Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical YouTuber and historian ErynCerise about Magical Mako (1970). Trigger warning for discussion of antiblack racism, Nazis, animal death, suicide, fictional genocide, physical abuse, and dubious relationships between minors and possible adults. What I've been watching: Tropical-Rouge PreCure (26) Kirameki Powers (8) Untitled Magical Girl (7) Futari...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical precure fan Darien (@ Cure_Waffle ) about his many trips visiting places from PreCure seasons, and how to do the same yourself. What I've been watching: Tropical Rouge PreCure (~episode 25) Kirameki Powers (~episode 7) Untitled Magical Girl (episode 6) Artiswitch (Episode 5 ) Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes! (2017) Cutie Honey (1973) What I've been...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Hayley about her webtoon Dame Daffodil. Read it on Webtoon , Tumblr , or even Patreon ! Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura Tokyo Mew Mew Madoka Magica Music featured: Charo's theme music Alesea's theme music Original podcast music by Hazel, @ afewbruises Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here! Ex...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Shauna Grant about her comic Princess Love Pon . You can find her on Twitter , Instagram , and TeePublic . Look out for her magical girl children's book series Mimi & Penelope next year! Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura Princess Tutu Prétear Corrector Yui Creamy Mami Pastel Yumi Madoka Magica Tokyo Mew Mew Sonic Advent...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with returning guest, magical writer Rose Stewart about Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997). You can find her on Twitter , Instagram and Tumblr . What I've been watching: Tokyo Mew Mew Mahou no Mako-chan What I've been reading: Rubi Whipple SpectraSpell Chapter One of Pichi Pichi Pitch Aqua! (see the end of the today's episode for a spoilery synopsis) Series men...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical artist Tyler Tominaga (ig: bizarroville ) about the first season of Magic Knight Rayearth (1995) and CLAMP in general. News: Heartcatch PreCure will be broadcast on YouTube for free in Japan What I've been watching: Tropical-Rouge Precure Artiswitch Episode 4 Untitled Magical Girl Episode 5 (Wing II) Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Ojamaj...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator and figure collector Cloud ( magicalgirlobsessed / mahoumonthly on IG) about Star Twinkle PreCure (2019). What I've been watching: Revolutionary Girl Utena Magic Knight Rayearth season 1 Untitled Magical Girl Act 4 What I've been reading: Apricot Cookie (warning: NSFW) News: Tokyo Mew Mew New key visuals and voices revealed - also compos...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Ogawa Burukku about her traditionally illustrated comic, FaLLEN . You can find her on Twitter and Twitch ! Series mentioned: Sailor Moon PreCure Magic Knight Rayearth Shamanic Princess Devil Hunter Yohko Shadow Lady Bakuretsu Hunters (Sorcerer Hunters) Bakuman. Hikaru no Go Death Note Cottons Evangelion Sakura Wars Spinnerette Grrl Power...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Kagura about their webtoon, Star Rangers: Magical Space Cadet Squad . You can find Kagura on Twitter , Tumblr and Instagram . Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Pretty Sammy Cardcaptor Sakura Kaito Saint Tail Madoka Magica Little Witch Academia Kill La Kill Panty & Stocking Gachaman Pokemon Tokyo Mew Mew Zodiac Starforce Assault Lily Bouq...

In this bonus episode of Sparkleside Chats, Ayu watches the first episode of "Bittomo x Warrior Kirameki Powers". Content warning for appropriation of Mexican culture. It is available on YouTube without subtitles here . News: Tropical Rouge PreCure film trailer is here! Music featured: Transformation music for Kirameki Power Sunny and Moon Original podcast music by Hazel, @ afewbruises Want to sha...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical comic artist D.J. Kirkland (@ ohheydj , also on ig ), author of The Black Mage and co-host of the podcast The Magical Boys, about the third season of Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon S (pronounced Sailor Moon Super). What I've been watching: Futari wa PreCure Max Heart ArtisWitch episode three News: "Rayearth" trended in Japan due to figu...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu travels back in time with magical translator SashaBelle (@ SashaLalaBelle ) to talk about Hugtto PreCure aka Hug PreCure, from 2018. What I've been watching: Artiswitch episode 2 Assault Lily Bouquet Sailor Moon S What I've been reading: Shattered Starlight Miracle Sakura News: Sailor Moon Crystal is coming to Netflix Blue Reflection is getting two new games -- al...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creators Inês and Isa about their upcoming webcomic, Trinket. You can find Inês on Twitter , Instagram , and Patreon , and read (or not!) her previous webcomic Hartwin . You can find Isa on Twitter , Instagram , and Patreon , and read her other webcomic Namesake . Isa also works with Hiveworks . Character links for visual reference: Luana and Bi...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Briana Lawrence (@ BrichibiTweets ) about her book series, magnifiqueNOIR, which can be purchased physically on Etsy or digitally on Amazon (book 1 and 2 ). Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Power Rangers Wonder Woman (1975-79 TV series) Speed Racer Voltron Ronin Warriors Dragonball Revolutionary Girl Utena Kuroko's Basketball Sk8 the Infini...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical illustrator Angie V about the web series /book series/doll line, Star Darlings (2015-2017). You can find her or her art on Tumblr or Twitter . Also check out her magical girl music blog Majokko Radio . What I've been reading: Star Rangers Dame Daffodil SuperChic: Rosemary! Akazukin Chacha What I've been watching: Marvelous Melmo Magical Mako Mir...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical teacher Vera Nugent about the blueprint-setting fourth season of PreCure, Yes! PreCure 5. You can Vera on Twitter , Instagram , or Tumblr and check out her magical girl story Juniper Dream once it's up. What I've finished: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Princess Tutu Yes! PreCure 5 Hug PreCure News: Lyricist Akira Ito passed away on May 15th P...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical writer Kevin Credo about magical idols and his magical idol novel, Ellery Moonbeam, coming soon to Tapas Premium . After that, she talks to former magical idol Alice ( Twitter / IG ) about her experience in the industry (trigger warning in her segment for mentions of an eating disorder). Series mentioned: Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura Creamy Mam...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator NAAN (@ JadineRhine ) about her comic, Legendary Beings Ara & Celi , and the Aradia collective , an archive for independent magical girl works.  Music featured: "Koi wo suru tabi ni kizu tsukiyasuku" (Nurse Angel Ririka SOS OP1) Nurse Angel Ririka SOS transformation theme Other links: Project Shiro Studios Adori-tan Series menti...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical witch-in-training John Smith (@ Herokibs ) about the first season of Ojamajo Doremi (1999), as well as its English dub, Magical DoReMi (2005). Trigger warning for discussion of animal death, child abuse, and pedophilia. What I've been watching: Star Darlings Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Princess Tutu Yes PreCure 5 Star Twinkle PreCure T...

In this episode, magical animator Bianca Rose Alejos is back to talk about the filthiest magical girls, Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. You can also find her on Instagram (NSFW). THIS EPISODE IS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC IN NATURE DUE TO THE SHOW WE DISCUSS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Warning for discussions of anti-Blackness, pedophilia, homophobia, misogyny (esp. slut-shaming) and fatphobia. Po...

In this bonus episode, Ayu comments as she watches the first episode of Blue Reflection Ray/澪, which debuted April 10th. 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 gir...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical artist Cure Nico about the strongest, kindest and most beautiful season of Pretty Cure, Go! Princess PreCure (2015). Follow him on Twitter or Instagram . Here's the form for suggestions for topics and guests, feel free to fill it out any time! What I've been watching: Futari wa PreCure Max Heart Yes PreCure 5 Princess Tutu Assault Lily Bouquet M...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Kata Kane about her magical girl adjacent comic, Altar Girl . What I've been watching: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Princess Tutu Tokyo Mew Mew Mewkledreamy Mai Hime Yes PreCure 5 Hug PreCure Ojamajo Doremi # Marvelous Melmo PreCure Max Heart the Movie (1) Fairy Ranmaru News: Madoka Magica continues… Series mentioned: Cardcaptor Saku...

In this bonus episode, Ayu watches episode one of Fairy Ranmaru: Anata no Kokoro wo Tasukeshimasu.  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 m...

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical podcaster Charlie (@ magical_pride ) of PreCure Podcast Engage about Shugo Chara Doki!!, the second season of Shugo Chara, from 2008.  What I've been watching: Princess Tutu Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Tropical-Rouge PreCure Wandering Witch (The Journey of Elaina) Tokyo Mew Mew Hug PreCure News: NOTHING! But the new Mermaid Melody pop-...