Episodios
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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
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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
Kernel Hearts trailer release
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Hi Honey, I'm Homo!
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Extra special hugs to anyone who buys something off the magical wishlist!
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On this bonus episode, Ayu watches the first episode of Himitsu no AiPri! It's a poppin' good time!
Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises
Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here!
Extra special hugs to anyone who buys something off the magical wishlist!
Join our Discord!
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.
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical editor Lauren Hitzhusen about the comic reboot of Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. You can find her on Twitter and Blue Sky. Pre-order it before the end of the month!
Check out the Jewel Riders Archive interview with the reboot team. Also, if you have some spare cash, 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.
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator NAAN about the first season of Bewitched (1964). You can find her on Twitter among other places.
News (1:00)
New comics: New Authentic Magical Girl Risuka 7, The Great Kaiju Ganilla VS Magical Girl Lyrical Akari
New game Magical Girl Paranoids coming in 2025
AiPri gets an Italian 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!
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.
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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical translator Sasha about the second half of Hime-chan's Ribbon (1992). You can find her on Twitter or BlueSky.
News (1:00)
New comics: Magilumiere #11, “You’re Banished!” The Banished One Was Not Me But the Silent Magical Girl #1, Magical Girl Regina Lena #1, Magical Girl 201 #1, Magical Maiden 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.
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