The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman)

The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman)

Author: Ashley McDonnell March 6, 2024 Duration: 1:19:24
Covers all of the original POE CLAN series by Moto Hagio It's time to talk about the gay vampires who built shojo manga. Year 24 author Moto Hagio, one of the most influential names in shojo, tells the tale of the Poe clan, a group composed of immortal vampirnella who turn the young siblings, Edgar and Marybelle, into one of their kind. Edgar turns his classmate, Alan Twilight, into a vampire, and the two go gallivanting through the forest like fairies. (Okay, they go on other adventures over the decades, too.) Vrai Kaiser, a managing editor at Anime Feminist, explains THE POE CLAN's place within vampire literature, while Megan DeYarman, of the sites Manga Test Drive and Renaissance Josei, explains THE POE CLAN's and Moto Hagio's impact on the history and trajectory of shojo manga. Shojo & Tell host Ashley is just here to look pretty and facilitate.

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
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Duration: 1:13:25
Covers all seven volumes of BEHIND THE SCENES!! by Bisco Hatori What if OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB, but with college students who are members of the “art squad”? That’s the premise of Bisco Hatori’s follow-up to her sma…
Wish (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:42
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A Silent Voice (with Kimlinh Tran) [Shonen Exception #1] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:48
Covers all seven volumes of A SILENT VOICE by Yoshitoki Ōima It’s a Shojo & Tell first: We’re acknowledging the worthiness of a shonen series. A SILENT VOICE became one of the most beloved manga of our time thanks to its…
Ouran High School Host Club Pt. 1 (with Rose Bridges and Aisha Soleil) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:02
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Phantom Thief Jeanne (with Laura Spicer and Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:48
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Tokyo Babylon (with Asher Sofman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:10
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Everyone’s Getting Married (with Aisha Soleil) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:45
Covers all of EVERYONE’S GETTING MARRIED by Izumi Miyazono This is a josei battle of wills as our heroine (Asuka) wants nothing more than to get married and become a homemaker, while the man she’s fallen for (Ryu) is det…