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ShouJoe
by Joe and Sarah
The ShouJoe Podcast is a podcast where host Sarah shows her favorite Shoujo anime series to her long time friend Joe. Each week, the two do a deep dive of Shoujo anime they’re covering, about 2-3 episodes at a time, provide summaries, opinions, analysis, and generally just joke around about the episodes. Join us as Sarah shows Joe what Shoujo is all about! Follow us on all the things! | Intro/Outro music by viyn
Episodes
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 42-44: Not Hitting the Same
This week we thin out the cast. But first, Sarah and Joe try to come up with things to talk about. Joe is eagerly awaiting a vacation and has done little else in the meantime, while Sarah has dialed back some going out, but just a little. Then we talk about direct to DVD Disney movies for a…
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II (BONUS)
Joe has finally finished Knights of the Old Republic 2 (KOTOR II) and is ready to talk about it. That’s right, finally, we get to talk about this 22 year old game and imagine a much better future for Star Wars than we got. Oh well, we will always have Kreia.
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 39-41: Brotherly Love
Today we break through the illusions. But first, Sarah and Joe must contend with our real lives, which means, Joe must confront that fact that Gundam Seed Destiny is pretty bad, meanwhile Sarah continues to cycle through hobbies. In Fushigi Yugi, we resolve some plot points very quickly to get to...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 36-38: Amnesia Juice
This week we get stuck in some illusions. But first, Joe and Sarah recap our regular lives. In Fushigi Yugi, new comer Tomo is making a name for himself with his sex-based plans that will definitely work. Then Miaka learns that maybe fewer people are dead than she thought. Meanwhile, the rest of...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 33-35: Necklace? More like Neck-Lost!
Things take a turn this week. For Joe, that means he got sick, while for Sarah that means she has a new bike! You can tell which of us is doing better! In Fushigi Yugi, we start culling through the cast of characters in ways that are very dumb. Then we hangout in an ice cave and learn that there...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 30-32: 200 League Sprint
This week I hope your brought your snow shoes. But first, Sarah recounts her advantures at San Japan, while Joe has finally finished the last book of Earthsea. Then we reflect on how much Bible lore we both know. In Fushigi Yugi, Nuriko tries desperately to talk about her character backstory and...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 27-29: Suzaku Super Saiyan
This week we get some recaps. But first Joe recounts all of his recent movie watches while Sarah is rewatching Bleach. In Fushigi Yugi, we check in on Tamahome’s family, and yeah, it’s going about as good as we expected. We get introduced to a new bad guy and then it’s time to sail off. But first...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 24-26: Leaf Them Alone!
This week we hit the midpoint of Fushigi Yugi. But first, Joe talks about the many movies he’s watched while Sarah went to a convention with both friends/guests of the podcast! Then in Fushigi Yugi, we watch as Nakago’s master plan comes to fruition as his master spy takes center stage. Wow, I...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 21-23: Evil Earring
This week we learn about the importance of background checks. But before that, Sarah and Joe catch up. Joe has finally been freed from Wuthering Heights while is shipping Spiderman and Black Cat. In Fushigi Yugi, evil Tamahome has decided that he does need to kill Miaka after all just as Hotohori...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 18-20: FM (Feline Magic) Radio
We’re back this week for three episodes. IRL Joe gets his power knocked out while Sarah does some virtual farming and web-slinging. In Fushigi Yugi it’s time to retrieve Tamahome, but will all go according to plan? Yui is still in her feelings about Miaka’s betrayal and honestly she seems like...
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (BONUS)
Spoiler Alert: Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, and the Avatar comic books. We get back into the swing of making bonus content with Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. And this time with a guest. Welcome to the podcast, JP! We all like nostalgia movie sequels made years after the…
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 15-17: Flute Attack in E Minor
Content Warning: Torture We’re back this week with more Fushigi Yugi. IRL, Joe has finished KOTOR II and has been thinking about Star Wars nonstop, while Sarah is “making it work” by rewatching all of Project Runway. In Fushigi Yugi, we gotta collect the last three Suzuki seven ASAP and boy does...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 12-14: Some Like It Hot-ohori
This week we meet some bandits. But first, we catch up on our real lives. Joe has been playing KOTOR 2 and is thoroughly Kreia-pilled this week, while Sarah plays Halo: Campaign Evolved. In Fushigi Yugi, we get a debrief on the Yui situation, while Taitsukun hatches her master plan. Then we’re…
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 9-11: Hat Trick
Content warning: Suicide, Sexual Assault Things get intense this week in Fushigi Yuugi. But not so much in our real lives, which consists mostly of talking about movies and whatnot. In Fushigi Yuugi, Miaka takes a quick trip home before deciding to return again to the book in search of Yui…or…
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 6-8: Chicks Before D*cks
Today we learn about blood transfusions. But first, Joe and Sarah catch up and learn that…neither of us can pay attention for an hour long podcast? How can this be?? What else could we get distracted by, cross stitch? A Jurassic Park video game? Then in Fushigi Yugi, we resolve the Mirror Miaka...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Manga (BONUS)
Well, we did it. We made our way through the entire manga collection, including Adolescence of Utena (1999) and After the Revolution (2017). Some of us even read the side stories. Wow, pretty amazing how a story made side-by-side to the anime could turn out so different in manga format. Better?…
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 3-5: 4D Book
We return the to book this week. In our real life, Sarah is trapped house sitting while Joe is out for revenge. In Fushigi Yûgi, we get into some love triangles? Squares? Shapes? You get it. We also get our newest member Nuriko, and we definitely aren’t worried about how her stuff will go. Yui is...
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Fushigi Yuugi Ep 1-2: WrestleMania
This week, we start our new show! In our real lives, Joe is back into playing KOTOR II and Sarah went to Love Island singles event and is playing some horse games! In Fushigi Yuugi, our hero is pagemastered into the world of ancient China. Where she can gain the powers of Suzaku and gain the…
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Hana-Kimi Ep 11-12: Festive Sabotage
We finally finish up our 9th show! Wow, that many already? It sure goes by faster with these 12 episode seasons. This week, Joe went to the movies to watch the Utena movie (again). Meanwhile Sarah is running out of new life material. Weekly habits don’t make for good podcast material! In…
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Hana-Kimi Ep 9-10: Manly Cheerleading
Content Warning: Discussion of Sexual Assault This week, Sarah and Joe did not go on trips and don’t have nearly as much to say. Joe’s but news is that he watched the Hunchback of Notre Dame and Sarah is maybe done with social events for a while. Real exciting stuff. In Hana-Kimi, we wrap up our...
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Hana-Kimi Ep 7-8: Bros Bathe and Sleep Together
We’re back from our trips! Joe recaps Boston while Sarah recaps New York! The Northeast United States. Big cities! People. Great! Then we talk about movies and tv as per usual. In HanaKimi it’s time for a summer job. Mizuki, Izumi, and Nakatsu get roped into working for Dr. Umeda’s sister. And?...
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Hana-Kimi Ep 5-6: Clearing the Bar
We hit the midpoint of Hanakimi. But first Joe talks about Dune (1984) and then we talk about TV for some reason. Sarah meanwhile has been working out while watching Anime because she is very productive! In Hana-Kimi, we resolve our drunken kiss with a drunken fist. Then we fly through a brief...
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Hana-Kimi Ep 3-4: When life gives you lemons....
This week characters consider if they’re gay or whatever. Not us though, Sarah recounts her disappointment with singles events while Joe got into the sweet embrace of roller coasters. How exciting. In HanaKimi, things pick up…and are put back down as we fly through some shoujo staple tropes with...
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Hana-Kimi Ep 1-2: Normal Things to Say
This week we start a brand new show. We attempt to reintroduce ourselves but find that our lives are kind of boring right now. Hm, maybe it’s just the changing of the seasons… And speaking of change, in HanaKimi our protagonist Mizuki decides to move to Japan and go undercover to attend an…
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The Adolescence of Utena (1999)
Content Warning: Sexual Assault & Abuse We finish off out Utena watching with the 1999 movie! And speaking of movies, Joe has finally watched Project Hail Mary and had a good time with that! Meanwhile Sarah has started running again. Then we grapple with the Adolescence of Utena. The hair, the...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 37-39: The Power of Projection
This week we revolutionaize the world. But first, Joe makes Sarah learn facts about Star Fox and complains about realistic looking animals. Sarah thrills with her allergy test results and excitement for Love Island's return. In Utena, we have the final duel called Revolution! Utena and Anthy...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 34-36: Sidecar Shuffle
This week we gain the power of revolution! But first, Joe recaps his adventure to Chicago and Sarah retracts a proclamation. In Utena, we get some long awaited backstory. That’s right, the Kashira shadow troupe take the main stage! Then we finish off our duels with a re-rematch with Touga as he...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 31-33: Family Feud
This week Nanami tries to climb the ladder. In our real lives, Sarah has gotten a new puppy to add to the litter, while Joe has watched some less well known cartoon movies. Big stuff! In Utena, Nanami learns that family is not all that it’s cracked up to be. She stays with Utena, Anthy, and Akio,...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 28-30: Love-Hate Triangle
This week we blow out our candles. In reality, Joe has watched the Lion King and Sarah visited a horror themed bar and performed live band karaoke. In Utena, we get a new guy who stays around for a total of two episodes. We all love a new guy! Except Juri, who hates this him and is totally...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 25-27: Top Down & Tops Open
This week it’s apocalypse time! But first, Joe and Sarah talk about our lives. Joe has watched more of live-action one piece and is not impressed, while Sarah has started Love if Blind and doesn’t think she’d do well on that show. In Utena, we begin a new arc. New montages, new sequences, new…
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 22-24: Memory Mismanaged
This week we cap off the black rose saga. But first, Joe recounts his experience watching Eraserhead and Sarah talks about sorting her extensive manga collection. In Utena, we finish the black rose saga and try to figure out what the heck is going on. We only partially succeed. Then we get a nice...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 19-21: Punk'd Prince
Check us out on the MangaTak podcast! The week characters emerge from the background. But first, in the real world Joe has decided to learn about Capital (the horror!), while Sarah has finished all of Survivor and is fairly disappointed in the 50th season. In Utena, we check in on Wakaba and see...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 16-18: Reverse Peter Pan
We hit the midway point this week. In the real world, Joe has begun a new gundam series and Sarah has retreated back indoors for now. Some things never change. In Utena, we get a return to gag episodes with the cowbell of happiness. Then we jump right back into drama as we revisit Juri’s whole…
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 13-15: Dueling the Dead
The vibes shift this week. But first, we talk about our lives! Joe has finished Turn A Gundam and had a great time with it, while Sarah has started listening to Business Wars. In Utena, we kick off the second saga with a brief recap, then we meet the family as we are introduced to Anthy’s brother...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 10-12: Reclaiming Myself
This week we finish off the student council saga! But first, Sarah and Joe catch up on what they’ve been doing. Joe watched the 2025 Japanese movie Kokuho and had a pretty good time. Sarah has voluntarily lounged outside for the first time in forever. Maybe winter truly is over! In Utena, we…
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 7-9: Yuri Juri
We return this week with our 100th episode! Wow! That’s a lot of podcasting! We celebrate our 100th episode by completely forgetting about it and instead Joe talks about making a sandwich and Sarah talks about the upcoming season of Survivor. Then in Revolutionary Girl Utena it’s time to meet…
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 5-6: Raging Bull
Happy Year of the Horse everyone! We’re riding up on episode 99 this week. So close to landmark 100! Joe discusses his new roommate and lunar new year’s party while Sarah talks about adult sleep overs and running in jeans. In Utena, Mickey and Utena face off. We learn that Mickey has a lot of…
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 3-4: Dorm Room Zoo
Its back to school life for Utena in our latest episodes. But in the real world, we catch up and talk about our various goings-ons. In Revolutionary Girl Utena it’s time to party! Anthy gets nominated to be dance queen and becomes friends with Nanami, sure hope that goes well for her! Meanwhile...
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Revolutionary Girl Utena Ep 1-2: Troupe Tropes
Content Warning: Physical Abuse This week we start a new show! But first, Sarah and Joe catch up on what’s been happening. Joe has gone to the opera and Sarah considers her reality tv watching diet. Then we start Revolutionary Girl Utena with episode 1 and 2. Our hero Utena is a simple middle...
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My Happy Marriage S2 Ep 12-13: Gun to a Swordfight
This week we say goodbye to Miyo and the gang until the season 3 specials. In real life Joe is cat sitting for his GF and learns the dangers of letting a cat physically sit on you. Meanwhile, Sarah has been hanging out and watching some horror movies. Then we talk about American animation studios...
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My Happy Marriage S2 Ep 9-11: Sweet Dreams
As we approach the end of my happy marriage we ask ourselves, are they ever going to get married?? IRL Joe is prescribed to be a Corolla driver forever and Sarah is dangerously close to finishing all of Survivor. In my happy marriage we learn some Naoshi backstory which really changes Joe’s mind...
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My Happy Marriage S2 Ep 7-8: Non-Canonical Child
We begin to close in on the end of season 2. But first, Joe recounts his ski trips and Sarah updates us on her survivor re-watch progress. Then we talk about anime a little bit and how meaningful genre distinctions are in reality. Then in My Happy Marriage, Miyo gets put in the witness protection...
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My Happy Marriage S2 Ep 5-6: Could this be a Trap?
We hit the halfway point this week! And speaking of hits, Joe tells us about his new car problems and Sarah remembers her car trauma. Boo cars, we don’t like. In my happy marriage, we speedrun our way through the plot. We learn some troubling news about Miyo’s new bestie that caps off in some...
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My Happy Marriage S2 Ep 3-4: Bespectacled Boss
Happy new year everyone! IRL we go over our holiday events and plans as we round out 2025. Here’s to another year with the ShouJoe pod! In my happy marriage, we’ve got more parents. The B plot becomes the A plot and we get a new bi-specticaled baddy. Then Milo gets a new friend and we learn that...
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My Happy Marriage S2 Ep 1-2: In-Laws Intro
This week we prep for the holidays. We go over our Christmas prep plans and dicuss a bunch of other stuff that isn’t related to that. Also video games. In My Happy Marriage, we meet the parents! It’s season 2 and Miyo has a new problematic parent to deal with, while Kiyoka has a new forest...
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The Star Wars Holiday Special (BONUS)
Happy holidays everyone! Sarah and Joe decided to celebrate by watching the Star Wars Holiday Special. Days later, it’s still unclear to me why we did this to ourselves. Why did we watch Chewbacca’s dad imagine a sexy lady singing to him? Why did Princess Leia sing a song to the main theme tune?...
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My Happy Marriage Ep 11-13: Regicide
This week we finish My Happy Marriage Season 1. In our real lives, we adjust to getting back to weekly recordings by talking about what really matters, video games. We talk about some of the latest and somewhat off-putting game trailers from the video game awards and then we talk about what we’re...
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My Happy Marriage Ep 9-10: Sword to a Gunfight
We near the end of season one this week. But first, Joe is back and talks about his time in Japan. Joe and Sarah gab about that and many more things. Lots to catch up on! In my happy marriage, we meet the other half of Miyo’s family and they are…uh…not much better! Kiyoka gets baited into a...
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My Happy Marriage Ep 7-8: Imperial Visions
We pass the halfway point of season one. IRL Joe preps to leave on his trip to Japan (which he'll already be on when you're listening). In My Happy Marriage, we close the book on Miyo's family and open it on Kyouka's. Miyo gets some formal lady training from Kyoula's sister Hazuki and tries to…
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Lady Oscar (BONUS)
Since Joe is in Japan this week, here is a bonus ep for the very odd, but well costumed, live action 1979 movie Lady Oscar.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The ShouJoe Podcast is a podcast where host Sarah shows her favorite Shoujo anime series to her long time friend Joe. Each week, the two do a deep dive of Shoujo anime they’re covering, about 2-3 episodes at a time, provide summaries, opinions, analysis, and generally just joke around about the episodes. Join us as Sarah shows Joe what Shoujo is all about!
Follow us on all the things! | Intro/Outro music by viyn
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The ShouJoe Podcast is a podcast where host Sarah shows her favorite Shoujo anime series to her long time friend Joe. Each week, the two do a deep dive of Shoujo anime they’re covering, about 2-3 episodes at a time, provide summaries, opinions, analysis, and generally just joke around about the...
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