This week on Sparkleside Chats, Ayu talks with magical creator Norm and her teammates Shrine and Rattlecat about Andromeda Star. You can read the comic here, find Norm on Twitter, find Shrine here, and Rattles here. And while she wasn't on this episode, their other assistant Sigma can be found here!
Content warning for discussions of murder and abuse in the story, and abuse and suicidal ideation in real life.
Series mentioned:
Sailor Moon
Cardcaptor Sakura (Cardcaptors)
Madoka Magica
Lupin III
Power Rangers (Super Sentai)
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Naruto
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE
Shugo Chara
Fairy Ranmaru
Chronicles of Narnia
Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends
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Steven Universe
Mega Man
My Little Pony
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Music featured:
Andromeda Star theme
Original podcast music by Hazel, @afewbruises
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