Season 2: Episode 1- BOYS LOVE
We're back with season 2 and we're kicking it off with Summosa and Miso in a very intellectual and not at all giggly episode about BL. The girls discuss some notable series and tropes of the genre as well as some juicy drama about Lehzin, a notable site for BL manga. And for some reason water polo... Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. Shoujo is a genre of Japanese comics and animations primarily targeted towards a young female audience. These stories often center around personal and romantic relationships, chasing your dreams, and growth. Join us on our journey as we dive deeper into what makes Shoujo manga and anime, rant about cliches, and fawn over our favorite fictional characters. New episodes every Monday! https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 2- ArE gIrLs RuInInG aNiMe?
Believe it or not, some people think so, and we have the MAL forum posts to prove it. Bees, Summosa, and Nikki talk about why certain people seem to hold this view and combat the nonsense. After explaining what it is that "feminists" are complaining about in anime and offering examples, they also provide some recommendations for those who haven't given shoujo or even just non-shounen a try. Also for some reason learn all about vanity license plates. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 3 - Beauty Standards
Buckle in, this is a long one. Bees, Miso, Nikki, and Aza talk about beauty in manga; what constitutes beauty and how it can be harmful. As always, the girls provide series that push harmful beauty tropes and ideas and series that turn those ideas on their head. Does it always lead back to male dominance....? Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 4- WORST SHOUJO EVER
Summosa, Miso, and Azayan dunk on the garbage of the shoujo world, the stuff that makes our skin crawl. Join us in our assault on what should never have been put on paper. Disagree with our assessments? Give us your defense on any of our social media sites @theshoujoverse. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 5- Shoujo Isekai
In a world where people can't reincarnate or transmigrate into their favorite otome games, three women come together to discuss their thoughts on the Isekai genre. It's taken the entire anime community by storm for the past few years. Some is good, some is bad, but most of it is just the same. Summosa, Nikki, and Miso are here to reveal it all. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 6 - Mental Health in Shoujo
Such a complex topic requires a complex approach... do Nikki, Bees, and Sho-chan think any shoujo accomplish a balanced portrayal of mental health? Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Akatsuki no Yona Series Review
One of the most popular and epic shoujo series out there gets a well-deserved review episode. Bees, Azayan, and Summosa offer a thorough summary, character analysis, series comparisons, and overall impressions from this sure-to-be-classic. If you haven't read or watched it yet, here's why you should! Bonus thunderstorm ambience~ This episode contains spoilers up to volume 31! Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
1 Year Anniversary Special!
Into the Shoujoverse is officially one year old! To celebrate, we've decided to each share our favorite and least favorite series of 2021 (or at least that we read during the last year). Join Azayan, Bees, Summosa, Sho-chan, and briefly, Miso for some casual conversation, silly tangents, and of course, shoujo. Thank you so much to all of our listeners. We look forward to another year in the shoujoverse with you! Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 7 - Webtoons! Web Comics? Manwha? Webtoons.
Join Miso, Nikki, and Summosa for the all-things-webtoons episode! What is a webtoon? What's the correct term for what...don't worry, we break it down. And of course, favorites and popular series, which can't be mentioned without mentioning drama adaptations. If you haven't stumbled into the world of webtoons, here is your intro! Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 8 - The Anatomy of a Shoujo Character (Why is His Neck So Long?)
Is it a bizarre aesthetic or just poor execution? Or both? Azayan, Bees, and Summosa rip in to some...interesting art style choices we commonly see in shoujo manga and anime. Some of these artists may never have seen a naked body before??? Today's episode is extra special as you can follow along with the link below and judge the images we discuss for yourself! https://imgur.com/a/Y9cU3yc Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
7FATES: CHAKHO Prologue-Chapter 2 Reactions
A new BTS-inspired webtoon has appeared! Our local K-Pop stans Nikki and Miso are here to talk about their initial reactions to the first three chapters, as well as discuss the culture around K-Pop groups more broadly. K-Pop idols are just people, after all, is it weird to base a whole fictional story around their personas? Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 9- Smut and Smirnoff
You 18 yet? We're asking in a not creepy way. Bees and Nikki have a very sophisticated discussion on the world of adult manga aimed at women. With the help of alcohol they break down smut tropes, why its enjoyable to read, and what disgusts them. Please join us for this titillating topic if you are of legal age~ Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Demon Slayer Season 2 Review
Bees is back with a review of Demon Slayer season 2, accompanied by Aza. Don't worry, if you haven't seen or finished it yet you can listen to the beginning for a spoiler free analysis. Once you have, please join us for the rest of the episode where we express strong feelings. Yes, good and bad. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 10- Dere 101 (Character Types)
We got all your deres here, tsundere, yandere, the rare dandere. Instructors Nikki, Summosa, and Miso give us the rundown on the standard character types with plenty of examples, especially from Gakuen Alice. They even give themselves and the other girls the dere treatment. Are they right? What type of dere are you? Find out now! Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Ouran Highschool Host Club Movie (2012) Review
What a treat we have for you today, friends. Aza is joined by her fiancee, Serg, to review a treasure from the golden days of anime. Or is it? Please enjoy this nostalgic episode from out of nowhere. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Episode 11- Heaven Official's Blessing Review
It's time to talk about the hugely popular BL webnovel/webtoon/anime series! But first, is it Heaven's Official? Heaven Official's? Huh? Miso, Nikki, and Bees straighten that out first and then go on to discuss their impressions of the various iterations of the series. For perhaps the first time, the girls are not unanimous in their views! Bonus: Aza's fiancee, Serg, reveals some behind-the-scenes information on the Chinese web novel translation and editing process. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Promise Cinderella Review
Bees and Summosa sit down and review a shoujo-verse favorite, Promise Cinderella by Tachibana Oreco. If you haven't been reading this romance shoujo, you should fix that! This episode covers chapters 1-74. It is currently licensed and translated by Comikey. https://comikey.com/comics/promise-cinderella-manga/41/ Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Jujutsu Kaisen 0- Movie Review
Why does this shoujo podcast keep reviewing shounen? Because women can enjoy shounen, too. Join Sho-chan, Miso, and Azayan for a thorough review of the latest JJK movie with spoiler and spoiler free sections. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/
Season 2: Finale!- Impacts of Shoujo on Our Lives
The girls reflect on ways in which shoujo has impacted their decisions, views, and personally held beliefs. Or...just their wallet. Its Summosa, Azayan, Bees, and Nikki closing out Season 2 of Into the Shoujoverse! Thank you, as always, for listening and supporting us. Into the Shoujoverse! A podcast where 6 lovely women discuss all aspects of shoujo manga, from the inane and comical to intense social issues. We welcome you to join us on our journey of exploring the medium we are so passionate about. Episodes every week on Mondays. https://shoujoverse.carrd.co/