Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu
Ayumi Shinozaki, a devoted fan of the magical girl genre, hosts conversations with fellow fans and creators about the magical series they love and the reasons behind their affection. The podcast invites listeners of all familiarity levels, from lifelong enthusiasts to complete newcomers, to join the glittering community. Each episode explores different magical series, sharing personal connections and insights. Sparkleside Chats aims to celebrate the genre and its fandom in an inclusive and joyful way.
Episodes
BONUS - You & Idol PreCure the Movie
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, @afewbruisesKeep up to date with the Magical Girl Media Google Calendar!
Episode 217 - Unicorn Academy Season One with Vickycreator1
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 HalloweenMagical Girl 201 Volume 4Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch aqua Volume 6Princess Catch Teenieping Promos continueWitch Hat Atelier
Episode 216 - Winx Club Season Six with Anne
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 VampireFantasy Patrol S5 to premiere in SeptemberCoven Academy series greenlit by DisneyStarlight Revolver now in early accessMagical Girls’ Conventional Village (MahouMura) coming in OctoberP
Episode 215 - Mongly Syndrome with Marlene Sharp
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 4thCreamy Mami & Minky Momo collaborative project announcedNew webcomic: Grey Zone Magical GirlThe Black Cat and the Witch's Classroom is coming 2026A New trailer for Flower Fairy Mag
Episode 214 - Miraculous Season 4 with SkunkyEmerson
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 productionMadoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising coming Feb 2026Magical Girl holoWitches Vol 1 drops August 19thAikatsu x Pripara the movie is coming October 10thI Want to Eat The Mermaid Princess Volume one dropped J
Episode 213 - Ojamajo Doremi Naisho with Doreimani
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 announcedWicked Spot vol 1 English edition out Spring 2026Prism Nana news coming October 19thDancing Star PreCure The Stage 3 out in December, theaters and show dates announ
Episode 212 - Sakura Hime Kaden with Rink
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 MagicianSam Witch announced by D
Episode 211 - Winx Club Season Five with Ella Anders
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 4thShugo Chara Jewel Joker Vol 2 out July 11th, Vol 1 to get a reprintEnglish print editions of Ichi the Witch and Magical Girl Dandelion coming Spring 2026Miraculous World Tokyo & Miracul
Episode 210 - Magica Riot with Kara Buchanan
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 SeptemberK-Pop Demon Hunters (June 20th) drops first trailerHimitsu no AiPri Junior Novel 1 out nowChampignon Witch to premier
Epiosde 209 - Twinkle Catch! Teenieping with Mahou Cloud
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 announcedSecrets of the Silent Witch premieres July 4thDNAngel is now on CrunchyrollAngel Mate vol 2 out May 23rdPredatory Magical Girls vol 1 out May 12th (not for everyone!!
Episode 208 - Mermaid Magic with M
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 2025Magical Girl Full Heart comic launchedMagical Girl and the Narco Wars webcomic launchedPrincess Doremi S4 begins May 9th in ChinaMagical Girl Dandelion Volume 2 out July 25thK-Pop Demon Hunters out June 20th on
Episode 207 - Sing Great Dragon Palace with Jack Harrison-Quintana
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)Lock & Key KickstarterSleepless Domain Book 2Alkali Underachiever Vol 2 (Comic/Novel)Winx Club transformation sequences unveiled: Flora / Tecna / Musa / StellaIchi the Witch Vol 3 June 4thholoWitches adds Fubuki and Lamy to the ful
Episode 206 - Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl with Kiana Mai Khansmith
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 1stHello Osaka Season 2 confirmedCute High Earth Defense Club High Collar announ
Episode 205 - Amara with Kristan
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 2Premiering July 2025: New Panty & Stocking with
Episode 204 - Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. with Danieru Huli
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 JSTPrincess Session Orchestra begins April 6th at 9:00 AM JSTMagilumiere drops dubs in multiple languages on Amazon Prime VideoPretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want To Be A Magical Girl pilot
Episode 203 - A Magical Girl Retires with Cami
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 chaptersNew one-shot: But I Can’t Become An AngelNew novel/comic: If I Become A Magical Girl…Witch Watch and Maebashi Witches announce April 6th Thai BL drama Magic Lover debutsPrinces
Episode 202 - Catch! Teenieping with LillithLycoris
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 25thIchi the Witch Volume 2 out March 4thA+ Magical Kindergarten Novel out nowOnce Upon A Witch’s Death to premiere April 1st, joining Witch Watch, Maebashi Witches, Princess Session Orchestra
Episode 201 - Cutie Honey 2004 and Re: Cutie Honey with CureSplash
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 chara
BONUS - The Present and Future Of Magical Girls!
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 Clu
Episode 200 - A new and improved history of the magical girl genre
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
Episode 199 - Onegai My Melody with HikaTamika
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 S
Episode 198 - Sofia the First Season One with Ella Anders
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 MI
Episode 197 - Cry Babies Magic Tears 1 & 2 with Cassidy
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
Episode 196 - Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch with Stardust Megu
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 Tsubam
BONUS - Acro Trip Watchalong
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!
Want to share your idea for a topic or guest? Submit your idea here!
Extr
Episode 195 - Vampire Magicka with Bryan Golden
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 Pa
BONUS - Wonderful PreCure The Movie
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
Episode 194 - H2O Just Add Water S2 with Siobhan
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 Septem
Episode 193 - Otona PreCure '23 with Leo Matthews
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
Episode 192 - Winx Club Season 4 with Lapis
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
Episode 191 - Bewitched Season 2 with Jack Harrison-Quintana
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 Ma
Episode 190 - Dream Circe Magica with Alyssumily
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
BONUS - MahoAku Watch-a-long
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
Episode 189 - Doki Doki PreCure with CureSplash
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 t
Episode 188 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clow Card Arc with doreimani
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
June Magical Girl News Bulletin
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-mag
Episode 187 - The Demon Girl Next Door S2 with Cami
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
Episode 186 - Winx Club Season 3 with _ikoNick
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 cont
BONUS - Himitsu no AiPri 1 Watchalong
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 of
Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024)
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
Episode 184 - Bewitched Season One with NAAN
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 be
Episode 183 - Hime-chan's Ribbon Part 2 with Sasha
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: T
Episode 64 - Moonlight Apparition with DarkHalo
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:
Danny Phantom fan video
Series mentioned:
Sailor Moon
Cardcaptor Sakura
PreCure
Tokyo Mew Mew
Shugo Chara
Danny Phantom
Kim Possible
Gravity Falls
D.N.Ange
Episode 182 - Mahou Shoujo? Naria Girls with MahouEcho
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)
SHY season two: July 2024!
Wonderful PreCure The Movie: September 13, 2024
New PVs for MahoAku (July 2024) and Magilum
Episode 181 - Pretty Sammy with StoneUmbrella
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 fund
Episode 180 - Lyrical Rollerskater Magical Melody with BunMira
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 informati
Episode 179 - Yuki Yuna Is A Hero with OhMiaGod
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
BONUS - Wonderful PreCure 1 Watchalong
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!
Join our Discord!
Commission Ayu for art, drop off a donation, or sign
Episode 178 - Sugar Sugar Rune Part One with dolicehearts
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 no
Episode 177 - My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Season One with CatlingGun
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
BONUS - 2023 Magical Girl News Roundup
On this episode, Ayu goes into the news we missed between seasons seven and eight of the podcast:
MahoAku: The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies adaptation announced
Ruru Episodes of Memories #01 (Artiswitch)
Magical Girl Pure Angel
Magilumiere adaptation announced (Fall-ish 2024)
Wonderful PreCure announced (more news coming 1/7)
Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card comic ended
Episode 176 - Winx Club Season 2 with @ManiiMade
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Imani about the second season of Winx Club (2005). You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.
News (1:00)
Gushing Over Magical Girls (Mahou Shoujo Ni Akogarete) begins Jan 3rd
Wonderful PreCure website launch on Jan 7th
Look forward to a full bonus episode breaking down all the news we missed between seasons!
What I'm watch
Episode 175 - Magical Girl Sommelier!
Finally, Ayu has returned for one final main feed episode, where she answers your burning questions about the genre. Thank you to everyone who submitted, and we'll see you in Season 8! (Listen to find out when that's coming!)
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 som
Episode 174 - Pastel Yumi with Jack Harrison-Quintana
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical historian Jack Harrison-Quintana about Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol (1986). You can find him on Tumblr.
News (1:00)
Form for Episode 175!
Magical Warrior Diamond Heart is now on Steam!
PreCure All Stars F come to Hong Kong in December!
Magical Girl Risuka Vol 6 comes out Nov 9th
Catch! Teenieping comicalization begins in Japanese magazin
Episode 173 - H2O Just Add Water Season One with Matt Bruneau-Richardson
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical animator Matt Bruneau-Richardson about H2O Just Add Water (2006). You can find his work, Sirenetta, at his website.
News: (1:00)
Gushing Over Magical Girls begins January 2024
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising Trailer 1.1 updated
What I've watched: (3:24)
Dancing Star PreCure
Precure Full Bloom
Episode 172 - Waccha Primagi Part One with RosieGaga
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical cosplayer RosieGaga about the first half of Waccha PriMagi (2021). You can find her on Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram.
Warning for
News: (1:00)
Send your support to Dancing Star PreCure (this week only)
Send magical girl related queries for episode 175!
Magical Girl 201 debuts in Ultra Jump (for mature audiences, probably)
What I've watch
Episode 171 - Magia Record Season One with ErynCerise
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster ErynCerise about the first season of Magia Record: A Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (2020). You can find her on Twitter, BlueSky and YouTube.
News: (1:00)
Komi Witch Lara Season 2 began October 14th
Magical Girl Raising Project: Red releases November 27th
Discotek Media announced Lyrical Nanoha S1 Blu Ray coming soon!
What I&#
Episode 170 - Pony Magic Fairy Girls with Eyre
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Tara aka Eyre about her webcomic Pony Magic Fairy Girls, part of the Aradia Collective. You can find her on her website.
Warning for childhood trauma and suicidal ideation.
Main Topic (6:10)
Series mentioned:
Rainbow Magic
My Little Pony
Princess Knight
Madoka Magica
Sailor Moon
Vindicaris
Twin Peaks
Miraculous Ladybug
Warrior Cats
H
Episode 169 - Miraculous Season 2 with Charlie Neal
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Charlie about Miraculous Ladybug Season 2 (2016). You can find cer on Twitter and Tumblr.
News: (1:00)
Shugo Chara sequel comic slated to begin Summer 2024 (Mention of Peach-Pit's Nichirei Foods collaboration, Magical Girl Karat and the Disappearing Fried Chicken)
Magical Girl Tsubame Against the World comic begins on October 7t
BONUS - PreCure All Stars F
In this bonus episode, Ayu answers your questions and gets deep into PreCure All Stars F, which debuted in Japanese theaters on September 15th!
Non-spoiler questions
Plot synopsis (17:13)
Further questions (52:25)
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 wi
Episode 168 - Powerpuff Girls Z Part 1 with MarineDynamite
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Bia about the first half of Powerpuff Girls Z (2006). You can find her on Twitter, Tumblr, DeviantART, Threads, TikTok, AO3, and Instagram.
Warning for animal cruelty, sexualization of minors, and racial and homophobic caricatures.
News: (1:00)
Ladybug film now available on YouTube!
Madoka Magica scene0 coming to Magia Record
What
Episode 167 - Magical Girl Site with Nakimushi Art
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical mangaka Yase about Magical Girl Site (2017). You can find them on Twitter and Instagram.
News: (1:00)
Sweet and Sour Catch! Teenieping debuts September 22nd in South Korea
Miraculous Paris: Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir comes to Disney Channel France on October 21st
Burn the Witch Episode 0.8 announced
PreCure All Stars F breaks franchise b
Episode 166 - Winx Club Season 1 with Lola Valentine
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Lola Valentine about Winx Club Season 1 (2004). For more Winx podcast goodness, check out Winx Forever also on Twitter and Instagram!
Warning for sexualization of minors, antiblack racism, and anti-Romani stereotypes.
News: (1:00)
Dekoboko Majo begins Oct 1st
Komi Witch Lara Season 2 announced
Estrella project announced
Madoka Magica
Episode 165 - Glitter Hearts with Greg Leatherman
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Greg Leatherman about his game Glitter Hearts.
Main Topic (1:00)
Series mentioned:
Sailor Moon
Voltron
Ronin Warriors
Cardcaptor Sakura
Star Blazers (Space Battleship Yamato)
Robotech
Macross
Power Rangers (Sentai Series)
Magical Girl Raising Project
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!
Tenchi Muyo!
Pretty Sammy
PreCure
Madoka Magica
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Episode 164 - Kamichama Karin with livinaday
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical tabletop roleplayer Liv from Superidols! RPG about Kamichama Karin (2007). You can find them as livinaday on all the socials.
News: (1:00)
Cure Wing now has a costume - Read Ayu’s article on it for details!
Re Cutie Honey on BD from Discotek!
Rainbow Bubblegum began 8/30 in South Korea… and maybe more?
Upcoming comic volumes: Mahou Chunen 4 an
Episode 163 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Season 1 with Giana Luna
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Giana Luna from Shoujo Sundae about Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2018). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram. Look out for her single, Twilight Champagne, coming soon!
News: (1:00)
Otona PreCure 23 Power of Hope reveals 4 additional character redesigns!
24/7 Magical Maiden Mimi graphic novel coming 2024
Magical Suite Prism Nan
Episode 162 - Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya with Rin
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical kimono stylist Rin about Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (2007). You can find her and her kimono work on Twitter.
News: (1:00)
Hana no Ko Lunlun gets a reboot/potential sequel announced in China
Alkali Rettousei magical girl series comicalized from a vocaloid song starting September
News about Madoka Magica's next movie… is coming Sept. 10t
Episode 161 - Crystal Fairies Z Squad with @Nicholas_IK
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical professor name about Crystal Fairies Z Squad aka Zeta Girls (2006). You can find him on Twitter and Instagram.
News: (1:00)
Prisma Illya Licht: The Nameless Girl teaser visual announced at 10th Anniversary event
Balala the Fairies: Star Fate Butterfly Awakening 1 begins August 11th!
New comic Magical Girl Live! combines magical girl death
Episode 160 - Captain Jellyfish with Enit
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Enit about their Webtoon Captain Jellyfish. You can find them on Instagram.
Warning for discussion of misgendering.
Series mentioned:
Ojamajo Doremi
Miraculous Ladybug
Soaring Sky PreCure
Cardcaptor Sakura
Sailor Moon
Magical Girl Site
Futari wa Precure
Yes PreCure 5 Go Go
Go Princess PreCure
Witchy PreCure
Tropical-Rouge PreCure
Deli
Episode 159 - Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live with puritikuma
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical translator Arz about Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live (2013). You can find him on Twitter and Tumblr.
Warning for depictions of emotional abuse between friends and within families, ethnic erasure, sexualization of minors, and self harm.
News (1:00):
Waccha Primagi Reading Live in September
PriPara mobile game launching in August
Magical Natalie Kic
Episode 158 - Sailor Moon SuperS with CatlingGun
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game master Cat about Sailor Moon SuperS (1995). You can find them on Twitter, find their games at Peach Garden Games, and listen to Sword of Symphonies and Roar to Heaven!
Warning for pedophilia/sexualization of children, age gap relationships, and allusions to sexual assault/rape.
News: (1:00)
This Way Madness Lies coming to Nintendo Switch!
Episode 157 - Phantom Thief Jeanne with Chika Supreme
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Chika about Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne (1999). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram. Don't forget to check out her podcast Shoujo Sundae!
Warning for age gap romance, dubious autonomy and boundary-breaking, depictions of abuse and assault, gaslighting, and teen sexuality.
News: (1:00)
PreCure All Stars F trailer and posters drop
Episode 156 - Hime-chan's Ribbon Part 1 with Jimmy Sherfy
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical drag performer and cosplayer Jimmy Sherfy about the first half of Himechan no Ribon (1992). You can find him on Facebook and Instagram.
Warning for drugging, kidnapping, death and general misogyny and queerphobia.
News: (1:37)
Otona Precure '23 Power of Hope: New key visuals featuring Nozomi, Rin, and Saki and Mai from Splash Star!
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Episosde 155 - Moonlight Star with Skeleson
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Niambi about her webtoon, Moonlight Star. You can find her on Instagram and support her on Ko-Fi or Patreon!
Main Topic (1:00)
Series mentioned:
Winx Club
W.i.t.c.h
Powerpuff Girls
My Life As A Teenage Robot
Shugo Chara
PreCure
Princess Tutu
Steven Universe
The Craft
Coraline
Ava's Demon
Agents of the Realm
Fate Grand Order
Episode 154 - Little Witch Academia Season One with Shann Smith
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game designer Shann about Little Witch Academia (2017). You can find them on Twitter and Instagram.
Warning for ethnic stereotypes and fatphobia.
News (1:00)
Miraculous Ladybug Special Into the Re-Verse announced
What I've watched/read (2:15)
Soaring Sky Precure
Tokyo Mew Mew New
Magical Destroyers
Main Topic (6:30)
Series mentioned:
Soa
Episode 153 - Flower Witch Mary Bell with Sasha
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical translator Sasha about Floral Magician Mary Bell (1992). You can find her on Twitter.
Warning for slight transmisogyny and body horror.
News: (1:00)
Magilumiere English translation coming to print Spring 2024
What I've watched and read: (2:44)
Soaring Sky PreCureMagical Destroyers
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pitch Pitch aqua 2
It's My Turn To
Episode 151 - Flowering Heart with Rebecca Rudranath
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Rebecca Rudranath about Flowering Heart season one (2016). You can find her on Twitter and Twitch and check her work out over at Nintendo Force.
Warning for disordered eating and fatphobia, animal cruelty, and some age gap romance.
News: (1:00)
Kitti Katz debuted on Netflix (Trailer)
Grand Slam Romance is out (US only)
Magical Girl Rai
BONUS - Pre-Season Seven!
Sparkleside Chats is back May 30th, so in the mean time let's catch up with what we missed during the hiatus.
News
Blu-Rays: Looking For Magical Doremi, Tokyo Mew Mew New Season One
Games: Spell Drop Saga, Girl By Moonlight, Panic in Sweets Land
Dancing Star PreCure, an all male team gets a live stage show in autumn 2023
Sailor Moon Day Party
Miraculous Ladybug film July 28th
Mermaid Melody Pi
BONUS - Magical Destroyers Episode One WAL
In this bonus episode, Ayu watches the first episode of Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers and talks about her first impressions.
This is the final episode before the true hiatus! Join us on Discord to keep up to date with news and such!
Episode 150 - Star Rangers Bakemono Files with Kagura-kun
This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kagura about their Star Rangers side story, Bakemono Files. You can find them on Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram.
Reminder: SC is going on hiatus! No new episodes until further notice.
Main Topic (1:00)
Series mentioned:
Hero-san and Former General-san (Hero-san to Moto Onna Kanbu-san) aka Superwomen in Love
Kamen Rider
Magilumiere Co
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