My Love Story!! (with the Manga Mavericks Podcast)

My Love Story!! (with the Manga Mavericks Podcast)

Author: Ashley McDonnell March 7, 2019 Duration: 1:51:47
Covers all of MY LOVE STORY!! by Kazune Kawahara and Aruko Just how subversive (or not) is this story about an unconventionally attractive hero (Takeo Gouda), his best friend (Makoto Sunakawa), and his cute girlfriend (Rinko Yamato)? What’s up with its purity politics? How does it fit into the rise of shojo with male protagonists? How pleasant is it to see a story about characters in a relationship through 97.892749%* of the story, instead of having a series of miscommunications preventing them from dating? (*This number is an estimate.) And just who IS the better boy in this beautiful manga, Takeo or Sunakawa? (Hint: It’s Sunakawa.) Shojo & Tell host Ashley discusses these topics and more with the hosts of the podcast Manga Mavericks. (This actually isn’t an episode of Shojo & Tell! It’s an episode of Manga Mavericks. If you already listened on their feed, you don’t need to listen again here!)

Host Ashley McDonnell invites you into a space dedicated entirely to the heartfelt, dramatic, and wonderfully complex world of shojo and josei manga in Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast. Each episode dives deep into a single series, from foundational classics that defined the genre to contemporary hits that are shaping its future. You’ll hear Ashley and a different guest-each a dedicated superfan-break down the stories, characters, and artistic choices that make these series resonate so powerfully. It’s less a formal review and more like the energetic, detailed conversations you’d have with a friend who loves these stories just as much as you do, full of personal insights and genuine enthusiasm. Whether you’re looking to revisit beloved titles like "Cardcaptor Sakura" or "Fushigi Yuugi" or discover newer joys such as "My Love Story!!," this podcast serves as both a celebration and a critical appreciation. The discussions capture that specific thrill of connection when a fictional world feels utterly real, making every episode a chance to geek out over the narratives that make your heart race. Tune in for thoughtful analysis, shared nostalgia, and a welcoming community built around a shared passion for these impactful stories.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Beast Master (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:48
Covers both volumes of BEAST MASTER by Kyousuke Motomi "There is a beast inside of each of us that protects the things we hold dear." That’s the driving force behind this short story from Kyousuke Motomi (DENGEKI DAISY,…
That Wolf-Boy is Mine! (with letterer Sara Linsley) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:28
Covers all 4 volumes of THAT WOLF-BOY IS MINE! by Yoko Nogiri THAT WOLF-BOY IS MINE! is a lot cuter and more innocent than its title suggests. Four hot boys can shapeshift into animals in a story that's a much lighter an…
Meteor Prince (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:36
Covers both volumes of METEOR PRINCE by Meca Tanaka. A wild and whacky ride awaits in this super-short series about an alien named Io (who is essentially Tamaki Suoh from OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB) looking for his soul…
Preview Guide 4: Not Your Idol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:46
This is a review of NOT YOUR IDOL volume 1, a new series by Aoi Makino that's going to be released by Viz. NOT YOUR IDOL tackles the ups and downs of idol culture in Japan (as you can probably tell from the title). It fo…
Basara Pt. 3 (with Caitlin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:53
Covers volumes 19–27 of BASARA by Yumi Tamura (the last third of the series). The war epic that is BASARA finally comes to an end in this long denouement (and two volumes of side stories). Shojo manga master Caitlin and…
Basara Pt. 2 (with Caitlin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:43
Covers volumes 10–18 of BASARA by Yumi Tamura (the middle third of the series). The middle third of BASARA contains some wacky stuff, like a baby who's not really a baby and threatens to stab Sarasa. But honestly, we don…
Basara Pt. 1 (with Caitlin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:32
Covers volumes 1–9 of BASARA by Yumi Tamura (the first third of the series) Strap in for a classic epic fantasy shojo series with BASARA. Though it never quite blew up in the United States, Yumi Tamura's manga is spectac…
Love in Focus (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:00
Covers all 3 volumes of LOVE IN FOCUS by Yoko Nogiri LOVE IN FOCUS is a very cute and subtly subversive series about a high school love triangle between Mako, Kei, and Mitsuru and their experiences with a photography clu…