In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes thirty-eight through forty of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode thirty-eight, Yuki meets new members of his student council. Kakeru Manabe and Yuki have an argument after school when Manabe asks Yuki regarding his feelings about Tohru. The boys have a heart-to-heart conversation, which breaks up the tension between them. In episode thirty-nine, Shigure steps in for Tohru’s parent-teacher conference when she learns her...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and Ellen and Kayla of the Let’s Stay Together podcast review episodes thirty-five  through thirty-seven of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode thirty-five, the Sohmas are still at the beach. Rin stalks them from afar (for some reason). Akito confronts Tohru, and Momiji gets caught up in the crossfire. In episode thirty-six, Kagura comes clean to Kyo about her love for him and the root of her feelings. Tohru visits Kazuma and seeks his help in...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Avary AKA Kyoruyeye on Twitter/X, review episodes thirty-two through thirty-four of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode thirty-two, Kyo’s and Tohru’s ability to open up to one another shows us how truly close the pair are becoming this season. Yuki confronts not only his deep rooted trauma, but Akito themself. Yuki opens up to Tohru about feelings he’s been keeping bottled inside. Also WHY isn’t Akito wearing shoes on hot asphalt??? In episode...

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In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and PJ and Skylar of the Kawaii Desuppointment podcast review episodes twenty-nine through thirty-one of Fruits Basket (2019)! Rin and Haru’s breakup causes a stir not only within the Sohma family, but at school. Yuki’s sour welcome at the Sohma Estate sparks a conversation about toxic family relationships. In episode thirty, Momiji takes Tohru, Kyo, Yuki, and Hatsuharu to a haunted house. When Tohru fails to get over her fear, Hatsuharu takes a...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika return to Fruits Basket (2019) and begin season two! In episode twenty-six, Yuki joins his fellow student council members: Manabe and Machi, and he certainly doesn’t know what to make of them. Motoko’s embarrassing outburst in the student council room is difficult to see unfold. In episode twenty-seven, Kazuma shows just how exemplary of a father he was, and still is, to Kyo. Kyo and Tohru share a deeply emotional conversation over late night...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review the beloved Studio Ghibli film, Howl’s Moving Castle. Listen as they talk about their individual history of seeing the film for the first time, Sophie’s confidence journey, all the unanswered questions in the film, and their thoughts on all of the iconic settings and scenes.  Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in! CONTENTS [3:22] Soft Serve Summary [5:11] Sprinkles on Top  [23:14] Floats Your Boat [1:09:58] Banana Split [1:25:50]...

In this special summer episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika sit down with Kevin and Sean from The Shonen Tapes podcast to discuss their favorite and least favorite shows and moments from each other’s demographics. Find out the Shonen Tapes’ staple shoujos, and Shoujo Sundae’s standout shounens! This episode’s audio was edited by PJ of the Kawaii Desuppointment podcast. Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in! Follow our guests, The Shonen Tapes! https://linktr.ee/ShonenTapes...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review the Kimi Ni Todoke live action movie. This film beautifully captured the essence of the anime. Shy, awkward, and mistakenly cursed Sawako Kuronuma develops a crush on popular, refreshing, and handsome Shota Kazehaya. This fluffy shoujo film follows their journey together from the start of school to the new year where rumors test friendships, rivalries form, and feelings are explored and expressed.  Grab your spoon, and let’s dig...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes ten through twelve of A Sign of Affection! In episode ten, Itsuomi’s romantic nature and respect for Yuki and her anxiety around their new relationship sets a sweet tone for the episode and a beautiful example for partners everywhere. Madoka helps Yuki get a job working for her aunt, who is equally as fiery as she is. Itusomi also confronts Oushi about their rivalry and stands firm in his relationship with Yuki. In episode...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Jason Lord, voice actor and ADR director of the English dub of A Sign of Affection, review episodes seven through nine of the show! In episode seven, Itusomi and Yuki are official! Jason discusses the use of watercolors to denote the mixing of their communication styles in profound moments between them. After such a build up of romantic tension, Yuki and Itsuomi finally share a kiss thanks to an adorable miscommunication. In episode eight,...

Today is Shoujo Sundae’s 2nd Anniversary! To celebrate, Giana and Chika are doing an Ouran HighSchool Host Club manga retrospective! Return to Music Room 3 and out what they thought of the true ending of the series and all of the character development that happened along the way. Some discussion points include: general differences between the anime and the manga, whether or not Tamaki’s father handled his mother’s iron fist was the right way to go about taking her down, Tamaki and Haruhi’s...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes four through six of A Sign of Affection! In episode four, Yuki, Itsuomi, Rin, and Kyoya go on an adorable, mundane double date. It’s a wonder Kyoya hasn’t picked up on Rin’s very obvious feelings. Itsuomi asserts his place by Yuki’s side when he stands up to Oushi on the street. In episode five, Itsuomi’s string of suave moves take the ladies’ breath away. Kyoya’s emotional distance from Rin sends up a red flag. Rin, as the...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Magical Girl Ayu of the Sparkleside Chats podcast review episodes one through three of A Sign of Affection! This series was voted on by the Shoujo Sundae patrons to celebrate the second anniversary of the podcast. To learn more about how to support Shoujo Sundae, visit patreon.com/shoujosundae. In episode one, we enter Yuki’s world, our pink-haired deaf protagonist. The poetic, romantic nature of this beautifully animated series is...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and J-idol PAiDA review Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation! The three discuss and analyze not only Sasaki and Miyano’s journey, but the adorable peek we receive about Hirano’s and Kagiura’s relationship. Miyano’s mother learns about her son’s sexuality and her immediate acceptance is extremely heartwarming. Sasaki’s sister, on the other hand, takes a while to come to terms with the shock of learning that her brother is queer. Sasaki and Miyano...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes ten through thirteen of Sasaki & Miyano! There’s a few live fanfic moments, so please indulge alongside the girlies in some sweet, wholesome fantasies. In episode ten, Sasaki casually confides in Kuresawa, showcasing his ease with talking to his love interest’s friends. While out in public, Sasaki is able to ease Miyano’s worries about others speculating if the two of them are dating, which truly awakens Miyano’s feelings....

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and Carola and Amanda of The Yaoi Shelf review episodes seven through nine of Sasaki & Miyano! In episode seven, Hirano plays the role of fairy godfather to Sasaki by leaving him alone to play cards with Miyano. Amanda reminisces about how they would tiptoe around communicating their feelings to a crush back when they were Miyano’s age. Makimura, Miyano’s middle school crush, does not serve the narrative purpose Giana thought she would....

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Pearl Low, founder of Orange Blossom Studio and the creator of Wheels & Roses, review episodes four through six of Sasaki and Miyano! In episode four, Sasaki’s evident deepening feelings for Miyano has everyone rooting for him! The accidental kamedan scene brings forth incredible tension between Sasaki and Miyano. Sasaki grabbing Miyano through the window before Ogasawara can pat his head stirs mixed feelings. Are Sasaki’s and Miyano’s...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika enter the wonderful world of boy’s love! They review episodes one through three of Sasaki & Miyano. While the timeline of episode one was a little confusing at points, nothing could put a damper on the ample shoujo feels that bubbled and burst all throughout this darling first episode. Sasaki’s interest in Miyano’s interest is absolute couple goals. In episode two, Miyano is begged to embrace shame and not listen to spicy CDs in the school...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review the 1986 shoujo sci-fi film They Were Eleven. Tada is one of the very few individuals who have made it to the final test before being granted entry into the Cosmos Academy. Only ten people were supposed to be present for the final test, which takes place over fifty-three days on a spaceship, but there were eleven! Listen as Giana and Chika talk through their speculations on who was the mysterious extra crew member, the unexpected...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes seven through ten of Ooku: The Inner Chambers. In episode seven, Sutezo’s profound love for his daughter tugs heartstrings. Arikoto’s and Sutezo’s first time meeting is uncomfortable to say the least. It is heartbreaking to see Arikoto’s rage and depression after everything he’s been through. In episode eight - Gyokuei, more like Gyoku-gay, am I right? There’s something very funny about Iemistu and Gyokeui getting it on for...

In this special episode of Shounen Sundae, Giana and Chika sit down with Ryan Colt Levy, the lead voice actor in Chainsaw Man, to discuss his journey as a voice actor. He touches on what Dragon Ball & Akira Toriyama means to him, how he became Rody Soul in My Hero Academia: World Class Heroes, the genre of shoujo anime he would love to act in next, who Denji is as a character & what to expect in Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, his musician past, and so much more.  This April...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and Rachel the Shoujo Scholar review episodes four through six of Ooku: The Inner Chambers. In episode four, you can tell by the tone of our Floats Your Boat that this episode was going to hurt us deeply. Waka Murasaki meets a terrible fate, forcing Giana to hate Gyokuei with no hope for redemption. Rachel points out the interesting role reversal between Arikoto and Iemitsu. In episode five, Arikoto provides the ultimate fan service for bi...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Colleen of Colleen’s Manga Recs review episodes one through three of Ooku: The Inner Chambers. In episode one, Mizuno’s story is a mesmerizing one to follow. Yoshimune’s approach as Shogun is praised. The darkness woven throughout the Ooku is both intriguing and disturbing. In episode two, we meet the sweet and responsible Arikoto, whose life is forever changed upon “visiting” the Ooku. We also meet Lady Kasuga, who makes a permanent home in...