Shoujo Sundae

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana, Chika, and Avary aka Kyoruyeye discuss the film Fruits Basket Prelude. Kyoko Katsunoma, a struggling teen with a poor relationship with her parents and a history of gang involvement, meets Katsuya Honda, a student teacher on a day she decides to attend school. He sees her pain and anger and gives a voice to it, and the two bond and become close quickly. Their love story unfolds on screen, ul...

It's the 100th episode of Shoujo Sundae! In this episode, Giana and Chika review episodes sixty-one through sixty-three of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode sixty-one, Kyo and Tohru speak honestly about their feelings for one another, and something unexpected happens when he goes to embrace her. The origin of the Sohma family’s curse is revealed and finally broken. In episode sixty-two, Yuki’s bond breaks, and he and Machi share...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes fifty-seven through fifty-nine of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode fifty-seven, we learn about Ren and Akira’s love story, and the terrible way Ren treated Akito as a child. When Akira dies, a maid gives Akito a box “containing Akira’s soul”. Ren, unaware of what is inside the box, violently attacks Akito to take it from her. Kureno tries to console Akito after anoth...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review the manga Fruits Basket Another and celebrate their third anniversary of podcasting! The manga follows the journey of Sawa Mitawa, a sixteen-year-old girl with severe social anxiety due to her abusive mother, as she’s taken in by the next generation of Sohmas as a friend. Her bonds with Mutsuki, Hajime, Riku, and the rest of the Sohmas gradually pull her gaze up from the grou...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes fifty-four through fifty-six of Fruits Basket (2019)! In episode fifty-four, Rin is missing, causing concern among the younger zodiacs. Hiro tearfully tells Hatsuharu and Kisa the truth about why Akito hurt Rin and Kisa. As a result, Haru confronts Akito. Kureno has Rin taken to the hospital, where she later escapes, and collapses on the street. Haru comes to her aid...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes fifty-one through fifty-three of Fruits Basket (2019)! It’s officially time for season 3 coverage! In episode fifty-one, Akito’s backstory is explored, and her mother Ren is introduced, along with their tumultuous relationship. Tohru laments over not having been able to help Uo with her relationship with Kureno. In episode fifty-two, Akito dreams of a loving memory i...

In this special episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika read excerpts of Giana’s original queer story, December Riot! 

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

For Giana’s fanfiction, check out her Archive of our Own account:

https://archiveofourown.org/users/Anayume/works 

CONTENTS

[0:46] About December Riot!

[5:34] Excerpt 1

[14:51] Excerpt 2

[28:24] Excerpt 3

[33:13] Excerpt 4

[44:34] Excerpt 5

[48:51] Excerpt 6

[55:01] Chika’s r...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Dr. Alex Henderson discuss the film Kase-san and Morning Glories! Yamada and Kase have been in a relationship for a while now, and the two navigate their relationship through their third year of high school, and the challenges that come with young love and the possibility of being separated in college.

Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!

Follow our wonderful guest, Dr. Alex Henderson...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes ten through thirteen of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999! They also interview voice actress Abby Trott, who played the role of Akane in the show! In episode ten, Tsubaki thinks about how she held back her feelings for Yamada, and worries about losing him to Akane. Meanwhile, Yamada goes above and beyond to take care of Akane while she’s ill, and she reflects on...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Kayla and Yana of Lovely Incorporated review episodes seven through nine of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999! In episode seven, Yamada removes Akane’s hair clip from her hair while she’s sleeping, and intercepts an unexpected visit from Takuma at her door. Akane gets a part-time job at a convenience store. At school, Yamada is asked to work on his class’s cultural festival c...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes four through six of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999! In episode four, Runa, Eita’s younger sister, is abrasive and rude toward Akane at the Forest of Savior guild meetup. After parting ways, Runa personally reaches out to Akane, seemingly to extend an olive branch, and makes plans with her for that upcoming Saturday. In episode five, Runa fails to show up to a...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and cosplayer Jahara Jayde review episodes one through three of My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv999! In episode one, Akane is dumped by her cheating boyfriend, and fluctuates through stages of grief. At an in-person event for a game her ex-boyfriend, Takuma, introduced her to, Akane bribes an attractive guy to pretend to be her boyfriend in front of Takuma and his new lady. This at...

Hey, shounen fans! Today, we're diving into Frieren: Beyond Journey's End for the very first time! We meet the elven mage Frieren and her adventuring party: Himmel the Hero, Heiter the priest, and Eisen the dwarf. After defeating the Demon King (or Lord?), they part ways after a decade-long journey together. Fifty years later, ensuing the death of Himmel, Frieren wishes she had taken the time to get to know him better. Year...

In this special collaboration episode, the Shoujo Trio returns! Shojo & Tell and Shoujo Sundae join forces to discuss the manga, film, the live action, and the original short story of Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish. Giana, Chika, and Ashley talk about Tsuneo’s and Josee’s story after he’s hired to be her  caretaker by her overprotective grandmother. When Tsuneo learns of Josee’s desire to see more of the world, he takes her on ...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes twenty-three through twenty-five of Kimi Ni Todoke. In episode twenty-three, Ayane and Chizu plot to set up Sawako and Kazehaya on a solo date on New Year’s Eve. Before abandoning them at the shrine together, the girls do Sawako’s hair and makeup. In episode twenty-four, Sawako and Kazehaya enjoy a chilly New Year’s Eve together at the shrine. Kazehaya learns at the ...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes twenty through twenty-two of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode twenty, tensions rise between Chizu and Ryuu when he tells her he’s happy she can finally get over Toru now that she knows he’s engaged. Ayane and Sawako lament over their helplessness for Chizu’s situation. In episode twenty-one, Toru and Chizu reminisce over the past, and Chizu attempts to confess her feelings...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes sixteen through nineteen of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode sixteen, the tiny men Pin hallucinates recap the first fifteen episodes of the series. In episode seventeen, Pin begs Kazehaya to bring Sawako over to rid him of what he believes is a curse, but is actually a cold. Afterwards, Kazehaya walks Sawako home under the stars, and they almost share a kiss. In episode ei...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika review episodes thirteen through fifteen of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode thirteen, Sawako comes to fully understand the nature of her feelings towards Kazehaya. Kurumi’s plan to drive a wedge between the two of them is not only thwarted, but rumors also begin to spread around the school that she has feelings for Pin. Ayane uncovers that Kurumi was the one who spread the recent rumors ...

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika and Giana review episodes ten through twelve of Kimi Ni Todoke! In episode ten, we learn about Chizuru’s and Kurumi’s experience in middle school together, when Kurumi manipulated Chizuru into “helping” the other girls in their class confess their love to Kazehaya. Kurumi continues to be friendly with Sawako and eventually confides in her that she has feelings for Kazehaya. In episode eleven,...