Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.58 The History of the Magical Girl

Episode 58

18th August 2021

Brenda has it out with her mic while Austin talks about the origins of the Magical Girl, a subgenre of Japanese anime that got its start in the 60’s, and has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, influencing modern-day cartoons outside of Japan.  We’ve got Cutie Honey, Creamy Mami (okaaaay..), Minky Momo (along with the origins of the Isekai Truck) and much more!

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Brenda has it out with her mic while Austin talks about the origins of the Magical Girl, a subgenre of Japanese anime that got its start in the 60’s, and has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, influencing modern-day cartoons outside of Japan.  We’ve got Cutie Honey, Creamy Mami (okaaaay..), Minky Momo (along with the origins of the Isekai Truck) and much more!

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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