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Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu

Ayumi Shinozaki
Magical Girl Genre
Winx Club
Magical Girls
Otona Precure '23
Cardcaptor Sakura
Romantic Relationships
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
Magic
Himitsu No Aipri
Doki Doki Precure
Inclusion
Representation
Bewitched
Character Development
Sailor Moon
Enchantix
Clamp
Japan
Identity
Magic Powers

Ayumi Shinozaki, a diehard fan of the magical girl genre, talks to other fans and creators about the magical series they love and why they love them. Whether you've watched them all your life or have never heard of them before, all are welcome here into the glittering fold.

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Latest Episodes

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!

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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.

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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.

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This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical producer Marlene Sharp about the upcoming Mongly Syndrome⁠. You can find her on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her website.

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Recent Guests

Danieru Huli
Returning guest and fellow Magilumiere fan
Episode: Episode 204 - Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. with Danieru Huli
Lillith Ligris
A young magical girl fan who has siblings that enjoy Teenieping.
Episode: Episode 202 - Catch! Teenieping with LillithLycoris
Bianca Rose Alejos
2D animator and fan of the magical girl genre
Episode: Episode 200 - A new and improved history of the magical girl genre
Ella Anders
Raider Digital Marketer and Site Owner of the Winx Fan Site, Winx for Life
Winx for Life
Episode: Episode 198 - Sofia the First Season One with Ella Anders
Stardust Megu
Cosplayer from New York City
Episode: Episode 196 - Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch with Stardust Megu
Brian Golden
Author of Vampire Magica and Strawberry Seafoam
Webtoon
Episode: Episode 195 - Vampire Magicka with Bryan Golden
Leo Matthews
English voice actor and digital artist, who has a long history with magical girl series.
Episode: Episode 193 - Otona PreCure '23 with Leo Matthews
Jack Harrison-Quintana
Returning guest, discusses magical girl media and the Bewitched franchise
Episode: Episode 191 - Bewitched Season 2 with Jack Harrison-Quintana
Dore Imani
Fabulous YouTuber and content creator focusing on Magical Girl content
Episode: Episode 188 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clow Card Arc with doreimani

Host

Ayumi Shinozaki
Host of Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu, engaging with fans and creators of the magical girl genre.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Yes

    Love magical girls like precure and sailor moon and my favorite season is the smile precure one because there is no more glitter force on Netflix. I also like Winx club(2004) and books and you should start taking about the movies of precure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hi lm poot
    Canada3 months ago
  • Yes

    Love magical girls like precure and sailor moon and my favorite season is the smile precure one because there is no more glitter force on Netflix. I also like Winx club(2004) and books and you should star taking about the motives of precure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hi lm poot
    Canada4 months ago
  • Yes

    Love magical girls like precure and sailor moon and my favorite season is the smile precure one because there is no more glitter force on Netflix. I also like Winx club(2004) and books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hi lm poot
    Canada5 months ago
  • Yes

    Love magical girls like precure and sailor moon and my favorite episode is the smile precure one because there is no more glitter force on Netflix. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hi lm poot
    Canada6 months ago
  • Ayumi is extremely sweetone of the most knowledgeable people out there when it comes to magical girls. It's always a joy to listen to them discuss shows with their guests, even for shows I've never seen before! They're also very considerate of sensitive subject matter for various shows, which leads to a lot of interesting discussions about their content and themes. Definitely a show you need to be listening to if you're interested in the genre!

    Podchaser
    5
    ErynCerise
    a year ago

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Listeners express a strong appreciation for the passionate discussions surrounding the magical girl genre.
The podcast is praised for its inclusivity, inviting discussions that resonate with both fans and newcomers alike.
Audience members often highlight the show's engaging format and the host's ability to connect with guests and topics, making for enjoyable discussions.
Many find the content nostalgic and relevant, especially those who grew up with shows like Sailor Moon.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 189 - Doki Doki PreCure with CureSplash
Q: Why do you think this season really hit for you?
Because Dokidoki was not the first Pretty Cure series I watched, I did kind of figure out some of the major twists, but watching it for myself had a lot of surprises that made me enjoy it even more.
Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024)
Q: Who is your favorite Jewel Rider?
Lauren shares that Tamara is her favorite because of her connection to animals, love for music, and compassion, highlighting her iconic design and character traits.
Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024)
Q: Will there be translations of this comic into other languages?
Currently, the book is only in English, but there is hope for future translations, especially considering the international popularity of the series.
Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024)
Q: Are we going to see any romantic interests for Fallon and Tamra in the comic?
No, the focus is primarily on Gwenevere's story and her romance, with Tamra and Fallon having their individual arcs without additional love interests in this volume.
Episode 185 - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2024)
Q: Were there any influences brought into this reboot, apart from the original series?
Lauren mentions that the biggest influence was Koi's artwork, which helped shape the book's direction, as well as the themes of grief and personal change explored in the story.

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1. Danieru Huli
2. Lillith Ligris
3. Bianca Rose Alejos
4. Ella Anders
5. Stardust Megu
6. Brian Golden
7. Leo Matthews
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