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)
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 magazine Pucchigumi
What I'm watching/reading: (4:30)
Rainbow Bubblegem Episode 1 & 4
PreCure Full Bloom
Winx Club Season 2
Magical Girl 201
Main Topic (11:05)
Warning for death, fatphobia, misogyny, ableism, eating disorders, alcoholism, misgendering, pedophilia, sexual assault, sexualization of minors.
Music featured:
Lock with a Golden Ribbon by Mariko Shiga
Freesia Boy by Mariko Shiga
Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises
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