Show Notes
Episode 188 is delayed for a week, but there was simply so much news this month that Ayu could not wait to report it. See you next week!
THE NEWS:
Sailor Moon Cosmos and Mermaid Magic coming to Netflix August 22nd
K-Pop Demon Hunters coming to Netflix in 2025
Netflix series Fate The Winx Saga gets graphic novel sequel (check out the Winx Forever podcast interview for more)
New boys-who-become-magical-girls webcomic, Being A Magical Girl Is Hard, out on pixiv now
MahoAku comic to be republished in Japanese, and the first 3 episodes will premiere at AnimeExpo
Sebon Star launches new book series, Angelic Sebon Star
Witchy PreCure ~MIRAI DAYS~ reveals character designs and upcoming Mofurun toy release
Saint Tail launches new social media page for the 30th anniversary
SHY season 2 begins July 1st
Disney Channel announces Japanese dub of Lolirock begins July 13th
Madoka Magica Magia Exedra trailer released, more information to come July 2nd
Brand new original series Princess Session Orchestra announced for 2025 release
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