Episode 107: Princess Mononoke ft The Bechdel Cast
In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Giana and Chika, along with Jamie and Caitlin of The Bechdel Cast, review the Ghibli masterpiece Princess Mononoke! Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between a girl who was raised by wolves (San), and the people of Iron Town. San, her family, and the other forest dwellers seek to defend the forest, but Lady Eboshi, the Emperor, and the people who work for them seek to destroy it and reap its resources for their own benefit.
Grab your spoon, and let’s dig in!
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CONTENTS
[0:47] About The Bechdel Cast
[17:15] Soft Serve Summary
[20:00] Sprinkles on Top
[28:16] Floats Your Boat
[38:46] Banana Split
[48:58] Rocky Road
[57:01] Nuts
[1:03:09] Hot Fudge
[1:12:47] I Scream, You Scream
[1:19:12] Cherry on Top
About Shoujo Sundae:
Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.
Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a musician by daylight.
Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.
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A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:
-A Soft Serve Summary (episode/film recap)
-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism in the media)
-Floats Your Boat (enjoyed moments)
-Banana Split (split opinion or confusing moments)
-Rocky Road (sad moments)
-Nuts (shocking moments)
-Hot Fudge (hot takes or angry rants)
-I Scream, You Scream (disliked moments)
- Cherry on Top (favorite moment)