Explore every episode of the podcast Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu
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| BONUS - You & Idol PreCure the Movie | 10 oct. 2025 | 00:40:18 | |
Thanks for waiting! Not only is that part of the title of the latest PreCure movie, but Sparkleside Chats is back from the dead to give the detail, SPOILER-heavy synopsis & review! Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 217 - Unicorn Academy Season One with Vickycreator1 | 10 sept. 2025 | 01:38:40 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Vicky about Unicorn Academy Season 1 (2023). You can find her on Instagram, Tiktok and Bluesky. News: (1:00) Magical Girl HoloWitches volume 2 drops October 17th, livestream performance on Halloween Magical Girl 201 Volume 4 Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch aqua Volume 6 Princess Catch Teenieping Promos continue Witch Hat Atelier delayed to 2026 Madoka Magica news likely after this weekend Star Crystal Warriors Go! MG text based game launched August 28th Main Topic: (5:15) Series Mentioned: Princess Tutu Winx Club CCS Sailor Moon Mermaid Magic W.i.t.c.h. PreCure Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 216 - Winx Club Season Six with Anne | 28 août 2025 | 01:27:17 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Anne about Winx Club Season 6 (2014). You can find her on Tumblr and Bluesky. News: (1:20) Disney Channel to release Vampirina: Teenage Vampire Fantasy Patrol S5 to premiere in September Coven Academy series greenlit by Disney Starlight Revolver now in early access Magical Girls’ Conventional Village (MahouMura) coming in October Princess Catch Teenieping (S6) promos have begun KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is OFFICIALLY the most popular Netflix film OF ALL TIME What I Watched: (5:15) Granbelm Main Topic: (5:45) Sailor Moon Pokemon Detective Conan Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne Ojamajo Doremi Cardcaptor Sakura W.i.t.c.h. PreCure Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 215 - Mongly Syndrome with Marlene Sharp | 13 août 2025 | 01:05:18 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical producer Marlene Sharp about the upcoming Mongly Syndrome. You can find her on her website. News: (1:00) The Ebony Witch premieres on YouTube October 4th Creamy Mami & Minky Momo collaborative project announced New webcomic: Grey Zone Magical Girl The Black Cat and the Witch's Classroom is coming 2026 A New trailer for Flower Fairy Magical Fragrance, the sequel to Hana no Ko Lunlun Logo reveal for Sofia the First Royal Magic Pixie Girl from Zagtoons is back in business What I Watched: (4:10) Sailor Moon The Super Live (UK) New Secret Jouju S5 Magical Chinese Girl Paipai PriPara Season One Main Topic: (9:45) Series Mentioned: Sailor Moon Power Rangers Barbie Saban Moon Madame Alexander Tamagotchi Digimon Clueless Z Squad Catch Teenieping Secret Jouju Miraculous Ladybug Komi Witch Lara Rainbow Bubblegem Sonic the Hedgehog Yokai Watch Pink Panther Music featured: Bubblegum Dreamland by MullMachine (used with permission via Uppbeat) Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 214 - Miraculous Season 4 with SkunkyEmerson | 30 juil. 2025 | 02:08:45 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Emerson about Miraculous Ladybug (2021). You can find him on Bluesky or Twitter. News: (1:00) Witch Detective show in production Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising coming Feb 2026 Magical Girl holoWitches Vol 1 drops August 19th Aikatsu x Pripara the movie is coming October 10th I Want to Eat The Mermaid Princess Volume one dropped July 25th Lock & Key: A Magical Girl Mystery releases in September on Steam & itchio Volume 4 of Ichi the Witch out on August 4th Winx Club: The Magic Is Back is coming to Netflix on October 2nd. A new visual for the upcoming reboot of Hana no Ko Lunlun! Horror mocukmentary Magical Girl Yamada releases supplementary webcomic Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! Love! is coming to the Tokyo stage in October New comic Magical Girl Gurumeguri has begun serialization What I’m Watching: (8:30) Wishcat Main Topic: (4:45) Warning for racism and police misconduct, child abuse, and Japanese imperialism Series Mentioned: Ojamajo Doremi Pretear Nanoha Madoka Sailor Moon Peter Pan Jurassic Park Princess Session Orchestra You & Idol PreCure Mermaid Magic Winx Club The Magic Is Back Catch Teenieping Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 213 - Ojamajo Doremi Naisho with Doreimani | 15 juil. 2025 | 02:10:04 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical YouTuber Imani about Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho (2004). You can find her on Bluesky, Twitter or YouTube. News (1:00) Sugar Sugar Rune releases new prequel short, reboot announced Wicked Spot vol 1 English edition out Spring 2026 Prism Nana news coming October 19th Dancing Star PreCure The Stage 3 out in December, theaters and show dates announced Magical Girl Yamada drama project out July 18th Magilumiere comic ends, Season 2 release slated for 2026 What I’ve Watched (5:20) Magical Fairy Persia Petite Princess Yucie Unicorn Academy S2/S3…? Secret Jouju S4 Main Topic: CW for casual homophobia, problematic depictions of divorce, death, and mentions of war Series Mentioned: Onegai My Melody Mewkledreamy Jewelpet My Melody and Kuromi KimiPre Princession Winx Bratz Naruto Sally the Witch Himitsu no Akko-chan Ashita no Nadja Star Wars Hey Arnold Haikyuu Ace of Diamond Wonderful PreCure Dokidoki PreCure: the novel Otona PreCure Witch PreCure: Mirai Days Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 212 - Sakura Hime Kaden with Rink | 01 juil. 2025 | 02:11:54 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Rink about Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura (2009-2012). You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr. News (1:00) Upcoming shows: Cute High Earth Defense Club High Collar, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Kamitsubaki City Under Construction, The Secrets of the Silent Witch, and The Water Magician Sam Witch announced by Disney for 2026 The Magical Girl Witch Trials comicalization premieres in July 2025 KimiPre movie visuals have been revealed Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Volume 1 coming September 9th What I’ve Watched (6:18) Once Upon A Witch’s Death Maebashi Witches K-Pop Demon Hunters Magical Girl Friendship Squad Mai Hime New Secret Jouju Season Three Corrector Yui Season One Main topic: (13:30) Trigger warnings for mentions of misrepresentation of gender nonconformity, incest, torture of children, attempted murder, teen sexuality Series mentioned: Fullmoon wo Sagashite Phantom Thief Jeanne Magical Girl Dandelion Magical Girl Tsubame PriOrche Symphogear Idol Dreams Frozen II Yu Yu Hakusho Necahual Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 211 - Winx Club Season Five with Ella Anders | 17 juin 2025 | 02:05:34 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Ella Anders of Winx4Life about Season 5 of Winx Club (2012). You can find her on Twitter or Instagram. News: (1:00) Magilumiere Vol 17 out June 4th Shugo Chara Jewel Joker Vol 2 out July 11th, Vol 1 to get a reprint English print editions of Ichi the Witch and Magical Girl Dandelion coming Spring 2026 Miraculous World Tokyo & Miraculous Stellar Force projects Steven Universe Lars of the Stars spinoff announced My Melody & Kuromi premieres July 24th and might be more magical than expected…? Also!! Ayu is now doing another podcast on idol media: Charm Point Radio What I watched: (6:24) Secret Catch! Teenieping Miraculous Season 4 (New) Secret Jouju S2 Main Topic: (10:00) Trigger warning for discussions of death. Sofia the First Wonderful PreCure You & Idol PreCure Lolirock Witchy PreCure MIRAI DAYS Hug PreCure Mia and Me The Little Mermaid Anastasia Tinkerbell Music featured: Harmonix Magic of Sirenix Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 210 - Magica Riot with Kara Buchanan | 03 juin 2025 | 01:28:24 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kara Buchanan about her novel Magica Riot and the greater Maidensong universe . You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr! News: (1:00) New comic: Magical Girl Inaba Winx Club: The Magic is Back premieres on BBC in September K-Pop Demon Hunters (June 20th) drops first trailer Himitsu no AiPri Junior Novel 1 out now Champignon Witch to premiere Jan 2026 I Want to Eat the Mermaid Princess Vol 1 out July 25th What I’ve watched: (3:30) Winx Club S6 Tea Tea Cherry Main Topic: (6:00) Sailor Moon Cowboy Bebop Trigun Gunbuster PreCure Nanoha Madoka Love Live Symphogear Jem Super Sentai Tokyo Mew Mew Cardcaptor Sakura Music featured: Burn Us Down by Magica Riot Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Epiosde 209 - Twinkle Catch! Teenieping with Mahou Cloud | 20 mai 2025 | 01:31:29 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Cloud about Twinkle Catch! Teenieping (2021). You can find them on YouTube or Instagram (Alt accounts here & here). News: (1:00) Miraculous Chibi short series announced Secrets of the Silent Witch premieres July 4th DNAngel is now on Crunchyroll Angel Mate vol 2 out May 23rd Predatory Magical Girls vol 1 out May 12th (not for everyone!!) What I’ve watched: (3:20) H2O Just Add Water S3 Main topic: (6:00) Warning for discussion of casual anti blackness. Series mentioned: Princess Session Orchestra You & Idol PreCure Star Darlings Miraculous Ladybug Kira Kira PreCure A La Mode Smile PreCure Tropical-Rouge PreCure Magical Fairy Persia Hug PreCure Wishcat Mermaid Magic Winx Club Gabby’s Dollhouse Star Twinkle PreCure The Lion King Music featured: Twinkle Catch Teenieping Opening Royal Teenieping Graduation Song Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 208 - Mermaid Magic with M | 06 mai 2025 | 01:18:48 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical illustrator M about Mermaid Magic (2024). You can find them on Twitter. News: (1:00) Aikatsu x PriPara film announced for Fall 2025 Magical Girl Full Heart comic launched Magical Girl and the Narco Wars webcomic launched Princess Doremi S4 begins May 9th in China Magical Girl Dandelion Volume 2 out July 25th K-Pop Demon Hunters out June 20th on Netflix What I’m Watching: (2:25) Magica Riot Miraculous S3 Hello Osaka (New) Secret Jouju S1 Main Topic: (4:45) Warning for implicit racism and more specifically anti-blackness. Series Mentioned: PreCure H2O Just Add Water Mako Mermaids Barbie Toy Story Winx Club H2O Mermaid Adventures The Mummy Tensou Sentai Goseiger Brave Rainbow Bubblegem Supa Team 4 Unicorn Academy A Magical girl Retires Music featured: "Making Waves" "Shine and Glow" Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 207 - Sing Great Dragon Palace with Jack Harrison-Quintana | 22 avr. 2025 | 02:22:15 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical historian Jack Harrison-Quintana about Utau! Dairyugujo (1992). You can find him on Tumblr. News: (1:00) Alkali Underachiever Vol 2 (Comic/Novel) Winx Club transformation sequences unveiled: Flora / Tecna / Musa / Stella Ichi the Witch Vol 3 June 4th holoWitches adds Fubuki and Lamy to the full cast Catch! Teenieping season 6 trademarked the title, Princess Catch! Teenieping You & Idol PreCure the Movie premieres September 12th Cute High Earth Defense Club High Collar premieres July 7th (trailer) What I’m reading (4:00) Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura Main Topic: (5:30) TW for queerphobia, workplace abuse, alcoholism, sexualization of minors, implied sexual assault, blackface, kidnapping, slavery, cannibalism, domestic violence, suicidal ideation Series mentioned: A Magical Girl Retires Wedding Peach DX Marvelous Melmo Alice in Wonderland Team Phoenix Princess Knight Melmo-chan Chuka na Paipai La Belle Fille Masquee Poitrine Sailor Moon Taro Urashima Chou Chou Train Akko Hug Precure Creamy Mami Corrector Yui Saint Tail Rayearth Lunlun Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Music featured: "Shubi doo wa at the Great Dragon Palace" "Finale" Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 206 - Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl with Kiana Mai Khansmith | 08 avr. 2025 | 02:10:00 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kiana Mai Khansmith about her animatic Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl. You can find her on Tumblr, Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram. News: (1:00) W.i.t.c.h. live action reboot is in talks? Secret Jouju Magic Harmony film coming May 1st Hello Osaka Season 2 confirmed Cute High Earth Defense Club High Collar announcement livestream set for April 20th What I’ve watched: (3:30) Rainbow Bubblegem Twinkle Catch Teenieping Momentary Lily Witchy PreCure Mirai Days Promise of Wizard Main Topic: (10:00) Big City Greens Pokemon Love Live Ojamajo Doremi Sailor Moon Beyblade Shugo Chara Kamichama Karin Phantom Thief Saint Tail Phantom Thief Jeanne Angel’s Friends PreCure Madoka Magica Nurse Angel Ririka SOS Hana no Ko Lunlun Powerpuff Girls Z Winx Club W.i.t.c.h Sleepless Domain Acro Trip Delicious in Dungeon My Happy Marriage Dandadan Lolirock Miraculous Creamy Mami Cardcaptor Sakura Star Vs The Forces of Evil Utena Music featured: "Her Song" Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 205 - Amara with Kristan | 25 mars 2025 | 01:28:25 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kristan about his comic Amara. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram. News: (1:00) Upcoming shows: Himitsu no AiPri Ring, Once Upon A Witch’s Death, Princess Session Orchestra, Witch Watch, Maebashi Witches, Welcome to the Illegally Occupied Magical Girl Village, Rainbow Bubblegem 2 Premiering July 2025: New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt and Secrets of the Silent Witch Lyrical Nanoha Exceeds comic to begin April 16th, Exceeds Gun Blazer Vengeance (EGV) key visual revealed Key visual for Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising revealed New Pierrot series, Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly coming 2026 Cute High Earth Defense Club High Collar announced with teaser visual King of Prism Your Endless Call reveals other Pretty Series boys will join the film, and a new character breaks the mold in a new way! Catch Teenieping collabs with Cookie Run Oven Break PreCure announces spinoff short web series: Petit Cure PreCure Fairies What I’ve watched: (10:25) Supa Team 4 Jentry Chau Vs The Underworld Main Topic: (12:30) Tokyo Mew Mew Totally Spies Winx Club Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura Precure Revolutionary Girl Utena H2O Just Add Water Wicked Science Elephant Princess You & Idol PreCure Fresh PreCure Rose of Versailles Dear Brother Glass Mask Banana Bread Pudding Heartcatch PreCure Ojamajo Doremi Go Princess PreCure Tokyo Mew Mew New Music featured: "Amara" and "Coral Garden" Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 204 - Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. with Danieru Huli | 11 mars 2025 | 01:41:52 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with enthusiast Danieru Huli about Magilumiere (2024). You can find her on Bluesky or Instagram. News: (1:00) Himitsu no AiPri: Ring Arc begins April 6th at 9:30 AM JST Princess Session Orchestra begins April 6th at 9:00 AM JST Magilumiere drops dubs in multiple languages on Amazon Prime Video Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want To Be A Magical Girl pilot animatic drops OP for Magical Girl Raising Project restart - No tears here by Minori Chihara - announced Once Upon A Witch’s Death premieres April 1st ShuShu Magic S2 premiered March 8th Dancing Star PreCure 3 announced for December! Chinese series Shining Girls coming soon! Magical Girl Site’s spinoff comic might be coming after all…? Magical Girl holoWitches returns for Arc 2: Promised Magic on March 12th What I’ve Watched: (8:30) Sing! Great Dragon Palace Suki Suki Majo Sensei Kitti Katz H2O Mermaid Adventures S1 Supa Team 4 S1 Winx Club S5 Main topic: (20:00) Warning for some light discussion of gender essentialism and negative reactions to gender non conformity. Ojamajo Doremi Ichi the Witch Witch Watch PreCure Kaiju No 8 Catch Teenieping Music featured: "Order Made" by Mafumafu "Workout" by syudou Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 203 - A Magical Girl Retires with Cami | 25 févr. 2025 | 01:25:25 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical librarian Cami about A Magical Girl Retires (2024). You can find her on Bluesky, YouTube or Anilist. News: (1:00) My Wife Might Be A Magical Girl ends with 24 chapters New one-shot: But I Can’t Become An Angel New novel/comic: If I Become A Magical Girl… Witch Watch and Maebashi Witches announce April 6th Thai BL drama Magic Lover debuts Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Vol 2 out August 19th Yummiland Season Two Premieres on YouTube Main Topic: (5:45) Content warning for suicidal ideation, domestic violence, and financial strain Futari wa PreCure Splash Star Magilumiere Co Ltd. Creamy Mami Fancy Lala Pastel Yumi Go Princess PreCure Witchy PreCure Witchy PreCure MIRAI DAYS Revolutionary Girl Utena Squid Game Howl’s Moving Castle One Piece Ant Man The Demon Girl Next Door Parasite Acro Trip Music featured: "Night Takes Me In" from Storyblocks Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 202 - Catch! Teenieping with LillithLycoris | 11 févr. 2025 | 01:45:35 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Lillith about Catch! Teenieping (2020). You can find them on Twitter,Tumblr, or Bluesky. News: (1:00) Magical Girl Dandelion Volume 1 out April 25th Ichi the Witch Volume 2 out March 4th A+ Magical Kindergarten Novel out now Once Upon A Witch’s Death to premiere April 1st, joining Witch Watch, Maebashi Witches, Princess Session Orchestra, and AiPri Season 2 for the spring season Bubble Guppies Super Princess Mermaids premieres on YouTube What I’ve Watched: (3:54) Cute High Earth Defense Club Happy Kiss! Magilumiere Season 1 Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic Main topic: (8:00) Warnings for toilet humor, homophobic subtext, and cruelty to animals. Series mentioned: Delicious Party PreCure Puppy in my pocket Glitter Force (Smile PreCure) Madoka Magica Magia Record Pretty Series Revolutionary Girl Utena Cutie Honey F Pokemon Cardcaptor Sakura Littlest Pet Shop Avengers Angel’s Friends Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 201 - Cutie Honey 2004 and Re: Cutie Honey with CureSplash | 28 janv. 2025 | 01:52:57 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Paige about the Cutie Honey film and Re: Cutie Honey OVA series. (2004). You can find her on Twitter (alt) or on Bluesky. News (1:00) Sailor Moon The Live NA Tour in March/April Mermicorno Starfall premieres on Cartoon Network January 31st PriOrche announces the series will be broadcast for one year Himitsu no AiPri season two character silhouettes teased, news to come February 27th 3rd teaser/trailer for Maebashi Witches, out in April What I've been watching/reading: (3:40) MahoNare A Magical Girl Retires Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE! Hyperdimension Neptunia Catch Teenieping Wonderful PreCure Majokko Megu-chan Main topic: (8:30) Warning: this episode is explicit for swear content and the OVA is full of nudity!! Wonderful PreCure Phantom Thief St Tail St Tail Girls Peter Pan Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Shin Godzilla Kill La Kill Promare Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagen Kekko Kamen Shin Kamen Rider Panty and Stocking Phantom Thief Jeanne Demon Lord Dante Heartcatch PreCure Witchy PreCure Tokyo Mew Mew Olé Little Witch Academia You and Idol Precure Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl Miraculous Ladybug Himitsu no AiPri Princess Session Orchestra Music featured: Cutie Honey by Koda Kumi Into your heart by Koda Kumi Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Submit your ideas to the podcast here! Buy Ayu wishlist gifts from Throne! Join our Discord! Find the podcast online on the socials @magicalgirlayu or on Spotify for Creators at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| BONUS - The Present and Future Of Magical Girls! | 10 janv. 2025 | 00:09:21 | |
On this bonus episode, Ayu lists all the series current and coming to the small and large screens in the genre: Momentary Lily Promise of Wizard Witchy PreCure ~MIRAI DAYS~ Shining Cardsprites Season 3 Cute High Earth Defense Force Eternal Love Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 You And Idol PreCure Dancing Star PreCure 2 Princess Session Orchestra Maebashi Witches Witch Watch The Water Magician Winx Club Season 9 Balala The Fairies Radiant Star Guardians 2 Catch Teenieping Season 6 Fantasy Patrol Season 4 Rainbow Bubblegem Season 2 Mongly Syndrome Witch Hat Atelier NEW Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt Once Upon A Witch's Death The Secrets of the Silent Witch Super Normal Magical Girls Asumitleverse K-Pop Demon Hunters Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising 花仙子之魔法香对论 Secret Jouju (likely) A new Studio Pierrot MG series Shushu Magic Season 2 Jade Armor season 2 Tara Duncan season 2 Mermaid Magic season 2 Sofia the First Royal Magic Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card season 2 LoliRock season 3 A Magic Knight Rayearth reboot Magical Girl Raising Project: restart Magiumiere season 2 A Rainbow Brite remake A live action She-Ra show A live action “Bewitched-like” show A Symphogear movie Wild Kat The Champignon Witch Miraculous Ladybug seasons 7 through 10 Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter, Blue Sky or Instagram @magicalgirlayu and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 200 - A new and improved history of the magical girl genre | 01 janv. 2025 | 02:54:51 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu brings back her BFF magical animator Bianca Rose Alejos to talk about the entire history of the magical girl genre. Stay tuned for a bonus episode about the future of the genre. Music featured: Electrostatic from Storyblocks.com Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 199 - Onegai My Melody with HikaTamika | 03 déc. 2024 | 02:19:31 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist HikaTamika about the first season of Onegai My Melody (2005). You can find them on their own site. News (1:00) My Magical Girl Chapter One out in English The second trailer for Maebashi Witches Princess Session Orchestra begins releasing lyric videos for original character songs You and Idol PreCure announced for 2025 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Super Live is coming to London Feb 2025 Magical Girl holoWitches arc 1 ends December 16th, arc 2 to begin in March A legendary Cute High Earth Defense Club Love special comic is coming to Ribbon Special on 12/16 What I’ve been watching (7:20) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri Main Topic (9:20): Trigger warning for queerphobia, fatphobia, body shaming, grooming, and toilet humor. Series mentioned: Mewkledreamy Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura Tokyo Mew Mew Kamichama Karin Madoka Magica Day Break Illusion Yuki Yuna Is A Hero Smile PreCure Heartcatch PreCure Shugo Chara Shugo Chara Jewel Joker Tokyo Mew Mew New Magilumiere Acro Trip Magical Girl Rion Jewelpet Kuromi’s Pretty Journey Mary Poppins Armageddon Howl’s Moving Castle Dragonball Magical Fairy Persia Music featured: Opening/Ending for Onegai My Melody Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 198 - Sofia the First Season One with Ella Anders | 19 nov. 2024 | 02:22:23 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Ella Anders about Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess, and Season One (2012-3). You can find her on Twitter or Instagram. News (1:00) Magical Girls Vs Cat Aliens game Bryan Golden’s latest webtoon, Sea Witch In Training, out now Magica Riot novel (https://magicariot.com) Mia & Me renewed for a fifth season Witchy PreCure MIRAI DAYS first trailer Magical Girl Tsubame Vol. 4 out 12/4 Jentry Chau vs the Underworld out 12/5 The witch of the hexenhaus wants to reset (The Gingerbread House Witch Wants to Star Over) comic launched on Palcy Himitsu no AiPri will have a season 2 PriPara to get a TTRPG in March Dancing Star PreCure 2 key visual Korean novel A Magical Girl Retires to get sequel, A Magical Girl Rehired What I’ve been watching (5:30) Acro Trip MahoNare Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri Main Topic (8:20): Trigger warning for discussions of class disparity and representation of ethnic diversity. Series mentioned: Kiki’s Delivery Service Winx Club Ojamajo Doremi Tokyo Mew Mew Sailor Moon Crystal PreCure Lolirock Madoka Magica MLPFIM Frozen Barbie Sleeping Beauty Sissi the Young Empress Kilala Princess Kingdom Hearts Pinocchio Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mary Poppins Encanto The Hunchback of Notre Dame Music featured: Sofia the First theme song Rise and Shine from Sofia the First Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 197 - Cry Babies Magic Tears 1 & 2 with Cassidy | 05 nov. 2024 | 02:17:55 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Cassidy about Cry Babies Magic Tears Seasons One and Two (2018-19). You can find her on Twitter or on her website. News: (1:50) Jentry Chau vs The Underworld Trailer Wicked Spot comic debuts Twinkle Catch Teenieping comic debuts in Pucchigumi Heartsping in Love to come to North America in 2025 Rainbow Crew season one debuted in China in October Balala the Fairies returns November 15th Hana no Ko Lunlun sequel Miraculous Season 6 poster unveiled, new video game dropped October 25th, and Jeremy Zag reveals the series is confirmed up to season ten Cutie Honey Nova project announced by Hobby Japan Legends of Evergreen Hills coming to… Chick-Fil-A’s streaming service Nov 18th The Demon Girl Next Door stage play coming in January Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love announces full cast and visual, coming to theaters January 24th Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising trailer featuring Homura New Magical Me debuts on Webtoon PreCure News: Glitter Force is leaving Netflix, Mirai Days unveils a new visual, and Dancing Star PreCure 2 reveals the new supporting cast! What I’m watching/reading: (12:00) Himitsu no AiPri Wonderful PreCure Main topic: (22:00) Trigger warning for toilet humor & casual racism SHY Futari wa PreCure Bloopies BFF Little Einsteins Barney The Littlest Pet Shop Wishcat Blue’s Clues My Little Pony Sherlock Holmes Bee Movie Amelia Bedelia Mermaid Magic Symphogear Music featured: Openings from Cry Babies Magic Tears Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 196 - Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch with Stardust Megu | 08 oct. 2024 | 02:03:07 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical cosplayer Stardust Megu about Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (2003). You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. News: (1:00) W.i.t.c.h. (reboot) Vol. 2 released 9/26 Rainbow Guard to come out in November…? Shooting Star Catch Teenieping premieres 10/10 Doki Doki PreCure the novel eBook released 10/2 Magical Girl Tsubame: I Will (Not) Save the World! comes to an end Wonderful PreCure the movie to come to Taiwan Witch You Want VN launched by Studio Elan Witch Boy Magical Piece adds archive of its story mode to YouTube Witch, Please Kickstarter coming soon Nakayosi magazine gives us Wonderful PreCure, Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch aqua, and Shugo Chara Jewel Joker Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch aqua Vol 5 releases 10/11 Ciao launches Magica Reading this month, and I Want to Eat the Mermaid Princess next month Magilumiere Vol 14 released 10/4 Magical Girl Dandelion now available to read on Viz Manga Live Action She-Re series in the works Love Bullet cupid yuri international fan campaign to keep the story from getting canceled Li Ban to come out in Wales and other parts of the British Isles in 2024 What I’m watching/reading: (13:00) Love Bullet Vol. 1 Acro Trip Magilumiere Himitsu no AiPri SHY (S2) Wonderful PreCure Onegai My Melody (S1) Main topic: (22:00) Trigger warning for mention of lack of diversity, incest and grooming. Also apologies for a sudden drop in audio quality near the very last bit, we had some technical difficulties but it was important to finish the episode off properly so I hope it doesn’t bother you too much. Series mentioned: Sailor Moon PreCure Creamy Mami Pretear Shugo Chara Tokyo Mew Mew Cardcaptor Sakura Rayearth Madoka Magica H2O Just Add Water Rainbow Bubblegem Fire Emblem Music featured: "Paradise of the Sun" (opening) "Precious Treasure Chest" (ending) Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| BONUS - Acro Trip Watchalong | 03 oct. 2024 | 00:33:38 | |
On this bonus episode, Ayu watches episode one of Acro Trip, which is now available on Crunchyroll (alongside episode 2!). Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 195 - Vampire Magicka with Bryan Golden | 24 sept. 2024 | 01:15:23 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Bryan Golden about his second magical webtoon, Vampire Magicka. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram, and read Vampire Magicka on Webtoon, as well as previous series Strawberry Seafoam and following series Cinder & Charm. You can also support him on Ko-Fi and Inprnt! News: (1:00) Negima! Magister Negi Magi Mahora Panic game is open for pre-registration CARDCAPTOR SAKURA: MEMORY KEY the mobile game is out now Himitsu no AiPri: Gather Secret Memories coming to Nintendo Switch December 2024 Magical Girl Dandelion English translation was announced for release on Viz Manga Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising- trailer released Magical Girl holoWitches the STAGE debuted on September 21st First trailer for Miraculous Season 6 is out Miraculous World: London, At the Edge of Time to debut October 5th on Disney Channel France DokiDoki PreCure the Novel to be reprinted due to selling out Happiness Charge PreCure 10th anniversary fan meeting announced MagiGawa Magical Girl Plushie serialized for its second month in Manga Time Kirara Max Magical Shiba Inu Hanamaru becomes permanent fixture in Manga Time Kirara Flavor Girls: Return to the Mothership comes out December 2024 Shooting Star Catch Teenieping drops first teaser trailer What I’ve watched/read: (9:00) Wonderful PreCure The Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies Yummiland Unicorn Academy Cry Babies Magic Tears 1 & 2 Main topic (17:15) Series mentioned: Wonderful PreCure Magic Knight Rayearth Cardcaptor Sakura Monster High Sailor Moon D Gray man Battle Angel Alita Phantom Thief Jeanne Fullmoon wo Sagashite Madoka Magica Music featured: Ghost Town from Storyblocks.com Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| BONUS - Wonderful PreCure The Movie | 15 sept. 2024 | 00:57:42 | |
On this bonus episode, Ayu answers questions about and divulges the plot of Wonderful PreCure The Movie: Doki Doki! An Epic Adventure in the Game World, which came out Friday, September 13th! SPOILERS AHOY! Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 194 - H2O Just Add Water S2 with Siobhan | 10 sept. 2024 | 02:24:33 | |
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical tabletop roleplayer Siobhan about the second season of H2O Just Add Water (2007). You can find her on Twitter and Co-Host and check out her podcast Some Place To Be. News (1:00) Acro Trip, MahoNare and Magilumiere debut dates - October 2nd and October 4th Wish Cat debuts September 12th Secret Jouju Bijou Star Season Two debuts September 20th Wild Kats production announced Maebashi Witches announced for April 2025 Ichi the Witch begins serialization in Shonen Jump Pretty Cure Max Heart and Pretty Cure Splash Star join Crunchyroll Magical Girl Dandelion creator confirms English translation is in the works Lucca Comics and Games to screen Wonderful PreCure The Movie on October 31st What I've been watching (10:10) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri The Magical Girl And Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies (MahoAku) SHY season 2 Mermaid Magic Main Topic (15:15) Content warning for bullying and rape culture. Series mentioned: Sabrina the Teenage Witch The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Danny Phantom Jake Long Music featured: No Ordinary Girl (S2 version) Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 193 - Otona PreCure '23 with Leo Matthews | 27 août 2024 | 01:42:23 | |
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 2026 Magical Girl Tsubame Volume 3 coming September 4th Magical Girl Dandelion debuts in Sho-Comi magazine Magical Girl holoWitches released two new songs, their comic will be serialized in Ultra Jump magazine, and a virtual stage show is coming on September 21st Witch Watch adaptation coming April 2025 Yuki Yuna Is A Hero begins their 10th anniversary project with collaborations and two stage shows Comic The Fade to begin in November MahoNare (The Story of The Girl Who Couldn't Become A Wizard) premieres October 4th Character line Magical Very Berry announced What I've been watching (6:51) Wonderful PreCure The Magical Girl And Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies (MahoAku) Magical Girl Dandelion Angel Mate H2O: Just Add Water Season 2 Main Topic (10:15) Content warning for whitewashing and implied grooming. Series mentioned: Ojamajo Doremi Vampire Dormitory SHY Soaring Sky Precure Futari wa PreCure Smile PreCure Cinderella 3 Digimon Summer Wars Belle Music featured: Opening and Ending credits for Otona PreCure '23 Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Join our Discord! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 192 - Winx Club Season 4 with Lapis | 13 août 2024 | 01:56:04 | |
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 Doki PreCure’s sequel novel unveiled Get HoverGirls by Geneva Bowers! Mika and the Witch’s Mountain coming Aug 21st Magical Girl holoWitches will debut their 3D Vtuber models August 24th New releases: Saint Tail on RetroCrush, Fullmoon wo Sagashite on Blu-ray in 2025, Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS on Blu-ray in 2024, Rainbow Bubblegem’s English YouTube channel, and Twinkle Catch! Teenieping is coming to Japan starting in October. What I've been watching (6:51) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri The Magical Girl And Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies (MahoAku) SHY (season 2) Dokidoki PreCure Main Topic (10:15) Content warning for unhealthy romance and slight body horror. Series mentioned: Saint Tail Yes PreCure 5 Witchy PreCure (Mahoutsukai PreCure) Kirakira PreCure A La Mode Soaring Sky PreCure (Hirogaru Sky PreCure) Wonderful PreCure Lolirock Angel's Friends Miraculous Power of Hope: PreCure Full Bloom (Otona PreCure) Artiswitch Rainbow Bubblegem Komi Witch Lara Marvelous Melmo Mia & Me Princess Tutu Tokyo Mew Mew Code Lyoko Corrector Yui Magical Emi Minky Momo Princess Session Orchestra Four Leaf Witch Hat Atelier Music featured: Opening and Ending credits for Winx Club season 4 (Italian ver.) Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 191 - Bewitched Season 2 with Jack Harrison-Quintana | 30 juil. 2024 | 01:47:09 | |
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！～魔法少女のきぐるみ～) 4-panel comic begins in Manga Time Kirara Max Catch Teenieping Season 5 title revealed: Shooting Star Catch! Teenieping Reminder: Shugo Chara Jewel Joker begins Aug 2nd in Nakayosi magazine Ojamajo Doremi 1620s drops another video MahoNare introduces supporting characters and cast Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love film announced for Winter 2025 The Ebony Witch begins promotion for upcoming crowdfunding New comic Magical Karina begins on Comic Days What I've been watching (7:11) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri The Magical Girl And Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies (MahoAku) Shining Cardsprites Winx Club Season 4 Main Topic (14:00) Content warning for general misogyny, disrespect of consent in romance, brownface and racism, and discussions of historical homophobia. Series mentioned: Codename Sailor V Sailor Moon Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Majokko Meguchan Revue Starlight Revolutionary Girl Utena I Dream of Jeannie Sally the Witch Match Game Charlotte's Web How the Irish Became White Dragonball The Flinstones Bewitched In Tokyo Ojamajo Doremi Super Rose Magic Knight Rayearth Music featured: Opening and Ending credits for Bewitched, Season Two Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 190 - Dream Circe Magica with Alyssumily | 16 juil. 2024 | 00:57:11 | |
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 visual and staff announcement, Witch Hat Atelier trailer, and Princess Session Orchestra trailer Magical Suite Prism Nana trailer reveals two new characters Lyrical Nanoha 20th anniversary project begins MahoNare reveals two new characters King of Prism Dramatic Prism.1 trailer unveiled New comic Angel Mate begins in Ribbon Indie VN Witch's Talisman demo available now! What I'm watching/reading: (6:10) (Don't forget to check out the MahoAku watch-a-long episode!) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri Bewitched Season 2 Main Topic (9:05) Content warning for body horror, implied homophobia, and death. Series mentioned: Winx Club Powerpuff Girls Sailor Moon Tokyo Mew Mew (Mew Mew Power) Sleepless Domain Emo Princess Warrior Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magical Girl Raising Project Lolirock Magic Knight Rayearth Soaring Sky PreCure Music featured: "Journey Into Unknown Worlds" from StoryBlocks Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| BONUS - MahoAku Watch-a-long | 13 juil. 2024 | 00:21:38 | |
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 Girl Media Google Calendar! 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 189 - Doki Doki PreCure with CureSplash | 02 juil. 2024 | 01:56:39 | |
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 Princess Precure and Witchy PreCure quietly added to Crunchyroll CLAMP announces a new Magic Knight Rayearth animated series What I'm watching/reading: (5:30) Wonderful PreCure Disney Jr.'s Ariel Main Topic (7:40) Content warning for queerphobia and fatphobia. Series mentioned: Futari wa PreCure Splash Star Tokyo Mew Mew Madoka Magica Kirakira PreCure A La Mode Happiness Charge PreCure Batman Sailor Moon Majokko Megu-chan Ojamajo Doremi Yes PreCure 5 Fresh PreCure Ultraman Ace Star Twinkle PreCure Cutie Honey Miraculous Ladybug The Incredibles Himitsu no Akko-chan Hana no Ko Lunlun Hime-chan's Ribbon The Happy Prince (LISTEN TO THE READING ON COOL PEOPLE WHO DO COOL STUFF) Kaitou Saint Tail Power of Hope PreCure Full Bloom Music featured: "Happy Go Lucky! DokiDoki! Precure" by Tomoyo Kurosawa "Beyond the Sky" by Hitomi Yoshida Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises Keep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar! 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 188 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clow Card Arc with doreimani | 25 juin 2024 | 02:02:58 | |
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 Shoujo Misoji) vol. 4 out June 24th Love’s Chu-ping (Catch! Teenieping the movie) to release on August 7th Wonderful PreCure the Movie: The Great Adventure in the Thrilling Game World! out September 13th, with a new trailer and visuals revealed What I'm watching/reading: (4:40) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri Main Topic (10:09) Content warning for romance between adults and children, incest, and representation of Chinese culture(s) in Japanese media. Series mentioned: Pokemon Ojamajo Doremi Twin Princesses of Wonder Planet Powerpuff Girls Z Kingdom Hearts Tropical-Rouge PreCure Magimajo Pures / Girls x Heroine Mewkledreamy Magic Knight Rayearth Revolutionary Girl Utena The Rose of Versailles Wonderful Precure Groundhog Day Animal Crossing Hime-chan's Ribbon Princess Knight Delicious Party PreCure Music featured: "Catch You Catch Me" by Gumi "honey" by chihiro 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| June Magical Girl News Bulletin | 19 juin 2024 | 00:17:18 | |
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 podcast interview for more) New boys-who-become-magical-girls webcomic, Being A Magical Girl Is Hard, out on pixiv now MahoAku comic to be republished in Japanese, and the first 3 episodes will premiere at AnimeExpo Sebon Star launches new book series, Angelic Sebon Star Witchy PreCure ~MIRAI DAYS~ reveals character designs and upcoming Mofurun toy release Saint Tail launches new social media page for the 30th anniversary SHY season 2 begins July 1st Disney Channel announces Japanese dub of Lolirock begins July 13th Madoka Magica Magia Exedra trailer released, more information to come July 2nd Brand new original series Princess Session Orchestra announced for 2025 release 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 187 - The Demon Girl Next Door S2 with Cami | 04 juin 2024 | 01:55:40 | |
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 children's magical girl books coming June 13th Witchy PreCure!! ~MIRAI DAYS~ starts January 11th. Logo reveal! MahoNare: The Story of The Girl Who Couldn't Become A Wizard begins October 2024 Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker begins August 2nd (Nakayosi September issue) Ojamajo Doremi 1620s video hits 3 million views, new video announced for July 30th! Dokidoki PreCure novel to come out September 17th, no longer June 28th. Magia Record announces game EOS What I'm watching/reading: (7:15) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri holoWitches Yummiland Main Topic (10:09) Content warning for sexualization of minors, anti-African racism, and colorism. Series mentioned: Yes! PreCure 5 Power of Hope: Otona PreCure '23 Yes! PreCure 5 Go!Go! Futari wa PreCure Splash Star Soaring Sky PreCure (Hirogaru Sky PreCure) Heartcatch PreCure Sailor Moon / Sailor Moon R Acro Trip Madoka Magica Magical Girl 201 Magilumiere MahoAku (The Magicla Girl and Evil Lieutenant Used To Be Archenemies.) Music featured: "Tokimeki Rendezvous" by shami momo "Yoikagen Tetragon" by coro machikado 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 186 - Winx Club Season 3 with _ikoNick | 21 mai 2024 | 01:58:06 | |
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 June 28th PreCure All Stars F Hong Kong BluRay contains Major League Hotties (Grand Slam Romance Book 2) released May 14 hololive begins MG mixed media project holoWitches https://holowitches.hololivepro.com Miraculous Chibi graphic novel to release in October Artiswitch Memories of Ruru Episode 2 What I'm watching: (5:13) Wonderful PreCure (plus Crayon Shin-chan) Himitsu no AiPri holoWitches Magical Girl Mimi Magical Dream Soaring Sky PreCure Rainbow Bubblegem The Demon Girl Next Door (S1, S2) Main Topic (12:50) Content warning for racist and sexist microaggressions, stalking, and gaslighting. Series mentioned: PreCure Six Hearts Princess Lyrical Nanoha Catch Teenieping Mermaze Mermaids Gushing Over Magical Girls Apothecary Diaries Delicious in Dungeon Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Mashle: Magic and Muscles Sailor Moon Ojamajo Doremi Magic Knight Rayearth Himitsu no AiPri Waccha PriMagi Aikatsu Friends Music featured: Winx Club opening and ending theme (Italian, Season 3) 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| BONUS - Himitsu no AiPri 1 Watchalong | 08 mai 2024 | 00:32:09 | |
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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024) | 07 mai 2024 | 01:09:33 | |
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, consider supporting their legal funds as some of their physical archive has been damaged due to negligence. News (1:00) A Magical Girl Retires is now on sale - read an excerpt here. Acro Trip (Oct 2024) drops new trailer King of Prism: Dramatic Prism 1 coming Aug 16th to JP theaters New magical girl comic “Magical Girls Become Stronger Through Shame” begins serialization in Manga Time Kirara Carat First look at Winx Club S9 at Comicon Napoli Unicorn Academy S2 coming Summer 2024 What I'm watching: (6:18) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri Fashionable Witches Love & Berry (comic, repub on Ciao Plus) Main Topic (9:45) Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Magic Knight Rayearth Tokyo Mew Mew H2O Just Add Water Kaitou St. Tail King Arthur and the Knights of Justice Music featured: Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders theme song 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 184 - Bewitched Season One with NAAN | 23 avr. 2024 | 02:16:36 | |
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 simulcast PriPara 10th Anniversary celebrations begin Magical Angel Sweet Mint gets BluRay release Catch! Teenieping film coming to South Korea, Summer 2024 What I'm watching/reading: (5:40) Wonderful PreCure Himitsu no AiPri Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Season 2 SHY Nico in Fairyland Main Topic (12:28) Warning for gaslighting, racism, sexual assault, victim blaming Series mentioned: Tropical-Rouge PreCure Soaring Sky PreCure Cardcaptor Sakura Care Bears I Married A Witch Sabrina the Teenage Witch Tabitha Urusei Yatsura Batman Marvelous Melmo Mary Poppins Super Mario Bros. Lolita The Aristocats Minky Momo Gushing Over Magical Girls Valkyrie drive Futari wa PreCure Music featured: Bewitched Opening & Ending 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 183 - Hime-chan's Ribbon Part 2 with Sasha | 09 avr. 2024 | 01:36:48 | |
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 Mimi available for preorder now! New games: The Witch Trials of the Magical Girls, Witchroid Vania, Rainbow Cotton New musicals: Winx Forever, Dancing Star PreCure (2?) AiPri gets a simulcast… in Spanish only! What I'm watching: (6:45) Magical Girl Aiko Wonderful PreCure Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Main Topic (10:30) Warning for kidnapping, mention of death, fatphobia, and racism against people of the SWANA region. Series mentioned: Lyrical Nanoha Precure Healer Girl Acro Trip Magilumiere Co Ltd Magical Girl Tsubame Minky Momo Sailor Moon Sally the Witch Himitsu no Akkochan Digimon Mama's a Fourth Grader Music featured: The Energy of Your Smile (Opening) First Summer (Ending 2) 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 64 - Moonlight Apparition with DarkHalo | 05 avr. 2024 | 00:42:45 | |
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: Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Music featured: Autumn Trail by tobylane from Pixabay 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! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email at sparklesidechats@gmail.com or in Twitter DMs. | |||
| Episode 182 - Mahou Shoujo? Naria Girls with MahouEcho | 26 mars 2024 | 01:20:38 | |
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) Wonderful PreCure The Movie: September 13, 2024 New PVs for MahoAku (July 2024) and Magilumiere (Fall 2024) King of Prism will COME BACK this summer Magical Girl WOMD Muscle Girls volume 2 on sale March 29th New webcomic Terminality launched! Ojamajo Doremi announces a 25th Anniversary Exhibition, a CGI Project, and a 16-20s project (help give it attention by watching the promo video!) What I'm watching: (9:00) Magical Girl Aiko Wonderful PreCure Main Topic (13:10) Warning for sexualization of minors. Series mentioned: Cardcaptor Sakura Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Sailor Moon Chobits Shugo Chara Princess Tutu Mawaru Penguindrum Madoka Magica PreCure gdgd fairies Strawberry Prince Here We Go Strawberry Prince Quest Whose Line Is It, Anyway? Miracle Tunes Music featured: We Are Naria Girls (Opening) Awaken! National Characters (Ending) 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 181 - Pretty Sammy with StoneUmbrella | 12 mars 2024 | 01:41:52 | |
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 Magical Maiden Mimi have been successfully funded! Magical Chiikawa brand to open its own store Acro Trip special comic debuts Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess drops 3/5 Bewitched-inspired comedy in the works at NBC What I'm watching: (6:30) Magical Girl Aiko Wonderful PreCure Winx Club S3 Main Topic (11:15) Warning for sexualization of minors. Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Garfield and Friends Wedding Peach Nurse Angel Ririka SOS Tonde Burin (Super Pig) Demon Slayer PreCure Waccha PriMagi Himitsu no AiPri Tenchi Muyo I Dream of Jeannie Akazukin Chacha Cutie Honey Lyrical Nanoha El Hazard Heidi Girl of the Alps The Mask Sentai series Captain Harlock Yume no Crayon Oukoku Slayers Cowboy Bebop My Adventures with Superman Music featured: A Dream's Not a Dream if You Dream It (Opening) I Got Carried Away (Ending) 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 180 - Lyrical Rollerskater Magical Melody with BunMira | 28 févr. 2024 | 01:21:09 | |
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 more for their stretch goals!) More information about The Witch's Mystery from Hello Osaka Himitsu no AiPri airs April 7th! More character details have dropped. Magical Girl Tsubame: I Will (Not) Save the World! Volume 1 drops March 4th! Indie Horror Game Magician Day One is out now! Narikiri World exhibition coming in March and April What I'm watching: (5:00) Magical Girl Aiko Wonderful PreCure Komi Witch Lara S2 Hime-chan's Ribbon Bewitched S1 Main Topic (11:00) Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Rayearth Toko Mew Mew Go Princess PreCure Madoka Magica Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Toonmakers Sailor Moon (Saban Moon) Cardcaptor Sakura Pink Moon Atelier Bishoujo Asia Moonlight Justice podcast Music featured: Weightless by Jon Presstone from Storyblocks 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 179 - Yuki Yuna Is A Hero with OhMiaGod | 13 févr. 2024 | 01:18:46 | |
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 Magical Girls Wonderful PreCure Komi Witch Lara S2 Main Topic (8:40) Warning for gaslighting, sexualization of minors, suicide attempts, and ableism. Series mentioned: Sailor Moon PreCure Mai Hime/Mai Otome Magical Girl Raising Project Glitter Hearts Music featured: Stars and Flowers Aurora Days 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| BONUS - Wonderful PreCure 1 Watchalong | 04 févr. 2024 | 00:32:11 | |
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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 178 - Sugar Sugar Rune Part One with dolicehearts | 30 janv. 2024 | 01:55:06 | |
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 no AiPri Dokidoki PreCure to receive sequel novel this year The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies is coming July 2024 KICKSTARTER for Wheels & Roses from Orange Blossom Studio!! What I'm watching: (7:00) Magical Girl Aiko Gushing Over Magical Girls Soaring Sky PreCure (Hirogaru Sky PreCure) Komi Witch Lara S2 Delicious Party PreCure Dekoboko Majo Main Topic (15:10) Warning for mention of age gap relationships and discussion of sexuality in relation to children/children's media. Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura Minky Momo Tokyo Mew Mew Shugo Chara Princess Tutu Majokko Megu-chan Hansel and Gretel Beauty and the Beast PreCure Music featured: Obsessed with Chocolat The world beyond the moon 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||
| Episode 177 - My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Season One with CatlingGun | 16 janv. 2024 | 02:05:09 | |
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 February 4th High School Kiratto Prichan virtual musicals fully announced: 2/6 and 3/9 respectively What I'm watching: (3:43) Magical Girl Aiko Gushing Over Magical Girls Soaring Sky PreCure (Hirogaru Sky PreCure) Komi Witch Lara S2 Main Topic (6:12) Warning for racism and brief of sexualization of teenage horses. Series mentioned: Symphogear Sailor Moon SuperS Soaring Sky PreCure Schindler’s List The Sneetches and Other Stories DC Super Hero Girls Star Trek Music featured: Season One opening Winter Wrap Up 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! Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign up for bonus episodes on Ko-fi! Feel free to leave a message on Anchor about your favorite magical girl series and it might just appear on a later episode. Find the podcast online on Twitter or Instagram @magicalgirlayu or on Anchor at sparkleside, and don't forget to comment online with the hashtag #SparklesideChats! Contact us by email or DMs. | |||