Girls, Gays, Animes

On this episode of Straight Dude Tries, Danny (like Phantom) gets his first Magical Girl experience! With no other knowledge than 'dark sapphic magical girls' Danny agrees to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Valsaraptor and DokiDokiBunBun guide our resident straight guy through soul gems, contracts, and (clearly lesbian) heartbreak as we walk through the main series including currently released movies.We read through some not-so-hot takes from Reddit, talk about what makes Madoka stand out from the magical girl genre, and of course, play everyone’s favorite bit... You know the one where BitkingDT makes the hosts guess the top ships on AO3.Obviously there are spoilers here so this episode is only for fans of Madoka Magica. ;)✨ Follow for More Anime & Manga Content🎥 YouTube: GirlsGaysAnimes https://www.youtube.com/@GirlsGaysAnimes🎵 TikTok: @GirlsGaysAnimes https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsgaysanimes📸 Instagram: @GirlsGaysAnimes https://www.instagram.com/girlsgaysanimes✨ Shopping Recommendations👕 Notice Me Senpai Shirt – KDM Anime Shirts (Use code GGA for 10% off!) https://shop.kdmvintage.com/?ref=GGA👕 Sick Yaoi Merch – Kaiban Zero (Use code GGA for 10% off!) https://tr.ee/TniJrRCNvq📚 Yuri & Yaoi Recs – Benable Manga Recommendations https://www.benable.com/GirlsGaysAnimes🎮 Gaming & More🎮 Twitch: GirlsGaymesAnimes https://www.twitch.tv/girlsgaymesanimes🎧 Spotify: Podcast Episodes https://tr.ee/AanyE4I3Qu🔗 Linktree: GirlsGaysAnimes https://linktr.ee/girlsgaysanimes#MadokaMagica #PuellaMagiMadokaMagica #Anime #MadokaKaname #HomuraAkemi #PMMM #MagiaRecord #MadokaMagicaEdit #MadokaMagicalGirl #WLWAnime #YuriAnime #SapphicAnime #Yuri #QueerAnime #AnimePodcast #AnimeDiscussion #AO3Ships #GirlsGaysAnimes #StraightDudeTries #AnimeFandom #AnimeReview

This episode, Valsaraptor and DokiDokiBunBun hit the theater for the Given movie double feature—and we have some opinions. From angst-filled concerts to quiet crushes and awkward pacing, we break down both films with our usual chaotic love and a lot of spicy commentary. 🎤🔥We talk about the highs (Akihiko actually apologizing??), the lows (Haruki’s storyline deserves better), and the tonal whiplash between the two films. (Hot take: the first movie was better.)Also? We didn’t love the animation. And we’re just gonna say it: Given might’ve worked better as one strong movie—or a short series—than trying to stretch into two uneven films. 👀Expect hot takes, big feelings, and absolutely no chill when it comes to The Thirsty Desert Scene™ (you’ll know it when you see it).Whether you’re a longtime stan, a soundtrack simp, or just confused why your faves barely speak in the second film—this episode’s for you..✨ Follow for More Anime & Manga Content🎥 YouTube: GirlsGaysAnimeshttps://www.youtube.com/@GirlsGaysAnimes🎵 TikTok: @GirlsGaysAnimeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@girlsgaysanimes📸 Instagram: @GirlsGaysAnimeshttps://www.instagram.com/girlsgaysanimes✨ Shopping Recommendations👕 Notice Me Senpai Shirt – KDM Anime Shirts (Use code GGA for 10% off!)https://shop.kdmvintage.com/?ref=GGA👕 Sick Yaoi Merch – Kaiban Zero (Use code GGA for 10% off!)https://tr.ee/TniJrRCNvq📚 Yuri & Yaoi Recs – Benable Manga Listhttps://www.benable.com/GirlsGaysAnimes🎮 Gaming & More🎮 Twitch: GirlsGaymesAnimeshttps://www.twitch.tv/girlsgaymesanimes🎧 Spotify: Podcast Episodeshttps://tr.ee/AanyE4I3Qu🔗 Linktree: All Linkshttps://linktr.ee/girlsgaysanimes🏷️ Tags & HashtagsTags: Given anime, Given movie, Given Hiiragi Mix, Given Uragawa no Sonzai, Given BL movie, Haruki and Akihiko, Mafuyu and Uenoyama, Hiiragi and Shizusumi, BL anime, boys love anime, queer anime, music anime, emotional anime, shonen ai, Valsaraptor podcast, Dokidokibunbun, anime podcast, queer media podcast, hot takes anime, anime movie reaction, GirlsGaysAnimesHashtags: #GivenAnime #GivenMovie #HiiragiMix #BLAnime #YaoiAnime #ShonenAi #QueerAnime #BoysLove #AnimeHotTakes #AnimeInTheaters #MafuyuSato #UenoyamaRitsuka #AkihikoKaji #HarukiNakayama #GirlsGaysAnimes #AnimePodcast #QueerPodcast #GayAnime #EmoBandBL #MusicAnime #Dokidokibunbun #GivenReaction #AnimeDoubleFeature #BLDiscourse

What happens when two straight guys step into the chaotic, rose-petal-filled world of Ouran High School Host Club? This week, I (Valsaraptor) am joined by BitkingDT and Frankfurter (from Bakaco Podcast) to break down their reactions to this beloved reverse harem classic.We dive into favorite ships, the fandom’s most popular pairings (determined by the sacred texts of fanfiction archives), and the super secret ship—the one even the mangaka shipped (bet you didn’t know about that one 👀). We also gush over everything we love about Ouran Academy, the beloved boys (and girl) of the Host Club, and—seriously—what even is a Host Club?Plus, we talk about how Ouran plays with gender, romance, and queer themes, and how sometimes the subtext is just text.Grab your cup of commoner coffee (or a plate of fancy tuna) and tune in!✨ Follow for More Anime & Manga Content🎥 YouTube: GirlsGaysAnimes🎵 TikTok: @GirlsGaysAnimes – memes, outfit/manga/manhua/anime reviews & recs📸 Instagram: @GirlsGaysAnimes – manga & anime recs✨ Shopping Recommendations👕 Notice Me Senpai Shirt: KDM Anime Shirts (Use code GGA for 10% off!)📚 Manga Recs: Benable Manga Recommendations🎮 Gaming & More🎮 Twitch: GirlsGaymesAnimes – gaming content & playthroughs🎧 Spotify: Podcast Episodes🔗 Linktree: GirlsGaysAnimes💌 Contact Details: via Linktree📌 Tags : Anime Podcast, Manga Podcast, Queer Anime, Anime for Queer Audiences, Ouran High School Host Club, Straight Guys React, Anime Reactions, LGBTQ+ Anime, Reverse Harem Anime, BL Anime, Boys Love, Fujoshi Culture, Shojo Anime, Anime Shipping, Anime Fandom, Anime Ship Wars, Tamaki Suoh, Haruhi Fujioka, Kyoya Ootori, Hikaru Hitachiin, Kaoru Hitachiin, Host Club Anime, Fanfiction Culture, AO3, Popular Anime Ships, LGBTQ+ Podcast, Podcast for Anime Lovers#️⃣ Hashtags: #AnimePodcast #QueerAnime #BLAnime #AnimeFandom #OuranHostClub #LGBTQPodcast #MangaPodcast #AnimeShips #FanfictionCulture #OHSHC #AnimeChat

Ever fallen down the rabbit hole of fanfiction? We have, and we’re taking you with us! In this episode, Valsaraptor, DokiDokiBunBun, and Mim break down where to find fanfics, the different types out there, and the unspoken rules of fandom culture.From Fifty Shades of Grey to H.P. Lovecraft, Star Trek, and yes—even My Immortal—we explore how fanfiction has shaped pop culture, including books and movies that technically started as fanfic. We also dive into fanfiction culture in Japan (doujinshi), the unexpected origins of some iconic stories, and the things you wish you didn’t know (dead dove, lemon/lime...).Of course, we can’t talk about fanfiction without mentioning My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and the chaotic ships that come with them (Bakugo stans, we see you). We also discuss LGBTQ+ representation in fanfiction, why AO3 and Wattpad remain go-to platforms, and how MLM and WLW stories thrive in fandom spaces.Whether you’re a reader, writer, or just morbidly curious, this one’s for you!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~✨ Follow for More Anime & Manga Content🎥 YouTube: GirlsGaysAnimes (youtube.com/@GirlsGaysAnimes)🎵 TikTok: GirlsGaysAnimes for memes, outfit/manga/manhua/anime reviews, and recommendations (tiktok.com/@girlsgaysanimes)📸 Instagram: GirlsGaysAnimes for manga and anime recommendations (instagram.com/girlsgaysanimes)✨ Shopping Recommendations👕 Notice Me Senpai Shirt: KDM Anime Shirts (shop.kdmvintage.com/?ref=GGA) (Use code GGA for 10% off!)📚 Manga Recs: Benable Manga Recommendations (benable.com/GirlsGaysAnimes)🎮 Gaming & More🎮 Twitch: GirlsGaymesAnimes for gaming content and playthroughs (twitch.tv/girlsgaymesanimes)🎧 Spotify: Podcast Episodes (tr.ee/AanyE4I3Qu)🔗 Linktree: GirlsGaysAnimes (linktr.ee/girlsgaysanimes)💌 Contact Details: Linktree📌 Tags: fanfiction, fanfic culture, anime, manga, doujinshi, anime podcast, manga podcast, fandom, otaku, anime community, book adaptations, yaoi, yuri, shonen, shojo, anime recommendations, harry potter fanfic, my immortal, star trek, 50 shades of grey, wattpad, ao3, archive of our own, dead dove do not eat, LGBTQ+, MLM, WLW, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Bakugo, Itadori#fanfiction #anime #manga #doujinshi #animepodcast #mangapodcast #fandom #otaku #animecommunity #booktok #fanfic #ao3 #wattpad #myimmortal #harrypotterfanfic #50shadesofgrey #starwars #startrek #yaoi #yuri #shonen #shojo #mha #bnha #jujutsukaisen #bakugo #itadori #mlm #wlw #lgbtq

🤡🐺🌈 Dive into the Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel universe like never before! In this episode, we explore the chaotic and creative worlds of these shows, uncovering hidden details, deep lore, and some wild speculations.🎙️ From the phenomenal voice cast—including Blitzo, Moxxie, Millie, and Angel Dust—to the rich mythology and worldbuilding that ties it all together, we cover it all! We’ll also dive into the writing, which is nothing short of brilliant, and discuss which characters in the Hellaverse could probably use a little therapy.💥 Plus, we discuss Vivienne Medrano’s incredible journey as the creator of these shows, her worldbuilding mastery, and how some behind-the-scenes copyright battles affected the crossover potential in Helluva Boss.This episode peels back the layers of chaos and creativity that make the Hellaverse so unique. Whether you’re a fan of dark humor, animation, or just need a good laugh (and maybe some therapy yourself), this episode is packed with all the Hellaverse goodness you need!#HelluvaBoss #HazbinHotel #Hellaverse #VivziePop #Blitzo #Moxxie #Millie #AngelDust #CharlieMorningstar #Vaggie #MichaelKovach #BrandonRogers #MickLauer #VoiceCast #AnimationVoiceActors #BlitzoVoiceActor #AngelDustVoiceActor #VoiceTalent #AnimationPodcast #HellaverseLore #MythologyInAnimation #HellaverseSpeculation #VivziePopWorldbuilding #HellaverseWorldbuilding #FutureOfHelluvaBoss #AnimationFans #HellaverseAnimation #AnimatedSeriesLovers #HooHah #ShutUpMoxxie #YouReapWhatYouSow #YasssQueen #LetMeTellYouSomething #GimmeTheBeansTags:Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel, Vivienne Medrano, VivziePop, Animation, Voice Acting, Voice Cast, Animation Voice Actors, Voice Talent, Mythology, Speculations, Future of Helluva Boss, Lore, TV Shows, Cartoons, Animation Podcast, TV Animation, Character Development, Biblical References, Mythological Inspirations, Hellaverse Worldbuilding, Animation Fans, Animated Series

Curious about Dandadan? Valsaraptor and DokiDokiBunBun break down the hit series, discussing the anime adaptation vs the manga and what the production team left out. From hilarious to heartfelt, we cover why this series resonates with fans. Plus, we explore sub vs dub differences and highlight the standout voice actors and why this series is so gosh-darn-good. Whether you're into quirky romances, supernatural action, or just want to know if the anime is worth your time, we’ve got you covered. There will be spoilers up to the Mantis Shrimp episode.Follow us for more deep dives into your favorite anime and manga!Use Code GGA at KDM Vintage for your "Notice me, Senpai!" Shirts..Dandadan, Dandadan anime, Dandadan manga, anime vs manga, Dandadan sub vs dub, Dandadan voice actors, Dandadan review, Dandadan adaptation, Dandadan deep dive, Dandadan analysis, anime podcast, manga podcast, supernatural anime, action anime, shonen jump series, anime breakdown, manga review, ghost anime, cryptid anime

Get ready for some spine-tingling fun as Valsaraptor and Tea tackle the first episode of Uzumaki! For Junji Ito fan Valsaraptor, it’s a chance to geek out over the master of horror, with fun facts about his life and eerie works like Tomie and even his unexpectedly wholesome Cat Diaries. For Tea, it’s a completely fresh dive into Ito’s twisted universe—and the reactions are priceless. Recorded right after the first episode dropped, this spoiler-free chat captures our immediate thoughts on the art, story, and the creepiest moments so far.

Get ready for some laughs and maybe a few tears (from the audio quality). In this episode, Valsaraptor proves she knows manga better than she knows technology as the audio might make you want to throw your headphones—but stick with us because the content is chef’s kiss! DokiDokiBunBun, Tea, and Valsaraptor dive into GL/Yuri, spicy (or is it?) romances, slice of life, and more. And don’t miss the 5-second speed review of 12 manga at the end, sorry in advance for the terrible car salesman accents but the reads are worth it and they can be yours for 0% down and 0$ a month at your local public library. It’s a wild ride, and yes, one manga is so bad we had to talk about it! #YuriManga #GLManga #RomanceManga #SliceOfLifeManga #MangaPodcast #MangaReviews #SpicyManga #SeeYouInMy19thLife #FailedPrincesses #LadiesOnTop #GrandmasterOfDemonicCultivation #SheLikesToCookSheLikesToEat #YuriIsekai #BadAudioGoodContent #MangaRecommendations #LGBTQReads #AnimeAndManga #MangaCommunity #BLManga #PodcastLife #MangaLovers #OtakuCulture #WeebReads #MangaLibrary #MangaTalk

In part 2 of our Japan adventure, we explore some of the most iconic and unique destinations! From the bustling streets of Akihabara to the serene temples of Kyoto, and the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, we cover it all. We also share our experiences in Jeju Island, Nara, Momiji, Kobe, and Osaka—highlighting the must-visit spots, overrated tourist traps, and our favorite souvenirs. Whether you're planning your first trip to Japan or looking for new places to explore, this episode is packed with valuable travel tips and insights!Tags:#JapanTravel, #Akihabara, #Kyoto, #MtFuji, #JejuIsland, #Nara, #Momiji, #Kobe, #Osaka, #JapanTourism, #BestOfJapan, #TravelTips, #JapanAdventure, #TravelGuide, #TopAttractions, #JapanSouvenirs, #JapanVacation, #JapanTrip, #TravelVlog

In this episode of "Girls, Gays, and Animes," Valsaraptor and Tea, joined by guest host DokiDokiBunBun, dive deep into the world of LGBTQ+ media. We explore everything from manga, danmei, video games, and anime to manhua and manhwa, discussing the growing popularity of these genres and the importance of representation in media.We highlight the presence of LGBTQ+ imagery in iconic series like Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Ouran High School Host Club, and the popular danmei Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation. We also analyze the strange decision by U.S. media to portray certain Sailor Scouts as cousins rather than admitting they're lovers.What does representation mean for fans? How are these genres pushing boundaries? We share our hopes for a future where these stories are mainstream and their positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community.Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring conversation. As always, support your local libraries and go read gay stuff!Keywords: LGBTQ+ media, manga, danmei, anime, manhua, manhwa, representation, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Ouran High School Host Club, Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, Girls Gays and Animes, DokiDokiBunBun, gay stories, Pride Month, LGBTQ+ acceptance, diverse stories

Celebrate Pride Month with "Girls, Gays, and Animes"! This week, Valsaraptor and Tea bring on a unique guest—a straight guy who’s diving into BL (Boys' Love) anime for the first time. Normally a fan of shonen anime like Dragon Ball and Bleach, our guest is in for a wild ride as he explores the world of BL.In Part 1 of this special, we had him watch Cherry Magic: 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! and Sasaki and Miyano. Plus, we dive into detailed comparisons between the Cherry Magic manga, anime, and live-action adaptation.What did he love? What surprised him? And how do these romantic tales compare to his usual action-packed favorites? From unexpected laughs to deep insights, this episode has it all. Join us for a fun and enlightening discussion as we celebrate diverse stories and characters.Don't miss out—hit that play button and let's get into it!Keywords: BL anime, Yaoi, Pride Month, shonen anime, Cherry Magic, Sasaki and Miyano, anime reviews, LGBTQ+ representation, BL, sk8, yuri on ice.

He's a 10, but he doesn't ship your favorite 2D characters: He's a 0. Join us as we rank some of our favorite anime hotties (husbandos and waifus) in our latest episode, 'The Hottie 500 '! 🌟 Get ready for a LONG - HOT ride through our favorite amines we meticulously assess each contender's attractiveness, charm, and overall date-ability. From hunky himbos to leggy ladies, we've handpicked the cream (lol) of the crop. But wait, there's a twist! Instead of just naming names you have to guess the hotties using the 'They're a 10, but...' descriptors. Don't miss out on our faves from My Hero Academia, to Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Sk8 the Infinity, and more! Will your favorite make it to the top? Will Mine? Tune in to find out! 🔥✨ And remember to subscribe for more anime hotness showdowns and manga/manhwa reviews and recommendations too!

Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle is actually based off a fantasy novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones. Her book was first published in 1986 by Greenwillow Books of New York. It was a runner-up for the annual Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and won the Phoenix Award twenty years later. Ghibli took some liberties with the movie and Tea and Valsaraptor dive in to the changes.