In this episode, magical girl Ayu travels back in time with magical translator SashaBelle (@SashaLalaBelle) to talk about Hugtto PreCure aka Hug PreCure, from 2018.
What I've been watching:
Artiswitch episode 2
Assault Lily Bouquet
Sailor Moon S
What I've been reading:
Shattered Starlight
Miracle Sakura
News:
Sailor Moon Crystal is coming to Netflix
Blue Reflection is getting two new games -- also updates to the TV adaptation
Wedding Peach spin off Wedding Apple
Series mentioned:
Sailor Moon
Wedding Peach
Hime-chan's Ribbon
Akazukin Chacha
Tonde Burin (Super Pig)
Kamen Rider OOO
Super Sentai
Heartcatch PreCure
Futari wa PreCure
Maho Tsukai PreCure (Witchy PreCure)
Fresh PreCure
Doki Doki PreCure
Ojamajo Doremi Sharp
Mama's a Fourth Grader
Yes! PreCure 5
Yuri on Ice
Cutie Honey
Futari wa PreCure Splash Star
Links:
Junichi Sato Reflects on Making Anime With Women, For Girls
Popular anime declares “Boys can be princesses too,” prompts apology from Japanese resort hotel
Music featured:
Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises
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