Shoujo Sundae

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 explore more physicality together, which shows how far they’ve come since their sunset confession. This film is the cherry on top of a beautiful boy’s love series!

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

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CONTENTS

[0:50] About PAiDA

[32:40] Soft Serve Summary

[33:21] Sprinkles on Top 

[38:59] Floats Your Boat

[1:17:07] Banana Split

[1:26:46] Rocky Road

[1:30:29] Nuts

[1:34:52] I Scream, You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_ 

Follow Chika Supreme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme 

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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. However, Miyano’s lack of confidence in his feelings is a little frustrating. In episode eleven, Miyano’s determination to confess to Sasaki in just the right way is adorable. The absence of homophobia throughout Sasaki & Miyano is a breath of fresh air in the world of LGBTQ+ media. Hanzawa’s unclear feelings towards Miyano are a bit confusing. Chika shares part of her coming out story. In episode twelve, Sasaki maturely reconsiders his actions in episode eleven. We have an absolutely beautiful sunset confession scene! Unfortunately, however, Kuresawa puts Miyano in a position to reveal his relationship to Tashiro before he’s ready to do so. In our OVA, episode thirteen, Chika and Giana share some of their past in the world of reading and writing fanfiction after Hanzawa makes a lovely point about enjoying what you like at any age. Kagiura and Hirano’s relationship is SO interesting to say the very least. There’s so many cute cat shenanigans throughout this OVA!

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

EPISODE 10

[3:26] Soft Serve Summary

[4:51] Sprinkles on Top 

[7:08] Floats Your Boat

[16:51] Banana Split

[23:56] Rocky Road

[26:43] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 11

[28:43] Soft Serve Summary

[30:02] Sprinkles on Top

[30:53] Floats Your Boat

[37:10] Banana Split

[43:28] Rocky Road

[45:08] Nuts

[45:47] Hot Fudge

[51:13] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 12

[53:28] Soft Serve Summary

[54:50] Sprinkles on Top

[57:07] Floats Your Boat

[1:08:38] Banana Split

[1:10:53] Rocky Road

[1:13:43] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 13

[1:15:19] Soft Serve Summary

[1:16:35] Sprinkles on Top

[1:17:44] Floats Your Boat

[1:25:32] Banana Split

[1:29:07] I Scream, You Scream

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About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_ 

Follow Chika Supreme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme 

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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. Sasaki’s jealousy rubs everybody the wrong way. In episode eight, Miyano’s realization of his feelings is peak Floats Your Boat. Chika is Banana Split about the scene wherein Miyano realizes his feelings due to some less than ideal circumstances. Carola almost threw her laptop due to the tension buildup between Sasaki and Miyano in this episode! In episode nine, everyone rooted so hard for a kiss that didn’t happen. Amanda, Carola, and Chika want to visit a delinquent café. Sasaki touching Miyano despite his sickness gives Chika the ick.

This episode’s audio was edited by PJ of the Kawaii Desuppointment podcast.

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EPISODE 7

[1:09] About The Yaoi Shelf

[16:47] Soft Serve Summary

[18:12] Sprinkles on Top 

[26:31] Floats Your Boat

[41:11] Banana Split

[48:54] Rocky Road

[50:59] Nuts

[55:30] Hot Fudge

[56:57] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 8

[1:04:13] Soft Serve Summary

[1:05:07] Sprinkles on Top

[1:09:11] Floats Your Boat

[1:20:02] Banana Split

[1:25:15] Rocky Road

[1:26:32] Hot Fudge

[1:28:30 ] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 9

[1:29:53] Soft Serve Summary

[1:31:09] Sprinkles on Top

[1:35:19] Floats Your Boat

[1:44:25] Banana Split

[1:25:15] Rocky Road

[1:48:03] Hot Fudge

[1:48:46] I Scream, You Scream

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About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_ 

Follow Chika Supreme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme 

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)

-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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 random meetups truly by happenstance? In episode five, Sasaki’s reiteration of his confession to Miyano in the shade as flowers fall all around them showcases his bravery and confidence in his feelings. Miyano’s complex regarding his feminine face is discussed. Sasaki’s actions while Miyano sleeps at school find themselves scattered throughout multiple layers of the sundae. In episode six, Miyano expresses to Sasaki that he needs more time to consider his confession, going against the notion that men should not have or vocalize their emotions. His non-response to Sasaki, however, leaves Chika and Giana feeling Banana Split. Kuresawa’s passion for his girlfriend sets the bar high for partners everywhere. And suddenly, to no one’s surprise, a fanfic idea is born at the end of the episode.

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

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EPISODE 4

[0:53] About Pearl

[14:35] Soft Serve Summary

[15:47] Sprinkles on Top 

[20:37] Floats Your Boat

[28:23] Banana Split

[34:41] Rocky Road

[38:54] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 5

[41:43] Soft Serve Summary

[42:50] Sprinkles on Top

[46:21] Floats Your Boat

[52:37] Banana Split

[57:16] Rocky Road

[58:14] Nuts

[58:59] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 6

[1:02:46] Soft Serve Summary

[1:04:03] Sprinkles on Top

[1:06:18] Floats Your Boat

[1:13:22] Banana Split

[1:20:41] I Scream, You Scream

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About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

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A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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 hallway. The tension emanating from Sasaki and Miyano during The Pocky Game scene is off the charts. A post credits scene shines a light on a very silly plot hole. In episode three, Sasaki nobly defends the importance of boy’s love to Ogasawara. Miyano boldly gifts Sasaki candy for white day, leading to an adorably heightened level of happiness for Sasaki. Sasaki’s quiet whisper of a confession was a welcome surprise just three episodes into what is shaping up to be a Shoujo Sundae favorite anime.

Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in!

EPISODE 1

[1:38] Soft Serve Summary

[2:50] Sprinkles on Top 

[7:18] Floats Your Boat

[18:55] Banana Split

[22:13] Nuts

[24:41] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 2

[25:27] Soft Serve Summary

[26:23] Sprinkles on Top

[27:41] Floats Your Boat

[36:04] Banana Split

[28:43] Rocky Road

[39:41] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 3

[40:59] Soft Serve Summary

[42:09] Sprinkles on Top

[43:46] Floats Your Boat

[51:31] Banana Split

[53:05] Rocky Road

[54:31] I Scream, You Scream

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About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

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A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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 conversation about gender on different planets, the magnificent Knu, the forced romance between Tada and Frol, and so much more.

Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in!

TIMESTAMPS

[0:46] Thank yous/Behind the Scenes of our Ryan Colt Levy Interview

[4:18] What’s been on our minds

[15:42] About the film

[19:23] Soft Serve Summary

[20:00] Hard Serve Summary

[37:30] Sprinkles on Top

[48:21] Floats Your Boat

[1:13:29] Banana Split

[1:34:52] Nuts

[1:41:11] Hot Fudge

[1:47:58] Rocky Road

[1:58:22] I Scream, You Scream

Leave us a message to be part of our anniversary episode!

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About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

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Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme 

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts! (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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 Arikoto’s sake. In episode nine, neither Chika nor Giana attempt to sugar coat the way they are ROOTING for Kasuga’s impending death. Sutezo’s passing was a devastating situation all around. In episode ten, the loose ties and unanswered questions leave much to be desired with the finale of Ooku: The Inner Chambers. 

Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in!

EPISODE 7

[1:38] Soft Serve Summary

[2:39] Sprinkles on Top 

[4:57] Floats Your Boat

[8:25] Banana Split

[13:46] Rocky Road

[17:00] Hot Fudge

[18:52] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 8

[19:48] Soft Serve Summary

[20:45] Sprinkles on Top

[21:23] Floats Your Boat

[26:43] Banana Split

[28:43] Rocky Road

[31:12] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 9

[32:30] Soft Serve Summary

[34:00] Sprinkles on Top

[35:22] Floats Your Boat

[40:36] Banana Split

[34:28] Rocky Road

[47:49] Nuts

[49:43] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 10

[51:08] Soft Serve Summary

[53:13] Sprinkles on Top

[53:35] Floats Your Boat

[56:21] Banana Split

[1:03:46] Rocky Road

[1:07:20] Nuts

[1:08:39] Hot Fudge

[1:13:50] I Scream, You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_ 

Follow Chika Supreme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme 

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts! (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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 Fools Day special is sponsored by the Shoujo Sundae Patreon. Join today to gain access to our Chainsaw Man reactions, shoujo live-action adaptation reviews, phone wallpapers, etc. 

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TIMESTAMPS

[2:30] Ryan is cast as Denji 

[7:00] Introductory Questions

[18:56] My Hero Academia Questions

[28:44] My Happy Marriage/Shoujo Questions

[31:59] Chainsaw Man Questions

[48:32] Voice Acting Questions

[55:55] Music Questions 

[1:03:32] Final Questions 

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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 individuals everywhere. Chika makes an interesting connection between Arikoto’s switch in devotion from Buddha to Iemitsu with cults. The question is raised: Why hasn’t Iemitsu simply killed Kasuga? Iemitsu’s painful past stirs up empathy for her. In episode six, Kasuga’s state of health brightens everyone’s spirits. Sutezo’s arrival shakes things up for Arikoto and Iemitsu.

Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in!

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EPISODE 4 - TRIGGER WARNING: Harm to animals, sexual assault

[0:51] Chika’s Announcement

[3:31] About Rachel

[9:37] Trigger Warning

[9:58] Soft Serve Summary

[11:08] Sprinkles on Top 

[15:14] Floats Your Boat

[19:38] Banana Split

[23:25] Rocky Road

[30:16] Nuts

[34:38] Hot Fudge

[46:45] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 5 - TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault

[49:38] Trigger Warning

[49:49] Soft Serve Summary

[50:47] Sprinkles on Top

[55:29] Floats Your Boat

[1:00:58] Banana Split

[1:08:14] Rocky Road

[1:14:00] Hot Fudge

[1:16:53] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 6

[1:21:08] Soft Serve Summary

[1:21:57] Sprinkles on Top

[1:24:25] Floats Your Boat

[1:26:26] Banana Split

[1:34:28] Rocky Road

[1:35:44] Nuts

[1:36:39] Hot Fudge

[1:39:36] I Scream, You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

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Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

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A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts! (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)

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 Hot Fudge after forcing Arikoto to stay at the Ooku by literally any means possible. In episode three, we learn more about Iemistu and Arikoto’s life at the Ooku. Iemitsu’s gift of a white cat to Arikoto at the end of the episode stirs up some both serious and extremely unserious Sprinkles on Top. Gyokuei’s character is lightly analyzed and Kasuga is roasted yet again.

Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in!

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EPISODE 1 - TRIGGER WARNING: Coercion, attempted rape, being sold into prostitution

[1:16] About Colleen

[5:52] Trigger Warning

[6:37] Soft Serve Summary

[8:54] Sprinkles on Top 

[16:22] Floats Your Boat

[40:09] Banana Split

[47:38] Rocky Road

[53:18] Hot Fudge

[56:55] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 2

[59:05] Soft Serve Summary

[1:00:05] Sprinkles on Top

[1:02:05] Floats Your Boat

[1:06:52] Banana Split

[1:09:11] Rocky Road

[1:11:22] Hot Fudge

[1:14:43] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 3

[1:16:55] Soft Serve Summary

[1:18:15] Sprinkles on Top

[1:21:33] Floats Your Boat

[1:24:57] Banana Split

[1:30:42] Rocky Road

[1:37:52] Hot Fudge

[1:14:21] I Scream, You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352

If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae!

Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com 

Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae

Send us an email: [email protected]

Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_ 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_ 

Follow Chika Supreme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme 

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme 

A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments)

-Nuts! (shocking moments)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)