31] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 5
[37:35] Soft Serve Summary
[37:47] Sprinkles on Top
[39:43] Floats Your Boat
[43:26] Banana Split
[47:57] Rocky Road
[48:09] Nuts
[49:31] Hot Fudge
[52:55] I Scream, You Scream
[56:14] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 6
[57:02] Soft Serve Summary
[57:29] Sprinkles on Top
[58:28] Floats Your Boat
[1:03:01] Banana Split
[1:04:31] Rocky Road
[1:07:53] Nuts
[1:08:41] Hot Fudge
[1:09:11] I Scream, You Scream
[1:11:55] Cherry on Top
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
[1:17:51] Nuts
[1:19:03] Hot Fudge/I Scream, You Scream
[1:23:50] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 3
[1:25:58] Soft Serve Summary
[1:26:18] Sprinkles on Top
[1:31:04] Floats Your Boat
[1:49:57] Banana Split
[1:53:38] Rocky Road
[1:56:27] Nuts
[2:01:31] Hot Fudge
[2:03:09] I Scream, You Scream
[2:06:31] Cherry on Top
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)
[54:42] Hot Fudge
[56:27] I Scream, You Scream
[59:27] Cherry on Top
EPISODE 63
[1:00:14] Soft Serve Summary
[1:02:15] Sprinkles on Top
[1:02:29] Floats Your Boat
[1:09:20] Banana Split
[1:15:03] Rocky Road
[1:17:39] Nuts
[1:18:25] Hot Fudge
[1:21:48] I Scream, You Scream
[1:25:24] Cherry on Top
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
