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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...

Here's a taste of what's on our patreon! For our Magical Girl Matcha series, we dove into the first two episodes of Tokyo 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 name...

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 T...

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...

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 eig...

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 N...

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 ep...

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. Th...

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...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes fifty-seven through fifty-nine of Fruits Basket (2019) ! In episode fifty-seven, we learn about Ren and Akira’s love story, and the terrible way Ren treated Akito as a child. When Akira dies, a maid gives Akito a box “containing Akira’s soul”. Ren, unaware of what is inside the box, violently attacks Akito to take it from her. Kuren...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review the manga Fruits Basket Another and celebrate their third anniversary of podcasting! The manga follows the journey of Sawa Mitawa, a sixteen-year-old girl with severe social anxiety due to her abusive mother, as she’s taken in by the next generation of Sohmas as a friend. Her bonds with Mutsuki, Hajime, Riku, and the rest of the Sohmas gradu...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes fifty-four through fifty-six of Fruits Basket (2019) ! In episode fifty-four, Rin is missing, causing concern among the younger zodiacs. Hiro tearfully tells Hatsuharu and Kisa the truth about why Akito hurt Rin and Kisa. As a result, Haru confronts Akito. Kureno has Rin taken to the hospital, where she later escapes, and collapses...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes fifty-one through fifty-three of Fruits Basket (2019) ! It’s officially time for season 3 coverage! In episode fifty-one, Akito’s backstory is explored, and her mother Ren is introduced, along with their tumultuous relationship. Tohru laments over not having been able to help Uo with her relationship with Kureno. In episode fifty-tw...

In this special episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika read excerpts of Giana’s original queer story, December Riot!   Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in! For Giana’s fanfiction, check out her Archive of our Own account: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Anayume/works   CONTENTS [0:46] About December Riot! [5:34] Excerpt 1 [14:51] Excerpt 2 [28:24] Excerpt 3 [33:13] Excerpt 4 [44:34] Excerpt 5 [...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Dr. Alex Henderson discuss the film Kase-san and Morning Glories ! Yamada and Kase have been in a relationship for a while now, and the two navigate their relationship through their third year of high school, and the challenges that come with young love and the possibility of being separated in college. Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in! Follow o...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes ten through thirteen of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999 ! They also interview voice actress Abby Trott, who played the role of Akane in the show! In episode ten, Tsubaki thinks about how she held back her feelings for Yamada, and worries about losing him to Akane. Meanwhile, Yamada goes above and beyond to take care of Akane...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Kayla and Yana of Lovely Incorporated review episodes seven through nine of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999 ! In episode seven, Yamada removes Akane’s hair clip from her hair while she’s sleeping, and intercepts an unexpected visit from Takuma at her door. Akane gets a part-time job at a convenience store. At school, Yamada is asked to wor...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes four through six of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999 ! In episode four, Runa, Eita’s younger sister, is abrasive and rude toward Akane at the Forest of Savior guild meetup. After parting ways, Runa personally reaches out to Akane, seemingly to extend an olive branch, and makes plans with her for that upcoming Saturday. In epis...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and cosplayer Jahara Jayde review episodes one through three of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999 ! In episode one, Akane is dumped by her cheating boyfriend, and fluctuates through stages of grief. At an in-person event for a game her ex-boyfriend, Takuma, introduced her to, Akane bribes an attractive guy to pretend to be her boyfriend in front...

Hey, shounen fans! Today, we're diving into Frieren: Beyond Journey's End  for the very first time! We meet the elven mage Frieren and her adventuring party: Himmel the Hero, Heiter the priest, and Eisen the dwarf. After defeating the Demon King (or Lord?), they part ways after a decade-long journey together. Fifty years later, ensuing the death of Himmel, Frieren wishes she had taken the...

In this special collaboration episode, the Shoujo Trio returns! Shojo & Tell and Shoujo Sundae join forces to discuss the manga, film, the live action, and the original short story of Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish . Giana, Chika, and Ashley talk about Tsuneo’s and Josee’s story after he’s hired to be her  caretaker by her overprotective grandmother. When Tsuneo learns of Josee’s desire to see...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes twenty-three through twenty-five of Kimi Ni Todoke . In episode twenty-three, Ayane and Chizu plot to set up Sawako and Kazehaya on a solo date on New Year’s Eve. Before abandoning them at the shrine together, the girls do Sawako’s hair and makeup. In episode twenty-four, Sawako and Kazehaya enjoy a chilly New Year’s Eve together at...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes twenty through twenty-two of Kimi Ni Todoke ! In episode twenty, tensions rise between Chizu and Ryuu when he tells her he’s happy she can finally get over Toru now that she knows he’s engaged. Ayane and Sawako lament over their helplessness for Chizu’s situation. In episode twenty-one, Toru and Chizu reminisce over the past, and Ch...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes sixteen through nineteen of Kimi Ni Todoke ! In episode sixteen, the tiny men Pin hallucinates recap the first fifteen episodes of the series. In episode seventeen, Pin begs Kazehaya to bring Sawako over to rid him of what he believes is a curse, but is actually a cold. Afterwards, Kazehaya walks Sawako home under the stars, and the...