Podcasts by Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu

Episode 175 - Magical Girl Sommelier! from 2023-11-22T11:53:51

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! (List...

Episode 174 - Pastel Yumi with Jack Harrison-Quintana from 2023-11-08T13:27:20

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 Listen

Episode 173 - H2O Just Add Water Season One with Matt Bruneau-Richardson from 2023-11-03T14:54:17

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, a...

Episode 172 - Waccha Primagi Part One with RosieGaga from 2023-10-24T11:24:44

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. 

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Episode 171 - Magia Record Season One with ErynCerise from 2023-10-17T11:00:57

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 Listen

Episode 170 - Pony Magic Fairy Girls with Eyre from 2023-10-10T11:00:57

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Tara aka Eyre about her webcomic Pony Magic Fairy Girls Listen

Episode 169 - Miraculous Season 2 with Charlie Neal from 2023-10-03T11:00:14

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Charlie about Miraculous Ladybug Season 2 (2016). You can find cer on Listen

BONUS - PreCure All Stars F from 2023-09-30T14:49:29

In this bonus episode, Ayu answers your questions and gets deep into PreCure All Stars F, which debuted in Japanese theaters on September 15th!

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Episode 168 - Powerpuff Girls Z Part 1 with MarineDynamite from 2023-09-26T13:09:11

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 Listen

Episode 167 - Magical Girl Site with Nakimushi Art from 2023-09-19T15:14:40

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical mangaka Yase about Magical Girl Site (2017). You can find them on Listen

Episode 166 - Winx Club Season 1 with Lola Valentine from 2023-09-12T11:00

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 Listen

Episode 165 - Glitter Hearts with Greg Leatherman from 2023-09-05T11:00:15

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Greg Leatherman about his game Listen

Episode 164 - Kamichama Karin with livinaday from 2023-08-31T14:24:11

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.

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Episode 163 - Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Season 1 with Giana Luna from 2023-08-22T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Giana Luna from Shoujo Sundae about Cardcaptor Sa...

Episode 162 - Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya with Rin from 2023-08-15T11:00:40

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical kimono stylist Rin about Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya (2007). You can find Listen

Episode 161 - Crystal Fairies Z Squad with @Nicholas_IK from 2023-08-08T11:00:11

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...

Episode 160 - Captain Jellyfish with Enit from 2023-08-01T11:00:32

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Enit about their Webtoon Listen

Episode 159 - Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live with puritikuma from 2023-07-25T11:10:45

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical translator Arz about Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live (2013). You can find him on Twitter and <...

Episode 158 - Sailor Moon SuperS with CatlingGun from 2023-07-18T11:00:57

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game master Cat about Sailor Moon SuperS (1995). You can find them on Listen

Episode 157 - Phantom Thief Jeanne with Chika Supreme from 2023-07-11T12:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Chika about Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne (1999). You can find her on Listen

Episode 156 - Hime-chan's Ribbon Part 1 with Jimmy Sherfy from 2023-07-04T11:00:37

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 Listen

Episosde 155 - Moonlight Star with Skeleson from 2023-06-27T11:00:59

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Niambi about her ⁠webtoon, ⁠ Listen

Episode 154 - Little Witch Academia Season One with Shann Smith from 2023-06-20T11:00:53

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game designer Shann about Little Witch Academia (2017). You can find them on Twitter and ...

Episode 153 - Flower Witch Mary Bell with Sasha from 2023-06-13T11:00:57

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical translator Sasha about Floral Magician Mary Bell (1992). You can find her on Listen

Episode 152 - Wonder Egg Priority with clearandsweet from 2023-06-06T11:00:07

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical critic Kai about Wonder Egg Priority (2021). You can find them on Listen

Episode 151 - Flowering Heart with Rebecca Rudranath from 2023-05-30T11:00:29

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Rebecca Rudranath about Flowering Heart season one (2016). You can find her on Listen

BONUS - Pre-Season Seven! from 2023-05-23T13:06:51

Sparkleside Chats is back May 30th, so in the mean time let's catch up with what we missed during the hiatus.

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BONUS - Magical Destroyers Episode One WAL from 2023-04-23T05:52:32

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! Listen

Episode 150 - Star Rangers Bakemono Files with Kagura-kun from 2023-04-11T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kagura about their Listen

Episode 149 - Little Witch Academia (the films) with Misu from 2023-04-04T12:00:39

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical academic Misu about Little Witch Academia (2013) and Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade (2015). You can find them on Listen

Episode 148 - Anyamal Detective Kiruminzoo with Vani C. from 2023-03-28T09:24:09

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical actor Vani C. about Ayamaru Tantei Kiruminzuu (2009). You can find him on Listen

Episode 147 - Healin' Good PreCure with Danieru Huli from 2023-03-21T11:00:19

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Danieru Huli about Healin' Good PreCure, the 17th season of the Pretty Cure franchise (2020). You can find them on Listen

Episode 146 - Artiswitch with Infi Studios from 2023-03-14T11:00:12

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer InfiStudios about Artiswitch (2021). You can find her on Instagram.&n...

Episode 145 - XII: Of Magic and Muses and XII: Of Rogues and Remnants with Batichi Kristen from 2023-03-07T11:00:08

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Batichi Kristen aka K about her completed comic XII: Of Magic and Muses, and its sequel series XII: Of Rogues and Remnants. Yo...

Episode 144 - Nurse Angel Ririka SOS with Cure Nico from 2023-02-28T11:00:28

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Nico about Nurse Angel Ririka SOS (1995). You can find him on Twitter and Listen

Episode 143 - I Married A Witch with ErynCerise from 2023-02-21T11:00:34

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical YouTuber ErynCerise about I Married A Witch (1942). You can find them on Twitter and...

Episode 142 - Smile PreCure with John Smith from 2023-02-14T11:00:29

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist John Smith about the 9th season of Pretty Cure: Smile PreCure (2012) which is commonly known as Glitter Force. You can find the...

Episode 141 - Wish Upon The Pleiades with James DL Crane from 2023-02-07T11:00:32

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Jamie about Wish Upon The Pleiades or Houkago no Pleiades (2015). You can find him on ...

BONUS WATCHALONG - Soaring Sky PreCure episode 1 from 2023-02-05T06:06:24

In this bonus episode of Sparkleside Chats, Ayu watches & reacts to the premiere episode of Soaring Sky PreCure (aka Hirogaru Sky PreCure) and gives her initial impressions. Watch it on Crun...

Episode 140 - Super Nova with Cloud from 2023-01-31T11:00:53

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Cloud about her webtoon Super Nova.&...

Episode 139 - Police x Heroine LovePatrina with Danieru Huli from 2023-01-24T11:00:03

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Danieru Huli about Police x Heroine LovePatrina (2020). You can find them on Twit...

Episode 138 - The Owl House with Dana Lexa from 2023-01-17T11:00:56

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Dana Lexa about the first season of The Owl House (2020). You can find her on Twitter<...

Episode 137 - Tropical-Rouge PreCure with Chrissy from 2023-01-10T11:00:01

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical cosplayer Chrissy about Tropical-Rouge PreCure (2021). You can find them on Twitter ...

Episode 136 - Hana no Ko Lunlun with Jack Harrison-Quintana from 2023-01-03T11:00:27

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical researcher and activist Jack Harrison-Quintana about Hana no Ko Lunlun (1979). You can find him on Twitter and Listen

Episode 135 - Taxipsychy with Alex Fletcher from 2022-12-20T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Alex Fletcher about their comic Listen

Episode 134 - DNAngel with Shann Smith from 2022-12-13T11:26:30

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game designer Shann Smith about D.N.Angel (2003). You can find them on Twitter and <...

Episode 133 - Cardcaptor Sakura - Sakura Card Arc with Charlie from 2022-12-06T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Charlie about the second arc of Cardcaptor Sakura (1999). You can find cer on Tw...

Episode 132 - LoliRock season two with Lapis from 2022-11-29T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical crayon Lapis about the second season of LoliRock (2016). You can find her on Tumb...

Episode 131 - Majokko Megu-chan Part 1 with Salvatore from 2022-11-22T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical superfan Salvatore about the first arc of Majokko Megu (1974) aka Bia, la sfida della magia. You can find him on Listen

Episode 130 - Sanguine, Monster Magical Girl with Sarah Simon-Blum from 2022-11-15T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Sarah Simon-Blum about her webcomic Listen

Episode 129 - Angel's Friends S2 with @Nicholas_IK from 2022-11-08T11:00:02

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical professor Nicholas about Angel's Friends, season two (2014). You can find him on T...

Episode 127 - Healer Girl with Cami from 2022-10-25T11:00:41

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creative Cami about Healer Girl (2022). You can find her on Twitter or Listen

Episode 126 - Miraculous Ladybug with Jenny Blaze from 2022-10-18T11:00:45

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical Youtuber Jenny Blaze about the first season of Miraculous Ladybug (2015). You can find her on Listen

Episode 125 - Magical Girl Indigo with Livanya from 2022-10-14T11:00:59

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Lisa aka Livanya about her comic Magical Girl Indigo. You can read the comic on Tapas and find her on Twitter or Instagra...

Episode 124 - Legacy's Call with Page Branson from 2022-10-11T11:00:39

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical   about her webcomic Legacy's Call. You can read it Listen

Episode 123 - Akazukin Chacha Part 2 with Dawn from 2022-10-04T11:00:53

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Dawn about Akazukin Chacha (1993). You can find her on Twitter and ...

BONUS! Delicious Party PreCure the Movie: Dreaming Children's Lunch from 2022-10-03T03:14:38

On this bonus episode, Ayu summarizes and gushes about the latest movie of the PreCure franchise, Eiga Delicious Party PreCure: Yumemiru Okosama Lunch, and why it's the first PreCure mo...

Episode 122 - Bee and Puppycat with Ebby from 2022-09-27T11:00:31

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical cosplayer Ebby about Bee and Puppycat season one (2014). You can find her on Twi...

Episode 121 - Creamy Mami with Magical Magdad from 2022-09-20T11:00:01

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical student Magdad about Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983). You can find her on Twitt...

Episode 120 - Magical Mom with Prinnstar and Chunney from 2022-09-16T11:00:47

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creators Prinn and Chunney about their comic Magical Mom. You can find the original student film short Listen

Episode 119 - A Magical Girl's Day Off with Grant Newbold from 2022-09-13T11:00:09

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Grant Newbold about his comic, A Magical Girl's Day Off. You can read the comic Listen

Episode 118 - Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! with Haru Nicol from 2022-09-06T11:00:36

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game journalist Haru Nicol about Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! (2015) or Boueibu for short. You can find them on Listen

Episode 117 - Symphogear AXZ with Cat from 2022-08-30T11:00:54

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical game designer Cat of Peach Garden Games about Symphogear AXZ (2017). You can find her o...

Episode 116 - Wedding Peach with Aishyo from 2022-08-23T11:00:19

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical enthusiast Aishyo about Ai Tenshi Densetsu Wedding Peach (1995). You can find her on Twitter...

Episode 115 - Alchemistresses with Allison Cole and Dora Dee Rogers from 2022-08-19T11:00:35

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creators Allison Cole and Dora Dee Rogers about their TTRPG Alchemistresses. You can find Allison and Dee on Twitter, and buy their ga...

Episode 114 - Emo Princess Warrior with Kiki Callaghan from 2022-08-16T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kiki Callaghan about her comic, Emo Princess Warrior. You can find her on <...

Episode 112 - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2 & 3) from 2022-08-02T11:00:42

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical knitwear powerhouse Francoise Danoy about the first and second seasons of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, from 2019. You can find ...

Episode 111 - Symphogear GX with NAAN from 2022-07-26T11:00:02

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator NAAN about Symphogear GX from 2015. You can find her on Twitter a...

Episode 110 - Transformed! with Al Neun from 2022-07-22T11:00:53

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Al Neun about his magical boy comic Transformed!. You can read it here, and follow ...

Episode 109 - Black Rhapsody with Missrena from 2022-07-19T11:00:18

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Missrena about her comic Black Rhapsody. You can support it over on Listen

Episode 108 - Kaitou Saint Tail with Cami from 2022-07-12T11:00:42

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creative Cami about Kaitou Saint Tail from 1995. You can find her on Twitter or Listen

Episode 107 - La Belle Fille Masquée Poitrine with Jack Harrison-Quintana from 2022-07-05T11:00:50

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical researcher Jack Harrison-Quintana about La Belle Fille Masquee Poitrine (Bishoujo Kamen Poitrine) from 1990. You can ...

Episode 106 - Angel's Friends with Lapis from 2022-06-28T11:00:37

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical crayon Lapis about the first season of Angel's Friends (2009). You can find her on Tum...

Episode 105 - Gravitational Pull with FeatheryJustice from 2022-06-24T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Feather about their comic Gravitational Pull. You can find them on Listen

Epiode 104 - Starcrash!! with Jeff by Joi Massat from 2022-06-21T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Joi Massat about their comic Starcrash!! with Jeff. You can read it onl...

Episode 103 - Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch PURE with Noblestea from 2022-06-14T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical superfan NoblestEA about the second season of Mermaid Melody, Pichi Pichi Pitch PURE (2004). You can find her on Listen

Episode 102 - Ojamajo Doremi Naisho with clearandsweet from 2022-06-07T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical media critic Kai about Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho (2004). You can find Kai on Twitter or ...

Episode 101 - Fullmoon wo Sagashite with Laffi from 2022-05-31T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical idol Laffi about Full Moon wo Sagashite (2002). You can find Laffi on Twitter personally &a...

Episode 100 - WE DID IT! from 2022-05-27T11:00

It's here! 100 episodes of the podcast! 

For this episode, Ayu is solo and answering questions from you, the listeners! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!

Series m...

Episode 99 - Seasons of Avallen with Gemini from 2022-05-24T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Gemini about her webcomic Seasons of Avallen. You can find her on Twitter or Listen

Episode 98 - Futari wa PreCure Max Heart with SkunkyEmerson from 2022-05-17T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical writer Emerson about Futari wa PreCure Max Heart (2005), the second season of the Pretty Cure franchise. You can find him on his Listen

Episode 97 - The Demon Girl Next Door with Jisu from 2022-05-10T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical anituber Jisu about The Demon Girl Next Door (2019). You can find her on Twitter or Listen

Episode 96 - She-Ra And the Princesses of Power Season 1 with Jimmy Sherfy from 2022-05-03T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical cosplayer Jimmy Sherfy about season one of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018). You can find him on Listen

Episode 95 - Rainbow Runners with Kelz from 2022-04-29T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator kelszzles about their webcomic Rainbow Runners. You can find them on Listen

Episode 94 - Magical How? with Eyugho from 2022-04-26T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator. You can find her on Twitter and check out Listen

BONUS Watchalong - The Demon Girl Next Door 2 Episode 1 from 2022-04-13T11:00

In this bonus episode, Ayu watches the first episode of season 2 of The Demon Girl Next Door (Machikado Mazoku) which aired last Thursday night. Spoilers for season 1! Listen as you watch too!&n...

Episode 92 - Phantomirage with Ivani Carpenter from 2022-04-12T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical actor Ivani Carpenter about Secret x Heroine Phantomirage (2019) of the Girls x Heroine franchise. You can find him on Listen

BONUS Watchalong: Healer Girl episode 1 from 2022-04-06T08:30:20

In this bonus episode, Ayu watches the premiere episode of Healer Girl. Spoilers: It's wholesome as heck and the game has changed.

Original podcast music by Hazel, @Listen

Episode 91 - Symphogear G with Alice Kyra from 2022-04-05T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical tabletop gamer Alice Kyra about Symphogear G (2014), the second season of the Symphogear franchise. You can find her on Listen

Episode 90 - The Electric Rose with Kiara Williams from 2022-04-01T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Kiara Williams about her webcomic The Electric Rose. You can fin...

Episode 89 - Andromeda Star with Norm, Shrine and Rattles from 2022-03-29T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Norm and her teammates Shrine and Rattlecat about Andromeda Star. You can read the comic Listen

Episode 88 - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon with Faith from 2022-03-22T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Faith from Accidental Kiss about the live-action Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon aka PGSM (2003). You can find Accidental Kiss o...

Episode 87 - Mewkledreamy with RosePal from 2022-03-15T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical YouTuber Rose Sievers about Mewkledreamy (2020). You can find her on Twitter or Listen

Episode 86 - Cosmic Baton Girl Comet with @Nicholas_IK from 2022-03-08T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical professor Nicholas about Cosmic Baton Girl Comet-san (2001). You can find him on Twitter...

Episode 85 - Magical Boy Troubles with Fran from 2022-03-04T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Fran about their story Magical Boy Troubles. Read the story on Tapas or Listen

Episode 84 - Necahual with 2Heroes from 2022-03-01T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with 2Heroes aka magical writer Sergio and magical artist Crystal about their comic Necahual. You can find them on Listen

Episode 83 - Akazukin Chacha with Dana Lexa from 2022-02-22T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical roleplayer Dana Lexa about the first season of Akazukin Chacha aka Chacha the Red Riding Hood (1994). You can find her on Listen

Episode 82 - Ojamajo Doremi Dokkan with TeaCakeCutie from 2022-02-15T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical artist Tea about the final season of Magical DoReMi, Ojamajo Doremi Dokkan (2002). You can find her on Listen

Episode 81 - Marvelous Melmo with ErynCerise from 2022-02-08T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical podcaster ErynCerise returns to talk about Osamu Tezuka's magical girl sex education series, Marvelous ...

Episode 80 - Luminous with Karmillina from 2022-02-04T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Karmillina about her original webtoon Luminous. You can read Luminous in Listen

Episode 79 - Eldritch Magical Girls & Mahou Flora with Marighoul from 2022-02-01T11:00

This week we talk to magical creator Marighoul about her comics Eldritch Magical Girls and Mahou Flora (previously known as First Hunt). Read what's available on Listen

Episode 78 - Yuki Yuna Is A Hero with Chrono from 2022-01-25T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical niche enjoyer Chrono returns to talk about the first season of Yuki Yuna Is A Hero (2014). Follow him on Listen

Episode 77 - loliRock with Rink from 2022-01-18T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical creator Rink (of Saffron Wave and Listen

Episode 76 - Witchy PreCure with Blazeix from 2022-01-11T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical youtuber Blazeix about the most magical season of Pretty Cure, Mahoutsukai PreCure, also known as Witchy PreCure or MAHO Girls PreCure.&nbs...

Episode 75 - A Magical Girl’s Guide to Adulting with Patrick McCabe from 2022-01-07T11:00

On this episode of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical creator Patrick McCabe about their magical girl web comic, Listen

Episode 74 - Witches of the Evening with R.A. Carter from 2022-01-04T11:00

This week we talk to magical creator R.A. Carter about her comic Witches of the Evening, also on Listen

Episode 73 - Magic Knight Rayearth 2 with K. Kiomall-Evans from 2021-12-28T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical creator K. Kiomall-Evans (of XII: Of Magic and Muses) returns t...

Episode 72 - Fairy Ranmaru with magicalcinnamon from 2021-12-21T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical youtuber Leo (magicalcinnamon) returns to talk about the very unique magical boy series, Fai...

Episode 71 - Symphogear with Renie Jesanis from 2021-12-14T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical creator Listen

Episode 70 - Magical Girl Defense Force with Skyler and Rink from 2021-12-10T11:00

For this episode of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical colorist Rink and creator Listen

Episode 69 - Adorned by Chi and The Magical Girl's Guide to Life with Jacque Aye from 2021-12-07T11:00

For this episode of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical girl creator Jacque Aye about her company/comic Listen

Episode 68 - Sailor Moon R with Steph O'Kingston from 2021-11-30T11:00

This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical podcaster Steph O'Kingston about the second season of Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon R, as well as her experiencing GMing the Listen

Episode 67 - Yes PreCure 5 Go! Go! with Dominique Davis from 2021-11-23T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical creator Dominique Davis returns to discuss the fifth season of PreCure, Yes! PreCure 5 Go!Go!, sequel to Yes! PreCure 5. Follow her on Listen

Episode 66 - Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes with fey from 2021-11-16T11:00

On this episode of Sparkleside Chats, magical illustrator fey (@2398rain) is back to discuss the first Girls x Heroine series, Idol x W...

Episode 65 - Magical Princess Sky with Allie Malott from 2021-11-12T11:00

On this episode of Sparkleside Chats, Ayu sits down with magical creator Allie Malott about her indie comic series, Listen

Episode 64 - Moonlight Apparition with DarkHalo from 2021-11-09T11:00

This week, we talk with magical creator Janaka Davis aka DarkHalo4321 about her comic Moonlight Apparition. Follow her on Listen

Episode 63 - Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka with Victoria L. Johnson from 2021-11-02T11:00

On this episode, we talk to magical podcaster Victoria L. Johnson, host of the Listen

Episode 62 - Heartcatch PreCure with ChrissyPlaysDressUp from 2021-10-26T11:00

This week, we talk with magical cosplayer and 3D artist ChrissyPlaysDressUp about Heartcatch Precure (2010). Follow them on Twitter<...

Episode 61 - Motto! Ojamajo Doremi with Alice from 2021-10-19T03:46:25

On episode 61 of Sparkleside Chats, magical seal enthusiast Alice returns to discuss the third season of Doremi, Motto! Ojamajo Doremi. You can find her on Listen

Episode 60 - Magical Warrior Diamond Heart with Pyonkotchi from 2021-10-15T11:00

On this episode of Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Pyon about their magical girl otome game, Magical Warrio...

Epiode 59 - Strawberry Seafoam with Bryan Golden from 2021-10-12T11:00

On this episode of Sparkleside Chats we talk to magical creator Bryan Golden (Twitter/ Listen

Episode 58 - Cutie Honey (1973) with Salvatore from 2021-10-05T11:00

In this episode, Salvatore Marrone (Twitter/Instagram/Listen

BONUS - Watch-along: Waccha PriMagi episode 1 from 2021-10-03T02:24:36

Let's watch episode 1 of Waccha Primagi!

Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises

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Episode 57 - Lyrical Nanoha with Chrono from 2021-09-28T11:00

This week, magical niche enjoyer Chrono returns to discuss the first season of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (2003).

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Episode 56 - Futari wa PreCure Splash Star with Fey from 2021-09-21T11:00

In this episode of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical artist fey (@2398rain) about the third season and first spin-off of the Pretty...

Episode 55 - Random Battles with J.D. Benefield from 2021-09-17T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical illustrator J.D. Benefield about his webcomic, Listen

Episode 54 - SuperChic: Rosemary with CaptainHaHa from 2021-09-14T07:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Naomi about her webtoon, Listen

Episode 53 - Ojamajo Doremi Sharp with Imani from 2021-09-07T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical illustrator Imani about the second season of Ojamajo Doremi, Ojamajo Doremi Sharp (#). You can find her on Listen

BONUS: Happy First Anniversary. from 2021-09-01T11:00

Did you know most podcasts last only nine episodes?

Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises

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Episode 52 - Mahou no Makochan with ErynCerise from 2021-08-31T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical YouTuber and historian Listen

Episode 51 - The Mostly PreCure Adventures of CureWaffle from 2021-08-24T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical precure fan Darien (@Cure_Waffle) about his many trips visiting places from Pre...

Episode 50 - Dame Daffodil with Hayley from 2021-08-20T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Hayley about her webtoon Dame Daffodil. Read it on Listen

Episode 49 - Princess Love Pon with Shauna Grant from 2021-08-17T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Shauna Grant about her comic Princess L...

Episode 48 - Revolutionary Girl Utena with Rose Stewart from 2021-08-10T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with returning guest, magical writer Rose Stewart about Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997). You can find her on ...

Episode 47 - Magic Knight Rayearth with Tyler Tominaga from 2021-08-03T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical artist Tyler Tominaga (ig: bizarroville...

Episode 46 - Star Twinkle PreCure with Mahou Monthly from 2021-07-27T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator and figure collector Cloud (magicalgirlobsessed/Listen

Episode 45 - FALLeN with Ogawa Burukku from 2021-07-23T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Ogawa Burukku about her traditionally illustrated comic, Listen

Episode 44 - Star Rangers with Kagura-kun from 2021-07-20T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Kagura about their webtoon, Listen

BONUS - Watch-along: Kirameki Powers episode 1 from 2021-07-15T11:00

In this bonus episode of Sparkleside Chats, Ayu watches the first episode of "Bittomo x Warrior Kirameki Powers".

Content warning for appropriation of Mexican culture. Listen

Episode 43 - Sailor Moon S with D.J. Kirkland from 2021-07-13T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical comic artist D.J. Kirkland (@ohheydj, also on Listen

Episode 42 - Princess Tutu with clearandsweet from 2021-07-06T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical critic and youtuber Kai (@clearandsweet) ...

Episode 41 - Hugtto PreCure with SashaBelle from 2021-06-29T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu travels back in time with magical translator SashaBelle (@SashaLalaBelle) to talk about Hugtto PreCure aka Hug ...

Episode 40 - Trinket with Inês and Isa from 2021-06-25T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creators Inês and Isa about their upcoming webcomic, Trinket. You can find Inês on Twitter, Listen

Episode 39 - magnifiqueNOIR with Briana Lawrence from 2021-06-22T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Briana Lawrence (@BrichibiTweets) about her book series, magnifiqueNOIR, which can b...

Episode 38 - Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch with LePeuchere from 2021-06-15T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical counselor LePeuchere (@MahouGay) about the first se...

Episode 37 - Star Darlings with Angie V from 2021-06-08T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical illustrator Angie V about the web series Listen

Episode 36 - Yes! PreCure 5 with Vera from 2021-06-01T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical teacher Vera Nugent about the blueprint-setting fourth season of PreCure, Yes! PreCure 5. You can Vera on Listen

Episode 35 - Magical Idols & Ellery Moonbeam with Kevin Credo from 2021-05-28T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical writer Kevin Credo about magical idols and his magical idol novel, Ellery Moonbeam, coming soon to Listen

Episode 34 - Legendary Beings Ara & Celi with NAAN from 2021-05-25T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator NAAN (@JadineRhine) about her comic, Legen...

Episode 33 - Ojamajo Doremi with John Smith from 2021-05-18T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical witch-in-training John Smith (@Herokibs) about the first season of Ojamajo Doremi (1999), as ...

Episode 32 - Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt with Bianca Rose Alejos from 2021-05-11T11:00

In this episode, magical animator Bianca Rose Alejos is back to talk about the filthiest magical girls, Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt...

BONUS Watch-along: Blue Reflection Ray Episode 1 from 2021-05-08T12:13:41

In this bonus episode, Ayu comments as she watches the first episode of Blue Reflection Ray/澪, which debuted April 10th.

Original podcast music by Hazel, @Listen

Episode 31 - Go! Princess PreCure with Cure Nico from 2021-05-04T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical artist Cure Nico about the strongest, kindest and most beautiful season of Pretty Cure, Go! Princess PreCure (2015). Follow him on Listen

Episode 30 - Altar Girl with Kata Kane from 2021-04-27T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Kata Kane about her magical girl adjacent comic, Altar Girl.

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BONUS - Watch-along: Fairy Ranmaru EP1 from 2021-04-26T06:57:20

In this bonus episode, Ayu watches episode one of Fairy Ranmaru: Anata no Kokoro wo Tasukeshimasu. 

Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbr...

Episode 29 - Shugo Chara Doki with Charlie from 2021-04-20T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical podcaster Charlie (@magical_pride) of P...

Episode 28 - Magic Users Club with Cassidy from 2021-04-13T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical podcaster Cassidy (@madlobotanist) of P...

Episode 27 - Suite PreCure with Hibiki from 2021-04-06T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical singer Hibiki about her namesake's origin, Suite PreCure. You can find her on Twitter (or get...

Episode 26 - Kate Blast with Renie Jesanis from 2021-03-30T12:15:37

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Renie Jesanis (@renieplayerone) about her web...

Episode 25 - Magical Girl Ore with Haru Nicol from 2021-03-23T11:00

In this episode, magical journalist Haru Nicol is back to talk about Magical Girl Ore (Mahou Shojo Ore) from 2016.

Content warning for discu...

Episode 24 - Prétear with Magical Magdad from 2021-03-16T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical student Magdad about Pretear: The New Legend of Snow White(2001). You can find her on Twitter...

Episode 23 - Happiness Charge PreCure with Leo from 2021-03-09T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical YouTuber Leo aka Magical Cinnamon about Happiness Charge PreCure and magical girls in Brazil. Find him on Listen

Episode 22 - Magical Girl Academe with War Bunni from 2021-03-02T11:00

In episode 22 of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical creator War Bunni about her series Magical Girl Academe, which she writes for. Read the webtoon Listen

BONUS - Watch-along: Tropical-Rouge PreCure EP1 from 2021-02-28T01:08:10

In this bonus episode, you can listen to Ayu as you watch the premiere episode of Tropical-Rouge PreCure.

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Episode 21 - Magical Girl Raising Project with Pixie Shmixie from 2021-02-24T11:00

In episode 21 of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical student @PixieShmixie about Magical Girl Raising Project (2011) aka Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku. Find Pixie Shmixie on Listen

Episode 20 - Puella Magi Madoka Magica with Simon Gough from 2021-02-16T11:00

In episode 20 of Sparkleside Chats, we talk to magical academic Simon Gough about Puella Magi Madoka Magica aka Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica (2011).

If you want to submit a topic or guest i...

Episode 19 - Doki Doki PreCure with Chrono from 2021-02-09T11:00

The lost episode was rerecorded! Yay!
In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical fan Chrono (@sakaki_chrono) about Doki Doki PreCure...

Episode 18 - Magical Boy Basil with Jordan and Beck from 2021-02-02T11:00

The sparkles are back!!

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creators Jordan and Beck about their webcomic, Magical Boy Basil. You can read the comic Listen

Episode 17 - Smile PreCure with Koreantacos from 2020-12-29T10:21:59

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical fan Koreantacos (@Koreantacos89) about Smile PreCure, also known as Glitter Force. (This is n...

Episode 16 - Zorilita Mary Bellamy from 2020-12-22T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical creator Mary Bellamy aka Zorilita about her magical girl series, Ah Heck!, Faux Facts, and Cosmic Cupcake Chaos. Visit her websites Listen

Episode 15 - Sailor Moon Sailor Stars with Shereen Lani Younes from 2020-12-15T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical filmmaker and podcaster Shereen Lani Younes about the final season of Sailor Moon, Sailor Stars. Follow Shereen on Listen

Episode 14 - Magical Girls for Young Men with Rose Stewart from 2020-12-08T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical writer Rose Stewart about seinen (young male targeted) magical girl series, especially of the last ten years. You can find Rose on Listen

Episode 13 - Kira Kira PreCure A La Mode with Darien from 2020-12-01T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with Darien (@CureWaffle) about the sweetest season of PreCure, Kira Kira PreCure A La Mode (2017). Follow h...

Episode 12 - XII: Of Magic & Muses with Batichi Kristen from 2020-11-24T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical girl creator Batichi Kristen (@batichikristen) about her webcomic XII: Of Magic & Muses(...

Episode 11 - Mai Otome with Rose from 2020-11-17T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical teacher Rose about Mai Otome, the pseudo sequel to Mai Hime. Follow Rose on Twitter @AngryAria. Listen

Episode 10 - Creamy Mami with Laffi from 2020-11-12T01:42:23

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical cosplayer and crafter Laffi about Magical Angel Creamy Mami, the very first Studio Pierrot magical girl.

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Episode 9 - Saffron Wave with Rink from 2020-10-27T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical girl creator Rink aka kellerybird about her webcomic Saffron Wave.

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Episode 8 - Cutie Honey with Salvatore from 2020-10-20T11:00

In this episode, magical girl Ayu talks with magical artist Salvatore Marrone aka retrosofa all about Cutie Honey, including the time he loved Cutie Honey so much he ended up on a Japanese TV pr...

Episode 7 - Magical Boys with Haru Nicol from 2020-10-13T11:00

In this episode, Magical Girl Ayu talks to magical media critic and tokusatsu superfan Haru Nicol aka @SmilingRider on Twitter and Listen

Episode 6 - Futari wa PreCure with Pike from 2020-10-06T12:00

In this episode, Magical Girl Ayu talks to Magical Microbiologist and superfan Pike (@pikestaff) about the very first season of Pretty Cure, Futari w...

Episode 5 - Bug County with Dominique Davis from 2020-09-29T12:00

In our first creator episode, Magical Girl Ayu talks to magical artist Dominique Davis, who has just started her own magical girl webcomic, Bug County. We talked about her history with magical g...

Episode 4 - W.I.T.C.H with Fadhili from 2020-09-22T12:00

In this episode, Ayumi talks to magical cosplayer Fadhili about the Italian magical girl series, W.I.T.C.H. and her experiences watching it in French Canada. Find her on Listen

Episode 3 - Cardcaptor Sakura with Francoise Danoy from 2020-09-15T11:00

In our first regular episode, magical girl Ayu talks to friend and magical knitwear designer Francoise Danoy (IG: Listen

Episode 2 - A Jumbled History of Magical Girls, Part 2 (2000s - Present Day) from 2020-09-08T12:00

In episode 2, Magical Girl Ayu and magical animator Bianca Rose Alejos continue our 2019 breakdown of the past twenty years of (mostly shojo) magical girls, then we catch up again with Bianca in...

Episode 1 - A Jumbled History of Magical Girls, Part 1 (1940s - 1990s) from 2020-09-01T12:00

In the inaugural episode, from a much more innocent time in 2019, magical girl Ayu tries her best to explain the history of her favorite genre with her best friend, magical animator Bianca Rose ...

Trailer - Sparkleside Chats from 2020-08-21T14:12:51

Here's what you can look forward to in this upcoming podcast about magical girls. Come back for Episode 1 on September 1 or subscribe to make sure you don't miss us!

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