We're back with season 2 and we're kicking it off with Summosa and Miso in a very intellectual and not at all giggly episode about BL. The girls discuss some notable series and tropes of the genre as well as some juicy drama about Lehzin, a notable site for BL manga. And for some reason waterpolo...

Wow, everyone. Thank you so much for sticking with us through our first season! We've got the whole crew together here (except for Summosa, sadly) to entertain you with life updates and a ridiculous game of Marry/Kiss/Kill. Stay tuned through the end for info on Season 2! Its been our pleasure entertaining you, we look forward to continuing to do so.

We're finally here at the finale, everyone. Azayan, Sho-chan, and Nikki dump all their final feels, reacting to each character's arc wrapping up, what worked, what didn't. And of course, we address the MAL controversy and general attitudes towards shoujo anime lately. Its been a long journey, thank you so much for joining us! Goodbye, Furuba.

At last, Kyo and Tohru, Yuki and Machi: confession time! Azayan, Miso, and Nikki review the penultimate episodes of the last season of Fruits Basket. Its been a long journey. The girls give their final impressions on the show's key relationships, especially Shigure's and Akito's, as well as postulate on what we'll see in episode 13. 

One episode just wasn't enough. We're back to bashing tropes with Nikki, Bees, Aza, and Sho-chan, and this time its personal. Bonus PSA on contraceptives....?...!...?

We're so close to the finale, only 3 episodes left! Sho-chan and Nikki discuss all of the lovely Kyoru content we've been given and what more is to come, as well as all the loose ends that are tying themselves up.

Its a more serious episode today as Bees, Azayan, and Summosa discuss their own disabilities and how various disabilities are represented in shoujo manga. Key works discussed are Perfect World, A Silent Voice, and A Sign of Affection. Is there enough representation of physical disabilities in shoujo? Is the representation quality? Why do we need this representation? Consider these critical questions and more with us through a shoujo lens.

Akito has a knife and Bees and Miso can't remember anyone's name because these episodes are just TOO. PAINFUL. Are you brave enough to see this show through to the end?! If not, we got you covered with our summaries but please try, everyone. Please suffer with us.

Let's talk about that genre that often gets lumped in with and confused for shoujo. Our girls break down some key differences and why despite being full grown adults, we still enjoy reading shoujo. We also get some great recs and some series to steer clear of (unless you want the train wreck) in today's episode from Nikki, Miso, Bees, and Summosa.

Halfway through the season! Sho-chan offers a little empathy for Akito and a lot of love for Momiji and his glow up. Azayan tries to defend Shigure but she just can't. Both of them bask in the warmth of the sunset that sets the scene for some TohruxKyo action. Enjoy this latest praise for and analysis of Furuba!

Azayan, Summosa and Nikki breakdown the past 100 years of shoujo content, citing significant authors, their works, and other events that shaped shoujo into what it is today. We learned a lot in our research for today's episode and so will you! You might just want to get a tattoo after this? Articles used in...

Wow, a lot to unpack here. Nikki, Miso, and Azayan discuss the dynamics of the Soma family and their feelings about Akito. Love her or hate her, she is a piece of work. We ask for your understanding with background noise as we all in live in situations where it is unavoidable. Thank you!

When reading shoujo manga, there's a certain amount of suspending disbelief, but we can only go so far with that, right? Summosa, Miso, Sho-chan and Azayan break down the unrealistic, and often baffling aspects of shoujo that we just can't translate to reality. This episode features plenty of juicy anecdotes, Tiktok conspiracies, and as always- man hating. No no, just kidding. We aren't manhaters, we swear.

A special review episode for a record-breaking movie! Bees breaks down her thoughts on the shounen hit. Haven't seen it yet? Don't worry, the first part is spoiler-free for anyone still on the fence or unable to watch it yet, and the second part dives into the details for those who have already had the pleasure of watching.

At last, it's time to review the final season of Fruits Basket! Bees and Sho-chan dive in to the dramatic opening of the final season with enthusiasm. If you listened to our review of Horimiya, you'll notice a stark contrast to today's episode. Our girls are all in on this one. Jump on the pain train with us as we explore the simultaneously wholesome and cruel exploits of Furuba's cast.

Nikki, Miso, and Bees take a look at what shoujo manga can teach us. From practical skills, like cooking, to good mental health practices, like recognizing a toxic relationship, they cover it all. And of course, we have to point out manga that have no business teaching anyone anything. Bonus: Nikki shares a wholesome story about a cardboard man and we learn a new vocab word- "queer baiting."

This is it, everyone. The final roast of Horimiya. Our girls Nikki, Sho-chan, and Miso unleash their harshest criticisms yet. Sort of. As usual, they offer detailed analysis of episodes 12 and 13 and final impressions, good and bad, of the series as a whole. How does your rating compare to theirs? Be sure to share your thoughts with us on any of our social media platforms!  https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/

Why are there so few shoujo anime? Miso, Nikki, Sho-chan and Summosa discuss the lack of anime adaptations for our beloved genre, which ones have been adapted and which ones we want to see adapted. With the recent reboot of Fruits Basket, we have hope we'll get more in the future. 

Miso and Summosa begin by addressing the controversy over homophobic comments made in episode 10 with help from Bees. We have no tolerance for jokes made at the expense of the LGBTQ+ community. The girls found episode 11 much more enjoyable, getting back to their critical but fair analysis of the show. Today's tangent features relics of the early 2000's, such as fax machines and everyone's favorite paper clip. 

We all know them and love them...or do we? Today, Bees, Aza and Miso rip apart our beloved(?) shoujo manga cliches, starting with a hefty discussion on age gaps. By the end of the episode, we may have just written the outline for the ultimate shoujo manga and simultaneously convinced our viewers to get vaccinated! ........???????

At last! An episode the girls seemed to thoroughly enjoy?! Join Summosa and Sho-chan for an unusually positive review of Horimiya episodes 8 and 9. At the end, the two provide several recommendations that are similar to Horimiya. And then they try to remember what our social media tags are. Seriously. Its hilarious.

A continuation of episode 3 resumes with Azayan, Sho-chan, and Summosa getting into modern era shoujo. Once again, they debate which manga deserve the title of "classic" vs "popular," while thoroughly exploring the genre as a whole. Did your favorite series make the cut? 

This time, Sho-chan and Nikki continue their thorough analysis of each episode. While some moments in Horimiya cause them to scratch their heads, other moments cause their hearts to go kyun! They also reveal their preferences in men's hair length...are you into long-haired men like Miyamura?

The shoujo girls take us back to the roots of shoujo manga, naming and evaluating works that have shaped the manga industry and continue to rank in the top shoujo of all time. Sho-chan, Summosa, and Aza also break down "classic" vs "popular" and debate which manga are deserving of these titles. We also got on a tangent about Madoka Magica for some reason.

Nikki and Summosa review Horimiya episodes 4 and 5, offering insight into differences between the manga publication and anime as well as detailed analysis of character growth and pacing. Has their opinion changed at all since episode 1?